PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Bagautinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ferguson
vs
Bagautinov

150 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordon Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Bagautinov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ferguson has closed the distance and engaged Bagautinov in a clinch.
Ferguson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Bagautinov.
Bagautinov controlling the action here for a moment.
Ferguson holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Bagautinov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ferguson regains guard.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Bagautinov controlling him for the moment.
Bagautinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bagautinov 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.

Bagautinov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferguson, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Bagautinov is having none of it.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bagautinov circles away.

Bagautinov gets the takedown into side control.
Ferguson bucks up and tries to throw Bagautinov off but instead Bagautinov has got his back!

Bagautinov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ferguson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Bagautinov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Bagautinov.

Ferguson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bagautinov's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagautinov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ferguson.
Ferguson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bagautinov.
Bagautinov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bagautinov misses with punches from the back.
Bagautinov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ferguson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Bagautinov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ferguson is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bagautinov looking to break Ferguson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ferguson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bagautinov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bagautinov landing with strikes.

Bagautinov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Bagautinov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bagautinov controlling the position well here. Ferguson rolled but Bagautinov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Bagautinov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ferguson shoots in but no luck this time.

Bagautinov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ferguson is trying to defend but Bagautinov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Bagautinov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ferguson to stand up.

Bagautinov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ferguson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bagautinov cracks Ferguson with a big right hand but Ferguson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagautinov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bagautinov controls the position.
Ferguson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bagautinov is controlling Ferguson's trapped leg to prevent Ferguson from advancing to side control.

Ferguson is trying to work for a kimura but Bagautinov is defending well.
Bagautinov is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bagautinov is trying to maintain the position but Ferguson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ferguson is keen to just control but Bagautinov is a slippery customer.
Bagautinov trying to control from the bottom.
Bagautinov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ferguson lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a couple of elbows.
Ferguson throws a big right hand that misses.
Bagautinov controlling Ferguson's posture.
Bagautinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Ferguson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bagautinov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bagautinov has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bagautinov stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Bagautinov clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Bagautinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bagautinov slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferguson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Bagautinov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ali Bagautinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bagautinov controlling the position.
Ferguson dodges the ground and pound from Bagautinov.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bagautinov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferguson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Bagautinov drags him back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bagautinov has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Bagautinov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bagautinov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ferguson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagautinov tries to control but Ferguson wriggling away.
Bagautinov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ferguson is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson has given up his back here.
Ferguson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bagautinov.

Ferguson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bagautinov gets his way!

Bagautinov has managed to slip his arm under Ferguson's chin. This could be all over... yep, Ferguson is tapping out! Submission win for Bagautinov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ali Bagautinov!