PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thorstein Matsburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsburg comes to the cage accompanied by Wardruna - Algir Tognatale. Arnold Ferguson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Matsburg
vs
Ferguson

194 cm
18
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

No Shit Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thorstein Matsburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnold Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Matsburg moves out of range.
Arnold Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsburg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matsburg off to one side.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Matsburg circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsburg dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
Matsburg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matsburg off to one side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matsburg - that will leave a mark!
Ferguson is looking to score with low kicks.
Matsburg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferguson but Ferguson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thorstein Matsburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferguson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsburg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsburg can pounce on him.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsburg looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.
Matsburg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsburg throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Matsburg misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Matsburg lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matsburg fails to land the takedown.
Matsburg misses with a few strikes there.
Matsburg fails to land the takedown.
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
Matsburg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matsburg off to one side.
Ferguson misses with a double jab

and Matsburg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matsburg.
Matsburg tries for a takedown but Ferguson manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to break the clinch but Matsburg is controlling the position.

Matsburg breaks from the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Ferguson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ferguson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferguson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ferguson looks gassed!
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsburg moves away.
Matsburg has a takedown stuffed.
Ferguson misses with a combination

and Matsburg counters by clinching up.
Matsburg prevents Ferguson from breaking the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Matsburg has him pressed against the cage.

Matsburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Matsburg counters by moving into the clinch.
Matsburg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferguson prevents it.

Matsburg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Matsburg counters with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsburg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to avoid it but Matsburg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferguson to the ground. Ferguson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Matsburg closes the distance and clinches.
Matsburg is looking to control Ferguson's arms but Ferguson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matsburg has his back to the cage.
Matsburg tries to pull guard but Ferguson won't allow it.
Ferguson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsburg backwards.
Matsburg keeps control of Ferguson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Matsburg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Matsburg counters by clinching up.
Ferguson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsburg has him pressed against the cage.
Matsburg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matsburg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ferguson's face.
Ferguson is trying to break free.
Ferguson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsburg has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matsburg.
Matsburg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferguson misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsburg looking to throw knees to the head but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
Matsburg blocking some punches.
Matsburg keeps control of Ferguson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferguson prevents Matsburg from breaking the clinch.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but Matsburg keeps him there for the moment.
Ferguson is trying to break free.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but Matsburg keeps him there for the moment.
Ferguson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ferguson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ferguson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matsburg crunches a lovely knee into Ferguson's ribcage.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but Matsburg keeps him there for the moment.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but Matsburg keeps him there for the moment.
Matsburg goes for a takedown attempt but Ferguson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Ferguson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Matsburg moves into the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Matsburg has him pressed against the cage.
Matsburg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferguson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Matsburg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ferguson uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thorstein Matsburg will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ferguson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matsburg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferguson managing to block the knees to the body from Matsburg.
Ferguson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsburg has him pressed against the cage.
Matsburg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matsburg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matsburg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ferguson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ferguson with a jab.
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsburg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferguson thows a leg kick but Matsburg checks it

and Matsburg counters by moving into the clinch.

Matsburg manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big left from Ferguson misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matsburg counters with a head kick. That will keep Ferguson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Matsburg moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsburg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Matsburg has closed the distance and engaged Ferguson in a clinch.

Matsburg pulls Ferguson into guard.
Matsburg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferguson is controlling him.
Matsburg is pulling down on Ferguson's head to control his posture.
Matsburg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferguson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsburg trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsburg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matsburg works his way into side control.
Matsburg controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matsburg's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Matsburg! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ferguson has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thorstein Matsburg!