PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Williams will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ferguson
vs
Williams

165 cm
29
128 lbs
18 - 15 - 1

164 cm
23
150 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Williams!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ferguson gets caught napping as Williams dives in and scores a takedown. Ferguson manages to retain guard.

Ferguson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferguson has Williams pulled in close to control his posture.

Ferguson pushes Williams off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Ferguson has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Williams looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is stalling here.
Williams is pushing Ferguson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Williams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferguson is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Ferguson is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.

Ferguson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Williams uses from the top position.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
Williams 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Williams wants to stand but Ferguson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Williams wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.

Ferguson has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.

Ferguson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.

Ferguson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferguson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson stops Williams from standing up.
Ferguson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferguson stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Williams trying his best to control but Ferguson has mounted him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to improve his position but instead Ferguson has taken his back!
Ferguson controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ferguson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ferguson controlling well, preventing Williams from escaping the position.
Ferguson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ferguson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferguson.

Ferguson gets the takedown into side control.
Ferguson trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Williams is trying to control Ferguson's posture but Ferguson avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams has one of Ferguson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson prevents Williams from escaping the position.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferguson trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Ferguson working away.
Williams gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ferguson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Williams taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to control but Williams is having none of it.
Ferguson lands a heavy elbow.
Williams tries to improve his position but instead Ferguson has taken his back!
Ferguson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Williams hold on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good control from Ferguson.
Ferguson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Williams for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson looking for the choke from the back.
Josh Ferguson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams trying to control but not successfully.

Ferguson looking for the choke from the back.
Ferguson keeps control of the position as Williams tries to break free.
Ferguson gets his hands free as Williams looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson working for a choke but Williams is defending well.
Williams trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ferguson struggling to keep hold of the position.

Ferguson working for the choke.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
What can Williams do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Ferguson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Williams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferguson's half guard.
Ferguson trying to control here.
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ferguson's head.
Ferguson wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Williams is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ferguson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ferguson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is not content to let Ferguson control the position.
Ferguson staying calm.
Williams trying to control but Ferguson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ferguson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ferguson trying to control momentarily.
Ferguson has the hooks in. Williams is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Ferguson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ferguson is hanging on to Williams's back as he tries to escape.
Williams looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Williams is in bad spot here.
Ferguson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ferguson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ferguson connects with a big shot to the side of Williams's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the hands but Ferguson breaks the grip.

Ferguson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Williams knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Williams for a finish.
Williams tries to break free.
Williams is keeping busy.
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.

Josh Ferguson clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ferguson drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Ferguson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Williams.
Williams trying to stall but Ferguson improves his position.

Ferguson pulls Williams into guard.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams is fighting to break Ferguson's control of his arms but Ferguson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ferguson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Williams!
Ferguson wants to control the pace but Williams is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams can't escape the position.

Ferguson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Williams has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ferguson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Williams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Williams tries to hold on but Ferguson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Williams is trying to escape the mount.
Ferguson with good strikes from the mount here!

Ferguson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Williams to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Williams shrugs it off.

Ferguson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Williams can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Williams is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to control but Ferguson is having none of it.
Williams tries to reverse the position but Ferguson maintains control.
Ferguson raining down shots from the mount!
Ferguson raining down shots from the mount!
Williams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ferguson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to hold on but Ferguson pushes him away.
Williams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams wants to hold on but Ferguson pushes him away.
Ferguson tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
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.

Josh Ferguson had his way with George Williams in that 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ferguson gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Ferguson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferguson lands strikes from half guard.
Ferguson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Williams!

Ferguson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Williams has worked his arm free - good work by Williams!
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferguson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ferguson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Williams!
Ferguson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Williams can't escape the position.
Williams wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ferguson lands with a hammerfist to the side of Williams's head.
I would not like to be Williams right now.
Williams is keeping busy.

Williams is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to control the position but Williams frees himself and scrambles - Ferguson manages to regain control in side control.
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
Ferguson working the ground and pound.

Ferguson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Ferguson decides to stand back up. Ferguson steps back and let's Williams get back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams wants to clinch but Ferguson slips to the side

and Ferguson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ferguson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ferguson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams tries to pull guard but Ferguson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Ferguson!
Josh Ferguson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I new coming in he was gonna be tough. But tonight I was tougher. We need a flyweight division! Do it! Make it happen please. (16-14-1)'.