PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Chuck Ferguson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chuck Ferguson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Ferguson
vs
Bud

195 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

195 cm
25
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Elite Canadian Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Bud!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Bud throws a head kick that misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bud enables Ferguson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bud manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ferguson throwing strikes but missing.
Bud is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.

Bud escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferguson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bud has his foot on Ferguson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferguson works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bud is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
Bud being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bud throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bud is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
Ferguson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Chuck Ferguson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bud misses with a head kick.

Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.

Ferguson manages to pull guard.
Bud wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Bud trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bud throwing strikes but missing.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Bud controlling him for the moment.
Ferguson has control of Bud's left arm, preventing Bud from doing any damage.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bud on the ground.

Bud thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Bud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferguson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bud has managed to get both his arms back between Ferguson's legs - danger averted.

Bud drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Bud off! Bud jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson controls Bud momentarily but Bud frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ferguson controlling the position.
Bud tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Bud sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferguson tries to get out of the position.

Bud is working for a kimura but Ferguson is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferguson is trying to control but Bud passes into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to control but Bud postures up.
Bud is looking to take a break and control but Ferguson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Bud seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ferguson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Ferguson tries to bench press Bud off him but Bud keeps the position.

Bud is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ferguson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bud is looking to take a break and control but Ferguson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Bud dominated 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.

Bud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bud circles away.
Bud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bud scores with a head kick.

It looks like Chuck Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bud sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chuck Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ferguson instigates a clinch.
Bud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ferguson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ferguson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson blocks the elbow strike.
Bud tries a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks it.
Bud misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferguson.
Bud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferguson avoiding damage.
Bud tries a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks it.
Bud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bud is breathing heavily.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Bud throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bud.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Bud throws knees to the body.
Bud misses with an elbow over the top.
Bud tries to land a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks with his arms.
Ferguson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bud has him pressed against the cage.
Bud lands a knee to the head.
Bud gets underhooks to prevent Ferguson's takedown attempt.
Bud misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bud is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferguson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferguson is defending well for now.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Bud throws knees to the body.
Bud has Ferguson pressed against the cage, preventing Ferguson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ferguson has Bud pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bud manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bud missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ferguson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ferguson stays in close to Bud's body and controls the position.

Ferguson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bud to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ferguson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bud pulls down on the head and he's put Ferguson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Big Bud!
Big Bud spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.