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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Chaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Chaney is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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147 lbs
16 - 23 - 0 |
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30
145 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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
16 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Chaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaney throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chaney tries to avoid it but Ferguson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chaney to the ground. Chaney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chaney drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ferguson sprawls and moves away.
Chaney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice uppercut lands for Chaney. That snapped Ferguson's head back.
Ferguson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chaney's guard.
Ferguson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chaney is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chaney has escaped and now he's on top!
Ferguson looks winded!
Chaney trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaney stays in close to Ferguson's body and controls the position.
Chaney trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chaney sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chaney tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chaney is looking to stand up but Ferguson won't let him.
Chaney throws a big right hand that misses.
Chaney is stalling in the full guard.
Chaney trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaney pushing down on Ferguson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ferguson is not content to let Chaney control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chaney wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ferguson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chaney looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ferguson working away.
Ferguson swings around for an armbar but Chaney sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chaney controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chaney passes Ferguson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Chaney will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chaney fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ferguson sprawls well initially but Chaney persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chaney is trying to control. Ferguson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chaney trying to pass the guard but Ferguson defending well.
Chaney wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferguson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chaney wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chaney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Chaney trying to control from Ferguson's half guard. Ferguson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is working an open guard so Chaney takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chaney shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ferguson's guard.
Chaney wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
James Chaney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chaney pushes down on Ferguson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chaney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferguson defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaney thows a huge punch but Ferguson dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaney tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Chaney is pressing down on Ferguson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferguson is holding on for now.
Chaney wants to stand up but Ferguson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chaney fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ferguson to the ground. Chaney is now in Ferguson's guard.
Chaney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chaney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chaney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chaney sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chaney advances to half guard.
Chaney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferguson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chaney trying to mount his opponent but Ferguson defends it.
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.
Chaney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt - Chaney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chaney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chaney pinned against the cage. Chaney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chaney tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferguson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chaney is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ferguson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chaney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Chaney is looking to control Ferguson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chaney avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Chaney dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chaney tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
No luck for Ferguson with that takedown attempt.
Chaney is looking to clinch.
Chaney closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
Ferguson won't allow Chaney to pass to mount.
Chaney stands up and beckons Ferguson to join him on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ferguson enables Chaney to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ferguson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaney trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chaney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferguson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chaney defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaney is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chaney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chaney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferguson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chaney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chaney moves in looking to clinch but Ferguson pushes him off.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches up with Chaney, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes Chaney against the cage but Chaney circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James Chaney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Ferguson.
Chaney feints and as Ferguson raises his hands in defense, Chaney changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Chaney from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaney controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chaney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaney trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Chaney advances position into side control!
Chaney decides to stand back up.
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.
Chaney misses with a leg kick.
Chaney shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chaney was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chaney wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
Ferguson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chaney off and has taken his back!
Chaney trying to control the hands but Ferguson breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson is trying to stick to Chaney's back but Chaney is turning into Ferguson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ferguson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chaney.
Isaiah Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Chaney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chaney decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferguson, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Chaney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chaney 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Chaney!
In defeat, Isaiah Ferguson stepped up to the mic, saying 'good fight i lost oh well'.
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energy
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hype
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