PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Ferguson (ranked 4980 p4p, 5725 weight class) and Isaiah Beasley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ferguson
vs
Beasley

175 cm
25
145
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
154
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nate Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isaiah Beasley!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ferguson scores with a takedown into Beasley's guard.
Ferguson sitting in guard here, content to control.

Beasley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
Ferguson looking to pass the guard.

Beasley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferguson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferguson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Beasley 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.

Ferguson stands up from Beasley's guard - Ferguson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Beasley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beasley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Isaiah Beasley has been cut.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Beasley enables Ferguson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beasley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beasley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferguson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beasley looks winded!
Beasley has a closed guard, preventing Ferguson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Beasley looking for subs off his back but Ferguson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ferguson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ferguson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Beasley.

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.
Ferguson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beasley is looking for a sweep. Ferguson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferguson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ferguson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beasley connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Beasley can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferguson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ferguson is taking a breather. Beasley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Beasley looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ferguson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ferguson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beasley is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferguson has a good base and remains in mount.
Ferguson working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beasley has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ferguson wants to stand but Beasley is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Beasley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Beasley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Beasley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ferguson landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ferguson has control of Beasley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Beasley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ferguson controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Beasley's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beasley.
Beasley throws a leg kick

and Ferguson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beasley's guard.
Ferguson is standing up over Beasley. Beasley looks to escape but Ferguson dives into side control.

Ferguson happy to just control the position for now.
Beasley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferguson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ferguson gets to mount! Beasley was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ferguson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson controlling from mount.
Ferguson'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.
Beasley tries to reverse the position but Ferguson maintains control.
Ferguson controlling his opponent.
Beasley working to try and regain half guard.
Beasley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beasley actively working from the bottom here.
Beasley is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Beasley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Beasley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferguson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Beasley looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Beasley.
Beasley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ferguson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ferguson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Beasley looking for submissions off his back.
Ferguson moves nicely into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferguson landing a few strikes.
Ferguson working the head with strikes.
Beasley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Further stalling from Ferguson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Ferguson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Beasley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ferguson throws a head kick but Beasley moves out of range.

Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.

Ferguson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Beasley regains guard immediately.

Beasley looking for a guillotine here but Ferguson defends easily.
Ferguson wants to get up but he can't break Beasley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson stays in close to Beasley's body and controls the position.
Ferguson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Beasley has an active guard here but Ferguson has managed to pass into half guard.
Ferguson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beasley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beasley tries to improve his position but instead Ferguson has taken his back!
Ferguson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ferguson doesn't have the hooks in and Beasley manages to turn into his guard.

Beasley has gone for a leg lock! Ferguson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beasley's guard.

Ferguson scoring with some ground and pound.
Ferguson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beasley has a closed guard, preventing Ferguson from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson advances position into side control!

Ferguson stands up and beckons Beasley to his feet.
Isaiah Beasley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferguson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beasley can pounce on him.

Ferguson shoots in and bounces Beasley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beasley being controlled here, momentarily.
Ferguson passes Beasley's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to mount his opponent but Beasley defends it.
Ferguson working over Beasley with some ground and pound. Beasley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Beasley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferguson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ferguson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ferguson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferguson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson is looking for a kimura here.
Ferguson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ferguson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Ferguson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ferguson working over Beasley with some ground and pound. Beasley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferguson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Ferguson!