PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asher Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Ferguson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Ferguson Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Scott
vs
Ferguson Jr

180 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Ferguson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson Jr circles away.
Ferguson Jr misses with a double jab.
Ferguson Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Ferguson Jr misses the jab.
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scott shoots for a takedown but Ferguson Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but Ferguson Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferguson Jr dodges the punch combination from Scott.
Ferguson Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scott doesn't seem bothered though.
Scott feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ferguson Jr's calf.
Ferguson Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Kevin Ferguson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson Jr throws a right hand that Scott ducks under and follows up with a left that Scott also avoids with ease.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asher Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott is looking to slow Ferguson Jr down with leg kicks.
Ferguson Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Scott seems unphased.

It looks like Asher Scott has been cut.
Scott could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott dodges the punch combination from Ferguson Jr.
Ferguson Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scott.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scott shoots in and drives through. Ferguson Jr sprawls well.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Scott wants to clinch up but Ferguson Jr keeps it at a distance.
Ferguson Jr throws a combination. Scott tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A right-left combo lands from Ferguson Jr.
Nice body punch from Ferguson Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson Jr throws a series of punches but Scott avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Ferguson Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Ferguson Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scott backs up against the cage.
Ferguson Jr swinging wildly here.
Scott throws a hook but Ferguson Jr blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws the left hand but Ferguson Jr avoids the punch easily.
Scott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferguson Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Scott misses with a combination
and Ferguson Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Scott.

Asher Scott's cut is getting worse.
Ferguson Jr misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Scott.
Ferguson Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scott circles away quickly and effectively.
Scott lands a jab-cross combination.
Scott throws a right and a left that Ferguson Jr avoids nicely.
Ferguson Jr throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Ferguson Jr throws a series of punches but Scott avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Ferguson Jr does no damage.
Ferguson Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Scott.
Scott has a takedown stuffed.
Kevin Ferguson Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ferguson Jr slips under a jab.
Ferguson Jr misses with a combination
and Scott counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ferguson Jr's knee momentarily.

Scott closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson Jr keeps working.
Ferguson Jr is trying to stand.
Ferguson Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Scott decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson Jr.
Ferguson Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown by Scott or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferguson Jr which made him look bad.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scott.
Ferguson Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott tries to clinch up.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferguson Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferguson Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ferguson Jr misses with a double jab

and Scott counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferguson Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Scott has double underhooks.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferguson Jr smiles and moves away.
Scott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Ferguson Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Asher Scott's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson Jr misses with a wild combination.
Ferguson Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferguson Jr cracks Scott with an open hand slap.
Scott has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ferguson Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Scott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ferguson Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scott stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ferguson Jr takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Ferguson Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scott. Scott obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson Jr throws a left and a right that both miss

and Scott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott wants to control but Ferguson Jr is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson Jr is looking to improve his position.
Ferguson Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scott.
Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferguson Jr defending well though.
Scott is trying to control. Ferguson Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A nice combination there by Ferguson Jr.
Ferguson Jr throws a right hand that Scott ducks under and follows up with a left that Scott also avoids with ease.
Scott throws a push kick but Ferguson Jr slaps the foot to one side.

Scott gets a clinch.
Scott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scott keeps control of Ferguson Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferguson Jr stops a takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ferguson Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ferguson Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scott. Scott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Asher Scott's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Scott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ferguson Jr throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scott counters with a series of strikes. Ferguson Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Scott misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson Jr.
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asher Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scott counters with a body kick.
Ferguson Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferguson Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scott.
Scott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferguson Jr is fending him off so far but Scott persists. Nope, Ferguson Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott dodges the punch combination from Ferguson Jr.
Kevin Ferguson Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferguson Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson Jr throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott misses with a double jab
and Ferguson Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferguson Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Scott closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ferguson Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Ferguson Jr pushes him off.
Ferguson Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott shoots for a takedown but Ferguson Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferguson Jr throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Scott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Ferguson Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Asher Scott'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A punch combination from Ferguson Jr misses.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferguson Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Asher Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott tries for a takedown but Ferguson Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferguson Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferguson Jr throws a combination that misses

and Scott holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Scott misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ferguson Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ferguson Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scott has Ferguson Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Ferguson Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ferguson Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scott has had enough of the clinch but Ferguson Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scott prevents Ferguson Jr from breaking the clinch.
Ferguson Jr is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott throws a combination that misses
enabling Ferguson Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scott.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asher Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scott counters with a good, hard body kick but Ferguson Jr shrugs it off.
Ferguson Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scott.
Ferguson Jr throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Ferguson Jr throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Scott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferguson Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson Jr.
Ferguson Jr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A punch combination from Ferguson Jr misses.
Scott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Scott closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson Jr tries to break the clinch but Scott is controlling the position.
Scott is stalling here.
Ferguson Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Ferguson Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Come on Scott - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ferguson Jr is trying to force a seperation but Scott has the dominant position.

Scott breaks from the clinch.
Scott tries for a takedown but Ferguson Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferguson Jr misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
Ferguson Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Scott. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Ferguson Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferguson Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferguson Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Ferguson Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferguson Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scott works over Ferguson Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Ferguson Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scott's head backwards.

Scott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ferguson Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Scott manages to pull guard.
Ferguson Jr wants to stand but Scott has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Scott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Asher Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Ferguson Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferguson Jr.
Scott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferguson Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Kevin Ferguson Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferguson Jr lands the left hand.
Ferguson Jr slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kevin Ferguson Jr.
I've got Ferguson Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

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