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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Newman Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams has chosen Sick Puppies-Youre going down as his entrance music. 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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213 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
25
210 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Newman Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Adams!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Adams misses with a double jab.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Ferguson looks for a takedown but Adams sprawls well.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams swinging wilding here.
Ferguson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adams avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Newman Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferguson somewhat.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two 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.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferguson circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Michael Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams misses with a straight left.
Adams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferguson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferguson circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferguson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferguson scores with a takedown into Adams's guard.
Ferguson looking to pass the guard.
Adams has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ferguson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams lands the left hand.
Ferguson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adams lunges at Ferguson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferguson's hand.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Adams.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Adams dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Adams circles away.
Adams throws a series of punches but Ferguson avoids them all with ease.
Adams looks to land a combination but Ferguson avoids it well.
Adams misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Adams scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams scores with a hook.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adams misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferguson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams throws a jab when Ferguson was well out of range.
Ferguson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adams.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
Adams takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson shoots in and drives through. Adams sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Newman Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ferguson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ferguson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams tries to lock up and control but Ferguson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ferguson lands a heavy elbow.
Adams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ferguson working for a submission but Adams is keeping him at bay.
Ferguson dominating with strikes here.
Adams tries to reverse the position but Ferguson maintains control.
Adams is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Adams defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ferguson.
Ferguson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Adams has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Adams is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying to stand up.
Adams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Adams gets back to half guard.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferguson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Adams is trying to stand back up but Ferguson is controlling him
Adams trying to control here.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Ferguson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferguson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferguson.
Adams tries to kick Ferguson off but Ferguson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Newman Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferguson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferguson is defended easily by Adams.
Adams swinging wilding here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ferguson moves out of range as Adams strikes.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
Adams looks to throw the jab but Ferguson is out of range.
Adams thows a body shot but no joy.
Adams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Adams.
Adams misses with a straight right.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donk. Adams catches Ferguson right on the button with a cross.
Adams tries to bum rush Ferguson with a series of wild strikes but Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferguson.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to escape but Ferguson is in control.
Ferguson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ferguson is working hard here to advance position.
Adams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
Ferguson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferguson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferguson shoots in and drives through. Adams sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Newman Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferguson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams misses with a hook.
Adams throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
Adams looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Adams!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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