PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Wukong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wukong has chosen I stand alone - Godsmack as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sun Wukong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ferguson
vs
Wukong

165 cm
25
145 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
135 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sun Wukong!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wukong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferguson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wukong staying calm.
Ferguson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wukong's best efforts.
Wukong working Ferguson over with strikes.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but Wukong is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wukong connects with a nice short shot to Ferguson's temple.
Wukong lands strikes from half guard.
Wukong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wukong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wukong not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Ferguson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferguson is not content to let Wukong control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wukong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ferguson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wukong pulls his head out easily.
Wukong 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.
Wukong works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wukong has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ferguson!
Wukong raining down shots from the mount!
Ferguson working to try and regain half guard.
Wukong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wukong unloading with bombs!
Wukong tries to control but Ferguson wriggling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Wukong.
Wukong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wukong working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wukong looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Ferguson is rocked!
Ferguson is bucking up trying to escape but Wukong cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Ferguson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee warns Ferguson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Wukong working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wukong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ferguson's face.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position but Wukong isn't that keen on the idea.
Wukong raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ferguson is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson is working hard here to advance position.
Ferguson seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wukong looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wukong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ferguson's face.
Ferguson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wukong with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BOOM! Wukong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wukong with shots to the head and body - Ferguson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wukong wants to control the pace but Ferguson is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice takedown defense from Wukong. No joy for Ferguson on that attempt.
Ferguson shoots for a takedown but Wukong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaiah Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wukong fails with a takedown attempt.
Wukong dives in and grabs Ferguson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes down on Wukong's head and hops out.
Wukong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson darts in looking for a takedown but Wukong gets double underhooks and turns Ferguson into the cage.

Wukong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ferguson regains guard.

Ferguson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Wukong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferguson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wukong has managed to get both his arms back between Ferguson's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wukong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wukong pushes down on Ferguson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wukong drops an elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Wukong slips a nice elbow through Ferguson's hands, connecting with Ferguson's forehead.
Wukong lands strikes from half guard.
Wukong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wukong lands with a punch from half guard.
Wukong slips a nice elbow through Ferguson's hands, connecting with Ferguson's forehead.
Ferguson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wukong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wukong's back!

Wukong fending off the submission attempt from Ferguson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wukong rolls, trying to escape but Ferguson keeps control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson looking for the RNC.

Ferguson working for the choke.
Ferguson has the hooks in. Wukong is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Ferguson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wukong knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wukong for a finish.
Ferguson avoiding Wukong 's attempts to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wukong can't escape the position.
Wukong looking to control the position.
Wukong rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wukong keeping control of the position.

Ferguson seems to be looking for submissions.

Wukong is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferguson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson prevents Wukong from improving his position.

Ferguson is working for a kimura but Wukong is defending it quite comfortably.
Wukong is looking for a sweep. Ferguson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wukong keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wukong gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Isaiah Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ferguson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wukong circles away.
No luck for Ferguson with that takedown attempt.

Ferguson tries to sprawl but Wukong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wukong connects with a nice short shot to Ferguson's temple.
Wukong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wukong winds up and cracks Ferguson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but Wukong is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Wukong.
Ferguson gets full guard.
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!
Wukong lands a couple of elbows.

Ferguson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wukong is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wukong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wukong tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Wukong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wukong trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Wukong with a nice head shot there.
Wukong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Wukong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wukong scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wukong distracts Ferguson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Ferguson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wukong defends it easily.
Wukong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Ferguson looking for a guillotine here but Wukong defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wukong lands a couple of digs.
Wukong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Ferguson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wukong has his hands clasped together but Ferguson extends and breaks Wukong's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ferguson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaiah Ferguson!
Isaiah Ferguson took some time post fight to say the following; 'Being 7-0 now I'm ready to face that next step. I would like a title Shot. But of course the champ would duck me ;)'.