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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ahmed Babilon Mamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 cm
24
140 lbs
7 - 12 - 0 |
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174 cm
25
141 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahmed Babilon Mamed! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turd Ferguson! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mamed dives in and grabs Ferguson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes down on Mamed's head and hops out. Ferguson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Ahmed Babilon Mamed has been cut. Mamed throws a body shot but no joy. Ferguson forces Mamed back against the cage and clinches. Our sources have told us that Mamed has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Ferguson effectively controlling the action here. Mamed fails to pull guard.
Mamed jumps guard but Ferguson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Babilon Mamed. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferguson. Mamed wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferguson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamed controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mamed.
Ferguson has Mamed pressed against the cage, preventing Mamed from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ferguson has Mamed pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Ferguson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Mamed tries to pull guard but Ferguson holds him up against the cage and eventually Mamed drops back down to his feet.
Mamed trying to control the position but instead, Ferguson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mamed into the cage. Ferguson is defending well against a takedown attempt. Ferguson taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mamed taking a breather. Mamed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Ferguson stalls. Ferguson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mamed's defenses. Mamed pulls Ferguson into guard.
Mamed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there. Mamed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferguson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Mamed throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferguson stands up from guard. Let's bang! Mamed scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Ferguson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamed paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mamed tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance. Ferguson looks to land a body kick but Mamed moved away. Ferguson throws a quick inside leg kick. Ferguson moves into the clinch. Ferguson avoiding damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ferguson.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Mamed is blocking nicely.
Ferguson lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body. Mamed looking to stall.
Ferguson is defending well against a takedown attempt. Ferguson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mamed's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ferguson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Ferguson crunches a lovely knee into Mamed's ribcage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ferguson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Ferguson lands a nice elbow. Ferguson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mamed's face.
Mamed is trying to break the clinch but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ahmed Babilon Mamed's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mamed has his takedown stuffed and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch. Mamed jumps guard but Ferguson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Mamed looking to throw knees to the head but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
We've been informed that Ferguson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Ferguson is struggling to control the position. Ferguson lands an elbow inside. Mamed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ferguson tries to clinch but Mamed moves away and Mamed counters with a one-two to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mamed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferguson. Mamed fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Babilon Mamed. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ferguson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Ferguson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mamed.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ferguson throws a head kick that Mamed semi-blocks.
Mamed keeps the fight on the outside. Ahmed Babilon Mamed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mamed tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily and Ferguson counters with a nice leg kick. Ferguson tries to clinch but Mamed is having none of it. Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ferguson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Mamed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferguson. Mamed fails with the takedown. Mamed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferguson swivels and escapes. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mamed misses with a takedown attempt and Ferguson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ferguson scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Ferguson.
Knees to the body from Ferguson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mamed tries to break free but Ferguson pushes him back against the cage. Ferguson lands an elbow that stopped Mamed in his tracks for a moment. Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body. Mamed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mamed's defenses. Ferguson crunches a lovely knee into Mamed's ribcage. Nice elbow from Ferguson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Mamed won't want to take too many of those. Mamed takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mamed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferguson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ferguson has closed the distance and engaged Mamed in a clinch.
Ferguson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mamed in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Mamed takes a knee to the side of the body. Ferguson lands an elbow inside. Ferguson avoiding damage.
Ferguson working Mamed over with knees to the body. A right hand to the body from Ferguson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Ferguson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ferguson obliges. Ferguson controlling the action here for a moment.
Ferguson lands a damaging elbow. Ferguson lands a body punch in the clinch. Ferguson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Turd Ferguson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ferguson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Ferguson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ahmed Babilon Mamed's cut. That's time! Mamed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ferguson drives through and clinches with Mamed against the cage.
Ferguson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but Mamed blocks it.
Ferguson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The crowd are getting on Ferguson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Ferguson receives a warning from the referee for stalling. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mamed takes an elbow to the forehead. Mamed tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferguson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. The referee calls for Ferguson to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Turd Ferguson. Ferguson lands a right hook to the body.
Turd Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ferguson has Mamed up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Ferguson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamed's efforts to push away. Ferguson stalling the fight.
Ferguson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamed's efforts to push away. Ferguson slows down the pace here.
Mamed successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ferguson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ferguson working some strikes from top position. Ferguson won't allow Mamed to sweep him here. Ferguson lands a couple of elbows. Ferguson looking to pass the guard. Ferguson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mamed works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ferguson trying to control but Mamed is working from the bottom. Mamed 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferguson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamed is keeping the position for now. Ferguson content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Ferguson slaps away a takedown attempt from Mamed, before circling back to the center of the mat. Mamed darts in looking for a takedown but Ferguson gets double underhooks and turns Mamed into the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Babilon Mamed. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ferguson. Ferguson working Mamed over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ferguson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mamed in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Mamed works on Ferguson's body with a couple of short punches. Ferguson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from Mamed. Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body. Ferguson lands a knee to the body.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body. Mamed 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 tries a knee to the head but Mamed blocks it.
A knee to the head by Ferguson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ferguson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mamed.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that's the end of the fight! Turd Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Ferguson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turd Ferguson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
48% |
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