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Event:
HFC 15 - Rodrigues vs Chomsli
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Tacktheritrix looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ferguson!
Ferguson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Tacktheritrix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferguson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ferguson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Tacktheritrix thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tacktheritrix working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tacktheritrix swings around for an armbar but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tacktheritrix's guard.#SU2#
Ferguson stands and steps away. Tacktheritrix gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tacktheritrix shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl out of it but Tacktheritrix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferguson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ferguson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Tacktheritrix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ferguson defends well and Tacktheritrix ends up having to push Ferguson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Khalabeeb Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tacktheritrix gets tackled into the cage by Ferguson. Ferguson maintains the clinch.
Tacktheritrix wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferguson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackmarius Tacktheritrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tacktheritrix is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferguson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Tacktheritrix's takedown attempt.
Tacktheritrix drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson stalling against the cage.
Ferguson is pressed up against the cage. Tacktheritrix has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferguson down to the mat. Ferguson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferguson lands a jab to the nose.
Ferguson lands a two punch combo.
#T2#
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tacktheritrix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.#TD2#
Tacktheritrix gets caught napping as Ferguson dives in and scores a takedown. Tacktheritrix manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Tacktheritrix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Tacktheritrix has his foot on Ferguson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferguson works his way back into a safe position though.
Tacktheritrix looking for a sweep. Not yet Tacktheritrix, not yet.
Ferguson tries to stand but Tacktheritrix is controlling from the bottom.
Ferguson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferguson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tacktheritrix is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Twin Peaks Performance Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tacktheritrix is trying to keep Ferguson in close.
Ferguson chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Ferguson won't allow Tacktheritrix to sweep him here. #SUB#
Tacktheritrix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferguson wants to stand but Tacktheritrix is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Tacktheritrix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferguson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferguson connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Tacktheritrix looking for a guillotine here but Ferguson defends easily.
#SUB#
Tacktheritrix is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ferguson rolls with it to try and escape but Tacktheritrix cranks on the arm and Ferguson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zackmarius Tacktheritrix!
A very excited looking Zackmarius Tacktheritrix made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Khalabeeb Ferguson spoke after the fight, saying 'I will train harder and come back better. I thank the fans and look forward to entertaining you again. '.
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Event:
HFC Friday the 13th
Date: Mar 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Kassib scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Ferguson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Ferguson decides to pull guard.
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Kassib gets to his feet - Ferguson follows without any prompting.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt - Kassib sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kassib throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kassib looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Kassib misses.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Kassib.
Kassib fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassib looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
Ferguson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Star Studded Beef in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Ferguson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Kassib keeps moving.
Ferguson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Kassib looking to control.
Kassib wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kassib looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferguson throws a strike but Kassib rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Ferguson is working an open guard so Kassib takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Kassib gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kassib lands a nice knee to the body.
Kassib is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferguson is defending well for now.#T2#
Kassib lands an elbow just above Ferguson 's eye.
Ferguson dodges an elbow strike from Kassib.
Kassib misses with an elbow over the top.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Kassib throws knees to the body.
Kassib prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Kassib throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ferguson dodges an elbow strike from Kassib.
Kassib throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferguson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferguson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kassib pushes off an throws an elbow but Ferguson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ferguson has Kassib pushed against the cage.
Ferguson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kassib lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T3#
Kassib throws an elbow that misses.
Kassib pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ferguson avoids the elbow strike from Kassib, against the cage.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kassib to keep the fight standing.
Kassib tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferguson avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kassib throws a right hand that Ferguson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferguson also avoids with ease.
Kassib doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
Kassib throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Kassib misses with a body kick.
Ferguson shoots in and drives through. Kassib sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalabeeb Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kassib misses with a double jab.
Ferguson attempts a counter takedown but Kassib avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Kassib connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Ferguson is rocked!
Kassib cracks Ferguson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badiss Kassib!
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Event:
SMASH: Snow vs Solo
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Ferguson looks for a takedown but Leopold sprawls well.#CL#
Leopold clinches.
Leopold content to slow the pace in the clinch.
I was talking to Leopold's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ferguson being controlled against the cage.
Leopold seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Leopold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Leopold can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson is looking to break free of the clinch but Leopold has double underhooks.
Leopold stalls.
Leopold is working Ferguson over against the cage.#T1#
Leopold lands an uppercut.
Leopold lands a shoulder strike.
Leopold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferguson or not.
Leopold has Ferguson pressed against the cage.
Ferguson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leopold lands a body punch.
Leopold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leopold effectively controlling the action here.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but Leopold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leopold tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Leopold scores with a shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leopold can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
#T2#
A right hand to the body from Leopold.
Ferguson trying to stall but Leopold improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Leopold slows down the pace here.
Leopold keeps control of Ferguson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leopold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferguson tries to score a body lock takedown but Leopold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Leopold.
Leopold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferguson's elbow.
The referee calls for Leopold to work.
Ferguson wants a takedown.
Corbin Leopold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalabeeb Ferguson.#T3#
Leopold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Leopold presses Ferguson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leopold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Leopold.
Leopold tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing Leopold back against the cage.
Leopold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leopold just leaning against Ferguson, taking a breather.
Leopold struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Leopold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leopold prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Leopold leaning against his opponent.
Leopold tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Leopold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Leopold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Leopold scores with a shoulder strike.
Leopold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leopold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leopold tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Leopold scores with a shoulder strike.
Ferguson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leopold walks away with a smile on his face. Ferguson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Leopold rushes Ferguson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson taking a breather.
Leopold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Leopold to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leopold tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leopold scores with a shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
A bit of stalling here from Leopold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corbin Leopold dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Leopold drives through and clinches with Ferguson against the cage.
Leopold lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Leopold.
Ferguson wants to get back to striking at distance but Leopold won't allow it.
Leopold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ferguson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leopold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leopold keeps control of Ferguson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferguson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Leopold.
Leopold misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leopold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards. #ROC#
Ferguson is rocked!
A bit of stalling here from Leopold.
Ferguson is still on wobbly legs! Can Leopold finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leopold.
Leopold slows down the pace here.
Leopold stalling.
Ferguson is trying to force a seperation but Leopold has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Leopold as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Leopold throws a big uppercut that drops Ferguson! More strikes from Leopold and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ferguson lies dazed against the cage as Leopold celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corbin Leopold!
Corbin Leopold retains his featherweight title!
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Event:
SMASH: Tragedy vs Tanner
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Ferguson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yuuta sizes up Ferguson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yuuta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yuuta sprawls well. Yuuta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferguson gets slowly back to his feet.
Yuuta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yuuta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferguson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab from Yuuta.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yuuta.
Yuuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferguson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yuuta defends it well.
Yuuta tests Ferguson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Ferguson has Yuuta up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Ferguson has clasped his hands together around Yuuta's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson happy to just control the position for now.
Ferguson working the head with strikes. #T1##SU2#
Ferguson stands up and beckons Yuuta to his feet.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yuuta as he jumps to the side.
Yuuta lands a lovely overhand right.
Yuuta swings widly with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with a left and a right that stings Yuuta.
Yuuta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yuuta dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Yuuta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ken Yuuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalabeeb Ferguson.
Yuuta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson shoots in but Yuuta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yuuta tried to counter with a leg kick but Ferguson avoided it.
Ferguson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yuuta can pounce on him.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Yuuta moved away.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Yuuta counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Yuuta misses.
Ferguson with the counter takedown but Yuuta avoids it easily.#T2#
Yuuta scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Yuuta gets tackled into the cage by Ferguson. Ferguson maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Ferguson pulls guard effortlessly.
Ferguson is pulling down on Yuuta's head. It's preventing any offense from Yuuta, at least for the moment.#ES2#
Ferguson has his feet on Yuuta's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Yuuta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Yuuta.
Ferguson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yuuta defends it well.
Yuuta throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Ferguson looks for a takedown but Yuuta sprawls well.
Yuuta connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Ferguson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferguson showed some decent athleticism there.
Ferguson slips a nice elbow through Yuuta's hands, connecting with Yuuta's forehead.
Ferguson trying to control the pace.
Ferguson passes to side control. #SU2#
Ferguson decides to stand back up. Ferguson steps back and let's Yuuta get back to his feet.
Yuuta missing with a left hand there. Ferguson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yuuta.#T4##CL2#
Ferguson has closed the distance and engaged Yuuta in a clinch.
Ferguson goes for a takedown attempt but Yuuta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ferguson walks into a straight right hand from Yuuta.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yuuta misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Ferguson is predictable there
and Yuuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Ferguson scores with a four punch combination!
Yuuta lands with a nice combination. Ferguson backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Ferguson closes the distance and pushes Yuuta back into the cage.#TD2#
Yuuta is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ferguson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yuuta to the mat. Yuuta regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Ferguson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yuuta, up you get!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson defending well as Yuuta loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuuta has hold of Ferguson's hands but Ferguson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ken Yuuta 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.
#R2#
Yuuta misses the jab.
Yuuta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yuuta.
Yuuta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yuuta punishes Ferguson's body with a nice straight punch.
Yuuta throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Ferguson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yuuta's guard.
Ferguson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Ferguson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuuta connects with a body shot.
Yuuta misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Ferguson counters with a single leg into guard. Yuuta didn't expect that.
Ferguson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yuuta wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment.
Ferguson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ferguson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SU2#
Ferguson stands up out of the half guard.
Yuuta misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ferguson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Ken Yuuta has been cut.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yuuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khalabeeb Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ferguson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but Yuuta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yuuta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yuuta tries to stall but Ferguson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Ferguson gets control of Yuuta's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ferguson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferguson is on top in guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Ferguson gets to his feet - Yuuta follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Ferguson gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Ferguson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yuuta to his feet. #T2#
Ferguson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Yuuta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Ferguson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Ferguson gets to his feet. Yuuta looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ferguson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ken Yuuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalabeeb Ferguson.
Yuuta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferguson.
Yuuta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ferguson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Yuuta to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Yuuta.#T3#
A left and a right from Yuuta both land. Nice combination.
Ferguson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuuta.
Yuuta misses with a head kick.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yuuta as he avoids it easily.
Ken Yuuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ferguson scores with a takedown into Yuuta's guard.#SU2#
Ferguson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yuuta, up you get!
Ferguson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ken Yuuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Ferguson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yuuta looking to control.
Ferguson is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Ferguson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Ferguson throws a one two combo.
Ken Yuuta is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Yuuta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yuuta lands a nice looking body shot.
Yuuta thuds his right hand into Ferguson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yuuta misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yuuta.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Ferguson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Ferguson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yuuta can't fight it off and eventually Ferguson manages to take the fight to the floor. Yuuta looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferguson stays in close to Yuuta's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferguson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalabeeb Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ken Yuuta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yuuta misses with a looping right.
Ferguson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yuuta avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Ferguson shoots in and bounces Yuuta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yuuta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
Ferguson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuuta trying to keep a closed guard but Ferguson is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Ferguson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yuuta is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Khalabeeb Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferguson content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Ferguson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yuuta, up you get!
Nice uppercut there from Yuuta.#CL2#
Ferguson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yuuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Ferguson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Ferguson manages to pull guard.
Ferguson lands some strikes from the bottom.
Ferguson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ferguson has his hands on Yuuta's head, controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferguson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ferguson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ferguson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Ferguson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ferguson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yuuta's guard. #SUB2#
Ferguson seems to be working for a kimura but Yuuta defends the submission attempt.
Ferguson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SU2#
Ferguson decides to stand and escape the position.
Ferguson misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Ferguson looks for a takedown but Yuuta sprawls well.
Ferguson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yuuta misses with a wild body shot.
Yuuta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ferguson's head backwards.
Nice jab there from Yuuta.
Ferguson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yuuta avoids it really well and circles away.
Ken Yuuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalabeeb Ferguson.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Yuuta.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuuta misses with a looping right.
Ferguson misses with a body kick.
Yuuta slips under a jab from Ferguson.
Yuuta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ferguson takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalabeeb Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferguson 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalabeeb Ferguson!
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Event:
SMASH: Brien vs Donnelly
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Lowe falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Ferguson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferguson.
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.
Ferguson advances position into side control!
Ferguson just content to control the position.
Ferguson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SU#
Ferguson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ferguson rushes Lowe with punches - Lowe moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Lowe goes down! Ferguson follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalabeeb Ferguson!
Cameron Lowe spoke after the fight, saying 'fat cunt '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Ferguson misses with a wild combination.
Wright Phillps throws the kick towards the body but Ferguson avoids it.
Ferguson slaps away a takedown attempt from Wright Phillps, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wright Phillps swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferguson.
Wright Phillps looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferguson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.#KD#
Ferguson sends Wright Phillps crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ferguson is motioning to the referee to let Wright Phillps up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Wright Phillps is rocked!
Khalabeeb Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Ferguson looking to score a takedown here. Wright Phillps is defending well but Ferguson drives through and ends up in Wright Phillps's guard.
Wright Phillps is still in real trouble! Can Ferguson finish him?
Ferguson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wright Phillps seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferguson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wright Phillps is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SU#
Ferguson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wright Phillps showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
#CL#
Ferguson has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ferguson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wright Phillps can't get the takedown.
Khalabeeb Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Wright Phillps.#TD#
Ferguson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ferguson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ferguson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wright Phillps puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ferguson is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Ferguson is staying active underneath Wright Phillps, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wright Phillps on the ground.
Ferguson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ferguson is trying to stand back up but Wright Phillps is controlling him
#ES#
Ferguson has one foot on Wright Phillps's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wright Phillps throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferguson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Ferguson rushes Wright Phillps and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Wright Phillps jumps guard.
#SU#
Ferguson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Ferguson rushes Wright Phillps and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Ferguson has clasped his hands together around Wright Phillps's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T3#
Ferguson controls the position from side control.
Ferguson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ferguson taking a breather here. #SU#
Ferguson stands up.
Ferguson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wright Phillps stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ferguson lands the left hand.#TD#
Ferguson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wright Phillps's guard.#T4#
Ferguson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ferguson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wright Phillps has a closed guard, preventing Ferguson from standing up. #SUB2#
Wright Phillps has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferguson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferguson lands a couple of digs.
Ferguson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferguson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wright Phillps wants to stand but Ferguson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalabeeb Ferguson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Ferguson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ferguson lands in his opponent's guard.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright Phillps is retaining full guard.
Wright Phillps is pulling down on Ferguson's head to control his posture.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright Phillps can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Wright Phillps had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferguson defends it easily.
Ferguson wanted to stand there but Wright Phillps had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson is in close to Wright Phillps's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wright Phillps utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Wright Phillps has a closed guard, preventing Ferguson from standing up. #SU#
Ferguson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ferguson plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Wright Phillps swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Wright Phillps face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Khalabeeb Ferguson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2019 |
#R1#
A big right from Puller misses.
Ferguson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Puller misses with a double jab.
Puller lands a right hook to the body.
Puller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferguson on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Puller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson staying out of range there.
Ferguson drops his hands momentarily and Puller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Puller slips a jab from Ferguson.
Puller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puller tries to bum rush Ferguson with a series of wild strikes but Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferguson defending well as Puller loads up on a big left hand.
Puller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Puller moves out of range.
Puller stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferguson. Ferguson gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewis Burwell Puller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ferguson cracks Puller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Puller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Puller.
Puller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#
Ferguson is rocked!
Ferguson bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Puller comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Ferguson falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Ferguson was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lewis Burwell Puller!
Lewis Burwell Puller thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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