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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hercules mcStrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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270 lbs
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226 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hercules mcStrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mcStrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferguson throws a combination that misses
letting mcStrong counter with a right hand.
Ferguson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and mcStrong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
mcStrong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
mcStrong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
mcStrong throws a shot to the body.
mcStrong stalks Ferguson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ferguson's face. Ferguson staggers backwards, shaken.
Ferguson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from mcStrong finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferguson's head.
mcStrong stalks Ferguson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ferguson's face. Ferguson staggers backwards, shaken.
mcStrong misses with a double jab
and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferguson.
Ferguson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. mcStrong can't fight it off and eventually Ferguson manages to take the fight to the floor. mcStrong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferguson looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
mcStrong wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mcStrong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
mcStrong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ferguson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hercules mcStrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
mcStrong looks to land a combination. Ferguson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
mcStrong lands a nice hook to Ferguson's body. Ferguson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
mcStrong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferguson. Ferguson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
mcStrong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
mcStrong cracks a nice hook into Ferguson's ribs.
mcStrong scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for mcStrong. That snapped Ferguson's head back.
Ferguson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferguson there as he acknowledges the shot.
mcStrong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from mcStrong both land. Nice combination.
mcStrong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferguson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
mcStrong is working the combinations to good effect here.
mcStrong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
mcStrong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by mcStrong.
mcStrong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
mcStrong scores with a one two! Ferguson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
mcStrong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ferguson walks into a stiff left hand from mcStrong.
mcStrong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ferguson backs up against the cage.
mcStrong lands a right hook to the body.
mcStrong lands a right hook to the body.
mcStrong catches Ferguson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
mcStrong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
mcStrong lands a two punch combo.
Ferguson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by mcStrong.
Ferguson dodges the punch combination from mcStrong.
Ferguson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
mcStrong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by mcStrong!
A combination from mcStrong does no damage.
mcStrong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
mcStrong misses with a few strikes there.
mcStrong cracks a nice hook into Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson takes one on the button.
mcStrong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
mcStrong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mcStrong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by mcStrong. Beautiful body shot.
mcStrong looks to land a combination. Ferguson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt
and mcStrong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
mcStrong lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferguson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and mcStrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
mcStrong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ferguson moves forwards but mcStrong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
mcStrong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ferguson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
mcStrong lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hercules mcStrong dominated that round.
That's time! mcStrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice jab there from mcStrong.
mcStrong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
mcStrong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
mcStrong misses with a double jab
and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
mcStrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
mcStrong wriggles free and stands up.
mcStrong stuns Ferguson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
mcStrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
mcStrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hercules mcStrong is winning the standup battle so far.
mcStrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from mcStrong does it's job there.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
mcStrong punishes Ferguson's body with a nice straight punch.
mcStrong scores with a jab to the body.
mcStrong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from mcStrong does no damage.
mcStrong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ferguson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
mcStrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
mcStrong connects with a body shot.
mcStrong scores with a hook to the body. Ferguson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferguson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from mcStrong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
mcStrong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
mcStrong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
mcStrong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
mcStrong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferguson at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
mcStrong connects with a nice looking jab.
mcStrong scores with a nice head shot.
mcStrong stalks Ferguson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ferguson's face. Ferguson staggers backwards, shaken.
mcStrong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferguson has time to react.
mcStrong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
mcStrong works over Ferguson's head and body with a nice combination.
Ferguson with a poor takedown
and mcStrong counters with a left and a right that stings Ferguson.
mcStrong lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
mcStrong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
mcStrong lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by mcStrong. Beautiful body shot.
mcStrong lands a two punch combo.
mcStrong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ferguson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ferguson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
mcStrong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
mcStrong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferguson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by mcStrong. Beautiful body shot.
mcStrong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson avoids a punch combination nicely.
mcStrong misses with a two punch combination.
Ferguson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
mcStrong lands a jab to the head.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circle momentarily. mcStrong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
mcStrong connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
mcStrong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by mcStrong.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
mcStrong lands a right hook to the body.
mcStrong scores with a one two! Ferguson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
mcStrong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hercules mcStrong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ferguson takes one to the chin there.
Ferguson with a poor takedown
and mcStrong counters with a nice body shot.
mcStrong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good shot there by mcStrong.
mcStrong cracks Ferguson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
mcStrong lands with a nice body punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by mcStrong.
mcStrong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ferguson's head.
mcStrong connects with a nice looking jab.
mcStrong lands a slapping body shot.
mcStrong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
mcStrong works Ferguson's body with a nice hook.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good shot there by mcStrong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mcStrong throws a series of punches but Ferguson avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by mcStrong.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but mcStrong circles away.
mcStrong connects with the punch.
mcStrong lands with a nice body punch.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
mcStrong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
mcStrong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
mcStrong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
mcStrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
mcStrong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by mcStrong.
Hercules mcStrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
mcStrong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from mcStrong.
mcStrong lands a really nice looking cross but Ferguson seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson moves forwards but mcStrong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
mcStrong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
mcStrong moves into range and connects with a jab.
mcStrong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferguson doesn't seem bothered though.
mcStrong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ferguson backs up against the cage.
A right-left combo lands from mcStrong.
mcStrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
mcStrong stalks Ferguson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ferguson's face. Ferguson staggers backwards, shaken.
mcStrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcStrong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferguson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
mcStrong scores with a hook.
mcStrong throws a combination that misses
and Ferguson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for mcStrong!
mcStrong wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson unloads with some shots from mount but mcStrong bucks and avoids them well.
mcStrong is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to control but mcStrong is having none of it.
mcStrong trying desperately to get to his feet.
mcStrong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if mcStrong tries to get out of the position.
Ferguson trying to control but mcStrong is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson wants to control the action but instead mcStrong gets a body lock and reverses into Ferguson's guard! Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hercules mcStrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for mcStrong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hercules mcStrong!
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