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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Next Big Thing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Next Big Thing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lloyd Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Thing fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ferguson sprawls well initially but Big Thing persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Big Thing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferguson defending well though.
Ferguson pushes Big Thing off and gets back to his feet.
Ferguson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big Thing avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ferguson.
Ferguson throwing strikes but Big Thing manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Big Thing is trying to ground and pound but Ferguson uses the momentary lack of control by Big Thing to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Big Thing there.
Ferguson taking some punishment here, with Big Thing in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson pushes Big Thing off looking to stand but Big Thing dives back in and keeps control.
Ferguson kicks Big Thing off and gets back to his feet.
Big Thing drives through with a takedown into Ferguson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Big Thing throws and elbow that misses. Ferguson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Big Thing's guard. Nice move by Ferguson!
Big Thing is breathing heavily.
Ferguson is looking to work some ground and pound but Big Thing has wrist control.
Ferguson thows a big elbow that misses.
Big Thing avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferguson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ferguson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferguson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Big Thing working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferguson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferguson with a nice head shot there.
Ferguson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferguson is looking to work some ground and pound but Big Thing has wrist control.
Big Thing working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferguson.
Big Thing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferguson cracks Big Thing with a solid left hand.
Big Thing on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Big Thing tries to get out of the position.
Ferguson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferguson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferguson distracts Big Thing with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson landing some decent shots from guard.
Ferguson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferguson distracts Big Thing with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ferguson stands up over Big Thing, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferguson postures up and lands a big shot to Big Thing's brow.
Ferguson pushing down on Big Thing's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ferguson slips a nice elbow through Big Thing's hands, connecting with Big Thing's forehead.
Ferguson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson prevents Big Thing from standing back up.
Ferguson working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ferguson connects with a nice short shot to Big Thing's temple.
Ferguson winds up and cracks Big Thing with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Big Thing defending well though.
Ferguson working Big Thing over with strikes.
Ferguson working Big Thing over with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Big Thing avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferguson.
Big Thing is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ferguson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ferguson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Big Thing defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Ferguson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferguson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferguson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferguson lands a nice short elbow.
Big Thing has hold of Ferguson's hands but Ferguson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ferguson lands with a punch from half guard.
Big Thing keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Big Thing blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferguson.
Lloyd Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ferguson slips a nice elbow through Big Thing's hands, connecting with Big Thing's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferguson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Ferguson there.
Ferguson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Big Thing taking some punishment here, with Ferguson in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ferguson there.
Ferguson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ferguson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferguson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferguson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ferguson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Ferguson there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is nestled in close to Big Thing, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ferguson connects with a nice short shot to Big Thing's temple.
Ferguson 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 thows a huge punch but Big Thing dodges it nicely.
Ferguson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferguson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ferguson prevents Big Thing from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson slips a nice elbow through Big Thing's hands, connecting with Big Thing's forehead.
Big Thing keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ferguson connects with a nice short shot to Big Thing's temple.
Big Thing is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ferguson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Big Thing is trying to stand.
Big Thing avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferguson.
Big Thing keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Big Thing knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
Ferguson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Ferguson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Big Thing gets the takedown into side control.
Ferguson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Big Thing throwing strikes but Ferguson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Big Thing is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Big Thing takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ferguson cracks Big Thing with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ferguson cracks Big Thing with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ferguson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ferguson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Big Thing is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ground and pound from Ferguson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson landing a few strikes.
Ferguson in side control, throwing shots but Big Thing defends.
Ferguson is chipping away with strikes.
Ferguson lands a few punches from side control.
Ferguson working the ground and pound from side control.
Big Thing is trying to buck Ferguson off.
Ferguson working the ground and pound.
Ferguson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Big Thing wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Thing on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ferguson is working Big Thing over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ferguson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Big Thing to see if he's OK.
Big Thing is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ferguson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ferguson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Big Thing is avoiding damage well.
Ferguson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ferguson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Big Thing some visible discomfort.
Ferguson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ferguson working the ground and pound but Big Thing is defending the strikes.
Ferguson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ferguson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ferguson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Big Thing is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ferguson connects with a decent elbow.
Ferguson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson lands a nice forearm strike.
Ferguson looks up at the clock and then as Big Thing takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ferguson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Big Thing wants to get back to his feet.
Ferguson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ferguson scoring with punches from side control.
Big Thing takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ferguson landing strikes.
The Next Big Thing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lloyd Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Big Thing takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lloyd Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferguson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lloyd Ferguson!
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energy
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RATING
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