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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Ryozanpaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenichi Ryozanpaku acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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128 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenichi Ryozanpaku!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryozanpaku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryozanpaku wants it to stay on the feet.
Ryozanpaku shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Ryozanpaku shoots in.
Ferguson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Ryozanpaku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Josh Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenichi Ryozanpaku.
Ryozanpaku moves into the clinch.
Ryozanpaku tries to pull guard but Ferguson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Ryozanpaku on the inside.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Ryozanpaku is controlling him.
Ryozanpaku leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ryozanpaku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryozanpaku fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryozanpaku dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
Ferguson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ryozanpaku did well to prevent Ferguson getting side control.
Ryozanpaku actively working from the bottom here.
Ryozanpaku regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ryozanpaku holds on and takes a little breather.
Ryozanpaku working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ferguson has passed into half guard!
Ryozanpaku 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryozanpaku is trying to maintain the position but Ferguson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ryozanpaku is looking to escape.
Ferguson wants to pass to mount but Ryozanpaku is defending the position.
Ryozanpaku wants to control but Ferguson is keeping busy.
Ryozanpaku is trying to control but Ferguson passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryozanpaku pushes Ferguson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ferguson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ryozanpaku tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryozanpaku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ryozanpaku's legs.
Ferguson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryozanpaku keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryozanpaku can't do much from the bottom here.
Ferguson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Ryozanpaku on that attempt.
Ferguson rushes Ryozanpaku and presses him up against the cage.
Ryozanpaku pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ryozanpaku, up you get!
Ryozanpaku closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Ryozanpaku pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Josh Ferguson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ryozanpaku moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ryozanpaku shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferguson sprawls well. Ferguson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryozanpaku gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryozanpaku as he avoids it easily.
Ryozanpaku shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Ryozanpaku on that attempt.
Josh Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenichi Ryozanpaku.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Ryozanpaku shoots in.
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryozanpaku.
Ferguson feints and as Ryozanpaku raises his hands in defense, Ferguson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryozanpaku working for a triangle but Ferguson defends it easily.
Ferguson passes Ryozanpaku's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ferguson is nestled in close to Ryozanpaku, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ryozanpaku is looking for a sweep. Ferguson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferguson is trying to control. Ryozanpaku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ferguson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryozanpaku avoids it really well and circles away.
Ferguson moves forwards but Ryozanpaku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ryozanpaku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryozanpaku off to one side.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Ryozanpaku is controlling him.
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Ryozanpaku manages to get underhooks.
Ryozanpaku breaks the clinch.
Ryozanpaku instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ryozanpaku is stalling here.
Ryozanpaku drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ryozanpaku unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferguson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ryozanpaku is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Ryozanpaku is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ferguson drops back looking for a leg! Ryozanpaku is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryozanpaku manages to kick Ferguson off! Ferguson jumps back into Ryozanpaku's guard.
Ryozanpaku keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Ryozanpaku won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Ferguson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ryozanpaku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferguson circles away.
Ryozanpaku fails to land the takedown.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
Ferguson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryozanpaku manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferguson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryozanpaku wants to clinch up but Ferguson keeps it at a distance.
Josh Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryozanpaku shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferguson defends it nicely.
Josh Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenichi Ryozanpaku.
Ryozanpaku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryozanpaku. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryozanpaku shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ferguson eats them both and turns towards Ryozanpaku to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ryozanpaku fails to land the takedown.
Ryozanpaku fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryozanpaku tries to clinch
and Ferguson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ferguson avoids a kick to the body.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryozanpaku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryozanpaku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferguson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to clinch
and Ryozanpaku moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ryozanpaku slowing the pace effectively.
Ryozanpaku breaks the clinch.
Ryozanpaku clinches with his opponent.
Ryozanpaku manages to break the clinch.
Ryozanpaku darts in trying to clinch
and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson is keen to just control but Ryozanpaku is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ryozanpaku is staying active underneath Ferguson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferguson wants to free his trapped foot but Ryozanpaku is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ryozanpaku tries to get to full guard but Ferguson has control of the leg.
Ryozanpaku pushes Ferguson off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ryozanpaku as Ferguson shoots in.
Ryozanpaku lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryozanpaku defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryozanpaku tries to sprawl out of it but Ferguson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryozanpaku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryozanpaku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ryozanpaku lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ryozanpaku tries to land a front kick but Ferguson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferguson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ryozanpaku's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryozanpaku has his hands on Ferguson's head, controlling the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ryozanpaku keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenichi Ryozanpaku.
I think Ferguson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Josh Ferguson!
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