PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blacko Mangetesmorts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Ferguson jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mangetesmorts
vs
Ferguson jr

180 cm
23
190 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

*** Real Nutrition ***

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Blacko Mangetesmorts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Ferguson jr!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangetesmorts throws a jab when Ferguson jr was well out of range.

Mangetesmorts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mangetesmorts lands in his opponent's guard.
Mangetesmorts passes into half guard.
Ferguson jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mangetesmorts postures up in Ferguson jr's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson jr blocks it.
Mangetesmorts is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson jr has wrist control.
Ferguson jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mangetesmorts is working Ferguson jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mangetesmorts wants to control from the top but Ferguson jr keeps moving.
Mangetesmorts trying to move into half guard but instead Ferguson jr has managed to sweep!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mangetesmorts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ferguson jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferguson jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mangetesmorts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferguson jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ferguson jr stopping the sweep attempt from Mangetesmorts.

Mangetesmorts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mangetesmorts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferguson jr's guard.
Mangetesmorts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mangetesmorts trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferguson jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts throws a big right hand that misses.
Mangetesmorts looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mangetesmorts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ferguson jr dives on top into guard.

Ferguson jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mangetesmorts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferguson jr has managed to get both his arms back between Mangetesmorts's legs - danger averted.
Ferguson jr with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mangetesmorts is on top in guard.
Mangetesmorts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mangetesmorts tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson jr is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts with a nice head shot there.
Mangetesmorts postures up in Ferguson jr's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson jr blocks it.
Ferguson jr throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ferguson jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mangetesmorts is one step ahead there.
Mangetesmorts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mangetesmorts is pushing down on Ferguson jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferguson jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Mangetesmorts has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mangetesmorts throwing shots but Ferguson jr is blocking nicely.
Ferguson jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mangetesmorts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mangetesmorts is nestled in close to Ferguson jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mangetesmorts drops an elbow to the side of Ferguson jr's head.
Mangetesmorts throwing shots but Ferguson jr is blocking nicely.
Mangetesmorts lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mangetesmorts is working away from the top position though.
Ferguson jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mangetesmorts.
Mangetesmorts looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mangetesmorts throws a strike but Ferguson jr avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangetesmorts controlling from the top position.
Mangetesmorts scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blacko Mangetesmorts dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ferguson jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mangetesmorts seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mangetesmorts works over Ferguson jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Mangetesmorts trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferguson jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mangetesmorts has passed into side control.
Mangetesmorts connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ferguson jr some visible discomfort.
Mangetesmorts is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ferguson jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mangetesmorts connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ferguson jr some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Mangetesmorts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ferguson jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ferguson jr tries to buck Mangetesmorts off but Mangetesmorts is having none of it.
Mangetesmorts taking a breather here.
Mangetesmorts has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mangetesmorts scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mangetesmorts cracks Ferguson jr with a big right hand but Ferguson jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mangetesmorts is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ferguson jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ferguson jr prevents Mangetesmorts from moving into mount.

Mangetesmorts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferguson jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mangetesmorts scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ferguson jr to see if he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ferguson jr struggling a bit here.
Ferguson jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mangetesmorts connects with a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts scores with punches from side control.
Mangetesmorts tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ferguson jr trying to remain calm as Mangetesmorts controls from the top position.
Mangetesmorts grinds an elbow into Ferguson jr's temple.
Mangetesmorts lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mangetesmorts lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ferguson jr is breathing heavily.
Ferguson jr tries to buck Mangetesmorts off but Mangetesmorts is having none of it.
Mangetesmorts is chipping away with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson jr tries to bench press Mangetesmorts off him but Mangetesmorts keeps the position.
Mangetesmorts lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mangetesmorts scores with a couple of short elbows.

It looks like Sean Ferguson jr has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangetesmorts connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ferguson jr some visible discomfort.
Mangetesmorts working the head and body with strikes.
Mangetesmorts landing strikes.
Mangetesmorts cracks Ferguson jr with a big elbow.
Ferguson jr is looking to regain half guard here but Mangetesmorts keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mangetesmorts grinds an elbow into Ferguson jr's temple.
Mangetesmorts scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blacko Mangetesmorts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Ferguson jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Mangetesmorts throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ferguson jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mangetesmorts is in Ferguson jr's guard.

That has opened up Sean Ferguson jr's cut even more.
Mangetesmorts wants to control from the top but Ferguson jr keeps moving.
Mangetesmorts stays in close to Ferguson jr's body and controls the position.
Ferguson jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson jr, not yet.
Mangetesmorts trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ferguson jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blacko Mangetesmorts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mangetesmorts scoring with some ground and pound.
Ferguson jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangetesmorts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mangetesmorts scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts distracts Ferguson jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mangetesmorts is stalling in the full guard.
Mangetesmorts is pushing down on Ferguson jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferguson jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Mangetesmorts has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mangetesmorts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mangetesmorts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mangetesmorts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mangetesmorts slips a nice elbow through Ferguson jr's hands, connecting with Ferguson jr's forehead.

The cut above Sean Ferguson jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mangetesmorts passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts landing shots from mount.

Sean Ferguson jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sean Ferguson jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Blacko Mangetesmorts!