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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Ferguson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Levittoux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ferguson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Ferguson instigates a clinch.
Ferguson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ferguson is struggling to control the position.
Ferguson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Levittoux gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Ferguson pushes Levittoux off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1##CL#
Ferguson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ferguson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Levittoux is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ferguson to the mat. Ferguson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Levittoux slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ferguson.
Levittoux stalling. #SUB2#
Levittoux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Levittoux is looking for a kimura but Ferguson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Levittoux to get the leverage. #T2#
Levittoux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working. #SUB2#
Levittoux is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ferguson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mattieu Levittoux!
Mattieu Levittoux decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Diaz on that attempt. #CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Ferguson. Ferguson maintains the clinch.
Ferguson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Al Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Diaz.
Ferguson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Ferguson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ferguson pulls guard successfully.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Ferguson is really struggling to control Diaz but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Diaz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ferguson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diaz has Ferguson in his guard.#REVR#
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Ferguson throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz 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.
Ferguson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ferguson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferguson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferguson wants to stand and escape but instead Diaz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass. #SU2#
Diaz gets to his feet. Ferguson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Diaz rushes Ferguson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Diaz decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Ferguson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferguson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Ferguson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ferguson working some strikes from top position.
Ferguson looking to pass the guard.
Ferguson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson landing some decent shots from guard.
Ferguson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferguson throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferguson's guard. #REVB#
Ferguson can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anderson Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Al Ferguson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Ferguson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferguson wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position.
Ferguson looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz advances position into side control!#SU2#
Diaz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1##CL2#
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Ferguson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferguson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ferguson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferguson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Al Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Diaz.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Ferguson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferguson continues to drive forward.#CL#
Ferguson clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson looking to slow down the pace here.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Ferguson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferguson drops back down to his feet.
Ferguson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Ferguson has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Ferguson gets control of Diaz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ferguson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ferguson wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Ferguson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Ferguson!#REVR##T4#
Ferguson postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it. #SUB#
Ferguson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferguson has Diaz in his guard.#REVB#
Diaz controlling from the top position.
Diaz pushing down on Ferguson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Al Ferguson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ferguson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Ferguson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ferguson wants to clinch.
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Diaz clinches up with Ferguson and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anderson Diaz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Ferguson counters with a one-two to the body.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferguson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Diaz drives through and clinches with Ferguson against the cage.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.#CL#
Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Ferguson tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
Ferguson jumps guard but Diaz stands there with Ferguson around his waist. Ferguson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferguson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.
Al Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferguson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Ferguson back into the cage.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
Diaz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferguson tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ferguson tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position. #T4#
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferguson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ferguson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferguson walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferguson is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Ferguson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Ferguson dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Ferguson's head and hops out.
Ferguson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferguson somewhat.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Al Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Diaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Lavinski misses with a looping left.
Lavinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bobby Lavinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavinski connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Al Ferguson has been cut.
Lavinski misses with a looping left.
Lavinski loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.#CL#
Ferguson clinches with his opponent.
Lavinski prevents Ferguson from breaking the clinch.
Lavinski working aggressively here.
#TD#
Ferguson gets control of Lavinski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ferguson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Lavinski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #KD2#
Lavinski lands a big uppercut and Ferguson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ferguson looks OK. Lavinski waves Ferguson back to his feet!#ROC2#
Ferguson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lavinski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Ferguson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lavinski lands a brutal uppercut that launches Ferguson off his feet! Ferguson tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Lavinski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Ferguson darts in and clinches Hughes up against the cage.#TD#
Ferguson pulls guard.
Hughes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes working some strikes from top position.#SU2#
Hughes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferguson, up you get! #T1##CL#
Ferguson clinches up with Hughes and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ferguson jumps guard but Hughes stands there with Ferguson around his waist. Ferguson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Hughes wants the takedown. Ferguson is fighting it off but Hughes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ferguson's guard against the cage.#ES#
Ferguson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Hughes drives through and clinches with Ferguson against the cage.
#TD2#
Hughes lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hughes looking to sit in guard and control but Ferguson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Ferguson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hughes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferguson has Hughes in his guard.#REVB#
Ferguson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Ferguson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ferguson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hughes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
Hughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Hughes wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.
Hughes landing with the ground and pound.
Hughes postures up.
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hughes working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.#T4#
Hughes with a nice head shot there.
Hughes cracks Ferguson with a solid left hand.#ROC2#
Ferguson is rocked!#SUB#
Ferguson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hughes has passed into half guard!
Oh Ferguson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hughes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hughes is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ferguson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hughes fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ferguson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hughes! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Hughes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Kingping falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferguson counters with a left and a right that stings Kingping.
Kingping tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily
and Ferguson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kingping changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to avoid it but Kingping manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferguson to the ground. Ferguson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ferguson checks a leg kick.
Kingping swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferguson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kingping's knee momentarily.#TD2#
Kingping scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kingping has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from Kingping crashes against the mat.
Ferguson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Kingping scores with punches from side control.
Ferguson isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Kingping throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ferguson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ferguson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kingping is controlling him well.
Kingping gets to mount! Ferguson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kingping with shots to the head and body - Ferguson looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
Ferguson is squirming around, avoiding Kingping's attempts to control the action.
Kingping scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ferguson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kingping has a good base and remains in mount.
Ferguson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kingping avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.
Kingping can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferguson is looking to escape. #T3##SUB2#
Kingping jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ferguson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ferguson and Kingping has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Kingping swings around for an armbar but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kingping's guard.
Ferguson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kingping looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferguson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kingping seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Ferguson trying to control but Kingping is working from the bottom.
Ferguson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kingping looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingping is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Ferguson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kingping, up you get!
Kingping shoots and misses
and Ferguson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Al Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Kingping.
Kingping looks winded!#CL#
Ferguson drives through and clinches with Kingping against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson stops a takedown attempt from Kingping.
Ferguson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kingping's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ferguson. #BC#
Ferguson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Ferguson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Ferguson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Kingping.
Kingping is trying to maintain a safe position but Ferguson gets an underhook and turns Kingping into the cage.#TD2#
Kingping gets control of Ferguson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kingping will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Ferguson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kingping throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Kingping pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ferguson back to the cage. Kingping follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Kingping on that attempt.
Al Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingping misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ferguson forces Kingping back against the cage and clinches.
Kingping wants a takedown.
Al Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Kingping.
Kingping is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kingping tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson controlling the action here for a moment.
Ferguson slowing the pace effectively.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kingping avoids it.
Kingping tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as Kingping controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Ferguson.
Kingping misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Ferguson jumps into guard, dragging Kingping to the mat.
Ferguson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ferguson is trying to keep Kingping in close.
#T2#
Ferguson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingping is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ferguson scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Ferguson seems to be working for a kimura but Kingping defends the submission attempt.
Kingping keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferguson slows the pace down in half guard.
Kingping trying to hold on to Ferguson's head to control him but Ferguson postures up.
#SUB2#
Kingping looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Ferguson drops an elbow to the side of Kingping's head. #SUB#
Ferguson is trying to work for a kimura but Kingping is defending well.
Ferguson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kingping trying to hold on to Ferguson's head to control him but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ferguson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kingping has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferguson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Ferguson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kingping sees it coming and defends easily.
Kingping trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Kingping on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ferguson is nestled in close to Kingping, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kingping is trying to maintain the position but Ferguson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ferguson stops Kingping from getting back to his feet.
Ferguson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingping can do to turn this around?
Kingping trying to control but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kingping with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ferguson slips a nice elbow through Kingping's hands, connecting with Kingping's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Ferguson stands up and beckons Kingping to join him on the feet. #CL#
Ferguson moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Ferguson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kingping misses with a takedown
and Ferguson counters with a three punch combo that has Kingping backing up. Kingping nods at Ferguson to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Kingping takes the fight into the clinch.
Kingping jumps guard but Ferguson stands there with Kingping around his waist. Kingping gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferguson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Kingping holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferguson drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Come on Ferguson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ferguson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1#
Ferguson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kingping just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee calls for Ferguson to work.
Ferguson jumps guard but Kingping turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingping blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kingping taking a breather.
Ferguson is trying to maintain a safe position but Kingping gets an underhook and turns Ferguson into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Al Ferguson.
Kingping tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily
and Ferguson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kingping shoots in for a double leg but Ferguson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Al Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Kingping fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kingping to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ferguson.
Kingping is trying to push Ferguson away but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Kingping holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferguson drops back down to his feet.
Kingping tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kingping takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferguson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferguson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kingping smiles and moves away.
#T3##CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Kingping stalls.
Ferguson is trying to break free.
Ferguson stalls. #BC2#
Kingping breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingping paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and pushes Kingping back into the cage.#TD#
Ferguson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Kingping trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Kingping keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Kingping trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Ferguson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kingping is controlling him.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Kingping from controlling successfully.
Michael Kingping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kingping is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferguson 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Ferguson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Ferguson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ferguson tries to break free but Mullen pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson is working Mullen over against the cage.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Al Ferguson has been cut.#BC2#
Mullen breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Ferguson forces Mullen back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Mullen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mullen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mullen shoots in for a double leg but Ferguson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eamon Mullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Mullen. #CL2#
Mullen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferguson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Mullen won't allow it.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but Mullen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Mullen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Mullen closes the distance and clinches. #T1##BC#
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mullen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mullen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mullen shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl out of it but Mullen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferguson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eamon Mullen.
Mullen swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.#CL2#
Mullen moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Mullen jumps into guard, dragging Ferguson to the mat.
Ferguson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Ferguson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Mullen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferguson throwing strikes from guard but Mullen blocks nicely. #SUB#
Ferguson has gone for a leg lock! Mullen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ferguson's guard.#REVB#
Mullen stops Ferguson from standing up.
Ferguson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferguson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mullen is controlling him. #T3#
Mullen postures up.
Mullen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Mullen has gone for a leg lock! Ferguson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mullen's guard.#REVR##T4#
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.#SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferguson gets to his feet - Mullen follows without any prompting.
Ferguson tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Mullen darts in and clinches Ferguson up against the cage.#TD2#
Mullen gets control of Ferguson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mullen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ferguson wants to stand and escape but instead Mullen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Mullen throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Mullen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ferguson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mullen, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mullen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eamon Mullen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Al Ferguson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Mullen moves into the clinch.
Mullen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mullen stalls.
Mullen continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Ferguson jumps guard but Mullen stands there with Ferguson around his waist. Ferguson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mullen gets underhooks to prevent Ferguson's takedown attempt.
Mullen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson jumps guard but Mullen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mullen gets control of Ferguson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mullen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mullen wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment.
Ferguson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SU#
Ferguson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mullen, up you get!
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mullen throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mullen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mullen misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Mullen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferguson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mullen is defending well for now.
Ferguson letting Mullen take a breather here.#BC2#
Mullen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Ferguson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Mullen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ferguson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ferguson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferguson works over Mullen with some ground and pound from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Mullen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferguson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mullen is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Mullen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullen keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ferguson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Mullen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferguson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eamon Mullen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mullen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ferguson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ferguson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mullen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ferguson, into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Ferguson is working an open guard so Mullen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4##CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Mullen.
#BC2#
Mullen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mullen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferguson jumps guard but Mullen stands there with Ferguson around his waist. Ferguson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Ferguson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mullen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ferguson to the mat. Ferguson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Mullen passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVR#
Mullen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eamon Mullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Al Ferguson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Mullen is avoiding it.
Mullen throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Mullen swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.
Mullen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferguson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Mullen closes the distance and pushes Ferguson back into the cage.#BC2#
Mullen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but Mullen pushes him off.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mullen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mullen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eamon Mullen.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mullen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eamon Mullen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Mullen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mullen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mullen tries to counter with a clinch but Ferguson shakes him off and moves away.
Ferguson slips a jab and a cross from Mullen.
Mullen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Mullen circles away.
Mullen tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferguson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mullen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mullen scores with a head kick. Ferguson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mullen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Mullen closes the distance and pushes Ferguson back into the cage.#BC2#
Mullen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mullen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferguson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferguson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mullen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Mullen holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferguson drops back down to his feet.
Ferguson looking for a takedown. #T3##TD#
Ferguson successfully pulls guard.
Mullen preventing the sweep.
Mullen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mullen throwing strikes but missing.
Ferguson looking to control.
Ferguson wants to stand and escape but Mullen is having none of it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mullen 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.
Mullen passes Ferguson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mullen stops Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
Mullen trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mullen keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but Mullen pushes him off.
Ferguson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferguson is looking for a counter combo.
Al Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eamon Mullen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but Mullen avoids it.
Ferguson sets himself, and Mullen steps forward looking for the clinch! Ferguson avoids it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eamon Mullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mullen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eamon Mullen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Chalmers shoots and misses
and Ferguson counters with a two punch combo.
Aaron Chalmers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Chalmers on that attempt.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Ferguson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Al Ferguson has been cut.
Chalmers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Al Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Chalmers.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Chalmers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ferguson or perhaps it was just good defense by Chalmers, which made it look bad.
Ferguson tries to clinch up.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chalmers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Chalmers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chalmers.
As Chalmers looks to move away, Ferguson throws a big counter combo but Chalmers just gets out of the way.#CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and pushes Chalmers back into the cage.
Ferguson fails to pull guard.
Ferguson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chalmers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chalmers tries to pull guard but Ferguson won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chalmers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chalmers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Chalmers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chalmers is trying to drag Ferguson to the mat but Ferguson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but Chalmers has him pressed against the cage.
Chalmers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferguson stalling in the clinch but Chalmers improves position.
Ferguson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chalmers is keeping busy.
Ferguson stalling in the clinch.
Chalmers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Ferguson manages to pull 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.
Chalmers is looking to pass into half guard but Ferguson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ferguson is in guard.#REVR#
Ferguson cracks Chalmers with a solid left hand.
Ferguson trying to control but Chalmers is working from the bottom.
Chalmers looks winded!#T3#
Ferguson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chalmers's head.
Chalmers trying to keep a closed guard but Ferguson is proving a slippery customer.
Ferguson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ferguson is working Chalmers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferguson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ferguson is in close to Chalmers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferguson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ferguson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chalmers on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Ferguson is working to tighten his grip on Chalmers's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Chalmers has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ferguson is really squeezing tight and eventually Chalmers passes out! Ferguson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Al Ferguson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Boco misses its intended target.
Ferguson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boco.
Boco throws a big shot that misses.
Whack! Boco lands a heavy head kick that drops Ferguson. The ref tackles Boco to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Ferguson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Crazy Boco!
Crazy Boco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Slam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Ferguson manages to pull guard.
Slam advances to half guard.
Slam 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 taking some punishment here, with Slam in his half guard.
Slam 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 is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson has his hands clasped together around Slam's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Slam seems to be working for a kimura but Ferguson defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Ferguson is trying to stand up here but Slam is controlling him well.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slam on the ground.
Slam trying to control from Ferguson's half guard. Ferguson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ferguson wants to stand up but Slam is controlling him.
Slam stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Slam clinches with his opponent.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slam just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ferguson is trying to push Slam away but Slam has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slam is defending well for now.#BC#
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and pushes Slam back into the cage.
Ferguson has Slam pressed against the cage.
#T3##TD#
Ferguson jumps guard and drags Slam to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ferguson keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Ferguson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slam trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson pulls Slam in to control the position. #T4#
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.
Slam trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Ferguson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slam closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Slam pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slam shoots for a takedown but Ferguson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choke Slam.
Slam looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Ferguson clinches up with Slam and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Slam decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Ferguson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Ferguson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ferguson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Slam moves into the clinch.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Slam holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferguson drops back down to his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ferguson obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferguson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Slam jumps guard and drags Ferguson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Slam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferguson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Ferguson stands up and waves to Slam to follow him. #CL#
Ferguson drives through and clinches with Slam against the cage.
Slam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferguson walks away with a smile on his face. Slam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slam is breathing heavily.#CL#
Ferguson forces Slam back against the cage and clinches.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slam is defending well for now.#TD#
Ferguson pulls guard successfully.
Ferguson throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy. #T2#
Slam trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ferguson looking for subs off his back but Slam has passed one foot through into half guard.
Slam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Choke Slam has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Slam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position.
Ferguson wants to control but Slam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Slam closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferguson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferguson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ferguson avoids a wild elbow strike from Slam.
Ferguson fails to pull guard.
Slam fails to pull guard.
Al Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choke Slam.
Slam tries to pull guard but Ferguson won't allow it.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slam can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Slam gets in close and instigates a 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 Al Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but Slam pushes him off.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Slam circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Slam gets a clinch.
Ferguson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slam smiles and moves away.
Ferguson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Al Ferguson has been cut.#CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson leaning against his opponent.
Slam is trying to pull guard but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguson leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Slam tries to pull guard but Ferguson holds him up against the cage and eventually Slam drops back down to his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ferguson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferguson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ferguson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Slam ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Slam no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ferguson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Ferguson 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. #SUB2#
Slam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferguson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Slam keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ferguson throws a sloppy strike and Slam has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ferguson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Slam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Choke Slam!
A very excited looking Choke Slam made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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