PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between bj Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Losterman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Ferguson
vs
Losterman

164 cm
27
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

160 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bj Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Losterman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Losterman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Losterman shoots in but no luck this time.
Losterman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Losterman tries to sprawl but Ferguson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Losterman is looking for a sweep. Ferguson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Losterman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferguson is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Losterman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Losterman trying to control but Ferguson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Losterman tries to clinch but Ferguson is having none of it.
Losterman tries to clinch up

and Ferguson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Losterman's guard.
Losterman wants to stand up but Ferguson is controlling him.
Losterman being controlled here, momentarily.
Ferguson wants to pass the guard but Losterman is keeping the position.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Losterman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Losterman working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. bj Ferguson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Losterman tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Losterman misses with a takedown attempt

and Ferguson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Losterman's guard.
bj Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Losterman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Losterman has his feet on Ferguson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Losterman looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.
Losterman looks gassed!
Ferguson leaves Losterman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Losterman dives in and grabs Ferguson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes down on Losterman's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Losterman moves out of range.

Ferguson clinches.

Ferguson has Losterman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ferguson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Losterman tumbling to the mat - Ferguson dives into Losterman's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson lands a couple of digs.
Ferguson content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because bj Ferguson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Losterman on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferguson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Losterman.
Losterman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bj Ferguson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ferguson shoots in looking for a takedown but Losterman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferguson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Losterman throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.

Ferguson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Losterman did well to prevent Ferguson getting side control.

Ferguson is trying to work for a kimura but Losterman is defending well.
Ferguson is controlling the pace.
Losterman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferguson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Losterman is looking to improve his position.

Ferguson is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Losterman wants to control but Ferguson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferguson slips a nice elbow through Losterman's hands, connecting with Losterman's forehead.
Ferguson is trying to control the action in half guard but Losterman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Losterman is trying to stand up here but Ferguson is controlling him well.
Ferguson is thwarting Losterman's attempts to control the position.
Losterman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Losterman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferguson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferguson's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Losterman throwing shots but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
Losterman wants to stand but Ferguson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ferguson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ferguson is not content to let Losterman control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Losterman.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Losterman postures up.
Ferguson pulls Losterman in close to prevent any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Losterman moves out of range easily.
Ferguson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Losterman tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.

Losterman has Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Losterman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferguson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Losterman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ferguson gets a double leg takedown into Losterman's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ferguson stands up and waves to Losterman to follow him.
Losterman is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Losterman shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bj Ferguson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ferguson gets a takedown into half guard.
Ferguson passes to side control.
Losterman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Losterman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Ferguson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ferguson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Losterman.
Losterman doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Losterman is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Losterman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Losterman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ferguson counters with a three punch combo that has Losterman backing up. Losterman nods at Ferguson to acknowledge the strikes.
Losterman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Losterman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferguson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Losterman tries to avoid it but Ferguson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Losterman to the ground. Losterman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Ferguson gets a double leg takedown into Losterman's guard.

Losterman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson prevents Losterman from getting back to his feet.
Ferguson forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Losterman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Losterman is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferguson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ferguson looking to control and managing it successfully.

Ferguson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Losterman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ferguson.
Ferguson raining down shots from the mount!
Paul Losterman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
bj Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
bj Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferguson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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