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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Chaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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190 cm
31
149 lbs
15 - 23 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
18 - 13 - 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
15 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Chaney!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson shoots in looking for a takedown. Chaney tries to sprawl out of it but Ferguson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chaney manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chaney looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ferguson!
Chaney throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chaney tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chaney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chaney tries to clinch but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chaney looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chaney sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chaney defends it well.
Chaney is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaney tries to get to full guard but Ferguson has control of the leg.
Chaney manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ferguson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ferguson pulls guard effortlessly.
Chaney advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson is trying to improve his position.
Chaney tries to stand but Ferguson is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaney moves into full mount!
Ferguson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferguson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chaney can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferguson is looking to escape.
Chaney sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chaney throws some wild stikes that Ferguson manages to avoid easily.
Chaney trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferguson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaney looking to control but Ferguson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Chaney dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ferguson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chaney wants to control but Ferguson postures up.
Chaney is trying to get back to his feet.
Ferguson is trying to get an arm triangle but Chaney is defending well.
Ferguson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chaney has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ferguson but great work by Chaney.
Ferguson is not content to let Chaney control the position.
Chaney tries to advance to mount but Ferguson denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaney wants to stand but Ferguson is controlling his arm.
Chaney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaney is looking to take a break and control but Ferguson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferguson is looking to reverse the position.
Chaney throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chaney wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
Chaney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chaney is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferguson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ferguson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chaney is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chaney thowing shots but they're missing.
Chaney trying to control but Ferguson is having none of it.
James Chaney has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaney might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ferguson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chaney goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ferguson is on top in guard.
Chaney trying to control the position.
Chaney is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chaney scores with a short punch from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Chaney will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chaney feints and as Ferguson raises his hands in defense, Chaney changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Chaney from controlling successfully.
Chaney slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson is looking to regain half guard here but Chaney keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chaney.
Chaney stands up and beckons Ferguson to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Chaney. No joy for Ferguson on that attempt.
Chaney closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ferguson quickly recovers to half guard.
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Chaney sits in half guard.
Chaney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chaney is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is not content to let Chaney control the position.
Chaney wants to stand up but Ferguson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chaney lands a nice short elbow.
Ferguson is not content to let Chaney control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaney sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ferguson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ferguson is trying to get an arm triangle but Chaney is defending well.
Ferguson working away.
Ferguson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chaney rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ferguson's guard! Nice work there by Chaney!
Ferguson can't keep his opponent in guard - Chaney advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chaney pulls his head out easily.
Chaney works his way into side control.
Ferguson is not content to let Chaney control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Chaney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chaney 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Chaney!
Isaiah Ferguson spoke after the fight, saying 'good fight i lost oh well'.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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