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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Ferguson jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filipo Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendoza has chosen No Good _ The Prodigy as his entrance music. Sean Ferguson jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Filipo Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson jr tries to clinch but Mendoza is having none of it.
Ferguson jr avoids the head kick by Mendoza.
Mendoza looks to clinch
and Ferguson jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferguson jr stops Mendoza from standing up.
Ferguson jr throwing strikes but missing.
Mendoza keeping full guard, as Ferguson jr tries to pass.
Ferguson jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mendoza's head.
Mendoza manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mendoza tries to clinch up
so Ferguson jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferguson jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mendoza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferguson jr.
Mendoza is trying to stand back up but Ferguson jr is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza won't allow Ferguson jr to pass to mount.
Ferguson jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendoza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferguson jr.
Ferguson jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferguson jr with the ground and pound but Mendoza uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mendoza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendoza wants to stand but Ferguson jr is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferguson jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferguson jr throws a strike but Mendoza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mendoza looking to sit in guard and control but Ferguson jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ferguson jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendoza pushes Ferguson jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mendoza clinches but Ferguson jr breaks the clinch
and Ferguson jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferguson jr.
Mendoza wants to stand but Ferguson jr is controlling the position.
Mendoza looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferguson jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendoza wants to stand up but Ferguson jr is controlling him.
Mendoza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferguson jr.
Ferguson jr thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson jr throws and elbow that misses. Mendoza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferguson jr's guard. Nice move by Mendoza!
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Ferguson jr keeps moving.
Mendoza throwing strikes but missing.
Mendoza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferguson jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson jr, not yet.
Mendoza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferguson jr is trying to keep Mendoza in close.
Ferguson jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Mendoza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ferguson jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferguson jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendoza tries to stand but Ferguson jr is controlling from the bottom.
Mendoza throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendoza with a nice head shot there.
Mendoza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendoza postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson jr's brow.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendoza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Ferguson jr keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Ferguson jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferguson jr blocks a head kick by Mendoza.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendoza lands a head kick!
It looks like Sean Ferguson jr has been cut.
Mendoza throws a head kick but Ferguson jr moves out of range.
Mendoza throws a sloppy head kick
and Ferguson jr counters with a shoot takedown. Mendoza fights it but they end up in guard.
Mendoza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson jr thows a big elbow that misses.
Ferguson jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendoza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson jr scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendoza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferguson jr is controlling him.
Ferguson jr throwing strikes from guard but Mendoza blocks nicely.
Ferguson jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendoza wants to stand up but Ferguson jr is controlling him.
Ferguson jr landing with the ground and pound.
Ferguson jr throwing strikes from guard but Mendoza blocks nicely.
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 missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendoza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mendoza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendoza pushes Ferguson jr off and gets back to his feet.
Mendoza tries to clinch but Ferguson jr moves away
and Ferguson jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mendoza wants to get back to his feet.
Ferguson jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ferguson jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendoza makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Filipo Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferguson jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mendoza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ferguson jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mendoza putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ferguson jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mendoza lands an elbow just above Ferguson jr 's eye.
Mendoza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ferguson jr's face.
Ferguson jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mendoza lands an elbow just above Ferguson jr 's eye.
Ferguson jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mendoza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mendoza landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mendoza putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ferguson jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mendoza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ferguson jr trying to land knees to the body.
Mendoza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Mendoza.
Mendoza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferguson jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Ferguson jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza stops a takedown attempt from Ferguson jr.
Mendoza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Mendoza.
Mendoza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferguson jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza lands a knee to the body.
Ferguson jr is trying to drag Mendoza to the mat but Mendoza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside that Ferguson jr shrugs off.
Ferguson jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mendoza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mendoza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ferguson jr tries to pull guard but Mendoza won't allow it.
Ferguson jr tries for a takedown but Mendoza manages to get underhooks.
Mendoza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson jr's defenses.
Mendoza lands an elbow that stopped Ferguson jr in his tracks for a moment.
Ferguson jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mendoza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mendoza rushes Ferguson jr and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendoza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mendoza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson jr's defenses.
Mendoza unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mendoza scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Filipo Mendoza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sean Ferguson jr's cut.
That's time! Ferguson jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ferguson jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mendoza tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ferguson jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferguson jr.
Ferguson jr postures up in Mendoza's guard and throws a big left but Mendoza blocks it.
Ferguson jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferguson jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferguson jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendoza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ferguson jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendoza kicks Ferguson jr off and gets to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Mendoza as Ferguson jr shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendoza darts in trying to clinch
and Ferguson jr counters with a single leg into guard. Mendoza didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson jr wants to pass the guard but Mendoza is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferguson jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Ferguson jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferguson jr throws and elbow that misses. Mendoza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferguson jr's guard. Nice move by Mendoza!
Mendoza is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson jr has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendoza slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mendoza postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendoza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendoza thows a big elbow that misses.
Ferguson jr keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass.
Ferguson jr has his foot on Mendoza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendoza works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendoza's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendoza landing with the ground and pound.
Mendoza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza landing with the ground and pound.
Mendoza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Ferguson jr keeps moving.
Mendoza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferguson jr trying to keep a closed guard but Mendoza is proving a slippery customer.
Sean Ferguson jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendoza postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson jr's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mendoza content to stall in guard here.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendoza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Filipo Mendoza was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mendoza moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sean Ferguson jr.
I think Ferguson jr 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Ferguson jr!
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