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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jock Ferguson (ranked 2436 p4p, 275 weight class) and Christopher Blackburn (ranked 4280 p4p, 421 weight class). Blackburn has chosen Ultra Nate - Free (Super Extended Dance Vocal Mix) as his entrance music. Christopher Blackburn is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 cm
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188 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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182 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jock Ferguson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Blackburn! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blackburn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Blackburn looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Ferguson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Blackburn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Ferguson wants to stand and escape but Blackburn is having none of it. My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Blackburn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Blackburn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Blackburn is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blackburn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferguson tries to escape but Blackburn is in control. Blackburn is staying tight to Ferguson's torso, preventing him from escaping. Blackburn landing a few strikes. Ferguson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ferguson is pushing Blackburn's head away, looking to escape. Blackburn manages to hold on to the position though. Blackburn trying to control the action but Ferguson is working from the bottom. Ferguson is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Blackburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Blackburn drags him back down. Blackburn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferguson, who protects the arm well. Ferguson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Ferguson is not content to let Blackburn control the position. Blackburn prevents Ferguson from escaping the position. Blackburn controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Blackburn is dominant here and he's now got Ferguson's back! Blackburn has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ferguson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ferguson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Blackburn is cranking Ferguson's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ferguson! He's tightened the choke and Ferguson is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christopher Blackburn!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
31% |
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