PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Smidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ferguson
vs
Smidt

185 cm
19
182 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Slam-or-Fist
Fit -N- PHAT!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Turd Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Smidt!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ferguson wants a takedown.
Smidt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson's defenses.
Smidt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson's defenses.
Smidt is struggling to control the position.

Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson is looking to land body kicks.
Smidt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smidt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Ferguson is rocked!

It looks like Turd Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Smidt moves out of range.
Smidt wants to clinch up but Ferguson keeps it at a distance.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.

Ferguson has closed the distance and engaged Smidt in a clinch.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but Smidt keeps him there for the moment.
Ferguson is leaning against Smidt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Smidt throws knees to the body.

Ferguson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smidt prevents Ferguson from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ferguson being controlled here, momentarily.
Smidt prevents Ferguson from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Ferguson is working an open guard so Smidt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smidt darts in trying to clinch
and Ferguson counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smidt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smidt looks to clinch
and Ferguson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferguson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferguson tries to bum rush Smidt with a series of wild strikes but Smidt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smidt tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to break free but Smidt pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson tries a body shot but Smidt blocks it.
Ferguson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smidt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eric Smidt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smidt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferguson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson shoots in for a double leg but Smidt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferguson swinging wildly here.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.

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 keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ferguson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferguson.

Smidt pushes Ferguson off and scrambles back to his feet.

Smidt has Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson tries to break the clinch but Smidt is controlling the position.
Ferguson is trying to break free.
Smidt gets underhooks to prevent Ferguson's takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smidt lands an elbow inside.
Smidt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Smidt throws knees to the body.
Smidt lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turd Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Turd Ferguson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smidt instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smidt obliges.
Smidt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
Smidt closes the distance but Ferguson moves to the side

and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferguson.
Smidt lands an elbow just above Ferguson 's eye.
Ferguson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ferguson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ferguson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smidt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smidt tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
Smidt tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferguson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Smidt moves into the clinch.
Smidt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferguson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson can't break the clinch.

Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Smidt.
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smidt slips a straight right by Ferguson.
Smidt wants to clinch

and Ferguson counters with a single leg into guard. Smidt didn't expect that.
Smidt controlling Ferguson's posture.

Smidt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smidt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smidt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Smidt.
Smidt trying to land knees to the body.
Ferguson tries a body shot but Smidt blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ferguson as Smidt tries to tie him up.
Smidt lands an elbow inside that Ferguson shrugs off.
Ferguson wants to break free but Smidt has control.
Smidt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Smidt holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferguson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but Smidt avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
Ferguson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferguson wants to get back to striking at distance but Smidt won't allow it.
Smidt prevents Ferguson from breaking the clinch.
Ferguson avoids a wild elbow strike from Smidt.
Ferguson is trying to break free.
Smidt lands a damaging elbow.
Smidt trying to control the position but instead, Ferguson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smidt into the cage.
Ferguson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smidt pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smidt throws a nice head kick!

Ferguson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Smidt squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Smidt regains half guard.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Smidt is working from the bottom.
Smidt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ferguson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smidt keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smidt is on top in guard.
Ferguson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smidt is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Smidt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Turd Ferguson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Smidt doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smidt, right into the meat.
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smidt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferguson.
Smidt tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Smidt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferguson is defending well for now.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the temple.
Smidt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smidt lands an elbow that stopped Ferguson in his tracks for a moment.
Ferguson working hard to break the clinch.
Smidt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Smidt.
Smidt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smidt lands an elbow that stopped Ferguson in his tracks for a moment.
Smidt lands an elbow inside that Ferguson shrugs off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smidt blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as Smidt controls the action.
Smidt lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smidt stalls.
Smidt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Smidt won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smidt.
Smidt is pressed up against the cage. Ferguson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smidt down to the mat. Smidt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smidt tries to clinch up.
Smidt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smidt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turd Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson tries to land a front kick but Smidt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smidt tries to clinch
and Ferguson counters with a nice body kick.
Smidt clinches but Ferguson breaks the clinch
and Ferguson counters with a left and a right that stings Smidt.
Smidt throws a head kick that half lands.
Oh Ferguson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Turd Ferguson's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Smidt moves out of range.
Ferguson seems to have got his legs back now.
Smidt closes the distance but Ferguson moves to the side
and Ferguson counters with a three punch combo that has Smidt backing up. Smidt nods at Ferguson to acknowledge the strikes.
Smidt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ferguson counters with a three punch combo that has Smidt backing up. Smidt nods at Ferguson to acknowledge the strikes.
Smidt tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ferguson counters by clinching up.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Smidt throws knees to the body.
Smidt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson's defenses.
Ferguson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smidt lands an elbow just above Ferguson 's eye.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smidt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smidt missing with knees to the body.
Smidt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ferguson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smidt gets underhooks to prevent Ferguson's takedown attempt.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Smidt throws knees to the body.
Ferguson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smidt.
Smidt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smidt has Ferguson pressed against the cage, preventing Ferguson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smidt trying to stall but Ferguson improves his position.
Smidt missing with knees to the body.
Smidt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferguson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smidt tries to clinch but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Smidt moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
Smidt tries to clinch up.
Smidt darts in trying to clinch
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smidt tries to clinch up.

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 blocks a head kick by Smidt.
Smidt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smidt.
Smidt tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Smidt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ferguson counters with a one-two to the body.
Smidt doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
Smidt doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferguson looks to land a body kick but Smidt moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Smidt.
I think Smidt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eric Smidt!