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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Fergers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Resnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fergers comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin' Park - Waiting for the End. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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172 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Fergers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marko Resnov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fergers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fergers has closed the distance and engaged Resnov in a clinch.
Resnov being controlled against the cage.
Fergers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Resnov trying to land knees to the body.
Fergers avoids a wild elbow strike from Resnov.
Fergers breaks from the clinch.
Resnov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fergers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Resnov won't be happy with that.
We've been hearing that Fergers has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fergers tries to move to mount but Resnov blocks the move with his legs.
Resnov is looking to get back to his feet here but Fergers is keeping cool and he's managed to take Resnov's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergers'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.
Resnov trying to get back to his feet but Fergers is in full control for now.
Fergers has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Resnov's body.
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.
Fergers lands punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fergers is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Resnov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Resnov for a finish.
Fergers is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Resnov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fergers is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Resnov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fergers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Resnov is trying to get back to his feet but Fergers has full control of the position and if anything, Resnov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergers is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Resnov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fergers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fergers is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Fergers gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Fergers gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Fergers apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Resnov swings for the body but Fergers moves out of range.
Resnov moves in looking to clinch but Fergers pushes him off.
Fergers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fergers darts in and clinches Resnov up against the cage.
Resnov is trying to break the clinch but Fergers is controlling him.
Fergers tries for a takedown but Resnov manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Resnov.
We've been informed that Resnov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Resnov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Resnov.
Resnov misses with a punch on the inside.
Fergers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Resnov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Resnov stalling against the cage.
Fergers blocking some punches.
Resnov misses with a body punch.
Resnov is trying to break the clinch but Fergers is controlling him.
Fergers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fergers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Resnov to the ground. Fergers is now in Resnov's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Resnov's head.
Fergers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Fergers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fergers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Resnov swivels and escapes.
Resnov misses with a series of wild punches.
Resnov is looking to clinch but Fergers is avoiding it.
Fergers pushes Resnov up against the cage in a clinch.
Resnov tries to stall but Fergers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Resnov is looking to control Fergers's arms but Fergers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Resnov has his back to the cage.
Resnov is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Fergers is working for takedown but Resnov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fergers takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Dean Fergers has been cut.
Resnov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fergers tries for a takedown but Resnov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Fergers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Resnov.
Resnov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Resnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Resnov throws a combination that misses
and Fergers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Resnov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Resnov is trying to break the clinch but Fergers has him pressed against the cage.
Resnov looking to stall.
Fergers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Resnov can do to turn this around?
Fergers prevents Resnov from breaking the clinch.
Resnov is trying to break the clinch but Fergers is controlling him.
Resnov is looking to break free of the clinch but Fergers has double underhooks.
Resnov looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resnov has had enough of the clinch but Fergers keeps him there for the moment.
Fergers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fergers 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.
Fergers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Resnov avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and Resnov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Resnov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fergers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Resnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Fergers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fergers throws a big counter combination but Resnov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resnov cracks Fergers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Resnov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Resnov misses with a few strikes there.
Fergers attempts a counter takedown but Resnov avoids it well and moves away.
Fergers keeps the fight on the outside.
Resnov lands a glancing blow to the side of Fergers's head.
Resnov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Resnov both land. Nice combination.
Resnov clinches.
Fergers blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resnov is trying to break the clinch but Fergers is controlling him.
Resnov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Resnov trying to land knees to the body.
Marko Resnov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Resnov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fergers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Resnov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Resnov tries to stall but Fergers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fergers can't get the takedown.
Resnov stalling in the clinch but Fergers improves position.
Resnov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Resnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dean Fergers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fergers scores with a takedown into Resnov's guard.
Resnov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fergers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fergers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Resnov wants to stand up but Fergers is controlling him.
Fergers 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.
Dean Fergers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resnov can't keep his opponent in guard - Fergers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fergers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Resnov is not content to let Fergers control the position.
Fergers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fergers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergers with good strikes from the mount here!
Fergers landing strikes from the mount and Resnov is in trouble!
Resnov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Fergers controlling the position easily from mount.
Resnov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fergers with shots to the head and body - Resnov looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Resnov really wants to buck Fergers off and get back to his feet.
Resnov is bucking up trying to escape but Fergers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Resnov is rocked!
Fergers connects with a bit shot that sees Resnov covering up! More strikes from Fergers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fergers is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Fergers!
Dean Fergers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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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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