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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Theodor Fowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theodor Fowles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Ferguson's chin.
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150 cm
18
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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150 cm
18
152 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theodor Fowles! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ferguson! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ferguson tries to clinch but Fowles is having none of it. Ferguson tries to clinch up but Fowles circles away and keeps his distance. Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fowles circles away.
Ferguson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Ferguson wants to clinch up but Fowles keeps it at a distance. Fowles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferguson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Fowles shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Fowles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Fowles working the ground and pound. Fowles misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Fowles working the strikes but Ferguson uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Fowles looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fowles. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This has been an exciting period of action! Ferguson has hold of Fowles's hands but Fowles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Ferguson gets back to full guard.
Fowles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Fowles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fowles is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control. Ferguson wants to stand up but Fowles is controlling him. Fowles lands a couple of decent looking shots. Ferguson keeping full guard, as Fowles tries to pass. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fowles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ferguson looks winded! Fowles throwing strikes but missing. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ferguson has eaten all the pies! Fowles passes into half guard. Fowles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fowles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Fowles missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fowles throwing shots but Ferguson is blocking nicely. Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fowles. Ferguson 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. Fowles connects with a nice short shot to Ferguson's temple. Fowles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ferguson is rocked! Fowles lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Ferguson quite badly. Ferguson pulls Fowles in close trying to recover. Fowles postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Ferguson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Ferguson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodor Fowles!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
57% |
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