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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Major (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Austin Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Major!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ferguson preventing the sweep.
Ferguson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Major is working an open guard so Ferguson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Major throws the kick towards the body but Ferguson avoids it.
Ferguson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferguson showed some decent athleticism there.
Ferguson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Major is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferguson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is working for a submission of some sort.
Major is looking for a sweep. Ferguson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferguson prevents Major from standing back up.
Well, if Ferguson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Major throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Major looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Major fails with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferguson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Major keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass.
Major manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferguson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Major is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferguson has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Major is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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 trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Major is trying to escape the mount.
Major wants to hold on but Ferguson pushes him away.
Major is wriggling around trying to escape.
Major throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ferguson wants to control the pace but Major is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Ferguson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Major ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Major shoots and misses
and Ferguson counters with a nice body kick.
Austin Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Major misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferguson walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Major stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ferguson leaves Major with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Austin Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Major.
Ferguson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Major sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferguson somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Major.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Major on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Major throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Major connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ferguson momentarily.
Major shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Major's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Major is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Major scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Major fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Major shoots in.
Major misses with an uppercut. Ferguson saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Major looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferguson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Major was covering up waiting for the punch and Ferguson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Major is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Major trying to control the position.
Major keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Ferguson preventing the sweep.
Ferguson prevents Major from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Major lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Major catches Ferguson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Major catches Ferguson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Major misses with a takedown
and Ferguson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ferguson not doing much here.
Major trying to control but Ferguson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Major wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ferguson wants to take a breather but Major is having none of it.
Major looking for submissions off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Major throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Major misses with a wild body shot.
Major closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Major pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John Major seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Major throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Major showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ferguson digs a good hook to Major's body.
Ferguson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Major is looking to reverse the position.
Ferguson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Major misses with a low kick.
Major comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Major is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
Major tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.
Major wants to land a leg kick but Ferguson is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Major connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferguson. Ferguson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Major doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferguson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Major's guard.
Major wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Major trying to control the position.
Ferguson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Major, up you get!
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but Major avoids it.
Major tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily
and Ferguson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Major tries to circle away but Ferguson has him pinned against the cage.
Major jumps guard.
Major is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.
Major 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 working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Major is in all sorts of trouble here.
Austin Ferguson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferguson breaks from Major's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Major sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ferguson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Major avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferguson.
Major makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Major.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to control but Major is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Major is on top in guard.
Major preventing the sweep.
Major with a flurry of punches that miss.
Major wants to stand but Ferguson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Major throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four 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.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Major is one step ahead there.
Major trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Major passes into half guard.
Ferguson is looking to get back to is feet but Major passes into side control.
Ferguson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Major is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Ferguson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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