PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack McCullough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCullough kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bodies by Drowning Pool. Ferguson has chosen I'll Whip Ya Head Boy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McCullough
vs
Ferguson

193 cm
27
222 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

187 cm
22
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Dragon

Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack McCullough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCullough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferguson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferguson.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a takedown. McCullough tries to sprawl out of it but Ferguson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCullough manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack McCullough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Ferguson.
McCullough throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ferguson.

It looks like Kevin Ferguson has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCullough.
McCullough keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCullough as he avoids it easily.
McCullough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCullough just misses with a punch to the body.
McCullough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCullough is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCullough fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCullough darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCullough lands a nice hook to Ferguson's body. Ferguson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferguson shoots in and drives through. McCullough sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullough scores with a push kick.

McCullough has Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from McCullough.
McCullough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCullough misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCullough.
McCullough gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack McCullough.
McCullough misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferguson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferguson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCullough avoids it really well and circles away.
McCullough tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jack McCullough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a takedown. McCullough tries to sprawl out of it but Ferguson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCullough manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCullough keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Ferguson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCullough wants to control but Ferguson is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson working McCullough over with strikes.

Ferguson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McCullough trying to control from the bottom.
Ferguson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McCullough controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McCullough on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCullough tries to get out of the position.
McCullough wants to control but Ferguson is keeping busy.
Ferguson lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Ferguson there.
Ferguson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferguson is thwarting McCullough's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCullough with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCullough is looking for a sweep. Ferguson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCullough knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
McCullough is trying to stand.
McCullough has hold of Ferguson's hands but Ferguson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Ferguson.
McCullough is trying to control but can't.
McCullough is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ferguson scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCullough is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferguson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferguson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ferguson content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack McCullough will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Ferguson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McCullough throws a combination. Ferguson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

McCullough clinches up with Ferguson and pushes him back against the cage.
McCullough tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson jumps guard but McCullough stands there with Ferguson around his waist. Ferguson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCullough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCullough lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McCullough.
McCullough looking to stall.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCullough lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McCullough.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from McCullough.
McCullough misses with a body punch.
McCullough stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCullough.
McCullough swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCullough misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferguson's elbow.
McCullough holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McCullough scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from McCullough - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCullough.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCullough.
McCullough landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
McCullough lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from McCullough.
McCullough lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullough misses with an elbow strike.
Good body shot from McCullough.
McCullough taking a breather.
McCullough misses with a body punch.
McCullough working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCullough can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
Ferguson blocking some punches.
McCullough tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
A short body shot lands from McCullough as the two fighters clinch.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but McCullough has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullough gets through Ferguson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McCullough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the forehead.
McCullough throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCullough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCullough scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferguson jumps guard but McCullough stands there with Ferguson around his waist. Ferguson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jack McCullough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Ferguson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson takes a shot to the head.
McCullough tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McCullough dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Ferguson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

The fighters circle momentarily. McCullough darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

McCullough pushes Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
McCullough tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
McCullough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
McCullough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCullough looking to stall.
Ferguson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCullough smiles and moves away.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Ferguson avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferguson is defended easily by McCullough.
McCullough stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferguson. Ferguson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack McCullough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Ferguson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullough fails to land with a series of punches.
Jack McCullough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCullough closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Ferguson shoots in and gets a takedown into McCullough's guard.
McCullough looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there.
McCullough is trying to hold Ferguson in close to prevent damage but Ferguson has managed to pass into half guard.
McCullough on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCullough tries to get to full guard but Ferguson has control of the leg.
Ferguson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferguson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferguson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson with the ground and pound but McCullough uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Ferguson drops back looking for a leg! McCullough is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCullough manages to kick Ferguson off! Ferguson jumps back into McCullough's guard.
Ferguson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferguson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferguson won't allow McCullough to sweep him here.
Ferguson stops McCullough from standing up.
Ferguson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ferguson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferguson slips a nice elbow through McCullough's hands, connecting with McCullough's forehead.
Ferguson throwing shots but McCullough is blocking nicely.
McCullough is trying to maintain the position but Ferguson is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to control the action but McCullough is working from the bottom.
Ferguson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ferguson is nestled in close to McCullough, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ferguson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferguson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McCullough tries to roll over but Ferguson keeps him under control.
Ferguson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Ferguson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCullough is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson drops an elbow to the side of McCullough's head.
McCullough manages to get to full guard.
Ferguson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

McCullough is rocked!
Ferguson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh McCullough is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCullough wants to stand and escape but Ferguson is having none of it.
McCullough seems to have got his legs back now.
Ferguson with a nice head shot there.

McCullough is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferguson blocks an elbow strike.
McCullough misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCullough has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Jack McCullough!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Jack McCullough!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Jack McCullough!

Jack McCullough wins by unanimous decision!
Jack McCullough decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.