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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jans Ferguson (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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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jans Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ferguson thows a big elbow that misses.
Ferguson preventing the sweep.
Ferguson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom.
Ferguson throws and elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferguson's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
Ferguson 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.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie won't allow Ferguson to get back to his feet.
Gracie passes Ferguson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Ferguson is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Ferguson keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferguson gets back to full guard.
Ferguson looking to control.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferguson striking off his back but it's not causing Gracie any problems.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferguson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Ferguson defends easily.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferguson working some strikes from top position.
Ferguson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferguson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferguson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferguson stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferguson won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Ferguson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferguson with a nice head shot there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ferguson shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ferguson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferguson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson landing some decent shots from guard.
Ferguson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Ferguson slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferguson is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie working for a triangle but Ferguson defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferguson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie working for a triangle but Ferguson defends it easily.
Ferguson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jans Ferguson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ferguson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferguson.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Ferguson has control of the leg.
Ferguson winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ferguson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ferguson winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson blocks the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie tries to roll over but Ferguson keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Ferguson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ferguson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Ferguson cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson scoring with some ground and pound.
Ferguson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ferguson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ferguson lands a couple of digs.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Ferguson is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferguson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferguson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferguson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ferguson working the ground and pound.
Ferguson landing strikes.
Ferguson lands a few punches from side control.
Ferguson working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ferguson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gracie was covering up waiting for the punch and Ferguson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ferguson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferguson throws and elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferguson's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
Gracie stops Ferguson from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferguson.
Anderson Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ferguson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ferguson lands in his opponent's guard.
Ferguson landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie 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.
Gracie 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.
Jans Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jans Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Ferguson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ferguson is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferguson scoring with some ground and pound.
Ferguson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ferguson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferguson is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferguson chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferguson distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferguson scoring with some ground and pound.
Ferguson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferguson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Ferguson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ferguson chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferguson chips away with some ground and pound.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Ferguson slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferguson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Ferguson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferguson.
Ferguson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Ferguson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferguson wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ferguson connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Ferguson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson scoring with punches and elbows.
Ferguson scores with punches from side control.
Ferguson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferguson's best efforts.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Ferguson throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie prevents Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Ferguson trying to control the position here.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ferguson dives on top into guard.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well.
Anderson Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jans Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferguson lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jans Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jans Ferguson!
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