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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Ferguson jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Pashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Aaron Pashley enters the cage!
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190 lbs
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180 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Ferguson jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Pashley!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pashley blocks the body kick.
Pashley gets a takedown into half guard.
Pashley is working for a submission of some sort.
Pashley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ferguson jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pashley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferguson jr wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pashley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pashley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson jr's waist but Ferguson jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pashley off to one side.
Ferguson jr throws a series of punches but Pashley avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ferguson jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two 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 jr lands a takedown into guard.
Pashley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferguson jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pashley managing to control the position.
Ferguson jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferguson jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferguson jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pashley's guard.
Ferguson jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferguson jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferguson jr is breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ferguson jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferguson jr darts in and clinches Pashley up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pashley can't get the takedown.
Ferguson jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sean Ferguson jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Pashley.
Pashley can't break the clinch.
Pashley dodges an elbow strike from Ferguson jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson jr.
Ferguson jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ferguson jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pashley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ferguson jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ferguson jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ferguson jr!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson jr throws an elbow but Pashley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ferguson jr landing a few strikes.
Ferguson jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ferguson jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pashley holds on to Ferguson jr's head and controls the position momentarily.
The strikes coming from Ferguson jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ferguson jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pashley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Pashley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ferguson jr decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pashley to his feet.
Pashley misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Ferguson jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ferguson jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Pashley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pashley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pashley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ferguson jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pashley has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pashley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ferguson jr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pashley asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pashley is trying to get an arm triangle but Ferguson jr is defending well.
Pashley swings around for an armbar but Ferguson jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pashley's guard.
Ferguson jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Pashley has wrist control.
Ferguson jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pashley trying to keep a closed guard but Ferguson jr is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Pashley wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ferguson jr is now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferguson jr lands a nice short elbow.
Pashley wants to control but Ferguson jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferguson jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pashley defending well though.
Ferguson jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pashley is trying to maintain the position but Ferguson jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Ferguson jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferguson jr tries to clinch but Pashley moves out of range.
Pashley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pashley checks a low kick from Ferguson jr.
Sean Ferguson jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pashley shoots in but Ferguson jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pashley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sean Ferguson jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Pashley.
Ferguson jr scores with a decent looking hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pashley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Ferguson jr with that takedown attempt.
Pashley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pashley stops Ferguson jr from getting back to his feet.
Pashley wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferguson jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pashley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson jr has one foot on Pashley's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ferguson jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pashley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferguson jr throws a combination. Pashley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Pashley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pashley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferguson jr.
Pashley throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson jr.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferguson jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferguson jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pashley defends it nicely.
Ferguson jr moves in looking to clinch but Pashley pushes him off.
Ferguson jr closes the distance but Pashley moves to the side
and Pashley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pashley is trying to drag Ferguson jr to the mat but Ferguson jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ferguson jr presses Pashley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ferguson jr jumps guard.
Pashley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ferguson jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pashley, into his guard.
Ferguson jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pashley's head.
Ferguson jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferguson jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Pashley has wrist control.
Pashley is looking for a triangle but Ferguson jr pushes his legs off easily.
Pashley controls Ferguson jr momentarily but Ferguson jr frees himself.
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.
Ferguson jr wanted to stand there but Pashley had control of the position.
Ferguson jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pashley is pulling down on Ferguson jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Ferguson jr, at least for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ferguson jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pashley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pashley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferguson jr is just riding it out for now. Pashley eventually gives up the hold.
Pashley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pashley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferguson jr has one foot on Pashley's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ferguson jr is looking to clinch but Pashley is avoiding it.
Pashley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pashley wants to clinch
and Pashley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferguson jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pashley, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferguson jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pashley is trying to break the clinch but Ferguson jr is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Pashley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ferguson jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pashley has Ferguson jr in his guard.
Ferguson jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pashley is looking for a triangle but Ferguson jr pushes his legs off easily.
Pashley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferguson jr passes Pashley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pashley trying to hold on to Ferguson jr's head to control him but Ferguson jr postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aaron Pashley.
I think Pashley 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Pashley!
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energy
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hype
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