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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedorov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8kANB2XBYU&feature=related kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 cm
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182 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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190 cm
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180 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Turd Ferguson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleksandr Fedorov! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fedorov shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense. Ferguson tries to clinch but Fedorov is having none of it. Ferguson closes the distance and clinches. Ferguson has clasped his hands together around Fedorov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Ferguson working away. Fedorov is looking to reverse the position. Ferguson is looking to take a break and control but Fedorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ferguson lands some shots froms side control. Fedorov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Fedorov on the wrong end of some ground and pound. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fedorov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferguson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fedorov gets back to half guard. Ferguson is looking to stall here but Fedorov recovers full guard. Ferguson lands a couple of decent looking shots. Ferguson won't allow Fedorov to sweep him here. Fedorov is working an open guard so Ferguson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Ferguson forces Fedorov back against the cage and clinches. Fedorov avoids the elbow strike from Ferguson, against the cage.
Fedorov is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fedorov working hard to break the clinch. Ferguson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fedorov regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ferguson wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving. Ferguson prevents Fedorov from getting back to his feet. Fedorov pulls Ferguson in close to prevent any damage. Ferguson postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aleksandr Fedorov wasn't active enough on the ground. Fedorov circles away from the clinch attempt and Fedorov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Ferguson has one foot on Fedorov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fedorov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson. Ferguson wants to clinch but Fedorov slips to the side and Fedorov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ferguson's guard now. Fedorov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Fedorov prevents Ferguson from getting back to his feet. Fedorov wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving. Fedorov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aleksandr Fedorov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Fedorov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ferguson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Fedorov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferguson's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fedorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fedorov controlling from the top position. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Fedorov stops Ferguson from standing up. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aleksandr Fedorov. Sloppy strikes from Ferguson. Those never looked like landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aleksandr Fedorov will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fedorov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Fedorov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Ferguson wants to try and get back to his feet. Fedorov looking to control but Ferguson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Fedorov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Fedorov unloads with some shots from mount but Ferguson bucks and avoids them well.
Ferguson really wants to buck Fedorov off and get back to his feet. Fedorov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Fedorov controlling from the full mount. 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fedorov throwing strikes here but Ferguson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fedorov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferguson is looking to escape. Fedorov controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fedorov trying to control but Ferguson is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aleksandr Fedorov. Ferguson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fedorov fails to pull guard.
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Fedorov tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fedorov circles away from the clinch attempt and Fedorov counters with a straight right hand. Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fedorov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Fedorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ferguson tries to clinch up but Fedorov circles away and keeps his distance. Ferguson tries to clinch there but Fedorov circles away.
Fedorov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fedorov is in Ferguson's guard. Ferguson pushes Fedorov off and gets back to his feet.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ferguson wants to clinch. Fedorov closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Fedorov pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Turd Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fedorov avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson darts in trying to clinch so Fedorov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Fedorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Ferguson'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 tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fedorov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ferguson wants to clinch so Fedorov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Fedorov controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Fedorov wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving. Fedorov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ferguson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksandr Fedorov was stalling too much, according to the referee. Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Fedorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ferguson tries to clinch but fails miserably so Fedorov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Aleksandr Fedorov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Fedorov from controlling successfully. Fedorov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Ferguson kicks Fedorov off and gets to his feet. Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fedorov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Fedorov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Ferguson is looking to clinch but Fedorov is avoiding it.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Fedorov moves out of range. Turd Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ferguson clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fedorov tries to pull guard but Ferguson holds him up against the cage and eventually Fedorov drops back down to his feet.
Fedorov takes an elbow to the forehead. Fedorov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ferguson working Fedorov over with knees to the body. Ferguson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Fedorov wants a takedown but no success here.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Fedorov. Ferguson pulls guard successfully.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Fedorov from controlling successfully. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Fedorov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fedorov stands and steps away. Ferguson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Ferguson throws a body kick that misses. Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fedorov paws at him with a jab and circles away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fedorov. Ferguson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson wants it to stay on the feet. Ferguson tries to clinch but Fedorov is having none of it. Ferguson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fedorov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fedorov. Turd Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fedorov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fedorov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferguson prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ferguson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fedorov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fedorov can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferguson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fedorov is trying to drag Ferguson to the mat but Ferguson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Ferguson blocks a body shot from Fedorov. Ferguson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Ferguson lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body. Aleksandr Fedorov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Ferguson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Aleksandr Fedorov. I've got Fedorov 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Fedorov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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