PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hamburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ferguson
vs
Hamburger

170 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Hamburger!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hamburger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferguson is trying to control but can't.
Hamburger is trying to control. Ferguson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferguson trying to control from the bottom.
Ferguson is controlling Hamburger's trapped leg to prevent Hamburger from advancing to side control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ricky Ferguson just wasn't active enough.

Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.

Ferguson pulls guard effortlessly.

Hamburger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hamburger sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Hamburger has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hamburger advances position into side control!

Hamburger has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice sprawl there from Hamburger as Ferguson shoots in.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but Hamburger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot by Hamburger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamburger looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.

Hamburger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ferguson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.

Hamburger 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamburger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Hamburger tries to pass.
Ferguson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamburger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Hamburger drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Hamburger off! Hamburger jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Hamburger sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamburger trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamburger is looking to advance position but Ferguson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ferguson looking to ground and pound but Hamburger is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamburger sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hamburger is trying to maintain the position but Ferguson is very close to passing his half guard.
Hamburger tries to kick Ferguson off but Ferguson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ferguson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferguson wants to clinch up but Hamburger keeps it at a distance.
Ferguson tries to clinch up

and Hamburger counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Ferguson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hamburger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hamburger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferguson wants to stand but Hamburger is controlling the position.
Hamburger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Hamburger is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson being controlled here, momentarily.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamburger is one step ahead there.
Hamburger wants to stand and escape but instead Ferguson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ferguson throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamburger pulls Ferguson in to control the position.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamburger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamburger looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Hector Hamburger has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Hamburger has Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Hamburger won't allow it.
Ferguson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ferguson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hamburger prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hamburger won't allow it.
Hamburger wants to break free but Ferguson has control.
Ferguson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hamburger can't break the clinch.

Hamburger manages to break the clinch.
Hamburger throws a head kick that misses.
Hamburger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferguson but Ferguson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferguson shoots for a takedown but Hamburger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferguson tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamburger tries to clinch but Ferguson is having none of it.
Hamburger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferguson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hamburger really felt that one!
Ferguson shoots for a takedown but Hamburger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Hamburger takes the fight into the clinch.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hamburger avoids it.
Ferguson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hamburger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hamburger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferguson walks away with a smile on his face. Hamburger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hamburger moves into the clinch successfully.
Hamburger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferguson avoids it.
Hamburger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Hamburger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ferguson shoots in but Hamburger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamburger.
Ferguson misses with a body shot

and Hamburger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferguson won't be happy with that.
Ferguson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hamburger scores with punches from side control.

Hamburger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hamburger trying to control the position but Ferguson is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ferguson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson prevents Hamburger from improving position.
Ferguson sneaks back into half guard.
Hector Hamburger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson trying to control but Hamburger postures up.
Hamburger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hamburger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ferguson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ferguson trying to control but Hamburger postures up.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but Hamburger is controlling well.

Hamburger postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ferguson to stand up.
Hamburger tries to land a leg kick but Ferguson saw it coming and moves away.
Hamburger is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hamburger.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Hamburger.
Hamburger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Hamburger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hamburger showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson wants to control but Hamburger is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hamburger seems to be working for a kimura but Ferguson defends the submission attempt.
Ricky Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector Hamburger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferguson is not content to let Hamburger control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Hamburger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hamburger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Hamburger!