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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson comes into the arena with Jeopardy theme song blaring out of the sound system. Ricardo Hughes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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228 lbs
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240 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turd Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricardo Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hughes keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl out of it but Hughes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferguson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferguson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hughes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferguson did well to prevent Hughes getting side control.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Ferguson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hughes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hughes's back!
Hughes tries to break free.
Ferguson landing with strikes.
Ferguson is not going to allow Hughes to sit and survive in this position.
Hughes covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ferguson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
What can Hughes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ferguson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ferguson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ferguson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ferguson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Hughes.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Ferguson.
Hughes keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Ferguson.
Ferguson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes fails to land the takedown.
Ferguson throws a series of strikes that have Hughes backpedaling.
Hughes looks gassed!
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferguson misses with a takedown
and Hughes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferguson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Ferguson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Hughes isn't so interested in that idea.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hughes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferguson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferguson tries to get out of the position.
Ferguson is pulling down on Hughes's head. It's preventing any offense from Hughes, at least for the moment.
Ferguson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hughes manages to get himself to full guard.
Ferguson has gone for a leg lock! Hughes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ferguson's guard.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ferguson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ferguson is pushing Hughes's head away, looking to escape. Hughes manages to hold on to the position though.
Ferguson struggling a bit here.
Hughes prevents Ferguson from escaping the position.
Hughes is working Ferguson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ferguson is looking to regain half guard here but Hughes keeps moving and retains side control.
Ferguson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hughes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ferguson wants to control but Hughes postures up.
Ferguson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hughes is controlling him well.
Hughes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hughes is working Ferguson over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hughes is nestled in close to Ferguson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughes.
Hughes stops Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
Ferguson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hughes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hughes's back!
Ferguson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ferguson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ferguson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ferguson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Hughes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferguson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hughes somewhat.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the body
so Hughes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Hughes won't allow Ferguson to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferguson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Hughes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hughes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
Ferguson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hughes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferguson pushes Hughes off and gets back to his feet.
Ferguson throws a lazy head kick
and Hughes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ferguson's guard now.
Ferguson pulls Hughes in to control the position.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferguson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
No joy there for Ferguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Hughes.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferguson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.
A head kick by Ferguson misses
and Hughes counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ferguson is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferguson tries to kick Hughes off but Hughes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ferguson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferguson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Hughes isn't so interested in that idea.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hughes postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson kicks Hughes off and gets to his feet.
Hughes shoots in for a double leg but Ferguson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferguson misses with a body kick.
Ferguson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hughes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ferguson's guard now.
Ferguson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ferguson landing strikes from the mount and Hughes is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a big elbow.
Hughes blocking the ground and pound.
Ferguson prevents Hughes from getting the reversal.
Ferguson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hughes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferguson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ferguson cracks Hughes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ferguson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ferguson looking to finish Hughes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hughes!
Hughes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ricardo Hughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson dominating with strikes here.
Hughes 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.
Hughes gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson gets to his feet. Hughes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ferguson with a poor takedown
and Hughes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hughes slips a nice elbow through Ferguson's hands, connecting with Ferguson's forehead.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Hughes.
Ferguson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes.
Hughes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ferguson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ricardo Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson looks to clinch
and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferguson won't be happy with that.
Ferguson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes tries to score with some ground and pound. Ferguson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Hughes drags him back down.
Ferguson is trying to get back to half guard.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Hughes drags him back down.
Hughes looks up at the clock and then as Ferguson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hughes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ferguson regains half guard.
Ferguson tries to kick Hughes off but Hughes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hughes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ferguson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ferguson has Hughes pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ferguson throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hughes.
A jab from Ferguson does it's job there.
Ferguson swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferguson swivels and escapes.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hughes's calf.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hughes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ferguson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hughes's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hughes is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson wants to stand but Hughes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hughes is adopting a defensive guard.
Hughes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughes, not yet.
Hughes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ferguson cracks Hughes with a solid left hand.
Ferguson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Ferguson.
Hughes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferguson swivels and escapes.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Hughes.
Ferguson swinging wildly here.
Ferguson digs a good hook to Hughes's body.
Turd Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Ferguson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferguson sprawls well. Ferguson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Hughes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ferguson!
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount.
Hughes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ferguson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hughes with the ground and pound from mount.
Ferguson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hughes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Hughes landing strikes from the mount.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hughes landing strikes from the mount and Ferguson is in trouble!
Ferguson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ferguson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ferguson taking shots to the head.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Hughes postures up.
Ferguson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hughes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ferguson looks a forlorn figure.
Ferguson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ferguson has one foot on Hughes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ferguson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hughes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a shoot takedown. Ferguson fights it but they end up in guard.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Ferguson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ricardo Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hughes chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Hughes isn't so interested in that idea.
Ferguson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hughes is aware though and is defending well.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferguson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hughes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Hughes!
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energy
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hype
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