PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juanito Ferguson (ranked 2580 p4p, 2362 weight class) and Wee Lee Osman (ranked 280 p4p, 265 weight class). Wee Lee Osman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ferguson
vs
Osman

190 cm
29
162
7 - 9 - 0

175 cm
29
157
13 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juanito Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wee Lee Osman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osman fails with the takedown.
Ferguson feinted with a counter takedown.
Osman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferguson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Osman somewhat.
Ferguson attempts a counter takedown but Osman avoids it well and moves away.
Osman closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Osman pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson tries to counter with a takedown but Osman is quick to defend against it.
Juanito Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wee Lee Osman.
Osman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferguson advances to half guard.
Ferguson wants to pass the guard but Osman is defending well.

Ferguson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ferguson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Osman is looking to improve his position but Ferguson isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson moves to the back.

Ferguson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Osman is defending well though. Ferguson let's go of the attempt for now.
Ferguson keeps control of the position as Osman tries to break free.
Osman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Osman is looking to get to half guard.
Osman is controlling an arm, preventing Ferguson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Osman gets back to half guard.
Osman manages to get to full guard.
Osman looking for a sweep. Not yet Osman, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Osman is retaining full guard.
Osman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there.
Ferguson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Osman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferguson manages to get himself to full guard.

Osman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ferguson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ferguson has escaped and now he's on top!

Ferguson wants to pass the guard but Osman is keeping the position.

Osman has his foot on Ferguson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferguson works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferguson wants to pass the guard but Osman is keeping the position.
Osman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferguson manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Osman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ferguson dives on top into guard.

Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Osman looking for a sweep. Not yet Osman, not yet.
Ferguson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osman is on top in guard.

Osman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Osman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Osman lands a couple of elbows.
Osman passes Ferguson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Osman is looking to advance position but Ferguson won't allow it.
Osman moves nicely into side control.

Osman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferguson, who protects the arm well.
Ferguson tries to buck Osman off but Osman is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Juanito Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Osman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferguson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Juanito Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osman shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl out of it but Osman 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 really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Osman on that attempt.
Juanito Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wee Lee Osman.
Osman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferguson swivels and escapes.
Osman tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily

and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson moves into full mount! Osman won't be happy about that!
Osman tries to reverse the position but Ferguson maintains control.
Osman has given up his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ferguson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ferguson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Osman is holding on tight.
Osman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Osman regains half guard.
Ferguson lands strikes from half guard.
Osman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ferguson passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Osman tries to roll over but Ferguson keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson passes to full mount!
Osman is looking to improve his position but Ferguson isn't that keen on the idea.
Osman is still trying to improve position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Osman manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Ferguson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Osman could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ferguson has cracked it and Osman is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ferguson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juanito Ferguson!