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By: Frank Hyden, MMATorch contributor
The episode starts with Chuck O'Neil and Tony Ferguson in the morning. Chuck is upset that Tony went too far last night when he was drunk. Tony kept asking Charlie Rader, "Where's your son?". Charlie is having problems with the mother of his son and hasn't seen his son in quite some time.
Ramsey Nijem and Chris Cope both weigh in fine. At the house, Tony apologizes for his behavior the previous night. Chuck tells Tony he doesn't believe him and that Tony messed up. Chris says that Ramsey is the best guy on Team Dos Santos.
FIGHT- Ramsey Nijem vs. Chris Cope
Chris is 2 inches taller but Ramsey has a 1 inch reach advantage. Steve Mazzagatti is the referee.
ROUND 1-
They circle to start. Ramsey rushes in and pushes Chris into the cage. Ramsey goes for a takedown, but Chris fights out of it. Ramsey starts a flurry, but Chris finishes it. Ramsey again tries for a takedown, but Chris blocks it. Theyt're still on the cage, and Chris is trying to hit Ramsey with anything and everything. Ramsey with a knee to Chris' chest. Ramsey tries for another takedown but Chris won't allow it. Ramsey is on the ground holding Chris' leg. Finally, he gets up, but eats a knee to the chest from Chris. Chris nails Ramsey with 2 knees to the body, then Ramsey lands one of his own. The ref breaks them up after some inaction. Chris lands a straight right. Ramsey hits a nice jab. Neither guy is scoring much now. Chris with a low kick. The round ends with both guys standing.
ROUND 2- Ramsey rushes Chris into the cage and tries for a takedown, but Chris escapes. Chris with a nice leg kick. Ramsey eats a Chris jab. Ramsey with a looping overhand right. Ramsey pushes Chris into the cage again. Chris escapes for a second, but Ramsey is still on him. Ramsey is pushing forward, and Chris is in major trouble. The ref has to step in to stop it.
WINNER- Ramsey Nijem by TKO
We jump straight to the weigh-ins for Tony vs. Chuck. Dana White is a Chuck fan because of his scrappy fighting style. Brock says he doesn't want to pick sides. Chuck says he respects Tony as a fighter, but not a person. Tony says Chuck is making a mistake by letting emotion into the cage. Both guys are ready to go.
FIGHT- Tony Ferguson vs. Chuck O'Neil
Chuck is 3 inches taller and has a 1 inch reach advantage. Herb Dean is the referee
ROUND 1- Chuck is working his jab early. Tony can't seem to connect just yet. Chuck almost connects with a big head kick. Chuck with a nice counter punch. They're both tentative. Chuck keeps trying the old one-two. Chuck is starting to pepper Tony with shots. Chuck with a leg kick. Both guys are trading shots. Ramsey with a great straight to Chuck's head. Chuck with a strong leg kick. Tony with a straight left. Tony with a leg kick. Tony forces Chuck down, but makes him get back up. Tony with a leg kick. The round ends as Tony connects with a right hook.
ROUND 2- Tony with a leg kick. Another leg kick from Tony. Both guys are tentative, trying to feel the range. Tony with a left hook. Chuck lands a leg kick. Tony with a right hook. Tony with a leg kick. Tony is trying to close the distance. Tony with a good inside leg kick. Another one by Tony. Chuck is starting to get outclasses here. Tony with a straight left. Chuck is bleeding from the mouth and possibly the nose. Chuck is a scrapper, but Tony is pulling away. Tony with another straight left. Tony with a leg kick. Chuck is really feeling those. Chuck is bleeding bad now from the nose. Tony with another leg kick. Tony lands a few more shots as the round ends. Looks like the 3rd round will decide this.
ROUND 3- Tony with another power shot to start. Tony is peppering Chuck with shots. A knockout seems inevitable at the point. Tony with 2 straight inside leg kicks. Chuck's nose is already bleeding big time again. Chuck is really going to have to pull something out here. Tony doesn't seem to be tiring either. Chuck is going backwards most of the time. Tony is talking Chuck. Tony with a left hook. Chuck is dropped, but Tony makes him stand up. Tony with another leg kick. Chuck is just running on fumes now. Tony finally ends it as Chuck is dropped again. The ref steps in and stops it.
WINNER- Tony Ferguson by TKO
Chuck did good to hang in there as long as he did. His face definitely looks like he was in a war. Charlie and Chuck still don't like Tony. Ramsey and Tony do the stand-off in the cage. Junior says he'll cheer for Ramsey.
We get some footage of Dana White getting the call about Brock needing the surgery and having to put off his fight with Junior Dos Santos. Dana talks about replacing Brock with Shane Carwin.
The Ultimate Finale is this Saturday, June 3, headlined by Clay Guida vs. Anthony Pettis. Tim Creduer fights Ed Herman, as well. It should be a good night of fights.
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