PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pantera - This Love. The key to victory for Ryan Sanderson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Sanderson
vs
Ferguson

183 cm
25
155 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Battalion Athletics

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Teddy Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanderson keeps the fight on the outside.

Ferguson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by Sanderson.

Sanderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanderson cracks Ferguson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Ferguson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Sanderson avoids nicely.
Ferguson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferguson moves out of range as Sanderson strikes.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Sanderson moves out of range.
Sanderson dives in and grabs Ferguson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes down on Sanderson's head and hops out.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Sanderson avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanderson at a distance.
Sanderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice jab there from Sanderson.
Sanderson tries to bum rush Ferguson with a series of wild strikes but Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson cracks Ferguson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Teddy Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Ferguson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanderson is trying to break the clinch but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.

Sanderson manages to break the clinch.
Sanderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanderson with a jab.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Sanderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Sanderson circles away.
Teddy Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Ferguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferguson wants to clinch.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Sanderson's shoulder, as Sanderson tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson lands a nice hook to Sanderson's body. Sanderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanderson looks to throw the jab but Ferguson is out of range.
Sanderson dips to his left and cracks Ferguson with an uppercut!
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferguson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Ferguson darts in and clinches Sanderson up against the cage.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.

Sanderson pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Sanderson keeps moving.
Ferguson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to pass the guard but Sanderson is keeping the position.
Sanderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Sanderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanderson wants to stand up but Ferguson is controlling him.
Ferguson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferguson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ferguson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sanderson is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Sanderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ferguson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sanderson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ferguson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanderson wants to control but Ferguson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Ferguson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
Ferguson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanderson counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Sanderson slips the punch.
Sanderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Sanderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanderson circles away.
Sanderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sanderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Sanderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferguson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanderson scores with a jab. Ferguson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ferguson looks to land a combination but Sanderson avoids it well.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanderson cracks Ferguson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson cracks the inside of Ferguson's front leg.
Sanderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Ferguson should have avoided that one.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a combination
and Sanderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanderson looks to land a combination. Ferguson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Sanderson misses.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanderson.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferguson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanderson scores with a jab.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Sanderson digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanderson cracks Ferguson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferguson but Ferguson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Sanderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Sanderson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Sanderson slips the punch.
Sanderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A right-left combo lands from Ferguson.
Sanderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanderson blocks an uppercut.
Sanderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.

Sanderson manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanderson.
Sanderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Sanderson.
Ferguson throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ferguson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Ferguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanderson counters with a series of strikes. Ferguson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanderson feints and then cracks Ferguson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ferguson down.
Sanderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferguson.
Ryan Sanderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ryan Sanderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanderson.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferguson.
Sanderson dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
Sanderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Sanderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ferguson's head backwards.
Ferguson throws a combination that misses

so Sanderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferguson being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Sanderson tries to pass.
Ferguson pulls Sanderson in to control the position.
Sanderson prevents Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
Sanderson with a nice head shot there.
Sanderson pushing down on Ferguson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanderson trying to control the action but Ferguson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanderson tries to pass to full mount but Ferguson defends it.
Sanderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sanderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ferguson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ferguson's guard.
Sanderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Sanderson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sanderson catches Ferguson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ferguson wants to clinch.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Sanderson moved out of range.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Sanderson avoids nicely.
Ferguson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanderson.
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Ferguson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanderson.
Sanderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Sanderson avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl out of it but Sanderson 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.
Some wild striking there from Sanderson.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Sanderson's head but Sanderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Sanderson moves out of range.
Sanderson catches Ferguson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Ferguson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanderson.

Sanderson manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

Ferguson clinches with his opponent.
Sanderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ferguson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Sanderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson has Sanderson pressed against the cage, preventing Sanderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanderson is trying to break free.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanderson.

Sanderson breaks the clinch.
Sanderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Sanderson moves away

and Sanderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferguson's guard.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Teddy Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferguson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanderson is looking to advance position but Ferguson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sanderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sanderson is working hard here to advance position.
Sanderson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanderson is pressing down on Ferguson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass.
Sanderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferguson is controlling him.
Sanderson keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Ferguson slips nicely into half guard.
Sanderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ferguson advances position into side control!
Sanderson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ryan Sanderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ferguson looking to control but instead Sanderson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sanderson controlling the position for now.
Ferguson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanderson gets back to full guard.
Sanderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferguson.
Sanderson keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass.
Sanderson trying to keep a closed guard but Ferguson is proving a slippery customer.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanderson is retaining full guard.
Ferguson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanderson's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Sanderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanderson, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Sanderson!