PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Isaiah Ferguson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ferguson
vs
Brooks

165 cm
28
145 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

188 cm
28
145 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Brooks circles away easily

and Brooks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Ferguson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brooks is looking to pass into half guard but Ferguson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ferguson is in guard.

Ferguson won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.
Ferguson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Ferguson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ferguson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Ferguson drops back looking for a leg! Brooks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brooks manages to kick Ferguson off! Ferguson jumps back into Brooks's guard.
Ferguson won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferguson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ferguson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brooks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brooks wants to sweep but no luck.

Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferguson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferguson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferguson passes Brooks's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Ferguson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brooks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ferguson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brooks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferguson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks gets full guard.
Ferguson stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks.

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

Brooks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ferguson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferguson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brooks wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment.

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

Brooks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ferguson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferguson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brooks is on top in guard.

Brooks pushes down on Ferguson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brooks moves into full mount! Ferguson won't be happy about that!

Brooks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ferguson has worked his arm free - good work by Ferguson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brooks swings around for an armbar but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brooks's guard.

Brooks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.

Brooks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ferguson won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.

Ferguson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Brooks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferguson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Brooks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Brooks dominated that round.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ferguson shoots in looking for a takedown but Brooks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferguson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Brooks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brooks tries to pass to full mount but Ferguson defends it.
Brooks moves into full mount! Ferguson won't be happy about that!
Ferguson stops Brooks from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brooks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ferguson has worked his arm free - good work by Ferguson!
Brooks tries to advance to mount but Ferguson denies him.
Brooks has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ferguson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brooks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ferguson has given up his back here. Will Brooks look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Brooks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Brooks is persistently looking for the submission but Ferguson is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ferguson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brooks has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ferguson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Ferguson fending off the submission attempt from Brooks.

Brooks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ferguson is defending well though. Brooks let's go of the attempt for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brooks working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Ferguson is doing well to defend. Brooks seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Ferguson is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Phil Brooks!
Isaiah Ferguson spoke after the fight, saying 'good fight i lost oh well'.