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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferguson.#CL2#
Ferguson clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ferguson as James tries to tie him up.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
Ferguson prevents James from breaking the clinch.#BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferguson swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ferguson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Ferguson is trying to get back to half guard.
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson prevents James from improving position.
Ferguson is not content to let James control the position.
Ferguson wants to control but James postures up.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
Ferguson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferguson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferguson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Ferguson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of James's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take James's back!
Ferguson has the hooks in. James is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ferguson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
James trying to control the hands but Ferguson breaks the grip.
Ferguson has good solid back control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4##SUB2#
Ferguson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Ferguson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
James tries to break free.
James turns into Ferguson and is now in his guard.
James looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
James passes Ferguson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
James throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James throws a front kick that sends Ferguson stumbling back into the cage.
Ferguson wants to clinch
and James counters with a left to the body.
Ferguson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James has a takedown stuffed.
James fails with the takedown.#T1#
Ferguson shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crazy James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Ferguson.#TD#
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and James manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
James is thwarting Ferguson's attempts to control the position.#SU#
James stands up and beckons Ferguson to join him on the feet.
Ferguson with a poor takedown #CL#
and James counters by clinching up. #T2#
James jumps guard but Ferguson stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferguson prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from James.
James pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Ferguson with that takedown attempt. #T3##CL#
James closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
James pulls guard successfully.
Ferguson content to stall in guard here.
Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferguson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferguson is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferguson to the ground. Ferguson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferguson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Ferguson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. James sprawls well initially but Ferguson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
James is looking to control Ferguson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy James dominated that second round.
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#
James looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.#TD2#
Ferguson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferguson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ferguson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ferguson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
James is looking to control Ferguson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Ferguson gets a clinch.
James is pressed up against the cage. Ferguson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##CL#
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ferguson rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferguson has double underhooks. #TD#
James gets control of Ferguson's arms and successfully pulls guard. James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ferguson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ferguson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##ES#
James is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ferguson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
James tries to pull guard but Ferguson holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Ferguson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ferguson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
Ferguson missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Ferguson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
James wants to stand but Ferguson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James wants to stand and escape but instead Ferguson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
James wants to hit a sweep here but Ferguson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for James there!
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferguson has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Ferguson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Ferguson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dong defends it nicely.
Dong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Ferguson clinches up against the cage.
Dong prevents Ferguson from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
Dong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Ferguson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dong is in trouble now - Ferguson has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The referee warns Dong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
Dong wants to hold on but Ferguson pushes him away.#SUB2#
Ferguson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Ferguson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Ferguson 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.
Ferguson won't allow Teixera to sweep him here.
Ferguson 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.
Teixera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Teixera looking for a guillotine here but Ferguson defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixera has a closed guard, preventing Ferguson from standing up. #T1#
Ferguson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferguson looking to pass the guard.
Teixera keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Teixera dives in and scores a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Teixera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Teixera controls the pace.#SUB2#
Ferguson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferguson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Let's hope that Ferguson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Teixera looking to pass the guard.
Teixera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferguson's guard.
Teixera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Teixera looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Ferguson pulls Teixera in close to prevent any damage.
Ferguson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ferguson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Teixera is pulling down on Ferguson's head. It's preventing any offense from Ferguson, at least for the moment.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Teixera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there.
Ferguson passes Teixera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ferguson works his way into side control.
Ferguson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Teixera!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teixera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Ferguson dominated that round.
That's time! Teixera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Ferguson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Teixera has one foot on Ferguson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Teixera tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
Despite the aggression on Ferguson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Ferguson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Teixera quickly recovers to half guard.
Teixera tries to kick Ferguson off in order to stand up. Ferguson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Teixera 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Teixera is not content to let Ferguson control the position.
Teixera tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Ferguson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson tries to control but Teixera wriggling away.
Ferguson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the head. #T2##SUB2#
Ferguson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ferguson working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Teixera defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ferguson.
Teixera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Teixera looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ferguson trying to control momentarily.
#T3##SUB2#
Ferguson is persistently looking for the submission but Teixera is defending it well.
Teixera looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4##SUB2#
Ferguson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Teixera has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Teixera defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ferguson's arms.
Teixera wants to control his opponent's hands but Ferguson gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Teixera's shoulder, as Teixera tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Teixera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teixera attempts a counter takedown but Ferguson avoids it well and moves away.
Teixera fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Ferguson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ferguson controlling the action here for a moment.
Teixera jumps guard but Ferguson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Ferguson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ferguson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Michael Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ferguson has his foot on Teixera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teixera works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferguson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Teixera from controlling successfully. #T1#
Teixera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Teixera is proving a slippery customer.
Teixera trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferguson trying to control the position here.
Teixera trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferguson. #CL#
Teixera drives through and clinches with Ferguson against the cage.
Teixera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roderic Teixera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ferguson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Teixera can't fight it off and eventually Ferguson manages to take the fight to the floor. Teixera looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferguson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferguson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##SUB2#
Ferguson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Teixera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferguson has Teixera in his guard.#REVR#
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Teixera trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Ferguson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Ferguson working for a triangle but Teixera defends it easily.
Teixera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Teixera wants to stand but Ferguson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teixera manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferguson 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 Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Ferguson! |
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