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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Metta World Peace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). World Peace comes into the arena with Champions blaring out of the sound system. Kevin Ferguson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Metta World Peace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
World Peace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferguson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
World Peace wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferguson.
World Peace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ferguson jumps guard but World Peace turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
World Peace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
World Peace tries to circle away but Ferguson has him pinned against the cage.
World Peace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
World Peace throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from World Peace.
World Peace throws a combination that misses
and Ferguson counters with a three punch combo that has World Peace backing up. World Peace nods at Ferguson to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says World Peace as he avoids it easily.
Metta World Peace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Ferguson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferguson.
Metta World Peace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson avoids a punch combination nicely.
World Peace throws a right hand that Ferguson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferguson also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches World Peace napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
World Peace wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ferguson decides to stand back up.
World Peace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferguson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
World Peace is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
World Peace is not content to let Ferguson control the position.
Ferguson wants to pass to mount but World Peace is defending the position.
Ferguson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
World Peace pushes Ferguson off looking to stand but Ferguson dives back in and keeps control.
Ferguson controlling the action here.
World Peace looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ferguson content to control rather than advance.
World Peace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
World Peace manages to escape and get back to his feet!
World Peace misses with a double jab
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from World Peace. No joy for Ferguson on that attempt.
Ferguson wants to clinch up but World Peace keeps it at a distance.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but World Peace circles away.
World Peace moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
World Peace misses with a double jab
and Ferguson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is standing up over World Peace. World Peace looks to escape but Ferguson dives into side control.
Ferguson decides to stand back up. Ferguson steps back and let's World Peace get back to his feet.
Ferguson rushes World Peace and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferguson wants to break the clinch but can't.
World Peace is trying to push Ferguson away but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
World Peace is trying to break the clinch but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
World Peace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. World Peace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
World Peace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferguson.
World Peace misses with a combination
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson has managed to clinch.
Ferguson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on World Peace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
World Peace breaks from the clinch.
World Peace throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ferguson!
World Peace misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferguson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
World Peace tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
World Peace has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferguson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and World Peace taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Ferguson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Ferguson!
A victorious Kevin Ferguson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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