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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Prodigy - Firestarter kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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289 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Russell!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferguson pinned against the cage. Ferguson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Russell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferguson with a poor takedown
and Russell counters with an inside leg kick.
Ferguson tries to clinch
and Russell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson pushes Russell off and gets back to his feet.
Russell has a takedown stuffed.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Russell moves away
and Russell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferguson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Russell postures up.
Russell gets to his feet. Ferguson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Russell defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Russell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ferguson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to clinch up
and Russell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferguson won't be happy with that.
Russell swings around for an armbar but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Russell's guard.
Russell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ferguson uses it to pass to side control.
Russell is trying to improve his position.
Ferguson tries to advance to mount but Russell denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson decides to stand back up.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
so Russell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferguson is controlling Russell's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson pushes Russell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ferguson tries to clinch
and Russell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ferguson is looking to escape.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position.
Russell tries to pass to full mount but Ferguson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Russell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferguson closes the distance but Russell moves to the side
and Russell counters with a thumping low kick.
Russell has his takedown stuffed
and Ferguson counters with a shoot takedown. Russell fights it but they end up in guard.
Russell has a closed guard, preventing Ferguson from standing up.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ferguson escapes and throws Russell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Russell trying to remain calm as Ferguson controls from the top position.
Ferguson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
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.
Russell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Ferguson fails with the takedown
and Russell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jack Russell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Russell tries to pull guard but Ferguson won't allow it.
Ferguson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Russell regains guard.
Russell wants to stand but Ferguson is controlling the position.
Ferguson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Russell's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell is looking to stand up but Ferguson isn't so interested in that idea.
Ferguson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ferguson wants to stand but Russell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ferguson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Russell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferguson gets to his feet - Russell follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Ferguson dominated that second round.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferguson.
Ferguson stands up and beckons Russell to his feet.
Ferguson fails with the takedown
and Russell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Russell stands up and beckons Ferguson to join him on the feet.
Russell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferguson.
Russell is pressed up against the cage. Ferguson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Russell down to the mat. Russell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferguson darts in trying to clinch
and Russell counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Russell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ferguson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Russell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ferguson's guard now.
Ferguson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ferguson wants to clinch
and Russell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell fails with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Russell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferguson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ferguson slips a nice elbow through Russell's hands, connecting with Russell's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson controlling the action here.
Ferguson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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 wants to take a breather but Russell is having none of it.
Russell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson is looking to take a break and control but Russell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Jack Russell!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Jack Russell!
Jack Russell wins by majority decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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