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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson James (ranked 1515 p4p, 66 weight class) and Florence Fergunson (ranked 24803 p4p, 206 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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265 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Florence Fergunson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
James misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fergunson prevents James from improving position.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fergunson, who protects the arm well.
James lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fergunson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
James works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with the ground and pound.
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fergunson has escaped the position, nice work there.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
James working the ground and pound.
Fergunson trying to remain calm as James controls from the top position.
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.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fergunson, who protects the arm well.
James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fergunson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fergunson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fergunson has escaped the position, nice work there.
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fergunson, who protects the arm well.
James looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fergunson is avoiding damage well.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fergunson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in James's guard! Nice work there by Fergunson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson James dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fergunson gets caught napping as James dives in and scores a takedown. Fergunson manages to retain guard.
James is stalling in the full guard.
Fergunson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fergunson is keeping the position for now.
James sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Fergunson has wrist control.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergunson is trying to keep James in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fergunson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fergunson has escaped and now he's on top!
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James preventing the sweep.
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Fergunson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James preventing the sweep.
James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Fergunson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fergunson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fergunson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fergunson is aware though and is defending well.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fergunson is one step ahead there.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fergunson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fergunson stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Fergunson looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fergunson throws a lazy uppercut
and James decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fergunson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Fergunson has wrist control.
We've been informed that Fergunson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fergunson can do to turn this around?
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson James dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fergunson swings away with a body shot that misses
and James counters with a single leg into guard. Fergunson didn't expect that.
James works over Fergunson with some ground and pound from guard.
Fergunson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
Fergunson trying to control the position.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fergunson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James is working Fergunson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James drops back looking for a leg! Fergunson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fergunson manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Fergunson's guard.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
James has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
James looking to pass the guard.
James engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fergunson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
James drops back looking for a leg! Fergunson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fergunson manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Fergunson's guard.
James sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tyson James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fergunson gets caught napping as James dives in and scores a takedown. Fergunson manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
James passes into half guard.
James drops an elbow to the side of Fergunson's head.
James is working for a kimura but Fergunson is defending it quite comfortably.
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fergunson is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fergunson is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with James in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson James!
Tyson James took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'M THE FUCKING CHAMPION! YOU HAVE TO BRING AN ARMY TO TAKE THIS FROM ME! I'M THE GREATEST EVER'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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