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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Gotti!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferguson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gotti throws a hook but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Gotti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Gotti as he checks the leg kick.
Ferguson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gotti is out of range.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Gotti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good work by Gotti as he checks the leg kick.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Gotti moves out of range.
Gotti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ferguson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gotti blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Gotti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferguson.
Gotti motions for Ferguson to come forward. Gotti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Garrett Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a leg kick.
Gotti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson rushes Gotti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferguson slowing the pace effectively.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gotti avoids it.
Ferguson missing with knees to the body.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Gotti blocks with his arms.
Ferguson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gotti is trying to maintain a safe position but Ferguson gets an underhook and turns Gotti into the cage.
Gotti breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Gotti circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferguson pushes Gotti up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gotti avoids it.
Gotti has Ferguson pressed against the cage.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Gotti blocks with his arms.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gotti blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gotti blocks it with crossed arms.
Gotti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gotti.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gotti is defending well for now.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gotti slows down the pace here.
Ferguson is struggling to control the position.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Gotti blocks with his arms.
Ferguson is pushing Gotti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gotti is trying to break the clinch but Ferguson is controlling him.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferguson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but Gotti blocks it.
Gotti effectively controlling the action here.
Gotti managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Gotti blocks with his arms.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gotti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gotti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ferguson is defending well.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gotti is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gotti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Ferguson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gotti looks to throw the jab but Ferguson is out of range.
Gotti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Ferguson is predictable there
and Gotti counters with a good low kick that Ferguson was not able to check.
Gotti cracks a nice hook into Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson tries a low kick but Gotti avoids it.
Ferguson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Gotti lands with a nice combination. Ferguson backs away looking to recover.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but Gotti pushes him off.
Ferguson instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson scores with a knee to the head.
Gotti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ferguson is keeping busy.
Ferguson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gotti breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferguson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferguson fakes the leg kick and cracks Gotti in the body.
Gotti takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson wants to clinch up but Gotti keeps it at a distance.
Ferguson blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Gotti misses.
Ferguson throws a chopping leg kick but Gotti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ferguson as Gotti tries to tie him up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gotti is looking for a takedown.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gotti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferguson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gotti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferguson scores with a knee to the head.
Garrett Ferguson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gotti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gotti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Gotti blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ferguson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gotti effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Ferguson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Gotti is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gotti manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson lands with a slapping head kick.
Gotti punishes Ferguson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferguson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gotti moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotti. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ferguson tried to score with a low kick but Gotti checks it.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Gotti moves out of range.
Ferguson looks to land a body kick but Gotti moved away.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Gotti scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gotti digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch.
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 Garrett 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gotti throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferguson throws a low kick, looking for Gotti's leg but Gotti calmly moves out of range.
Gotti digs a good hook to Ferguson's body.
Ferguson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gotti misses the shot to the body.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gotti blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson wants to clinch up but Gotti keeps it at a distance.
Ferguson wants to clinch up but Gotti keeps it at a distance.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gotti counter with a right hand.
Gotti lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to chop away at Gotti's legs.
Gotti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ferguson rather than just go for the knockout.
Gotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Gotti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferguson throws a body kick that misses.
Gotti blocks a low kick nicely.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Gotti is avoiding it.
Gotti tries to bum rush Ferguson with a series of wild strikes but Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferguson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferguson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gotti.
Gotti dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gotti digs a right hand into Ferguson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferguson's gas tank.
Ferguson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gotti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
John Gotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Ferguson throws an elbow but it misses.
Garrett Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gotti tries to circle away but Ferguson has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti breaks the clinch.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Gotti moves out of range.
Ferguson scores with a push kick.
Garrett Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gotti misses with a double jab.
Gotti misses with a body shot.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Gotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Gotti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gotti is trying to drag Ferguson to the mat but Ferguson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gotti blocks a leg kick.
Gotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gotti throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Gotti.
Well Ferguson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrett Ferguson!
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energy
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