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VTFL: 35 VS. 45 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Manley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Manley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Manley !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Lange!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lange.
Lange avoids a kick to the body.
Lange swats away the attempt to clinch by Manley .
Lange avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lange feints and as Manley raises his hands in defense, Lange changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lange sitting in guard here, content to control.
Manley trying to keep a closed guard but Lange is proving a slippery customer.
Manley striking off his back but it's not causing Lange any problems.
Lange really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manley . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lange wants to control from the top but Manley keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manley working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manley misses with a two punch combination.
Lange is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lange counters with a body kick that stops Manley in his tracks momentarily.
Lange drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lange wants to get up but he can't break Manley 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Manley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lange 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.
Lange looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange throws a big elbow that misses.
Lange throws a strike but Manley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Manley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lange is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manley preventing the sweep.
Lange is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manley cracks Lange with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manley 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manley stopping the sweep attempt from Lange.
Manley tries to free his leg and advance position but Lange is retaining full guard.
Manley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manley distracts Lange with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lange is pulling down on Manley 's head. It's preventing any offense from Manley , at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Manley pushing down on Lange's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Manley decides to return to a standing position.
Manley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lange swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lange tries a head kick but it misses.
Manley shoots in but no luck this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lange to the mat! Lange manages to get full guard.
Manley trying to control but Lange is working from the bottom.
Lange looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Manley is defending well. Lange quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Manley has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lange celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ted Lange!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gene Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colton Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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182 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gene Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colton Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson jabs at Smith's body.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anderson has escaped and now he's on top!
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Anderson trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into half guard.
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson wants to stand but Smith has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is in trouble now - Anderson has advanced to mount!
Anderson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Smith has his hands clasped together but Anderson breaks the hold and Smith is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gene Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dean Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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136 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross drives through with a takedown into Montgomery's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cross lands a couple of digs.
Cross has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cross advances to half guard.
Montgomery trying to hold on to Cross's head to control him but Cross postures up.
Cross throwing shots but Montgomery is blocking nicely.
Cross looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Montgomery looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cross decides to stand and escape the position.
Montgomery tries to clinch up.
Cross closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Montgomery did well to prevent Cross getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery actively working from the bottom here.
Montgomery trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
BOOM! Cross connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cross controlling from mount.
Cross landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross controlling the position easily from mount.
Montgomery wants to hold on but Cross pushes him away.
Cross working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Montgomery is trying to escape the mount.
Cross controlling the pace for now.
Montgomery is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Montgomery moves out of range as Cross throws a body kick.
Cross shoots in for a double leg but Montgomery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cross fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Montgomery tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cross swivels and escapes.
Cross fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross looks for a takedown but Montgomery sprawls well.
Montgomery shoots in and drives through. Cross sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cross is fending him off so far but Montgomery persists. Nope, Cross circles away and we're back to standing.
Montgomery looks winded!
Cross moves into the clinch.
Montgomery is trying to break the clinch but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Cross lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Cross holds him up against the cage and eventually Montgomery drops back down to his feet.
Cross successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cross holds on and takes a little breather.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cross kicks Montgomery off and gets to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cross misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cross darts in and clinches Montgomery up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Cross dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cross jabs Montgomery to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Montgomery closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cross counters with a nice double leg into side control. Montgomery won't be happy with that.
Cross working the ground and pound from side control.
Cross slows the pace down.
Montgomery is trying to get back to half guard.
Montgomery bucks up and tries to throw Cross off but instead Cross has got his back!
Cross keeps control of the position easily here as Montgomery tries to buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery trying to control but not successfully.
Dean Cross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cross controlling the position well here. Montgomery rolled but Cross kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cross working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Montgomery is doing well to defend. Cross seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Montgomery is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dean Cross!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas Riley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Floyd Howard's chin.
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155 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dallas Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Howard!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard instigates a clinch.
Howard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Howard manages to end up in side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Howard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Riley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Howard asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Riley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Howard working the ground and pound from side control.
Riley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley struggling a bit here.
Riley manages to get back to half guard.
Howard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Howard trying to control from half guard but Riley is working away.
Howard controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Floyd Howard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howard as he jumps to the side.
Riley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howard pinned against the cage. Howard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howard keeps the fight on the outside.
Howard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riley strikes from the bottom but Howard passes into mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Howard looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Howard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Riley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Riley is trying desperately to improve position.
Howard scoring with strikes but Riley is staying in there.
Howard controlling the pace for now.
Riley tries to reverse the position but Howard maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley wants to hold on but Howard pushes him away.
Howard working Riley over with strikes here.
Howard stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Riley misses with the combination.
Howard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Riley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley is not content to let Howard control the position.
Riley is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Howard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Howard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riley tries to sprawl but Howard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Howard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Howard gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Howard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riley moves in looking to clinch but Howard pushes him off.
Riley tried to score with a low kick but Howard checks it.
Riley has his takedown stuffed
and Howard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Howard.
Stalling in the clinch from Howard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Howard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riley.
Howard leaning against his opponent.
Howard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riley tries to clinch there but Howard circles away.
Howard wants to clinch.
Howard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Howard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Howard controlling the position from side mount.
Riley can't do much from the bottom here.
Riley is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Riley being controlled for a moment.
Riley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard is looking to control Riley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Howard avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riley checks a low kick from Howard.
Howard slaps away a takedown attempt from Riley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Howard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Riley!
Howard goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Riley turns into him and now he's in Howard's guard.
Riley pushing down on Howard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley uses his free foot to push down on Howard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Howard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard tries to buck Riley off but Riley takes his back!
Howard wants to escape the position.
Howard covering up well and avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Howard taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dallas Riley!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bedford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Bedford is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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135 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Bedford!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson shoots in for a double leg but Bedford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferguson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bedford swivels and escapes.
Bedford keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Bedford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt
and Bedford counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaiah Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bedford breaks from the clinch.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bedford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bedford throws a head kick that misses
and Ferguson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No luck for Ferguson with that takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ferguson checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferguson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bedford instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to take the fight to the mat but Bedford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Bedford holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferguson drops back down to his feet.
Ferguson stalling in the clinch but Bedford improves position.
Bedford decides to pull guard.
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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ferguson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bedford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bedford wriggles free and stands up.
Bedford scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bedford controls the position.
It looks like Bedford might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedford is trying to get an arm triangle but Ferguson is defending well.
Ferguson tries to bench press Bedford off him but Bedford keeps the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bedford postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bedford happy to just control the position for now.
Bedford postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedford stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bedford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bedford controlling the action here for a moment.
Ferguson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bedford is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ferguson to the mat. Ferguson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bedford looks winded!
Ferguson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bedford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bedford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bedford is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Bedford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Bedford controlling him for the moment.
Bedford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bedford dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ferguson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bedford clinches with his opponent.
Bedford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but Bedford has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bedford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bedford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bedford throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson feints a jab promting Bedford to slip. Ferguson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bedford slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ferguson gets tackled into the cage by Bedford. Bedford maintains the clinch.
Bedford jumps guard and drags Ferguson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bedford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedford scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bedford pushes Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bedford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bedford is keeping busy.
Bedford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Bedford is having none of it.
Ferguson with a poor takedown
and Bedford decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferguson's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaiah Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bedford looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bedford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bedford sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Bedford from controlling successfully.
Ferguson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bedford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Isaiah Ferguson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ferguson fails with the takedown
and Bedford counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ferguson!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedford content just to control the position here.
Bedford wants to finish this one by submission but Ferguson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bedford.
Johnny Bedford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Bedford pushes him away.
Ferguson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bedford is looking to advance position but Ferguson won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bedford is thwarting Ferguson's attempts to control the position.
Bedford is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferguson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferguson wants to control but Bedford is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bedford wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferguson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferguson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Bedford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferguson is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bedford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ferguson shoots in and drives through. Bedford sprawls well.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt
and Bedford counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ferguson's knee momentarily.
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Ferguson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaiah Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson gets caught flat footed, as Bedford shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ferguson being controlled here, momentarily.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Bedford controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedford controlling from the top position.
Bedford gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bedford swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.
Bedford shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bedford decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferguson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bedford is fending him off so far but Ferguson persists. Nope, Bedford circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferguson jabs Bedford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Bedford is having none of it.
Bedford throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson wants to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bedford.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Bedford is looking to advance position but Ferguson won't allow it.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
Bedford postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ferguson to stand up.
Ferguson wants to clinch.
Bedford circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bedford counters with a single leg into guard. Ferguson didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Bedford from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bedford has his hands clasped together but Ferguson extends an breaks Bedford's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ferguson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaiah Ferguson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Austin Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Dodson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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146 lbs
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130 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Worner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Dodson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Dodson.
Worner throws a head kick but Dodson moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Dodson or perhaps it was just good defense by Worner which made him look bad.
Dodson stuffs the takedown attempt from Worner. Worner gets slowly back to his feet.
Dodson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dodson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Worner wants to control but Dodson is having none of it.
Dodson landing strikes from the mount.
Worner tries to lock up and control but Dodson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dodson controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson prevents Worner from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dodson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Dodson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson lands a big elbow.
Dodson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Worner is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Dodson!
John Dodson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Woolett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Woolett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Dominguez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Woolett!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Woolett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Woolett looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dominguez is looking to clinch but Woolett is avoiding it.
Dominguez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Woolett did well to prevent Dominguez getting side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dominguez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Woolett is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dominguez wants to control but Woolett is keeping him busy.
Woolett is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Woolett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dominguez wants to take a breather but Woolett is having none of it.
Woolett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominguez pulls his head out easily.
Woolett is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez working over Woolett with some ground and pound. Woolett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dominguez seems to be working for a kimura but Woolett defends the submission attempt.
Dominguez wants to stand up but Woolett has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woolett keeps working.
Dominguez is looking to pass Woolett's guard but actually Woolett recovers to full guard.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Woolett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Woolett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dominguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dominguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dominguez landing with the ground and pound.
Dominguez distracts Woolett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Woolett has a closed guard, preventing Dominguez from standing up.
Woolett working for a triangle but Dominguez defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Woolett's guard.
Woolett working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dominguez has passed into half guard!
Dominguez is keen to just control but Woolett is a slippery customer.
Dominguez is pressing down on Woolett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woolett is holding on for now.
Woolett looking for submissions off his back.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Woolett is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dominguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Woolett circles away.
Dominguez shoots in and drives through. Woolett sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Dominguez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Dominguez with that takedown attempt.
Dominguez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Woolett was covering up waiting for the punch and Dominguez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dominguez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dominguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Dominguez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Woolett keeps the fight on the outside.
Woolett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shawn Woolett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominguez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Woolett quickly recovers to half guard.
Dominguez wants to control but Woolett is keeping him busy.
Dominguez is looking for a kimura but Woolett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dominguez to get the leverage.
Dominguez working Woolett over with strikes.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Woolett defends it.
Woolett is trying to get back to full guard.
Woolett is breathing heavily.
Dominguez seems to be working for a kimura but Woolett defends the submission attempt.
Dominguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Woolett has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez lands with a punch from half guard.
Dominguez is just content to waste time from the top position. Woolett takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Woolett has a closed guard, preventing Dominguez from standing up.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woolett is keeping the position for now.
Woolett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Woolett in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dominguez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Woolett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Woolett!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Mcintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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23
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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27
128 lbs
9 - 12 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Mcintosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson moves into range and clinches up with Mcintosh.
Mcintosh has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ferguson is trying to keep an underhook but Mcintosh manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mcintosh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferguson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mcintosh stalling.
Ferguson keeping control of the position.
Mcintosh is just content to waste time from the top position. Ferguson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mcintosh wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Mcintosh wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rick Mcintosh.
Ferguson pushes Mcintosh up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcintosh is trying to pull guard but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
Mcintosh gets underhooks to prevent Ferguson's takedown attempt.
Ferguson wants to stall.
Ferguson tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcintosh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferguson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcintosh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rick Mcintosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Ferguson.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Mcintosh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferguson as he avoids it easily.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Mcintosh is having none of it.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcintosh but Mcintosh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcintosh tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcintosh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferguson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mcintosh stops a takedown attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Mcintosh manages to get underhooks.
Mcintosh fails to pull guard.
Mcintosh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mcintosh wants to stand up but Ferguson is controlling him.
Ferguson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcintosh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferguson has managed to get both his arms back between Mcintosh's legs - danger averted.
Ferguson is pushing down on Mcintosh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcintosh is fighting to maintain full guard but Ferguson has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcintosh wants to improve his position but Ferguson is controlling well.
Mcintosh trying to control but Ferguson postures up.
Mcintosh is concentrating on defense, preventing Ferguson from advancing position.
Ferguson moves nicely into side control.
Ferguson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ferguson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferguson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mcintosh hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcintosh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mcintosh is working hard here to advance position.
Mcintosh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
Ferguson tries to control but Mcintosh wriggling away.
Ferguson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcintosh is just holding on here. Ferguson manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Ferguson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ferguson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mcintosh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mcintosh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ferguson gets to his feet. Mcintosh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
Mcintosh fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcintosh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferguson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcintosh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferguson but Ferguson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Mcintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mcintosh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ferguson is in Mcintosh's guard.
Ferguson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcintosh keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Ferguson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Josh Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mcintosh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
Mcintosh is striking off his back. Ferguson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Ferguson trying to control the pace.
Mcintosh trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcintosh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mcintosh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcintosh holds on and takes a little breather.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Ferguson with that takedown attempt.
Mcintosh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ferguson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcintosh trying to control the position.
Mcintosh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferguson stops Mcintosh from standing up.
Ferguson scoring with some ground and pound.
Ferguson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mcintosh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mcintosh is trying to defend but Ferguson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mcintosh is looking for a sweep. Ferguson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferguson moves nicely into side control.
Ferguson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcintosh tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ferguson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mcintosh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mcintosh fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Mcintosh on that attempt.
Mcintosh shoots and misses
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Mcintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcintosh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferguson clinches up against the cage.
Ferguson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferguson is trying to drag Mcintosh to the mat but Mcintosh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcintosh slows down the pace here.
Ferguson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson managing to block the knees to the body from Mcintosh.
Mcintosh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferguson is pressed up against the cage. Mcintosh 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.
Mcintosh misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferguson leaves Mcintosh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcintosh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcintosh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferguson as he jumps to the side.
Mcintosh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ferguson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcintosh circles away.
Mcintosh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcintosh swivels and escapes.
Mcintosh tries a low kick but Ferguson avoids it.
Mcintosh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcintosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcintosh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there.
Mcintosh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferguson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson controlling Mcintosh's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcintosh trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Ferguson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcintosh postures up.
Ferguson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcintosh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferguson throws a body kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcintosh breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Mcintosh with that takedown attempt.
Mcintosh shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcintosh as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mcintosh counters with a nice leg kick.
Rick Mcintosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferguson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcintosh.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Josh Ferguson.
Well Ferguson 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Ferguson!
In his post fight interview, Josh Ferguson gave a big smile as he said 'I new coming in he was gonna be tough. But tonight I was tougher. We need a flyweight division! Do it! Make it happen please. (10-11-1)'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Duane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bj Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Duane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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135 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Great elbows
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Duane !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bj Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson moves into the clinch successfully.
Ferguson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Duane wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ferguson has an Americana. Duane didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ferguson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ferguson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). bj Ferguson!
Post fight, bj Ferguson took to the microphone: 'This was a good fight. Can't wait for my next obstacle. (10-6)'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hardin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklin Worner!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Worner showed some decent athleticism there.
Worner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardin sees it coming and defends easily.
Worner throws a strike but Hardin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hardin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Worner is pushing down on Hardin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hardin is fighting to maintain full guard but Worner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hardin trying to control but Worner postures up.
Worner trying to pass the guard but Hardin defending well.
Worner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin is looking to control Worner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardin avoid being mounted?
Worner is looking for a kimura here.
Worner is thwarting Hardin's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Worner looks very frustrated and is flailing away with strikes from the bottom. His corner are telling him to stay calm.
Hardin avoids the attempt from Worner to control.
Hardin looking to secure an arm triangle but Worner defends it well.
Worner tries to lock up and control but Hardin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Worner is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Worner working to try and regain half guard.
Hardin looking to control but Worner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hardin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Worner?
Hardin with good strikes from the mount here!
Worner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hardin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner is trying desperately to improve position.
Worner wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hardin.
Hardin trying to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardin has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Worner is defending well but eventually Hardin manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Worner has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Hardin!
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