PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bedford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bj Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bj Ferguson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bedford
vs
Ferguson

175 cm
32
135 lbs
17 - 24 - 0

164 cm
38
135 lbs
42 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 17 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Bedford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, bj Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferguson.

Ferguson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ferguson passes to side control.
Bedford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferguson tries to advance to mount but Bedford denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bedford tries to buck Ferguson off but Ferguson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bedford takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bedford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferguson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferguson scoring with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Bedford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bedford tries to buck Ferguson off but Ferguson is having none of it.
Bedford taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Bedford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ferguson grinds an elbow into Bedford's temple.
Bedford tries to bench press Ferguson off him but Ferguson keeps the position.
Ferguson cracks Bedford with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ferguson moves into full mount!
Ferguson avoids the attempt from Bedford to control.
Bedford slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to advance to full mount but Bedford doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bedford is trying to keep Ferguson in close.
Bedford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferguson passes Bedford's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ferguson slips a nice elbow through Bedford's hands, connecting with Bedford's forehead.
Ferguson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bedford on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bedford tries to get out of the position.
Ferguson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bedford knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson passes to full mount!
Ferguson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bedford is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bedford's face.
Ferguson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bedford is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ferguson scoring with strikes but Bedford is staying in there.
Bedford bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bedford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bedford trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.

Bedford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferguson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bedford has managed to get both his arms back between Ferguson's legs - danger averted.
Bedford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Bedford wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bedford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bedford throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.

Ferguson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bedford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ferguson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bedford defends well.
Bedford trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferguson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ferguson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bj Ferguson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bedford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bedford misses with a wild combination.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bedford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferguson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bedford throws a head kick that misses
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bedford shoots and misses
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
Bedford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bedford tried to counter with a leg kick but Ferguson avoided it.
Ferguson looks for a takedown but Bedford sprawls well.
Bedford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferguson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bedford somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bedford or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferguson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bedford. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bedford gets tackled into the cage by Ferguson. Ferguson maintains the clinch.
Ferguson looking for a takedown.
Bedford tries to stall but Ferguson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ferguson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bedford throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ferguson can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Bedford breaks from the clinch.
Ferguson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bedford tries to avoid it but Ferguson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bedford to the ground. Bedford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Bedford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bedford is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bedford tries for a takedown but Ferguson manages to get underhooks.

Ferguson lands a takedown into guard.
Ferguson won't allow Bedford to sweep him here.
Ferguson advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
bj Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson working away.
Bedford is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ferguson moves into full mount!
Ferguson avoids the attempt from Bedford to control.
Bedford is trying to escape the mount.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the head.
Ferguson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bedford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bedford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson dominating with strikes here.
Ferguson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bedford's face.
Bedford regains half guard.
Bedford is in trouble now - Ferguson has advanced to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson looking to finish Bedford with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bedford!
Ferguson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bedford looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Ferguson.
Ferguson with a couple of short strikes.
Bedford can't escape the position.
Ferguson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bj Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bedford leaves Ferguson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bedford misses the shot to the body.

Bedford closes the distance and clinches.
Bedford prevents a takedown attempt there.

Bedford works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bedford tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bedford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferguson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bedford has managed to get both his arms back between Ferguson's legs - danger averted.
Bedford wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Bedford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Bedford is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ferguson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bedford is looking to defend but Ferguson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bedford! Ferguson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bedford taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). bj Ferguson!
bj Ferguson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I keep putting these good guys away. I'm 38 and ready to go'.