PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between bj Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Dillashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillashaw has chosen Jump Around-House of Pain as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Ferguson
vs
Dillashaw

164 cm
33
135 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

168 cm
24
136 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, bj Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Dillashaw!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Dillashaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferguson dives in for a single leg takedown but Dillashaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dillashaw tries for a takedown but Ferguson manages to get underhooks.

Dillashaw successfully pulls guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dillashaw is looking to stand up but Ferguson isn't so interested in that idea.
Dillashaw has his hands on Ferguson's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dillashaw pushes Ferguson off and gets back to his feet.
Dillashaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferguson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Dillashaw pushes Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.

Dillashaw works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
Dillashaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dillashaw trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferguson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Ferguson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dillashaw did well to prevent Ferguson getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dillashaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferguson pulls his head out easily.
Ferguson is looking to take a break and control but Dillashaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferguson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dillashaw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dillashaw has one foot on Ferguson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ferguson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillashaw tries to avoid it but Ferguson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillashaw to the ground. Dillashaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bj Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dillashaw 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.
Dillashaw slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ferguson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dillashaw gets to his feet. Ferguson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ferguson misses with a takedown

and Dillashaw counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferguson won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillashaw working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Dillashaw decides to stand back up.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Dillashaw moves out of range.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.

Dillashaw clinches.
Ferguson looking for a takedown.
Dillashaw prevents a takedown attempt there.

Dillashaw lands a takedown into 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dillashaw controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dillashaw closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson gets back to full guard.
Dillashaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dillashaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dillashaw landing with the ground and pound.
Dillashaw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dillashaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dillashaw is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by TJ Dillashaw.

Dillashaw moves into the clinch successfully.

Dillashaw lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Dillashaw is trying to work for a kimura but Ferguson is defending well.
Dillashaw is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Dillashaw keeps him under control.
Dillashaw slows the pace down in half guard.
Dillashaw is looking to take a break and control but Ferguson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dillashaw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dillashaw perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. TJ Dillashaw was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Dillashaw closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dillashaw lands a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillashaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dillashaw trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Dillashaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

TJ Dillashaw has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Dillashaw closes the distance and clinches.
Dillashaw is trying to drag Ferguson to the mat but Ferguson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ferguson can't break the clinch.

Dillashaw ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dillashaw no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ferguson stops Dillashaw from standing up.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Dillashaw keeps moving.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Dillashaw won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw pulls Ferguson in close to prevent any damage.

We're going to have a standup here because bj Ferguson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Dillashaw closes the distance and pushes Ferguson back into the cage.

Dillashaw jumps guard.
Ferguson trying to control but Dillashaw is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dillashaw holds on and takes a little breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dillashaw is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Dillashaw 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ferguson dives in for a single leg takedown but Dillashaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Ferguson manages to pull guard.

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

Ferguson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dillashaw wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dillashaw drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Dillashaw off! Dillashaw jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Dillashaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dillashaw is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dillashaw slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ferguson controls Dillashaw momentarily but Dillashaw frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dillashaw gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ferguson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Dillashaw dives in and scores a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dillashaw controls the pace.
Dillashaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
TJ Dillashaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dillashaw's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. TJ Dillashaw wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ferguson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillashaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferguson somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dillashaw has Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Dillashaw successfully pulls guard.
Dillashaw is trying to keep Ferguson in close.
Dillashaw has his hands on Ferguson's head, controlling the position.
Ferguson tries to stand but Dillashaw is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dillashaw wriggles free and stands up.

Dillashaw fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ferguson to the ground. Dillashaw is now in Ferguson's guard.
Dillashaw sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dillashaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dillashaw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
bj Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!

And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Dillashaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dillashaw winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Dillashaw!
In his post fight interview, TJ Dillashaw gave a big smile as he said 'Just Like I said im gonna beat him so bad.I just give him an ass whoppin,And look at him PITY,WEAK,DOUCHE,and DISGUSTING OLD MAN..LETS JUST BE HONEST MAN HES A CLOWN IN THE SPORT,a REJECT,THE SPORT DOESNT NEED HIM.GO HOME AND FIND ANOTHER JOB,YOU DONT BELONG HERE.'.
bj Ferguson was interviewed post fight and said 'ya know man being 32 years old now and having a 22-9 record. i still feel like i have more to give. ill never give up! never surrender! i am the boogieman! and im coming to get yah!'.