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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Addison Deersworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ferguson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I'll Whip Ya Head Boy. Deersworth is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Warrior's Call by Volbeat. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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223 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Addison Deersworth!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Deersworth circles away easily
so Deersworth counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ferguson has Deersworth pulled in close to control his posture.
Deersworth throws an elbow that misses. Ferguson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Deersworth's guard. Nice move by Ferguson!
Ferguson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ferguson chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Deersworth keeps moving.
Deersworth trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Deersworth pulls Ferguson in close to prevent any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson won't allow Deersworth to sweep him here.
Deersworth keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Ferguson won't allow Deersworth to sweep him here.
Deersworth keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Deersworth thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to control but Deersworth is working from the bottom.
Deersworth wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kevin Ferguson.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deersworth as he avoids it easily.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deersworth as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Deersworth holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Deersworth slowing the pace effectively.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Deersworth.
Deersworth misses with some punches.
Deersworth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Deersworth is struggling to control the position.
Ferguson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deersworth misses with a body punch.
Deersworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferguson avoids it.
Deersworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Deersworth to keep the fight standing.
Deersworth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferguson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deersworth misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Deersworth to work.
Deersworth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Deersworth lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deersworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deersworth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Deersworth has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Deersworth's takedown attempt.
Deersworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferguson is defending well for now.
Deersworth misses with a knee to the head.
Ferguson blocks an elbow strike from Deersworth.
Deersworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferguson's elbow.
Deersworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferguson avoids it.
Deersworth pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deersworth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deersworth working aggressively here.
Ferguson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Deersworth trying to land knees to the body.
Deersworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Deersworth tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Deersworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but Deersworth has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Deersworth fails to land.
Ferguson managing to block the knees to the body from Deersworth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson fails to pull guard.
Deersworth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Deersworth to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Addison Deersworth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt - Deersworth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but Deersworth shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Ferguson or perhaps it was just good defense by Deersworth which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deersworth moves into the clinch.
Deersworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deersworth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferguson blocks it with crossed arms.
Deersworth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ferguson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Deersworth digs a right hand into Ferguson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferguson's gas tank.
Deersworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferguson avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferguson.
A right hand to the body from Deersworth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deersworth lands an elbow that stopped Ferguson in his tracks for a moment.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
Deersworth has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ferguson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ferguson prevents Deersworth from getting a body triangle.
Ferguson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Deersworth has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ferguson.
Deersworth lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Deersworth's guard. Nice work there by Ferguson.
Deersworth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferguson lands a couple of digs.
Deersworth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deersworth keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Deersworth throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ferguson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deersworth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferguson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Deersworth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferguson pulls his head out easily.
Addison Deersworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson lands strikes from half guard.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Deersworth is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ferguson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ferguson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Deersworth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferguson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Deersworth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ferguson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Deersworth trying to control from the bottom.
Ferguson prevents Deersworth from improving his position.
Ferguson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Deersworth trying to control but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson working Deersworth over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deersworth tries to get to full guard but Ferguson has control of the leg.
Deersworth gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ferguson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Deersworth's head.
Deersworth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferguson chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Deersworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deersworth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferguson controls the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deersworth keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Deersworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ferguson stays in close to Deersworth's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Ferguson 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Deersworth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferguson gets caught napping as Deersworth dives in and scores a takedown. Ferguson manages to retain guard.
Deersworth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferguson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deersworth trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Ferguson controlling Deersworth's posture.
Ferguson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deersworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deersworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deersworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deersworth is aware though and is defending well.
Deersworth preventing the sweep.
Ferguson has control of Deersworth's left arm, preventing Deersworth from doing any damage.
Deersworth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Deersworth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deersworth is one step ahead there.
Deersworth passes into half guard.
Ferguson is defending against the submission attempts here by Deersworth.
Deersworth is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deersworth is trying to work for a kimura but Ferguson is defending well.
Deersworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferguson manages to get to full guard.
Deersworth trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Deersworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferguson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
Deersworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Deersworth from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ferguson trying to control the position.
Deersworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Ferguson or perhaps it was just good defense by Deersworth which made him look bad.
Deersworth clinches up with Ferguson and pushes him back against the cage.
Deersworth trying to land knees to the body.
Deersworth misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Deersworth won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deersworth has Ferguson pressed against the cage.
Addison Deersworth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Deersworth throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Deersworth throws knees to the body.
Deersworth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferguson up against the cage.
Deersworth misses with a body punch.
Deersworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferguson is defending well for now.
Ferguson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but Deersworth has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deersworth missing with knees to the body.
Deersworth is struggling to control the position.
Ferguson avoids a wild elbow strike from Deersworth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addison Deersworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Deersworth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight for Addison Deersworth!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Addison Deersworth!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Addison Deersworth!
Addison Deersworth wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Addison Deersworth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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hype
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pop
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