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Event:
These Three Kings
Date: May 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Samaras fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Samaras shoots in.
Samaras fails with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkiviadis Samaras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samaras avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
#TD#
Samaras drives through with a takedown into Ferguson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ferguson being controlled here, momentarily.
Samaras trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samaras wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Samaras throws a big right hand that misses.
Samaras is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Samaras loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Samaras 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.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Samaras postures up.
Samaras slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samaras working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson is being controlled here.
Samaras in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ferguson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Samaras.
A lull in the action here as Samaras stalls from top position.
Ferguson is looking to regain half guard here but Samaras keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Ferguson tries to bench press Samaras off him but Samaras keeps the position.
Ferguson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Samaras.
Ferguson trying to remain calm as Samaras controls from the top position.
Samaras has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Samaras connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ferguson some visible discomfort.
Samaras controlling the position.
Samaras working away.
Ferguson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Samaras is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ferguson tries to improve position but can't.
Samaras moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Samaras seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ferguson for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Samaras crashes against the mat.
Samaras controls the position.
Ferguson parries the strikes from Samaras easily there. Samaras is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ferguson to escape.
Ferguson is trying to control Samaras's posture but Samaras avoids it.
Samaras throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ferguson tries to bench press Samaras off him but Samaras keeps the position.
Ferguson parries the strikes from Samaras easily there. Samaras is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ferguson to escape.
#T5#
Samaras controls the position.
Samaras continues to stall.
Samaras has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ferguson is trying to improve his position.
Samaras taking a breather here.
Samaras passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ferguson!
Samaras controlling his opponent. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Samaras throwing strikes here but Ferguson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Samaras controlling the position easily from mount.
Ferguson is bucking up trying to escape but Samaras cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Samaras content just to control the position here.
Ferguson is working to get back to half guard.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ferguson working to try and regain half guard.
Samaras looking to finish with strikes here!
#T7#
Samaras controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Samaras looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Samaras controlling from mount.
Samaras throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ferguson because Samaras loaded up on that one. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Samaras avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.
Ferguson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Samaras.
Samaras thowing shots but they're missing.
Samaras controlling the position easily from mount.
Samaras thowing shots but they're missing.
Samaras takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Poor strikes thrown by Samaras there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T9#
Samaras looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ferguson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Samaras. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Samaras throwing strikes here but Ferguson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ferguson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Samaras.
Samaras controlling the pace for now.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Samaras gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Samaras controlling from the full mount.
Samaras unloads with some shots from mount but Ferguson bucks and avoids them well.
Samaras with the ground and pound from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Samaras tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Samaras throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ferguson because Samaras loaded up on that one.
Samaras sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alkiviadis Samaras dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R2#
Ferguson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Samaras.
Samaras will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Samaras closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkiviadis Samaras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Samaras on that attempt.
Ferguson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Samaras shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Samaras prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samaras moves into full mount! Ferguson won't be happy about that!
Samaras controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound.
Samaras sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ferguson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Samaras.
Samaras sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ferguson is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Samaras has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ferguson's face.
Samaras controlling from the full mount.
Samaras looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Samaras 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 is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Samaras gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Samaras sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Samaras definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Ferguson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ferguson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Samaras.
Samaras looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alkiviadis Samaras overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Samaras postures up.
Samaras thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Samaras swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ferguson is now in Samaras's guard. A big mistake from Samaras there, giving up the dominant position!
Samaras 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.
Samaras keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass. #T4#
Samaras lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Samaras tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Samaras controlling from the top position.
Ferguson controls Samaras momentarily but Samaras frees himself.
Samaras controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ferguson controls Samaras momentarily but Samaras frees himself. #T5#
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Samaras controls the pace.
Samaras won't allow Ferguson to sweep him here.
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Samaras controls the pace.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alkiviadis Samaras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samaras shoots in but Ferguson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Samaras shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferguson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Samaras fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferguson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Samaras is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?#TD#
Samaras drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Samaras working the ground and pound but Ferguson is defending the strikes.
Samaras has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ferguson!#T7#
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Samaras gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ferguson is desperately trying to improve his position but Samaras has a good base and remains in mount.
Samaras tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Samaras's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Samaras throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Samaras throws some wild stikes that Ferguson manages to avoid easily.
Samaras thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Samaras looking to control and managing it successfully.
Samaras misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Samaras thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T8#
Samaras lands a big shot there that rocks Ferguson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ferguson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Samaras controlling the position easily from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Samaras there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Samaras 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 is working to get back to half guard.
Samaras tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Samaras.
Ezequiel Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9#
Ferguson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Samaras.
Ferguson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Samaras controlling the pace for now.
Samaras thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Samaras controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alkiviadis Samaras is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alkiviadis Samaras showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samaras 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 20:18
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 20:18
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alkiviadis Samaras! |
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Event:
SUPREME 18
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
La Forge stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Ezequiel Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson thumps La Forge with a low kick.
La Forge avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
La Forge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for La Forge on that attempt.
Ferguson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson misses with a hook. La Forge ducked under it nicely.
Ferguson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ezequiel Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Forge thuds a left hand into Ferguson's body.
La Forge blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
La Forge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Forge takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Forge tries to clinch but Ferguson is having none of it.
La Forge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
La Forge takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
La Forge wants the takedown. Ferguson is fighting it off but La Forge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ferguson's guard against the cage.
Ferguson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and La Forge dives into side control.
#T1##REVR#
Ferguson tries to bench press La Forge off him but La Forge keeps the position.
La Forge throws an elbow but Ferguson slips to the side and avoids it well.
La Forge working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Forge connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ferguson some visible discomfort.
Ferguson is trying to escape the position but La Forge is controlling the position.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for La Forge on the ground.
An elbow from La Forge crashes against the mat.
La Forge working the head with strikes.
La Forge tries to advance to mount but Ferguson denies him.
Ferguson tries to buck La Forge off but La Forge is having none of it.#T2#
La Forge trying to control the action but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
An elbow from La Forge crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from La Forge are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
La Forge working the head and body with strikes.
Ferguson seems a little lost for a moment, as La Forge dominates the positioning.
Ferguson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ferguson is looking to regain half guard here but La Forge keeps moving and retains side control.
Ferguson is trying to escape the position but La Forge is controlling the position.
La Forge lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Forge working the ground and pound.
Ferguson is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Check out the look on La Forge's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ferguson is not content to let La Forge control the position.
La Forge is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ferguson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
La Forge is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ferguson looks calm but he's in trouble here. La Forge gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ferguson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! La Forge lets go of the hold and Ferguson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Geordi La Forge!
Geordi La Forge is the new featherweight champion!
Geordi La Forge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SUPREME 9
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Ferguson tries to clinch up.
Ferguson connects with a body shot.
Horiguchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Ferguson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horiguchi.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Horiguchi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horiguchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ferguson swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Horiguchi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horiguchi throws a big elbow that misses.
Horiguchi is pushing down on Ferguson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferguson is fighting to maintain full guard but Horiguchi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU#
Horiguchi gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Ferguson.#T1#
Ferguson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - Ferguson coming out on top.
Ferguson lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferguson thuds his shin into the meat of Horiguchi's side.
Horiguchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horiguchi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horiguchi blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a jab to the nose.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
Ferguson's coach down at California Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ferguson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Horiguchi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horiguchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
Ferguson lands a jab to Horiguchi's midsection.
Horiguchi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson lands a nice looking body shot.
Horiguchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ezequiel Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson lands with a nice body punch.
Ferguson is looking to slow Horiguchi down with leg kicks.
Horiguchi moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Horiguchi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ferguson avoids it.
Horiguchi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferguson throws a hook but Horiguchi blocks it.
Horiguchi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horiguchi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferguson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ferguson has knocked Horiguchi down with a huge combo! Ferguson steps away and waves a wobbly Horiguchi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Horiguchi is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Oh Horiguchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horiguchi.
Horiguchi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ferguson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Horiguchi. Ferguson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezequiel Ferguson!
Ezequiel Ferguson is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
SCF 5: Rhodes v. Joe
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Trapp shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl out of it but Trapp 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.
Ferguson takes a swing at Trapp's ribcage but misses.
Trapp misses with a takedown attempt
and Ferguson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferguson lands with a kick to the temple. Trapp shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Trapp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries a body shot but Trapp blocks it.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
Trapp blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trapp blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
Trapp can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Trapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trapp tries to pull guard but Ferguson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Trapp is working for takedown but Ferguson is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
A short right from Ferguson.
Trapp blocking some punches.
Ferguson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Trapp up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Trapp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Trapp successfully pulls guard.
Trapp is pulling down on Ferguson's head to control his posture. #T2#
Ferguson trying to move into half guard but instead Trapp has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Ferguson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trapp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trapp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trapp controls the pace.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trapp wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Trapp 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 utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferguson is looking to sweep but instead, Trapp has passed into half guard.
Ferguson trying to control but Trapp postures up.
#T3#
Trapp passes to full mount!
Ferguson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trapp misses with a head shot.
Ferguson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ferguson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Trapp.
Ferguson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Ferguson tries to hold on but Trapp pushes him away.
Trapp looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Trapp controlling the pace for now.
Trapp trying to control but Ferguson is having none of it.
Trapp controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Trapp wants to finish this one by submission but Ferguson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trapp.
Trapp content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ezequiel Ferguson will probably get the nod.
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#
Trapp slips a jab and a cross from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands with an uppercut that bounces Trapp off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Trapp misses.
Trapp looks to throw a body kick
and Ferguson counters with an inside leg kick.
Trapp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to avoid it but Trapp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferguson to the ground. Ferguson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Ferguson darts in and clinches Trapp up against the cage.
Ferguson digs a right hand into Trapp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trapp's gas tank.
Ferguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trapp's elbow.
Trapp is trying to break the clinch but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
Trapp 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.
Ferguson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trapp is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Trapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trapp backwards. #T1#
Trapp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson lands a left hand.
Ferguson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferguson lands an uppercut.
Trapp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Trapp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferguson lands a right hand.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
Trapp takes a shot to the head.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but Trapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ferguson.
Trapp prevents a body shot from Ferguson. #T2#
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but Trapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trapp's elbow.
Trapp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trapp taking a breather.
Ferguson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trapp.
Ezequiel Ferguson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trapp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferguson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Trapp tries to break the clinch but Ferguson is controlling the position.
Ferguson digs a right hand underneath Trapp's ribcage. Trapp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson stalling in the clinch but Trapp improves position. #T3##BC#
Trapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trapp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferguson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Trapp moved away.
Trapp shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferguson! But no joy.
A lazy left from Ferguson finds it's target.
Trapp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferguson as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ferguson connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Trapp avoids them all with ease.
Trapp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4##CL#
Trapp takes the fight into the clinch.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
Ferguson looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trapp moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ezequiel Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferguson throws a hook but Trapp avoids it easily.
Trapp is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Trapp shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Trapp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trapp moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFerguson.
Trapp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trapp misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Trapp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferguson, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Trapp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trapp wants a takedown but no success here.
Trapp tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferguson avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trapp trying to land knees to the body.
Trapp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ferguson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferguson scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
Trapp takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Trapp moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trapp tries to circle away but Ferguson has him pinned against the cage.
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.
Trapp tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Trapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ferguson prevents Trapp from breaking the clinch.
Trapp working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferguson prevents Trapp from breaking the clinch.
Ferguson lands a body punch.
Trapp tries to circle away but Ferguson has him pinned against the cage.
Ferguson lands a left hand.
Ferguson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trapp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Ferguson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferguson lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Ferguson slowing the pace effectively.
Trapp is looking to control Ferguson's arms but Ferguson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trapp has his back to the cage.
Ferguson avoiding damage.
Trapp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson tries to work over Trapp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trapp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferguson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Trapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Ferguson tries to get set, Trapp tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ezequiel Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferguson throws a leg kick which misses Trapp's front leg but catches the back leg as Trapp tries to avoid it. #CL#
Trapp moves into the clinch.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 tries a body shot but Trapp blocks it.
Ferguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trapp's elbow. #T3#
Trapp wants to break free but Ferguson has control.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trapp is trying to pull guard but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trapp backwards. #BC#
Trapp breaks the clinch.
Trapp needs to keep his hands up - Ferguson had a free shot at his head there.
Trapp darts in looking for a takedown but Ferguson gets double underhooks and turns Trapp into the cage.
Ferguson stalling in the clinch but Trapp improves position.
Ferguson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC#
Trapp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trapp misses with a low kick.#CL#
Trapp moves into the clinch.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson is leaning against Trapp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ferguson slowing the pace effectively.
Trapp fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Trapp.
Ferguson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Trapp's takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Ferguson.
Ezequiel Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferguson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferguson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short left from Ferguson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Trapp.
Ferguson lands a left hand.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Trapp.
Ferguson has Trapp pressed against the cage, preventing Trapp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ferguson lands with a light punch inside.
Trapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Will Trapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trapp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ferguson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Ferguson! |
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Event:
SCF 1: Rhodes vs. Maron
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1#
ORiley misses with a hook to the body
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson lands with a nice body punch.
ORiley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferguson lands a nice hook to ORiley's body. ORiley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
ORiley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferguson.
No joy there for ORiley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
ORiley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferguson circles away.
ORiley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferguson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and ORiley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ORiley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ORiley.
Ferguson connects with a looping right hand.
ORiley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Ferguson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ezequiel Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall ORiley.
ORiley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#ORiley is rocked!
ORiley gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ferguson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezequiel Ferguson! |
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