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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristian Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah 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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170 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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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 Sydney, Kristian Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Isaiah Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andersson circles away quickly and effectively.
Andersson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ferguson eats them both and turns towards Andersson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ferguson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Andersson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferguson fails to land the takedown.
Ferguson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ferguson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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!
Andersson trying to control the position here.
Ferguson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson pushes Ferguson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Andersson scores with a three punch combo!
Andersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferguson.
Kristian Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Ferguson.
Andersson misses with a few strikes there.
Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A left lands for Andersson.
Andersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferguson moves forwards but Andersson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ferguson closes the distance and pushes Andersson back into the cage.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kristian Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Andersson.
Andersson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferguson counters with a shoot takedown. Andersson fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson tries to stand but Andersson is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andersson is on top in guard.
Ferguson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Isaiah Ferguson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ferguson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Andersson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ferguson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Andersson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferguson. Ferguson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andersson lands with a straight right. Ferguson didn't see that one coming.
Andersson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ferguson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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 looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferguson looks gassed!
Ferguson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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 Kristian Andersson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No joy there for Andersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andersson works over Ferguson's head and body with a nice combination.
Ferguson wants to clinch.
Andersson fails to land with a series of punches.
Andersson lands a slapping body shot.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Andersson misses.
Andersson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Andersson lands with a cross.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andersson defends it nicely.
Kristian Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andersson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ferguson controlling the position.
Ferguson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to stand but Andersson is controlling his head.
Ferguson looking to control but instead Andersson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Andersson wants to get back to his feet.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Isaiah Ferguson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Andersson is trying to defend but Ferguson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Andersson won't allow Ferguson to pass to mount.
Andersson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andersson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferguson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kristian Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Ferguson.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Andersson is avoiding it.
Andersson looks to land a combination but Ferguson avoids it well.
Andersson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferguson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Andersson!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferguson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andersson's waist but Andersson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferguson off to one side.
Kristian Andersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Andersson misses with a combination
and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andersson won't be happy with that.
Andersson is trying to control Ferguson's posture but Ferguson avoids it.
Andersson is not content to let Ferguson control the position.
Isaiah Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to stand but Andersson has his arm trapped.
Andersson regains half guard.
Ferguson wants to stand up but Andersson is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Isaiah Ferguson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Andersson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ferguson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andersson gets caught napping as Ferguson dives in and scores a takedown. Andersson manages to retain guard.
Andersson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferguson throwing strikes but missing.
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Andersson tries to break free but Ferguson pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andersson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andersson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kristian Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Ferguson.
Ferguson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ferguson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andersson after a bit of a struggle.
Ferguson keeps control of Andersson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferguson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andersson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferguson has double underhooks.
Andersson pulls guard effortlessly.
Andersson pushes Ferguson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ferguson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andersson swivels and escapes.
Andersson stalks Ferguson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ferguson's face. Ferguson staggers backwards, shaken.
Andersson's corner calls for a 1-2. Andersson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andersson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ferguson dodges the punch combination from Andersson.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ferguson's hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab from Andersson.
Andersson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andersson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ferguson eats them both and turns towards Andersson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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 Kristian Andersson.
I think Andersson 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Kristian Andersson!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Isaiah Ferguson!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Isaiah Ferguson!
Isaiah Ferguson wins by split decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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