Post by The Sandmen on Jun 22, 2018 8:17:56 GMT -5
Donald Cerrone is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Tony Ferguson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Donald Cerrone and Tony Ferguson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Donald Cerrone throws a combo
Tony Ferguson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Cerrone swings again, only to get countered once more! Cerrone is looking bad here!
Tony Ferguson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Ferguson.
Cerrone receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
As the fight continues it seems that Tony Ferguson is taking the best of the fight.
Ferguson showing excellent timing, blasts Donald Cerrone with a right hand.
Great hook by Tony Ferguson! Donald Cerrone is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Ferguson is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Ferguson opts to jump inside Cerrone's guard.
Cerrone fights back with his feet, forcing Ferguson to try something else.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Ferguson is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Ferguson opts to jump inside Cerrone's guard.
Cerrone didn't see that coming. Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Cerrone now.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries an armbar from the bottom!
Tony Ferguson breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Poorly executed technique. Tony Ferguson looks to counter!
Tony Ferguson tries to pass to half guard...
Donald Cerrone can't prevent his opponent from passing. Ferguson looks to work from half guard.
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Cerrone
Ferguson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Cerrone from the side mount!
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Tony Ferguson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Tony Ferguson fakes some punches
Cerrone ties him up.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Ferguson leans back...
He clobbers Donald Cerrone's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Tony Ferguson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Cerrone's ribs
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tony Ferguson rolls Donald Cerrone to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Ferguson is in rear mount over Cerrone
Ferguson tries to get a hook in!
Cerrone rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Ferguson misses a step and Donald Cerrone sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cerrone has Ferguson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Good looking punches from Tony Ferguson on the ground
They could take their toll on Cerrone.
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Tony Ferguson looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Donald Cerrone takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Cerrone
Tony Ferguson fakes some punches
Cerrone ties him up.
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Cerrone reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Ferguson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Cerrone
Cerrone is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Cerrone
Tony Ferguson hovers above Cerrone
Donald Cerrone stops him from throwing strikes.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Ferguson
He succeeds!
Tony Ferguson is in closed guard over Cerrone
Ferguson struggles on the ground and tries to break Donald Cerrone's guard...
Tony Ferguson is in Cerrone open guard now
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Cerrone
Ferguson gets a good position on the ground. ..
Cerrone holds Tony Ferguson arms and counters his opponent punches.
Tony Ferguson gets sloppy and Donald Cerrone tries to take advantage...
Cerrone reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Ferguson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tony Ferguson attempts to cut off Cerrone with punches
Cerrone reels from the strikes.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Cerrone.
Cerrone tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Donald Cerrone tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ferguson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Ferguson
Cerrone moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Ferguson
Cerrone tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Ferguson from the side mount!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Ferguson tries to move on the ground and shows Donald Cerrone a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Ferguson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Donald Cerrone keeps control and remains in side mount.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Donald Cerrone is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Donald Cerrone aggressively and repeatedly punches Ferguson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Cerrone tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cerrone tries to cover his face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Cerrone is connecting with a few punches
Ferguson has a small cut in his Left cheek
Donald Cerrone is opening up on Ferguson and raining down combinations!
Ferguson's corner looks worried!
Ferguson avoids a dangerous strike from Cerrone
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Ferguson clumsily fails here and it's time for Donald Cerrone to fight back!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Ferguson stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Donald Cerrone is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Tony Ferguson's Mouth
Cerrone is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cerrone is holding Tony Ferguson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Donald Cerrone hovers above Ferguson
Good punches to Ferguson's body.
Crushing shot to Ferguson's body! He's holding his side
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Donald Cerrone looks to mount Tony Ferguson...
Donald Cerrone slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Donald Cerrone throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Cerrone is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Ferguson's eyes...
Ferguson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Donald Cerrone isolates Tony Ferguson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Ferguson struggles to free himself
Ferguson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Arm Triangle from Donald Cerrone appears to be unbreakable
Tony Ferguson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to roll on the ground...
Cerrone knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Ferguson tries to escape from the full mount...
Donald Cerrone is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Donald Cerrone looks to mount Tony Ferguson...
Donald Cerrone slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Donald Cerrone rolls Tony Ferguson to his stomach and takes his back!
Cerrone is in rear mount over Ferguson
Ferguson has Cerrone controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Cerrone is unable to move under Ferguson control.
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Donald Cerrone slides his arm under Tony Ferguson's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Tony Ferguson pulls down on Donald Cerrone's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Cerrone is in rear mount over Ferguson
Cerrone tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Ferguson! Cerrone has one hook in and keeps working!
Cerrone is in rear mount over Ferguson with one hook in
Cerrone has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Ferguson.
Nicely done! Cerrone now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Cerrone is in rear mount over Ferguson with two hooks in
Donald Cerrone tries to get his arm under Tony Ferguson's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Tony Ferguson's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Ferguson struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Ferguson's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Ferguson's eyes...
That Neck Crank from Donald Cerrone appears to be unbreakable
That Neck Crank from Donald Cerrone appears to be unbreakable
That Neck Crank from Donald Cerrone appears to be unbreakable
Cerrone is locking that Neck Crank...
You can see the pain reflected in Ferguson's eyes...
Cerrone is locking that Neck Crank...
Cerrone is locking that Neck Crank...
Tony Ferguson easily defends the attempt.
Cerrone is in rear mount over Ferguson with two hooks in
Cerrone tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Ferguson!
Ferguson adopts the turtle defense and Cerrone is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Cerrone is in rear mount over Ferguson with two hooks in
Donald Cerrone tries to get his arm under Tony Ferguson's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Tony Ferguson's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Crippling lock!
Ferguson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Ferguson struggles to free himself
Tony Ferguson's neck is twisted at a nasty angle. He tries to hold on but the pain is too much for him. He taps out!
Winner is Donald Cerrone by Submission (Neck Crank) at 3:08 Round 2
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 10/11 (91%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/9 (89%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 361 s
Statistics: Tony Ferguson
Punches 9/21 (43%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/21 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 343 s
It's Tony vs. Cerrone in a fight to the meh. Tony won.
Tony Ferguson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Donald Cerrone and Tony Ferguson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Donald Cerrone throws a combo
Tony Ferguson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Cerrone swings again, only to get countered once more! Cerrone is looking bad here!
Tony Ferguson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Ferguson.
Cerrone receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
As the fight continues it seems that Tony Ferguson is taking the best of the fight.
Ferguson showing excellent timing, blasts Donald Cerrone with a right hand.
Great hook by Tony Ferguson! Donald Cerrone is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Ferguson is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Ferguson opts to jump inside Cerrone's guard.
Cerrone fights back with his feet, forcing Ferguson to try something else.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Ferguson is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Ferguson opts to jump inside Cerrone's guard.
Cerrone didn't see that coming. Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Cerrone now.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries an armbar from the bottom!
Tony Ferguson breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Poorly executed technique. Tony Ferguson looks to counter!
Tony Ferguson tries to pass to half guard...
Donald Cerrone can't prevent his opponent from passing. Ferguson looks to work from half guard.
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Cerrone
Ferguson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Cerrone from the side mount!
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Tony Ferguson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Tony Ferguson fakes some punches
Cerrone ties him up.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Ferguson leans back...
He clobbers Donald Cerrone's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Tony Ferguson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Cerrone's ribs
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tony Ferguson rolls Donald Cerrone to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Ferguson is in rear mount over Cerrone
Ferguson tries to get a hook in!
Cerrone rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Ferguson misses a step and Donald Cerrone sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cerrone has Ferguson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Good looking punches from Tony Ferguson on the ground
They could take their toll on Cerrone.
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Tony Ferguson looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Donald Cerrone takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Cerrone
Tony Ferguson fakes some punches
Cerrone ties him up.
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Cerrone reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Ferguson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Cerrone
Cerrone is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Cerrone
Tony Ferguson hovers above Cerrone
Donald Cerrone stops him from throwing strikes.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Ferguson
He succeeds!
Tony Ferguson is in closed guard over Cerrone
Ferguson struggles on the ground and tries to break Donald Cerrone's guard...
Tony Ferguson is in Cerrone open guard now
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Cerrone
Ferguson gets a good position on the ground. ..
Cerrone holds Tony Ferguson arms and counters his opponent punches.
Tony Ferguson gets sloppy and Donald Cerrone tries to take advantage...
Cerrone reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Ferguson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tony Ferguson attempts to cut off Cerrone with punches
Cerrone reels from the strikes.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Cerrone.
Cerrone tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Donald Cerrone tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ferguson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Ferguson
Cerrone moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Ferguson
Cerrone tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Ferguson from the side mount!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Ferguson tries to move on the ground and shows Donald Cerrone a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Ferguson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Donald Cerrone keeps control and remains in side mount.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Donald Cerrone is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Donald Cerrone aggressively and repeatedly punches Ferguson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Cerrone tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cerrone tries to cover his face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Cerrone is connecting with a few punches
Ferguson has a small cut in his Left cheek
Donald Cerrone is opening up on Ferguson and raining down combinations!
Ferguson's corner looks worried!
Ferguson avoids a dangerous strike from Cerrone
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Ferguson clumsily fails here and it's time for Donald Cerrone to fight back!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Ferguson stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Donald Cerrone is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Tony Ferguson's Mouth
Cerrone is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cerrone is holding Tony Ferguson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Donald Cerrone hovers above Ferguson
Good punches to Ferguson's body.
Crushing shot to Ferguson's body! He's holding his side
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Donald Cerrone looks to mount Tony Ferguson...
Donald Cerrone slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Donald Cerrone throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Cerrone is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Ferguson's eyes...
Ferguson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Donald Cerrone isolates Tony Ferguson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Ferguson struggles to free himself
Ferguson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Arm Triangle from Donald Cerrone appears to be unbreakable
Tony Ferguson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to roll on the ground...
Cerrone knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Ferguson tries to escape from the full mount...
Donald Cerrone is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Donald Cerrone looks to mount Tony Ferguson...
Donald Cerrone slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Donald Cerrone rolls Tony Ferguson to his stomach and takes his back!
Cerrone is in rear mount over Ferguson
Ferguson has Cerrone controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Cerrone is unable to move under Ferguson control.
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Donald Cerrone slides his arm under Tony Ferguson's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Tony Ferguson pulls down on Donald Cerrone's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Cerrone is in rear mount over Ferguson
Cerrone tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Ferguson! Cerrone has one hook in and keeps working!
Cerrone is in rear mount over Ferguson with one hook in
Cerrone has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Ferguson.
Nicely done! Cerrone now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Cerrone is in rear mount over Ferguson with two hooks in
Donald Cerrone tries to get his arm under Tony Ferguson's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Tony Ferguson's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Ferguson struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Ferguson's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Ferguson's eyes...
That Neck Crank from Donald Cerrone appears to be unbreakable
That Neck Crank from Donald Cerrone appears to be unbreakable
That Neck Crank from Donald Cerrone appears to be unbreakable
Cerrone is locking that Neck Crank...
You can see the pain reflected in Ferguson's eyes...
Cerrone is locking that Neck Crank...
Cerrone is locking that Neck Crank...
Tony Ferguson easily defends the attempt.
Cerrone is in rear mount over Ferguson with two hooks in
Cerrone tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Ferguson!
Ferguson adopts the turtle defense and Cerrone is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Cerrone is in rear mount over Ferguson with two hooks in
Donald Cerrone tries to get his arm under Tony Ferguson's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Tony Ferguson's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Crippling lock!
Ferguson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Ferguson struggles to free himself
Tony Ferguson's neck is twisted at a nasty angle. He tries to hold on but the pain is too much for him. He taps out!
Winner is Donald Cerrone by Submission (Neck Crank) at 3:08 Round 2
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 10/11 (91%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/9 (89%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 361 s
Statistics: Tony Ferguson
Punches 9/21 (43%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/21 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 343 s
It's Tony vs. Cerrone in a fight to the meh. Tony won.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!