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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clark Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josip Miocic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clark Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josip Miocic!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miocic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Miocic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Miocic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miocic misses with a double jab.
Josip Miocic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miocic.
Miocic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferguson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferguson counters with a thumping low kick.
Miocic misses with a head kick.
Miocic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Miocic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miocic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferguson.
Ferguson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ferguson drags the fight down to the ground.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
Miocic wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson has a closed guard, preventing Miocic from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miocic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferguson, up you get!
Josip Miocic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Miocic. Those never looked like landing.
Miocic lands a jab to Ferguson's midsection.
Miocic misses with the combination.
Miocic looks winded!
Miocic works over Ferguson's head and body with a nice combination.
Miocic throws a combination that misses
and Ferguson counters with a low kick, right behind Miocic 's knee.
Miocic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferguson counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miocic throws a lazy right hand but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miocic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferguson counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Miocic does no damage.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miocic misses with a combination
and Ferguson counters with a two punch combo.
Ferguson dives in for a single leg takedown but Miocic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ferguson stalls.
Ferguson tries a body shot but Miocic blocks it.
Ferguson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miocic being controlled against the cage.
Miocic lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miocic dodges an elbow strike from Ferguson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miocic.
Ferguson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miocic is keeping busy.
Ferguson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miocic tries to stand but Ferguson is controlling from the bottom.
Ferguson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miocic's guard.
Ferguson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferguson gets to his feet. Miocic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.
Miocic throws a nice looking combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josip Miocic will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Miocic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miocic thuds a left hand into Ferguson's body.
Miocic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick by Miocic misses
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miocic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferguson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Miocic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miocic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferguson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson fails with the takedown.
Miocic is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Miocic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ferguson wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miocic throws a low kick but Ferguson avoids it.
Miocic throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miocic. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miocic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miocic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miocic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miocic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ferguson counters with a good, hard body kick but Miocic shrugs it off.
Miocic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miocic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferguson counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miocic throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
Ferguson rushes Miocic and presses him up against the cage.
Ferguson looking to slow down the pace here.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but Miocic blocks it.
Ferguson taking a breather.
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miocic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferguson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Miocic looks to land a combination but Ferguson avoids it well.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.
Miocic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miocic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miocic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.
Miocic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Miocic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Miocic does no damage.
Miocic throws a series of punches but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miocic circles away.
Miocic throws a head kick that misses.
Josip Miocic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miocic misses with a shot to the body
and Ferguson counters with a low kick, right behind Miocic 's knee.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Miocic is avoiding it.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Miocic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferguson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No luck for Ferguson with that takedown attempt.
Miocic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
Miocic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferguson counters with a good, hard body kick but Miocic shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josip Miocic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferguson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miocic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferguson counters with a nice kick to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Miocic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Miocic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferguson.
Miocic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ferguson rather than just go for the knockout.
Miocic throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Miocic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferguson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ferguson avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferguson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miocic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miocic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferguson moves away from the strike by Miocic.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miocic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miocic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ferguson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Miocic misses the body punch
and Ferguson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miocic really felt that one!
Miocic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miocic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miocic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miocic wants it to stay on the feet.
Miocic looks to land a combination but Ferguson avoids it well.
Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but Miocic pushes him off.
Ferguson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miocic tries to break the clinch but Ferguson is controlling the position.
Josip Miocic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miocic managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Miocic won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferguson.
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miocic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ferguson.
Miocic looks to land a combination but Ferguson avoids it well.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Miocic is avoiding it.
Ferguson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ferguson goes for a double leg but Miocic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miocic continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Miocic controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferguson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miocic lands a two punch combo.
Miocic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miocic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miocic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miocic throws a series of punches but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferguson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ferguson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miocic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferguson counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miocic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miocic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferguson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clark Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miocic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josip Miocic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miocic 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josip Miocic!
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energy
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