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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chapman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Bounty Hunter Theme. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teddy Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dog Chapman!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferguson did well to prevent Chapman getting side control.
Ferguson is trying to control but can't.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chapman.
Chapman is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ferguson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferguson wants to control but Chapman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chapman.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Chapman keeps him under control.
Ferguson is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferguson fails to land the takedown.
Ferguson misses with a takedown
and Chapman counters with a single leg into guard. Ferguson didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Chapman controlling him for the moment.
Ferguson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chapman!
Chapman tries to lock up and control but Ferguson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ferguson punishing his opponent with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chapman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chapman throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ferguson. What's that going to do exactly?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chapman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chapman looks gassed!
Chapman is trying to stand up here but Ferguson is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 Chapman's temple.
Ferguson seems to be working for a kimura but Chapman defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferguson thows a huge punch but Chapman dodges it nicely.
Ferguson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chapman defends it well.
Ferguson wants to stand up but Chapman has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Chapman keeping control of the position.
Chapman kicks off Ferguson and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chapman counters with a shoot takedown. Ferguson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapman lands a couple of elbows.
Chapman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chapman preventing the sweep.
Chapman thows a big elbow that misses.
Ferguson has a closed guard, preventing Chapman from standing up.
Ferguson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chapman's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Ferguson chips away with some ground and pound.
Chapman is striking but Ferguson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Ferguson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferguson is thwarting Chapman's attempts to control the position.
Chapman is refusing to be controlled, as Ferguson sits in half guard.
Ferguson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chapman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ferguson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ferguson lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Chapman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferguson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chapman is trying to stand back up but Ferguson is controlling him
Ferguson winds up and cracks Chapman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chapman is looking to escape.
Ferguson is looking to take a break and control but Chapman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Chapman's temple.
Ferguson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ferguson slips a nice elbow through Chapman's hands, connecting with Chapman's forehead.
Chapman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ferguson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chapman is staying active underneath Ferguson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dog Chapman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ferguson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chapman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ferguson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chapman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chapman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Chapman is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferguson clinches up with Chapman and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ferguson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Chapman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferguson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferguson throwing strikes from guard but Chapman blocks nicely.
Ferguson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chapman's head.
Chapman keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Ferguson won't allow Chapman to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Chapman keeps moving.
Ferguson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferguson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chapman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a takedown into side control.
Chapman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chapman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ferguson 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.
Chapman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chapman wants to get back to his feet.
Chapman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ferguson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson moves nicely into side control.
Chapman throws Ferguson to one side and escapes!
Chapman misses with a takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson throwing strikes from guard but Chapman blocks nicely.
Chapman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well.
Ferguson lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson wants to get up but he can't break Chapman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chapman keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Ferguson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chapman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ferguson is trying to defend but Chapman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ferguson has one foot on Chapman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ferguson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chapman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chapman won't allow Ferguson to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferguson trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chapman.
Chapman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ferguson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferguson is adopting a defensive guard.
Chapman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferguson moves into range and clinches up with Chapman.
Ferguson prevents the takedown attempt.
Chapman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ferguson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chapman or not.
Ferguson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chapman prevents it.
Ferguson has hold of one of Chapman's legs. Chapman is fighting the takedown attempt but Ferguson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Chapman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ferguson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dog Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chapman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chapman slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferguson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapman has his takedown stuffed
so Ferguson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chapman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ferguson 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.
Chapman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ferguson controlling from the top position.
Ferguson preventing the sweep.
Ferguson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chapman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson is trying to keep Chapman in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chapman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chapman throws and elbow that misses. Ferguson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chapman's guard. Nice move by Ferguson!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson working some strikes from top position.
Chapman controls Ferguson momentarily but Ferguson frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Teddy Ferguson.
I think Ferguson 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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