PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between bj Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bedford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Bedford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ferguson
vs
Bedford

164 cm
33
135 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

175 cm
27
135 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Granite chin

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 24 - 13 - 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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Bedford!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ferguson clinches up with Bedford and pushes him back against the cage.

Ferguson successfully pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ferguson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Bedford isn't so interested in that idea.
Ferguson working a defensive guard but Bedford manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bedford tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ferguson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bedford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bedford throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ferguson tries to improve position but can't.
Ferguson wants to control but Bedford postures up.
Ferguson sneaks back into half guard.
Ferguson regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedford trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bedford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferguson is on top in guard.
Ferguson is working Bedford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferguson 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Bedford is working an open guard so Ferguson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Bedford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Ferguson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bedford wants to get up but he can't break Ferguson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bedford looks winded!
Bedford wants to stand and escape but instead Ferguson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bedford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferguson controls the pace.
Ferguson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ferguson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson stopping the sweep attempt from Bedford.
Ferguson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. bj Ferguson wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Ferguson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ferguson stands up and beckons Bedford to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bj Ferguson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ferguson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ferguson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bedford pushes Ferguson off looking to stand but Ferguson dives back in and keeps control.
Ferguson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ferguson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ferguson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Ferguson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferguson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Ferguson clinches.

Bedford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bedford blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Nice sprawl there from Bedford as Ferguson shoots in.
Bedford shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bedford is breathing heavily.

Ferguson shoots in and bounces Bedford off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ferguson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
bj Ferguson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson preventing the sweep.
Ferguson postures up and lands a big shot to Bedford's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. bj Ferguson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bedford misses with a series of wild punches.
Bedford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but Bedford shows good takedown defense.

Ferguson drives through with a takedown into Bedford's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ferguson won't allow Bedford to sweep him here.
Bedford trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferguson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ferguson pushing down on Bedford's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Ferguson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bedford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ferguson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bedford has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bj Ferguson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bedford throws a lazy right hand but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bedford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bedford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferguson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Ferguson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bedford is trying to defend but Ferguson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bedford trying to get back to full guard but Ferguson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ferguson looking to finish Bedford with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bedford!
Ferguson controlling the pace for now.
Bedford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson with a couple of short strikes.
Ferguson controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bedford hang on?
Ferguson with the ground and pound from mount.
Ferguson is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Ferguson stands up from mount. Strange move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown by Bedford or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferguson which made him look bad.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bedford sprawls well. Bedford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferguson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bedford but Bedford pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedford wants to clinch up but Ferguson keeps it at a distance.
Ferguson shoots in but Bedford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bj Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bedford eats them both and turns towards Ferguson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bedford but Bedford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bedford fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Bedford on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bedford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferguson somewhat.
Bedford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Ferguson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bedford is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson not doing much here.

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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bj Ferguson!
As bj Ferguson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This was a good fight. Can't wait for my next obstacle. (23-10)'.