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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dog Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chapman comes to the cage accompanied by The Bounty Hunter Theme. Dog Chapman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dog Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Teddy Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chapman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferguson somewhat.
Chapman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferguson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chapman swivels and escapes.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but Chapman shows good takedown defense.
Dog Chapman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Ferguson.
Ferguson has a takedown stuffed.
Chapman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ferguson backs up against the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt - Chapman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferguson looks gassed!
Ferguson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapman.
Chapman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chapman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chapman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chapman wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chapman throwing shots but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
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.
Chapman thows a huge punch but Ferguson dodges it nicely.
Chapman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferguson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chapman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chapman in particular looking to stall.
Chapman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferguson defending well though.
That's two 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.
Chapman wants to stand up but Ferguson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Chapman winds up and cracks Ferguson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chapman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chapman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chapman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ferguson's head.
Chapman trying to control the action but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Chapman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferguson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chapman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ferguson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chapman cracks Ferguson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ferguson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chapman counters with a three punch combo that has Ferguson backing up. Ferguson nods at Chapman to acknowledge the strikes.
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Chapman circles away easily
and Chapman counters with a two punch combo.
Chapman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chapman is working the combinations to good effect here.
Chapman throws a combination. Ferguson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chapman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chapman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Chapman stalks Ferguson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ferguson's face. Ferguson staggers backwards, shaken.
Ferguson shoots and misses
and Chapman counters with a series of strikes. Ferguson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Chapman does it's job there.
Chapman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chapman.
Chapman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chapman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chapman's guard.
Chapman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferguson manages to get himself to full guard.
Chapman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chapman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ferguson keeping hold of Chapman's head, controlling as best he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chapman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Chapman dominated that round.
That's time! Chapman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ferguson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chapman counters with a one-two to the body.
Chapman works over Ferguson's head and body with a nice combination.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dog Chapman is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chapman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog Chapman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Ferguson.
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Chapman circles away easily
and Chapman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teddy Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferguson has time to react.
Ferguson fails with the takedown
and Chapman counters with a single leg into guard. Ferguson didn't expect that.
Ferguson being controlled here, momentarily.
Chapman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chapman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chapman tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Ferguson looking to control.
Chapman trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Chapman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chapman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chapman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferguson to the mat! Ferguson manages to get full guard.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson wants to stand up but Chapman is controlling him.
Chapman stands up and waves to Ferguson to follow him.
Chapman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chapman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Chapman postures up.
Chapman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ferguson because Chapman loaded up on that one.
Chapman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Chapman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Chapman lands a big shot there that rocks Ferguson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ferguson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chapman looking to ground and pound but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Chapman pushes him away.
Ferguson is desperately trying to improve his position but Chapman has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chapman won't let Ferguson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Chapman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chapman looking to control but Ferguson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferguson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ferguson wants to control but Chapman is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Chapman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt - Chapman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chapman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Chapman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ferguson is now in Chapman's guard. A big mistake from Chapman there, giving up the dominant position!
Chapman wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chapman is retaining full guard.
Dog Chapman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferguson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferguson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferguson looking to pass the guard.
Chapman wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment.
Ferguson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Chapman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ferguson working the ground and pound.
Chapman is pushing Ferguson's head away, looking to escape. Ferguson manages to hold on to the position though.
Ferguson tries to move to mount but Chapman blocks the move with his legs.
Ferguson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ferguson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chapman is looking to escape.
Ferguson looking to finish Chapman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chapman!
Ferguson working the ground and pound effectively.
Teddy Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chapman tries to reverse the position but Ferguson maintains control.
Ferguson trying to control but Chapman is having none of it.
Chapman throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ferguson. What's that going to do exactly?
Ferguson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chapman is looking to escape.
Ferguson working the ground and pound effectively.
Chapman is squirming around, avoiding Ferguson's attempts to control the action.
Ferguson lands a big elbow.
Chapman throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is squirming around, avoiding Ferguson's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Ferguson.
Chapman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ferguson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ferguson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ferguson is landing with some decent strikes but Chapman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chapman 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 in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ferguson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chapman tries to buck Ferguson off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson has hold of Chapman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chapman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ferguson with good strikes from the mount here!
Chapman wants to control but Ferguson is having none of it.
Chapman is trying desperately to improve position.
Ferguson working Chapman over with strikes here.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Ferguson.
A nice elbow there by Ferguson.
Ferguson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Chapman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dog Chapman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chapman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chapman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog Chapman!
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