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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristofa NappyNaps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ferguson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "I Stand Alone"-God Smack. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kristofa NappyNaps!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
NappyNaps tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson misses with a body kick.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferguson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
NappyNaps wants to clinch up but Ferguson keeps it at a distance.
NappyNaps is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
NappyNaps gets caught flat footed, as Ferguson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ferguson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ferguson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferguson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
NappyNaps is looking to stand back up but Ferguson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by NappyNaps.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Ferguson.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ferguson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The fight stays on the outside here - NappyNaps looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
NappyNaps wants to clinch.
NappyNaps doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
NappyNaps utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferguson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
NappyNaps keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass.
Ferguson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
NappyNaps is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.
NappyNaps avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
NappyNaps is looking to stand up but Ferguson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
NappyNaps moves into range and clinches up with Ferguson.
NappyNaps tries a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but NappyNaps keeps him there for the moment.
NappyNaps scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by NappyNaps.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ferguson fails to pull guard.
NappyNaps throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. NappyNaps just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NappyNaps using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferguson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
NappyNaps with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
NappyNaps blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson is working for takedown but NappyNaps is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Ferguson dominated that round.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ferguson scores with a takedown into NappyNaps's guard.
Ferguson trying to control but NappyNaps is working from the bottom.
NappyNaps not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferguson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson postures up in NappyNaps's guard and throws a big left but NappyNaps blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NappyNaps can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferguson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson wants to stand but NappyNaps has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, if Ferguson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ferguson wants to stand up but NappyNaps manages to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but NappyNaps is retaining full guard.
Ferguson prevents NappyNaps from getting back to his feet.
Ferguson tries to stand but NappyNaps is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
NappyNaps wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
NappyNaps tries to clinch up.
NappyNaps forces Ferguson back against the cage and clinches.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferguson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by NappyNaps.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson avoids the elbow strike from NappyNaps, against the cage.
NappyNaps misses with an elbow over the top.
NappyNaps connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ferguson's face.
NappyNaps misses with a knee to the head.
Ferguson is trying to break free.
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 Brandon Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferguson throws a series of punches but NappyNaps avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson gets the takedown into side control.
Ferguson stands up and beckons NappyNaps to his feet.
Ferguson moves into the clinch.
NappyNaps connects with a knee to the head.
Ferguson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but NappyNaps gets the underhooks and prevents it.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks with his arms.
NappyNaps throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ferguson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but NappyNaps won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferguson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ferguson fails to pull guard.
Ferguson fails to pull guard.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
NappyNaps takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, NappyNaps just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferguson's brow.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow.
Ferguson can't get the takedown.
NappyNaps with an attempt at a knee that misses.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
NappyNaps is pressed up against the cage. Ferguson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag NappyNaps down to the mat. NappyNaps avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
NappyNaps showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
NappyNaps darts in trying to clinch
and Ferguson counters with a takedown into side control.
Ferguson taking a break here but NappyNaps is having none of it and regains half guard.
NappyNaps is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to pass to mount but NappyNaps is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NappyNaps is trying to stand up here but Ferguson is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferguson.
NappyNaps is trying to stand.
NappyNaps won't allow Ferguson to pass to mount.
NappyNaps kicks Ferguson off and gets back to his feet.
NappyNaps fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
NappyNaps tries to clinch but Ferguson moves away
and Ferguson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for NappyNaps!
NappyNaps tries to hold on but Ferguson postures up.
NappyNaps bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kristofa NappyNaps has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
NappyNaps wants to stand but Ferguson is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferguson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Ferguson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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