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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Berto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dougie Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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150 lbs
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175 cm
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153 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Berto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dougie Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson fails with the takedown.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.
Berto tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berto is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Berto. No joy for Ferguson on that attempt.
Andre Berto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie Ferguson.
Berto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berto tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Berto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berto stuffs the takedown.
Berto throws a low kick, looking for Ferguson's leg but Ferguson calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferguson.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.
Berto tries to clinch but Ferguson is having none of it.
Berto tries to clinch up.
Berto is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berto misses with a low kick.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Berto.
Berto is looking to clinch.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferguson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferguson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Berto's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ferguson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berto sees it coming and defends easily.
Berto is trying to stand.
Berto is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Berto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferguson is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berto defends it well.
Berto is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dougie Ferguson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Berto tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferguson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berto tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt - Berto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Berto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferguson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berto wants to clinch up but Ferguson keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berto is looking to clinch.
Ferguson shoots in but Berto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Berto wants to clinch up but Ferguson keeps it at a distance.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Berto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferguson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferguson dives in and grabs Berto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Berto pushes down on Ferguson's head and hops out.
Andre Berto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie Ferguson.
Berto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berto moves in looking to clinch but Ferguson pushes him off.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berto but Berto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berto tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berto tries to clinch up.
Berto tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berto defends it nicely.
Berto throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berto wants to clinch.
Berto tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferguson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Berto dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Berto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berto is looking to clinch.
Berto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andre Berto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berto wants to clinch up but Ferguson keeps it at a distance.
Berto tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Berto tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.
Andre Berto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berto tries to clinch up.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick from Berto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Berto tries to clinch up.
Berto is looking to clinch.
Andre Berto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berto tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
Berto tries to clinch but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berto tries to avoid it but Ferguson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berto to the ground. Berto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Berto as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berto tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andre Berto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie Ferguson.
Berto is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but Berto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berto wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Berto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Berto!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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