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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew has chosen Smoke Serpent- as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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143 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
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152 lbs
26 - 23 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 9 - 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
26 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pepe LePew!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson wants to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson takes the fight into the clinch.
LePew managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ferguson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but LePew avoids the damage to the body.
LePew tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferguson smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - LePew circles away.
LePew is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferguson delivers a nice body kick.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLePew.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a low kick but LePew avoids it.
And LePew tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferguson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ferguson scores with a nice body kick.
Ferguson misses with a low kick as LePew jumps back.
LePew tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferguson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LePew has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson throws a quick inside leg kick.
LePew blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
LePew takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Garrett Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
LePew with the counter takedown but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Ferguson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of LePew's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
LePew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ferguson scores with a leg kick.
Ferguson lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson keeps LePew at a distance using the push kick.
Ferguson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sweat Lodge in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferguson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferguson. That's going to slow LePew down.
Ferguson pushes LePew away with a front kick.
LePew avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
LePew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ferguson misses with the body kick
and LePew counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but LePew is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LePew performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew seems to be working for a kimura but Ferguson defends the submission attempt.
LePew is working for a kimura but Ferguson is defending it quite comfortably.
LePew is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferguson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Ferguson is doing well to control the position and prevent LePew from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with LePew in particular looking to stall.
Ferguson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferguson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ferguson pulls LePew in close to prevent any damage.
LePew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferguson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Ferguson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
LePew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferguson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson lands with a thumping leg kick.
LePew avoids a kick to the body.
LePew feints the counter takedown.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
LePew steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
LePew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferguson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
LePew's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but LePew moved away.
Ferguson connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferguson throws a leg kick
and LePew counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ferguson!
Ferguson stops LePew from passing to mount.
Ferguson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from LePew.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson won't allow LePew to pass to mount.
Ferguson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but LePew is controlling well.
LePew thows a huge punch but Ferguson dodges it nicely.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
Ferguson trying to hold on to LePew's head to control him but LePew postures up.
LePew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferguson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LePew.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw LePew working his ground and pound in the gym.
Ferguson won't allow LePew to pass to mount.
LePew not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LePew can do to turn this around?
LePew moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferguson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ferguson prevents LePew from improving position.
Pepe LePew has got the better of the ground game so far.
LePew taking a break here but Ferguson is having none of it and regains half guard.
LePew trying to mount his opponent but Ferguson defends it.
LePew is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferguson is just riding it out for now. LePew eventually gives up the hold.
Ferguson won't allow LePew to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew is keen to just control but Ferguson is a slippery customer.
Ferguson tries to get to full guard but LePew has control of the leg.
LePew seems to be looking for submissions.
LePew seems to be working for a kimura but Ferguson defends the submission attempt.
Ferguson gets full guard.
LePew stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LePew manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.
Ferguson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
LePew wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferguson stands up from LePew's guard - Ferguson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ferguson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LePew checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
LePew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LePew.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LePew avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
LePew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ferguson misses with a kick to the body.
Ferguson has managed 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.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
LePew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters circling a little - Ferguson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson throws a head kick but LePew moves out of range.
LePew tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferguson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LePew. That did some damage!
LePew checks a leg kick nicely.
LePew counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a leg kick.
Ferguson clinches up with LePew and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
LePew tries to pull guard but Ferguson holds him up against the cage and eventually LePew drops back down to his feet.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent LePew's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from LePew.
Garrett Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepe LePew.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but LePew blocks it.
Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.
LePew takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ferguson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
LePew has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ferguson after a bit of a struggle.
LePew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
LePew avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
LePew managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but LePew avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. LePew won't want to take too many of those.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LePew is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LePew is defending well for now.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but LePew avoids the damage to the body.
LePew tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LePew is defending well for now.
Ferguson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ferguson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LePew wants a takedown but no success here.
LePew fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garrett Ferguson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Garrett Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LePew drags the fight down to the ground.
LePew wants to improve his position but instead Ferguson has moved into half guard.
LePew is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is keen to just control but LePew is a slippery customer.
LePew gets back to full guard.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but LePew keeps moving.
Ferguson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
LePew throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
LePew is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferguson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ferguson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of LePew is proving hard to escape from.
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.
LePew throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but LePew keeps moving.
LePew throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ferguson uses it to pass to side control.
Ferguson stands up.
Pepe LePew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from LePew.
Garrett Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson throws a head kick that LePew semi-blocks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garrett 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrett Ferguson!
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energy
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hype
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