PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uri Haber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quincey Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Haber
vs
Ferguson

182 cm
28
176 lbs
13 - 6 - 2

177 cm
28
170 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Fast

Perkele!

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 13 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Uri Haber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quincey Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haber moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Ferguson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Haber moves out of range easily.
Haber blocks a leg kick.
Haber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Haber.
Haber throws a series of strikes that have Ferguson backpedaling.
Ferguson cracks Haber with a good jab.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Haber is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haber steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ferguson. That one must have hurt.
Haber cracks a nice hook into Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Haber moves out of range easily.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson lands a jab to the head.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haber moves away.
Haber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ferguson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Ferguson finds it's target.
Haber throws a big shot that misses.
Ferguson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quincey Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haber slips under a jab from Ferguson.
An attempted straight right counter from Haber misses the target.
Haber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Haber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Haber tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Haber tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Haber to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Haber feints and as Ferguson raises his hands in defense, Haber changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Haber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Haber trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haber is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Haber from controlling successfully.
Haber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Haber stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Haber trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Quincey Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson throws a jab when Haber was well out of range.
Haber scores with a leg kick.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haber moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Haber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Haber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferguson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ferguson tries to land a front kick but Haber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quincey Ferguson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Haber just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson thuds his right hand into Haber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Haber slams his shin into Ferguson's torso.
Ferguson delivers a nice body kick.
Ferguson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haber under the eye.
Ferguson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haber.
Ferguson scores with a nice right hand.
Haber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haber there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haber moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Haber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haber throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the head.
Ferguson tries to land a front kick but Haber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferguson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Quincey Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Haber.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
and Haber makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Haber throws a big shot that misses.
Haber connects with a nice looking jab.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haber lunges at Ferguson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferguson's hand.
Haber takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haber.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Haber is just out of range.
Haber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferguson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haber.
Haber tries to land a leg kick but Ferguson saw it coming and moves away.
Ferguson throws a push kick but Haber slaps the foot to one side.
Haber tries to counter with a takedown but Ferguson is quick to defend against it.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.

Haber gets a takedown into half guard.
Haber wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep. Haber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haber is thwarting Ferguson's attempts to control the position.

Haber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haber trying to control from half guard but Ferguson is working away.

Haber is working for a kimura but Ferguson is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haber wants to take a breather but Ferguson is having none of it.
Haber working the head and body with strikes.

Haber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferguson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferguson is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Uri Haber will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Haber misses with a takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice body shot.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ferguson - that will leave a mark!
Ferguson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haber is out of range.
Haber appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haber takes one to the chin there.
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Haber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson tries to bum rush Haber with a series of wild strikes but Haber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Haber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to land a body kick

and Haber moves into the clinch.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Haber won't want to take too many of those.
Ferguson leaning against his opponent.
Haber misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Haber just leaning against Ferguson, taking a breather.
Ferguson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haber backwards.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haber blocking some punches.
Haber takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Uri Haber has been cut.
Ferguson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haber is defending well for now.
Haber lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Haber avoids the damage to the body.
Haber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haber tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haber.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson taking a breather.
Haber content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Haber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haber.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haber wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haber.
Haber lands a body punch.
Haber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferguson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson tries a body shot but Haber blocks it.
Haber tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haber.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haber can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Haber avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haber effectively controlling the action here.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haber blocks an elbow strike from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands with a light punch inside.
Haber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haber avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haber takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haber.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haber holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Haber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ferguson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Haber.
Haber prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haber lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferguson or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Haber.
Haber tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing Haber back against the cage.
A short right from Ferguson.
Ferguson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quincey Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferguson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quincey Ferguson!
Quincey Ferguson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.