PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Newman Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams has chosen Sick Puppies-Youre going down as his entrance music. Michael Adams acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ferguson
vs
Adams

190 cm
24
213 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
210 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Newman Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Adams!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adams thows a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches up with Adams, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes Adams against the cage but Adams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson fails to land the takedown.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferguson looks for a takedown but Adams sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Newman Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams.
Ferguson fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams lands with a hook. Ferguson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Adams.
Adams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches up with Adams, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes Adams against the cage but Adams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adams misses with the combination.
Ferguson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
A nice combination there by Adams.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferguson stuns Adams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams swinging wilding here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Ferguson.
Adams throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Michael Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adams throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferguson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams misses with a double jab

and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ferguson wants to free his trapped foot but Adams is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Ferguson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adams is just riding it out for now. Ferguson eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to improve his position but Ferguson is controlling well.
Ferguson is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ferguson is working for a submission of some sort.

Ferguson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Adams makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Adams dominated that round.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Adams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Adams misses the target.
Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Adams throws a combination that misses

and Ferguson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adams's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams striking off his back but it's not causing Ferguson any problems.
Adams is looking to stand up but Ferguson isn't so interested in that idea.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.

Adams 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 postures up.
Adams keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass.

Ferguson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferguson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ferguson slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Adams misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Ferguson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adams's guard.
Adams doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Adams is breathing heavily.

Ferguson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.

Ferguson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferguson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ferguson looking to sit in guard and control but Adams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Adams stands and steps away. Ferguson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams misses with a combination

and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferguson.

Adams breaks the clinch.
Ferguson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adams.
A left and a right from Adams both land. Nice combination.
Adams throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.

Ferguson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Adams sprawls well initially but Ferguson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams landing rabbit punches to the side of Ferguson's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.

Ferguson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Adams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adams pushes Ferguson off looking to stand but Ferguson dives back in and keeps control.

Adams is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferguson.
Adams tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ferguson prevents Adams from standing back up.
Adams tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferguson fails to land the takedown.
Adams misses with a hook to the body
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four 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.
Adams swings away with a body shot that misses

and Ferguson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Ferguson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adams wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment.

Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferguson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adams wants to stand but Ferguson is controlling the position.
Ferguson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Ferguson drops back looking for a leg! Adams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adams manages to kick Ferguson off! Ferguson jumps back into Adams's guard.
Adams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Newman Ferguson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throws a sloppy body shot

and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferguson looking to pass the guard.
Ferguson stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.
Ferguson slips nicely into half guard.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adams has one foot on Ferguson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Adams misses with a shot to the body

and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Adams wants to improve his position but Ferguson is controlling well.
Adams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Ferguson drops back looking for a leg! Adams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adams manages to kick Ferguson off! Ferguson jumps back into Adams's guard.

Ferguson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson won't allow Adams to get back to his feet.
Adams trying to keep a closed guard but Ferguson is proving a slippery customer.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
Adams tries to bum rush Ferguson with a series of wild strikes but Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams lands a jab-cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferguson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferguson circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferguson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Adams is avoiding it.
Adams misses with a combination

so Ferguson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ferguson forces his way into half guard.

Ferguson is looking for a kimura but Adams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferguson to get the leverage.

Ferguson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Adams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a combination

and Ferguson counters with a shoot takedown. Adams fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ferguson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Adams dives on top into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Newman Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferguson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

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