PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quincey Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juul Hupperts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juul Hupperts is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ferguson
vs
Hupperts

177 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quincey Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juul Hupperts!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hupperts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hupperts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hupperts tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
It looked like Ferguson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ferguson is looking to score with low kicks.
Hupperts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferguson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hupperts's head.
Hupperts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a leg kick.
Hupperts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hupperts goes for a double leg but Ferguson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferguson continues to drive forward.
Quincey Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juul Hupperts.
Ferguson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Hupperts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Hupperts keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hupperts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hupperts trying to control the action but Ferguson is working from the bottom.

Hupperts is trying to work for a kimura but Ferguson is defending well.
Hupperts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ferguson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Unicorn Powered Fighting, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep. Hupperts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hupperts controlling the action here.
Hupperts is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ferguson!
Hupperts trying to control but Ferguson is having none of it.
Hupperts is landing with some decent strikes but Ferguson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hupperts working the ground and pound effectively.
Hupperts landing punches.

Hupperts is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ferguson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ferguson!
Hupperts is trying to keep Ferguson in close.
Hupperts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferguson controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hupperts pulls Ferguson in close to his closed guard and prevents Ferguson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ferguson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hupperts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferguson's guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hupperts postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
Hupperts postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juul Hupperts will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hupperts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Hupperts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hupperts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferguson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferguson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ferguson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hupperts's head.
Hupperts dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hupperts tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
Quincey Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juul Hupperts.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hupperts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hupperts or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferguson, which made it look bad.
Hupperts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quincey Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hupperts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hupperts tries to clinch up
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hupperts can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hupperts tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson lands a leg kick that knocks Hupperts off balance momentarily.
Quincey Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hupperts shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferguson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hupperts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hupperts checks a leg kick.
Hupperts throws out a counter right but Ferguson avoids it with no problem.
Ferguson lands a really nice looking cross but Hupperts seems unphased.
Ferguson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferguson jabs Hupperts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!

Hupperts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hupperts is stalling here. Ferguson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hupperts seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ferguson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Hupperts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ferguson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hupperts keeps working.
Hupperts is letting Ferguson control him for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hupperts gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hupperts wants to get back to full guard.
Ferguson trying to control from half guard but Hupperts is working away.
Hupperts works his way to full guard. Good work.

Hupperts is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quincey Ferguson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Hupperts misses the target.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Hupperts on that attempt.
Ferguson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hupperts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hupperts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ferguson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hupperts eats them both and turns towards Ferguson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hupperts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferguson defends it nicely.
Ferguson tried to counter with a leg kick but Hupperts avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hupperts's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Hupperts feints the counter takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferguson.
Ferguson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hupperts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferguson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Quincey Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juul Hupperts.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Hupperts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferguson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ferguson scoring well with a low kick there.
Hupperts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hupperts just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFerguson.
Hupperts fails with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a low kick, right behind Hupperts 's knee.
Hupperts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Ferguson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ferguson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ferguson looks for the body kick but Hupperts saw that one coming.
Hupperts with the counter takedown but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferguson.
Hupperts has his takedown stuffed
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferguson connects with a body shot that sends Hupperts's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hupperts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ferguson sprawls well initially but Hupperts persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hupperts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
Ferguson is looking to escape.
Hupperts prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hupperts on the ground.
Hupperts prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
Hupperts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hupperts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hupperts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferguson lands with a right hand.
Hupperts moves to clinch but Ferguson breaks away
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hupperts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Ferguson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quincey Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferguson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quincey Ferguson!