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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between bj Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, bj Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Worner!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worner shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense.
Ferguson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Worner.
Worner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ferguson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Worner.
Ferguson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Worner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Worner is trying to control Ferguson's posture but Ferguson avoids it.
Ferguson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson won't let Worner get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ferguson landing shots from mount.
Ferguson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Ferguson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Worner hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner tries to reverse the position but Ferguson maintains control.
Ferguson lands with some strikes.
Ferguson landing shots from mount.
Worner is in a horrible position here. Ferguson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Worner is in a horrible position here. Ferguson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ferguson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ferguson scoring with strikes but Worner is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worner wants to hold on but Ferguson pushes him away.
Ferguson prevents Worner from getting the reversal.
Ferguson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ferguson with good strikes from the mount here!
Worner is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson with a couple of short strikes.
Ferguson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ferguson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Worner is rocked!
Ferguson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Worner is still in real trouble! Can Ferguson finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson lands a big shot to the head and Worner winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). bj Ferguson!
bj Ferguson took some time post fight to say the following; 'I keep putting these good guys away. I'm 34 boys. wheres ethan harris at?'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Isaiah Ferguson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Brooks circles away easily
and Brooks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ferguson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brooks is looking to pass into half guard but Ferguson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ferguson is in guard.
Ferguson won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.
Ferguson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferguson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferguson drops back looking for a leg! Brooks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brooks manages to kick Ferguson off! Ferguson jumps back into Brooks's guard.
Ferguson won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ferguson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brooks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brooks wants to sweep but no luck.
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferguson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferguson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferguson passes Brooks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ferguson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brooks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferguson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brooks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferguson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks gets full guard.
Ferguson stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks.
Ferguson drops back looking for a leg! Brooks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brooks manages to kick Ferguson off! Ferguson jumps back into Brooks's guard.
Brooks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferguson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brooks wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment.
Ferguson drops back looking for a leg! Brooks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brooks manages to kick Ferguson off! Ferguson jumps back into Brooks's guard.
Brooks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson drops back looking for a leg! Brooks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brooks manages to kick Ferguson off! Ferguson jumps back into Brooks's guard.
Ferguson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferguson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brooks is on top in guard.
Brooks pushes down on Ferguson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brooks moves into full mount! Ferguson won't be happy about that!
Brooks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ferguson has worked his arm free - good work by Ferguson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks swings around for an armbar but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brooks's guard.
Brooks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
Brooks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ferguson won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.
Ferguson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks 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.
Brooks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Brooks dominated that round.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a takedown but Brooks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferguson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brooks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brooks tries to pass to full mount but Ferguson defends it.
Brooks moves into full mount! Ferguson won't be happy about that!
Ferguson stops Brooks from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ferguson has worked his arm free - good work by Ferguson!
Brooks tries to advance to mount but Ferguson denies him.
Brooks has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ferguson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brooks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ferguson has given up his back here. Will Brooks look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Brooks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brooks is persistently looking for the submission but Ferguson is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ferguson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ferguson fending off the submission attempt from Brooks.
Brooks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ferguson is defending well though. Brooks let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Ferguson is doing well to defend. Brooks seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Ferguson is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Phil Brooks!
Isaiah Ferguson spoke after the fight, saying 'good fight i lost oh well'.
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