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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mabel Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Breaking Benjamin singing "You Fight Me" live for the crowd tonight!!!! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mabel Simmons has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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261 lbs
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245 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mabel Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Simmons's guard.
Ferguson won't allow Simmons to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferguson controls the pace.
Simmons looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Simmons is pulling down on Ferguson's head. It's preventing any offense from Ferguson, at least for the moment.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Simmons seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simmons is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson content to stall in guard here.
Simmons working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mabel Simmons just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ferguson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ferguson trying to control the pace.
Simmons tries to roll over but Ferguson keeps him under control.
Ferguson slows the pace down in half guard.
Simmons tries to roll over but Ferguson keeps him under control.
Ferguson controlling the pace.
Simmons is refusing to be controlled, as Ferguson sits in half guard.
Simmons is controlling Ferguson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson prevents Simmons from improving his position.
Ferguson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simmons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simmons is pressing down on Ferguson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ferguson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ferguson is fighting to break Simmons's control of his arms but Simmons is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simmons working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Simmons managing to control the position.
Simmons being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kevin Ferguson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simmons tries to get to full guard but Ferguson has control of the leg.
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.
Simmons is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ferguson in particular looking to stall.
Simmons desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Simmons tries to get to full guard but Ferguson has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is holding on to half guard well.
Simmons tries to roll over but Ferguson keeps him under control.
Simmons moves into full guard.
Simmons has control of Ferguson's left arm, preventing Ferguson from doing any damage.
Ferguson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ferguson postures up.
Simmons is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ferguson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ferguson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Ferguson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ferguson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Simmons working a defensive guard here.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferguson controls the pace.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Ferguson is stalling in the full guard.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Simmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferguson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ferguson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kevin Ferguson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ferguson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons tries to hold on but Ferguson postures up.
Simmons is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ferguson controlling the pace for now.
Ferguson avoids the attempt from Simmons to control.
Simmons is squirming around, avoiding Ferguson's attempts to control the action.
Simmons tries to reverse the position but Ferguson maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simmons tries to hold on but Ferguson pushes him away.
Ferguson controlling the pace for now.
Simmons regains half guard.
Ferguson trying to control from half guard but Simmons is working away.
Simmons wants to control but Ferguson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferguson wants to pass to mount but Simmons is defending the position.
Simmons wants to improve his position but Ferguson is controlling well.
Simmons trying to control but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson not doing much here.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons won't allow Ferguson to pass to mount.
Simmons is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferguson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simmons wants to improve his position but Ferguson is controlling well.
Simmons is working hard here to advance position.
Simmons preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Simmons wants to control but Ferguson is keeping busy.
Simmons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferguson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferguson's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Simmons just sinks the hooks in.
Ferguson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Simmons off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Simmons's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ferguson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Ferguson tries to break free.
Simmons tries to keep control of the position but Ferguson is staying busy.
Kevin Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simmons misses with a punch to the head.
Simmons keeps control of the position as Ferguson tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson trying to control the hands but Simmons breaks the grip.
Simmons is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ferguson is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Simmons fails with the takedown.
Ferguson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Simmons's guard.
Ferguson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simmons trying to control the position.
Simmons controlling Ferguson's posture.
Simmons trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons controlling Ferguson's posture.
Ferguson trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Ferguson 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.
Ferguson trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kevin Ferguson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simmons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons trying to keep a closed guard but Ferguson is proving a slippery customer.
Simmons trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons trying to keep a closed guard but Ferguson is proving a slippery customer.
Simmons has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Simmons looking to control.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Simmons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simmons is trying to keep Ferguson in close.
Ferguson trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ferguson scores with a takedown into Simmons's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simmons seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simmons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferguson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simmons is trying to keep Ferguson in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Simmons is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.
Mabel Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferguson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Simmons to the mat! Simmons manages to get full guard.
Ferguson postures up.
Simmons trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Simmons looking to control.
Simmons managing to control the position.
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Ferguson!
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energy
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hype
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