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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow (ranked 5503 p4p, 527 weight class) and Juanito Ferguson (ranked 23694 p4p, 584 weight class). Marowadoigowiegow comes to the cage accompanied by Sabine Kors- Dagestan. Juanito Ferguson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow's chin.
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165 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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190 cm
27
162 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful |
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juanito Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marowadoigowiegow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferguson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferguson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marowadoigowiegow lands a glancing blow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Marowadoigowiegow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferguson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Ferguson tries to counter it with a takedown but Marowadoigowiegow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marowadoigowiegow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
Marowadoigowiegow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Marowadoigowiegow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferguson doesn't seem phased though.
Marowadoigowiegow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marowadoigowiegow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marowadoigowiegow connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ferguson was covering up waiting for the punch and Marowadoigowiegow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ferguson being controlled here, momentarily.
Marowadoigowiegow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marowadoigowiegow is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marowadoigowiegow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marowadoigowiegow's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Marowadoigowiegow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferguson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marowadoigowiegow manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to pass the guard but Marowadoigowiegow is keeping the position.
Marowadoigowiegow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marowadoigowiegow tries to get out of the position.
Ferguson pushes down on Marowadoigowiegow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ferguson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marowadoigowiegow is trying to control but can't.
Ferguson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marowadoigowiegow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferguson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marowadoigowiegow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ferguson is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson works his way into full mount!
Ferguson wants to take his opponent's back but Marowadoigowiegow doesn't allow it.
Ferguson punching from mount but Marowadoigowiegow doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ferguson has hold of Marowadoigowiegow's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Marowadoigowiegow manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ferguson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marowadoigowiegow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Marowadoigowiegow is holding on tight.
Ferguson looks winded!
Marowadoigowiegow can't escape the position.
Ferguson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marowadoigowiegow prevents Ferguson from taking his back.
Marowadoigowiegow tries to reverse the position but Ferguson maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ferguson prevents Marowadoigowiegow from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juanito Ferguson dominated that round.
That's time! Marowadoigowiegow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marowadoigowiegow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferguson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marowadoigowiegow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
Ferguson sneaks back into half guard.
Marowadoigowiegow is taking a breather. Ferguson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Marowadoigowiegow sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marowadoigowiegow trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow is looking to take a break and control but Ferguson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marowadoigowiegow trying to control the pace.
Marowadoigowiegow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marowadoigowiegow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marowadoigowiegow wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
Marowadoigowiegow not doing much here.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ferguson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marowadoigowiegow cracks Ferguson with a good jab.
Marowadoigowiegow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow slows the pace down in half guard.
Marowadoigowiegow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marowadoigowiegow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferguson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marowadoigowiegow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marowadoigowiegow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Marowadoigowiegow stalling.
Nice strikes from Marowadoigowiegow there.
Marowadoigowiegow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Marowadoigowiegow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marowadoigowiegow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marowadoigowiegow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marowadoigowiegow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marowadoigowiegow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marowadoigowiegow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ferguson taking some punishment here, with Marowadoigowiegow in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Marowadoigowiegow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fergusons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marowadoigowiegow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferguson as he avoids it easily.
Ferguson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marowadoigowiegow scores with a hook.
Marowadoigowiegow sizes up Ferguson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marowadoigowiegow has managed to clinch.
Marowadoigowiegow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ferguson is defending well.
Marowadoigowiegow prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marowadoigowiegow has Ferguson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ferguson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Marowadoigowiegow.
Ferguson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marowadoigowiegow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marowadoigowiegow throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferguson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Marowadoigowiegow misses with a punch on the inside.
Marowadoigowiegow swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marowadoigowiegow has clasped his hands together around Ferguson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Marowadoigowiegow just content to control the position.
Further stalling from Marowadoigowiegow.
Marowadoigowiegow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is letting Marowadoigowiegow control him for a moment.
Marowadoigowiegow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Marowadoigowiegow trying to control the position but Ferguson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is being controlled here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marowadoigowiegow 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.
Marowadoigowiegow taking a break here but Ferguson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Marowadoigowiegow controlling the action here.
Ferguson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marowadoigowiegow scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marowadoigowiegow wants to clinch.
Marowadoigowiegow moves in looking to clinch but Ferguson pushes him off.
Marowadoigowiegow lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferguson off the cage and back into range.
Marowadoigowiegow tests Ferguson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marowadoigowiegow clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marowadoigowiegow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marowadoigowiegow scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marowadoigowiegow 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow!
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