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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barnie Earlingsworth (ranked 6797 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Fergusson (ranked 6731 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barnie Earlingsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Fergusson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fergusson shoots for a takedown but Earlingsworth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fergusson shoots in for a takedown but Earlingsworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Earlingsworth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Earlingsworth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Earlingsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Earlingsworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Earlingsworth misses with a takedown attempt
and Fergusson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fergusson shoots in for a takedown but Earlingsworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnie Earlingsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Earlingsworth tries to keep at a distance but Fergusson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Earlingsworth manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson has a takedown stuffed.
Earlingsworth is looking for a counter combo.
Fergusson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergusson has managed to clinch.
Earlingsworth breaks the clinch.
Fergusson throws a push kick but Earlingsworth slaps the foot to one side.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Earlingsworth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Earlingsworth looks to clinch
and Fergusson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fergusson fails with a takedown attempt.
Earlingsworth throws a nice head kick!
Earlingsworth fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson closes the distance and clinches.
Earlingsworth drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fergusson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Earlingsworth dodges the punch combination from Fergusson.
Fergusson clinches up with Earlingsworth and pushes him back against the cage.
Fergusson manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Earlingsworth trying to control but Fergusson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlingsworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fergusson has his foot on Earlingsworth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Earlingsworth works his way back into a safe position though.
Fergusson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Earlingsworth defends well.
Fergusson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Earlingsworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Fergusson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Earlingsworth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fergusson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Earlingsworth wants to get up but he can't break Fergusson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Earlingsworth gets tackled into the cage by Fergusson. Fergusson maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Earlingsworth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fergusson's brow.
Earlingsworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fergusson is trying to drag Earlingsworth to the mat but Earlingsworth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fergusson jumps guard but Earlingsworth stands there with Fergusson around his waist. Fergusson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fergusson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Earlingsworth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Fergusson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Earlingsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fergusson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fergusson shoots in for a takedown but Earlingsworth shows good takedown defense.
Earlingsworth dives in for a single leg takedown but Fergusson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fergusson misses with a takedown attempt
and Earlingsworth counters with an outside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Earlingsworth breaks from the clinch.
Fergusson fails with the takedown
and Earlingsworth counters with a head kick.
Barnie Earlingsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Fergusson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Earlingsworth fails with a takedown attempt.
Earlingsworth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fergusson defends well and Earlingsworth ends up having to push Fergusson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Earlingsworth. No joy for Fergusson on that attempt.
Fergusson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fergusson tries to clinch up but Earlingsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Earlingsworth tries for a takedown but Fergusson circles away easily
and Fergusson counters by clinching up.
Fergusson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Earlingsworth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Earlingsworth slows down the pace here.
Fergusson jumps guard but Earlingsworth stands there with Fergusson around his waist. Fergusson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Earlingsworth is pressed up against the cage. Fergusson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Earlingsworth down to the mat. Earlingsworth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson dives in and grabs Earlingsworth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Earlingsworth pushes down on Fergusson's head and hops out.
Fergusson is breathing heavily.
Earlingsworth misses with a double jab.
Earlingsworth misses with a few strikes there.
Fergusson misses with a head kick.
Earlingsworth fakes the leg kick and cracks Fergusson in the body.
Fergusson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fergusson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barnie Earlingsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Fergusson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Earlingsworth.
Earlingsworth goes for a double leg but Fergusson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fergusson continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Earlingsworth breaks from the clinch.
Earlingsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fergusson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fergusson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Earlingsworth sprawls well. Earlingsworth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fergusson gets slowly back to his feet.
Earlingsworth is looking to counter the offense by Fergusson and move into the clinch.
Fergusson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Earlingsworth.
Earlingsworth tries to keep at a distance but Fergusson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Earlingsworth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fergusson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fergusson wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Earlingsworth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Earlingsworth tries to score a body lock takedown but Fergusson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Earlingsworth pulls guard successfully.
Fergusson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fergusson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Earlingsworth's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fergusson stands and throws Earlingsworth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barnie Earlingsworth dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fergusson closes the distance and clinches up with Earlingsworth, looking for a takedown. Fergusson pushes Earlingsworth against the cage but Earlingsworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fergusson fails to land the takedown.
Earlingsworth looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fergusson tries a head kick but it misses.
Earlingsworth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Earlingsworth tries to clinch
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fergusson fails with the takedown.
Barnie Earlingsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Fergusson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Earlingsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fergusson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnie Earlingsworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Earlingsworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fergusson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fergusson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Earlingsworth is fending him off so far but Fergusson persists. Nope, Earlingsworth circles away and we're back to standing.
Earlingsworth tries to clinch but Fergusson moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Fergusson misses.
Fergusson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Earlingsworth.
Fergusson forces Earlingsworth back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fergusson.
Earlingsworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fergusson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Earlingsworth misses.
Fergusson has managed to clinch.
Fergusson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Fergusson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fergusson misses with a knee strike.
Earlingsworth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fergusson walks away with a smile on his face. Earlingsworth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Earlingsworth dives in and grabs Fergusson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fergusson pushes down on Earlingsworth's head and hops out.
Danga de danga de dang - Earlingsworth scores with a four punch combination!
Earlingsworth tries to keep at a distance but Fergusson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fergusson jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergusson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Earlingsworth.
Fergusson trying to keep a closed guard but Earlingsworth is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Earlingsworth manages to get himself to full guard.
Earlingsworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fergusson is aware though and is defending well.
Fergusson advances to half guard.
Fergusson moves into full mount! Earlingsworth won't be happy about that!
Fergusson punching from mount but Earlingsworth doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fergusson looking to secure an arm triangle but Earlingsworth defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fergusson is continuing to stall.
Fergusson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fergusson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Fergusson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fergusson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Roy Fergusson!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Roy Fergusson!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Roy Fergusson!
Roy Fergusson wins by unanimous decision!
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