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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Ferguso (ranked 4779 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tj Killashaw (ranked 6414 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
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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, Michael Ferguso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tj Killashaw!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguso moves into range and clinches up with Killashaw.
Ferguso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killashaw walks away with a smile on his face. Ferguso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Killashaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferguso counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferguso.
Killashaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ferguso tries to pull guard but Killashaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferguso drops back down to his feet.
Ferguso fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Ferguso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguso pulls guard.
Killashaw decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferguso, up you get!
Ferguso wants to clinch.
Killashaw throws a big counter head kick but Ferguso avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killashaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguso.
Ferguso tries to clinch up.
Ferguso slips under a jab from Killashaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguso slips a jab from Killashaw.
Ferguso moves into range and clinches up with Killashaw.
Ferguso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferguso tries to pull guard but Killashaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferguso drops back down to his feet.
Killashaw tries to circle away but Ferguso has him pinned against the cage.
Killashaw is trying to break the clinch but Ferguso has him pressed against the cage.
Killashaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ferguso is trying to pull guard but Killashaw has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferguso is trying to pull guard but Killashaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ferguso prevents Killashaw from breaking the clinch.
Ferguso gets control of Killashaw's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ferguso will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Killashaw wants to stand but Ferguso has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killashaw stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Killashaw throws a hook to the side of Ferguso's head but Ferguso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killashaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguso.
As Killashaw tries to get set, Ferguso tries to push him back and clinch up but Killashaw manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguso tries to close the distance and clinch but Killashaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killashaw misses with a body shot.
Ferguso wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Killashaw tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ferguso is able to avoid easily.
Killashaw missing with a left hand there. Ferguso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferguso wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguso moves in looking to clinch but Killashaw pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Killashaw! But no joy.
Killashaw throws a big shot that misses.
Killashaw tries a head kick but it misses.
As Killashaw tries to get set, Ferguso tries to push him back and clinch up but Killashaw manages to avoid the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killashaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killashaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferguso counters by clinching up.
Ferguso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killashaw walks away with a smile on his face. Ferguso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Killashaw misses with an uppercut.
Ferguso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killashaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killashaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Killashaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferguso tries to counter by clinching up but Killashaw breaks away and moves out of range.
Killashaw misses with a straight right.
Killashaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killashaw loads up on a big right hand but Ferguso slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferguso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguso doesn't manage to clinch there - Killashaw circles away.
Killashaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Killashaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Killashaw throws a head kick that misses.
Killashaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferguso wants to clinch up but Killashaw keeps it at a distance.
Ferguso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killashaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Michael Ferguso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguso forces Killashaw back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killashaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferguso tries to pull guard but Killashaw won't allow it.
Ferguso fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Killashaw dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Killashaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Killashaw throws a right hand that Ferguso ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferguso also avoids with ease.
Killashaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferguso dodges the punch combination from Killashaw.
Ferguso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killashaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killashaw missing with a left hand there. Ferguso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferguso closes the distance and pushes Killashaw back into the cage.
Ferguso fails to pull guard.
Ferguso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killashaw walks away with a smile on his face. Ferguso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killashaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguso tries to close the distance and clinch but Killashaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killashaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferguso moves out of range of the strikes.
Killashaw might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ferguso moves in looking to clinch but Killashaw pushes him off.
Killashaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Killashaw tries to get set, Ferguso tries to push him back and clinch up but Killashaw manages to avoid the attempt.
Killashaw tries to bum rush Ferguso with a series of wild strikes but Ferguso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killashaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferguso tries to clinch there but Killashaw circles away.
Killashaw looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Killashaw tries to circle away but Ferguso has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguso fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Ferguso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killashaw is trying to break free.
Ferguso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferguso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Killashaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Killashaw tries to circle away but Ferguso has him pinned against the cage.
Ferguso is trying to pull guard but Killashaw has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguso is trying to pull guard but Killashaw has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguso jumps guard but Killashaw stands there with Ferguso around his waist. Ferguso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferguso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Killashaw to keep the fight standing.
Killashaw tries to break the clinch but Ferguso is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguso jumps into guard, dragging Killashaw to the mat.
Ferguso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Killashaw on the ground.
Ferguso looking for subs off his back but Killashaw has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killashaw escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ferguso tries to close the distance and clinch but Killashaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferguso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killashaw throws out the jab.
Killashaw misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferguso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferguso wants to clinch but Killashaw slips to the side
and Killashaw counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ferguso is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killashaw throws a right hand that Ferguso ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferguso also avoids with ease.
Ferguso slips a jab from Killashaw.
Killashaw throws a leg kick that misses.
Ferguso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Killashaw.
Killashaw throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferguso counters by moving into the clinch.
Killashaw tries to break free but Ferguso pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguso is trying to pull guard but Killashaw has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguso jumps guard but Killashaw stands there with Ferguso around his waist. Ferguso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguso tries to pull guard but Killashaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferguso drops back down to his feet.
Ferguso tries to pull guard but Killashaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferguso drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Killashaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferguso tries to clinch but Killashaw moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Killashaw! But no joy.
Ferguso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killashaw misses with a straight right.
Ferguso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killashaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killashaw, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferguso tries to pull guard but Killashaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killashaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Killashaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Killashaw is trying to break the clinch but Ferguso is controlling him.
Ferguso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Killashaw to keep the fight standing.
Killashaw tries to break free but Ferguso pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killashaw is trying to break the clinch but Ferguso is controlling him.
Ferguso has Killashaw pressed against the cage, preventing Killashaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Killashaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ferguso jumps guard but Killashaw stands there with Ferguso around his waist. Ferguso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Ferguso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killashaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferguso has double underhooks.
Ferguso tries to pull guard but Killashaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ferguso is trying to pull guard but Killashaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ferguso tries to pull guard but Killashaw won't allow it.
Ferguso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killashaw walks away with a smile on his face. Ferguso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ferguso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killashaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguso tries to close the distance and clinch but Killashaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Killashaw throws a looping overhand right but Ferguso ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Killashaw.
Ferguso tries to clinch up but Killashaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferguso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killashaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguso tries to clinch there but Killashaw circles away.
Ferguso closes the distance and pushes Killashaw back into the cage.
Ferguso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killashaw walks away with a smile on his face. Ferguso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ferguso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killashaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killashaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferguso tries to clinch there but Killashaw circles away.
Killashaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Killashaw does no damage.
Killashaw throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killashaw let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ferguso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Killashaw.
Killashaw misses with an uppercut.
Ferguso is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Killashaw.
Ferguso wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killashaw misses with a shot to the body
and Ferguso counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Killashaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ferguso fails to pull guard.
Killashaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ferguso is trying to pull guard but Killashaw has him pressed against the cage.
Killashaw is trying to force a seperation but Ferguso has the dominant position.
Killashaw is trying to push Ferguso away but Ferguso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ferguso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ferguso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Killashaw stands and steps away. Ferguso gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tj Killashaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killashaw throws a hook but Ferguso avoids it easily.
No joy there for Killashaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michael Ferguso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tj Killashaw is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Killashaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tj Killashaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killashaw winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tj Killashaw!
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