PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanson comes to the ring accompanied by Regulate. Ferguson has chosen Fuck Tha Other Side as his entrance music. Chris Hanson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kevin Ferguson's chin.

Hanson
vs
Ferguson

188 cm
22
219 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
235 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

ENDLESS 152

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson lands a jab-cross combination.

Hanson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hanson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fergusons head.
Ferguson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hanson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hanson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferguson walks away with a smile on his face. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferguson throws a hook but Hanson avoids it easily.
Ferguson misses with a wild combination.

Hanson clinches up against the ropes.
Hanson throws an elbow but it misses.
Hanson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ferguson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hanson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson is trying to break free.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Hanson has him pressed against the ropes.
Ferguson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanson has him pressed against the ropes.
Ferguson tries to break the clinch but Hanson is controlling the position.

Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanson lands a jab to Ferguson's midsection.
Ferguson closes the distance but Hanson moves to the side
enabling Hanson to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Hanson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferguson takes one to the chin there.
Ferguson looks gassed!

Hanson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanson prevents Ferguson from breaking the clinch.
Hanson can't get the takedown.
Hanson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanson.
Hanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Hanson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Hanson's takedown attempt.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but Hanson keeps him there for the moment.

Ferguson breaks from the clinch.

Hanson clinches up with Ferguson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ferguson prevents the takedown attempt.
Hanson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferguson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanson throws a one two combo.

Ferguson gets a clinch.

Hanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Hanson clinches.
Ferguson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson wants to break the clinch but can't.

Hanson manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson won't allow Hanson to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson wants to stand but Ferguson is controlling the position.
Ferguson wanted to stand there but Hanson had control of the position.
Hanson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferguson manages to get himself to full guard.
Hanson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferguson wants to stand but Hanson is controlling the position.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.
Hanson stands and throws Ferguson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferguson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hanson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ferguson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hanson asserts his dominance and retains side control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ferguson is out of range and Hanson settles back down.
Ferguson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson.
Ferguson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanson has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right from Hanson on the inside.
Hanson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferguson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hanson goes for a takedown attempt but Ferguson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Hanson rushes Ferguson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferguson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Hanson has Ferguson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ferguson wants a takedown but no success here.

Hanson manages to break the clinch.
Hanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Hanson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferguson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Hanson gets a clinch.
Hanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferguson pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Hanson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Hanson ducks down to avoid it.
Chris Hanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hanson backs up against the ropes.

It looks like Chris Hanson has been cut.

Ferguson moves into range and clinches up with Hanson.
Hanson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Hanson's takedown attempt.
Hanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferguson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hanson can't get the takedown.
Hanson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferguson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Hanson moves into the clinch.

Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
Ferguson tries to clinch up.
Hanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but Hanson pushes him off.
Ferguson darts in trying to clinch
and Hanson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to clinch
and Hanson counters with a left to the body.
Ferguson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanson's hands.
Hanson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferguson at a distance.

Hanson takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hanson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hanson keeps control of Ferguson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferguson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hanson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chris Hanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Hanson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but Hanson keeps him there for the moment.

Hanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hanson closes the distance and clinches.

Hanson breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Ferguson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hanson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ferguson is trying to drag Hanson to the mat but Hanson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

Hanson manages to break the clinch.

Hanson moves into range and clinches up with Ferguson.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but Hanson keeps him there for the moment.

Hanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Hanson rushes Ferguson and presses him up against the ropes.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Hanson's takedown attempt.

Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Hanson has Ferguson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Hanson manages to pull guard.

Ferguson gets to his feet. Hanson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Hanson shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
Ferguson clinches but Hanson breaks the clinch

and Hanson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hanson.
Ferguson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanson has double underhooks.
Hanson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hanson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferguson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Hanson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hanson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferguson has double underhooks.
Hanson goes for a takedown attempt but Ferguson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hanson throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
Ferguson walks into a straight right hand from Hanson.
Hanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.
Hanson throws a nice looking combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Hanson is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hanson lands an overhand right.

Hanson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferguson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ferguson tries to break the clinch but Hanson is controlling the position.
Hanson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Hanson breaks from the clinch.
Hanson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanson there as he acknowledges the shot.

Hanson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferguson, pushing him back against the ropes.

Hanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hanson throws a shot to the body.

Ferguson drives through and clinches with Hanson against the ropes.
Chris Hanson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hanson is trying to drag Ferguson to the mat but Ferguson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Hanson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanson keeps control of Ferguson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanson has Ferguson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ferguson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ferguson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Hanson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Hanson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ferguson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanson's head backwards.
Hanson throws a combination that misses
and Ferguson counters with a one-two to the body.
Hanson tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson darts in trying to clinch
and Hanson counters with a three punch combo that has Ferguson backing up. Ferguson nods at Hanson to acknowledge the strikes.
Hanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferguson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Hanson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hanson.

Hanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Hanson does no damage.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Hanson moves away

and Hanson moves into the clinch.

Hanson manages to break the clinch.
Hanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ferguson momentarily.
Hanson throws a combination. Ferguson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanson throws a looping overhand right but Ferguson ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hanson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Ferguson breaks from the clinch.

Hanson has Ferguson up against the ropes in a clinch.

Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
Hanson misses with a double jab.
Hanson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferguson.
Ferguson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Hanson clinches with his opponent.

Ferguson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hanson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ferguson tries to clinch

and Hanson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ferguson is trying to break free.

Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Hanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferguson looks to clinch
and Hanson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferguson thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hanson clinches with his opponent.
Hanson has Ferguson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ferguson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ferguson can't break the clinch.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but Hanson keeps him there for the moment.
Hanson can't get the takedown.

Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Hanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hanson has Ferguson up against the ropes in a clinch.

Hanson manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Hanson avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Hanson instigates a clinch.
Ferguson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Hanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanson throws a leg kick which misses Ferguson's front leg but catches the back leg as Ferguson tries to avoid it.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanson, as that shot connected.

Hanson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Hanson breaks the clinch.

Ferguson tries to keep at a distance but Hanson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hanson tries to pull guard but Ferguson won't allow it.

Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferguson but Ferguson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hanson tries to clinch but Ferguson moves away
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferguson thows a body shot but no joy.
Hanson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by Ferguson.
Ferguson closes the distance but Hanson moves to the side

and Hanson counters by clinching up.

Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Hanson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferguson circles away.
Hanson 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hanson.
Hanson tries to bum rush Ferguson with a series of wild strikes but Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferguson closes the distance but Hanson moves to the side

and Hanson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ferguson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hanson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferguson or not.
Hanson is trying to drag Ferguson to the mat but Ferguson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Ferguson can't break the clinch.
Hanson wants a takedown but no success here.
Hanson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanson is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanson throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanson lands a two punch combo.
Kevin Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferguson counters with a three punch combo that has Hanson backing up. Hanson nods at Ferguson to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Hanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hanson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Chris Hanson!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Chris Hanson!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Chris Hanson!

Chris Hanson wins by unanimous decision!