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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Leverage
Date: Jul 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Ferguson darts in and clinches Betts up against the cage.
Betts tries a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson wants to get back to striking at distance but Betts won't allow it.
#TD2#
Ferguson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson throwing shots but Betts is blocking nicely.
Ferguson controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Ferguson seems to be working for a kimura but Betts defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Ferguson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Ferguson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson slips a nice elbow through Betts's hands, connecting with Betts's forehead.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ferguson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ferguson wants to pass to mount but Betts is defending the position.
Betts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Ferguson wants to work for an arm triangle but Betts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ferguson wants to free his trapped foot but Betts is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Ferguson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ferguson is taking a breather. Betts 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.#SUB2#
Ferguson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ferguson stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferguson throws a low kick, looking for Betts's leg but Betts calmly moves out of range.
Casual Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ferguson clinches up with Betts and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Ferguson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson shoots in for a double leg but Betts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Betts throws a counter high kick but Ferguson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ferguson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Betts swivels and escapes.
Betts seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Betts 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.
Ferguson shoots and misses
and Betts counters with a head kick.
Cameron Betts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casual Ferguson.
Betts tries to clinch up.
Ferguson is looking for the big counter here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ferguson or perhaps it was just good defense by Betts, which made it look bad.
Ferguson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBetts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Betts circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casual Ferguson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Ferguson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferguson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ferguson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Betts defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ferguson is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferguson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Betts's head. #T1#
Ferguson trying to control the pace.
Ferguson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ferguson slips a nice elbow through Betts's hands, connecting with Betts's forehead.
Well, if Ferguson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ferguson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferguson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Betts on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Casual Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Betts won't allow Ferguson to pass to mount.
Ferguson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ferguson thows a huge punch but Betts dodges it nicely.
Ferguson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Ferguson is pressing down on Betts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Betts is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Betts doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Ferguson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ferguson controlling the action here.
Ferguson is continuing to stall.#T4##SUB2#
Ferguson seems to be looking for submissions.
Ferguson wants to pass to mount but Betts is defending the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ferguson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Betts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Ferguson moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casual Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Betts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ferguson fails to land the takedown.
Betts thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Ferguson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferguson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ferguson is trying to break free.
Ferguson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Betts after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferguson.
Cameron Betts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casual Ferguson.
Ferguson blocks an elbow strike from Betts.
Betts misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##TD2#
Ferguson is trying to trip Betts. He has hold of a leg but Betts is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ferguson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Betts manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ferguson jumps guard but Betts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ferguson tries a body shot but Betts blocks it.
A knee to the head by Betts.
Ferguson has Betts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Betts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferguson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferguson goes for a takedown attempt but Betts pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Betts was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Betts tries to clinch but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Betts counters with a head kick.
Ferguson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Betts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Betts has closed the distance and engaged Ferguson in a clinch.
Betts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Betts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Betts lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Betts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferguson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Betts.
Betts missing with knees to the body.
Betts misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Betts.
Ferguson blocks an elbow strike.
Betts keeps control of Ferguson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Betts lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Betts on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Betts just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferguson's brow.
Betts lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards. #T4#
Betts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Ferguson pulls Betts into guard.
Ferguson managing to control the position.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Betts is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Ferguson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Betts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferguson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casual Ferguson!
The defeated Cameron Betts had this to say: 'well done daddies boy deserved the win today.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Leval as Ferguson shoots in.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Leval moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Ferguson. Those never looked like landing.
Leval attempts a counter takedown but Ferguson avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Leval has managed to clinch.
Leval managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Leval is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ferguson is keeping busy.
Ferguson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leval avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Leval jumps guard.
Ferguson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson preventing the sweep.
Ferguson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leval has Ferguson pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Ferguson controlling from the top position.
Ferguson wanted to stand there but Leval had control of the position. #SUB#
Leval looking for subs off his back but Ferguson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Leval is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, if Ferguson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leval really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferguson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leval throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ferguson avoids it.
Leval shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Leval's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Leval shoots in.
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Ferguson moves into range and clinches up with Leval.
Ferguson is pressed up against the cage. Leval has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferguson down to the mat. Ferguson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Leval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Leval tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferguson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leval somewhat.#TD2#
Ferguson shoots in and gets a takedown into Leval's guard.#ES#
Leval manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ferguson misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Leval gets tackled into the cage by Ferguson. Ferguson maintains the clinch.
Leval is trying to force a seperation but Ferguson has the dominant position.#T4#
Leval has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ferguson as Leval tries to tie him up. #BC#
Leval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Leval closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Leval drives through with a takedown into Ferguson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dominic Leval will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A left and a right from Leval both land. Nice combination.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.
Leval shoots for a takedown but Ferguson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leval tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferguson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Ferguson shoots in and gets a takedown into Leval's guard.#ES#
Leval manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Leval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Leval tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Leval gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Leval pushes Ferguson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Leval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferguson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Leval moves in looking to clinch but Ferguson pushes him off.#CL2#
Ferguson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leval tries to stall but Ferguson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Leval's takedown attempt.
Leval tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Leval shoots for a takedown but Ferguson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Leval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferguson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Leval counters with a shoot takedown. Ferguson fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson pulls Leval in close to his closed guard and prevents Leval from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ferguson looking to control.
#T2##SUB2#
Ferguson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Leval stacks Ferguson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Leval!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferguson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Leval tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ferguson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Leval trying to control from half guard but Ferguson is working away. #SUB2#
Ferguson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leval prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
Ferguson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Leval is looking for a kimura here.
Leval stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Leval is keen to just control but Ferguson is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Leval dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Leval takes the fight into the clinch.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Leval goes for a takedown attempt but Ferguson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Leval blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
#TD2#
Ferguson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ferguson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leval is squirming around, avoiding Ferguson's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Ferguson looking to finish Leval with some ground and pound. This is bad for Leval!
Leval is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ferguson controlling from the full mount.
Ferguson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ferguson controlling from mount.
Ferguson raining down shots from the mount!
Leval working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Leval tries to lock up and control but Ferguson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ferguson landing shots from mount.
Ferguson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leval is looking to escape.
Ferguson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Leval haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Leval wants to control but Ferguson is having none of it.#T3#
Leval is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leval tries to lock up and control but Ferguson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ferguson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leval is looking to escape.
Dominic Leval overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferguson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferguson breaks from Leval's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Leval really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ferguson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leval is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Ferguson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Leval is now in Ferguson's guard. A big mistake from Ferguson there, giving up the dominant position!
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Casual Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominic Leval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leval trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casual Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leval has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dominic Leval! |
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