PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Ferg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Owusu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonard Owusu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ferg
vs
Owusu

178 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
169 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Ferg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leonard Owusu!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Owusu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Owusu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Ferg breaks the clinch.

Owusu moves into the clinch.
Ferg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Owusu after a bit of a struggle.
Ferg can't get the takedown.
Ferg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Owusu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Ferg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owusu is pressed up against the cage. Ferg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Owusu down to the mat. Owusu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Owusu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferg counters with a nice uppercut.
Owusu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Owusu's coach down at Cozad MMA London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Owusu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owusu lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Tony Ferg has been cut.
Owusu dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Owusu darts in looking for a takedown but Ferg gets double underhooks and turns Owusu into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owusu throws a combination. Ferg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Ferg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Owusu quickly recovers to half guard.
Ferg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ferg throwing shots but Owusu is blocking nicely.
Ferg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Owusu is controlling Ferg's trapped leg to prevent Ferg from advancing to side control.
Ferg is keen to just control but Owusu is a slippery customer.
Owusu is looking for a sweep. Ferg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Owusu closes the distance and clinches.

Owusu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Owusu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Owusu duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ferg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferg showed some decent athleticism there.
Owusu tries to get to full guard but Ferg has control of the leg.
Ferg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferg's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Owusu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ferg trying to control the action but Owusu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Owusu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four 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.

Ferg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferg.
Ferg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Owusu feints the counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Owusu as Ferg shoots in.
Ferg is breathing heavily.
Owusu lands a two punch combo.
Owusu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferg but Ferg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferg is looking to counter with a body kick.

Owusu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Owusu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Ferg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ferg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Owusu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferg circles away quickly and effectively.
Owusu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferg avoids it really well and circles away.
Owusu shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Owusu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ferg throws a big counter combination but Owusu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Owusu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owusu thuds his shin into the meat of Ferg's side.
No joy there for Owusu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Owusu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Owusu is trying to defend but Ferg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Owusu is trying to escape back to his feet but Ferg uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Owusu wants to control but Ferg postures up.
Ferg trying to control the position but Owusu is working away.
Ferg remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owusu is looking for a sweep.
Owusu can't do much from the bottom here.
Owusu tries to escape but Ferg is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owusu holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Owusu.
A little feinted left hand from Ferg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tony Ferg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Owusu.
Owusu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Owusu is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Owusu is defended easily by Ferg.
Owusu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Owusu wants it to stay on the feet.
Owusu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferg scores with a takedown into Owusu's guard.
Owusu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferg manages to get himself to full guard.

Ferg trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferg working a defensive guard but Owusu manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leonard Owusu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tony Ferg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Owusu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Owusu is looking to clinch.
Owusu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Owusu with that takedown attempt.
Owusu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferg circles away.
Tony Ferg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Owusu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ferg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Owusu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ferg is on him like a limpet, forcing Owusu back against the cage.
Owusu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Owusu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Owusu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferg misses the jab.
Leonard Owusu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Owusu throws a head kick that half lands.
Owusu connects with a crisp jab.
Owusu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Owusu fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferg drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Owusu can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferg trying to control the position from guard on top but Owusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Owusu misses with a takedown attempt - Ferg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Ferg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Owusu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ferg controlling from side mount.
Ferg working the ground and pound from side control.
Tony Ferg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonard Owusu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owusu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony Ferg.
I think Owusu 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Owusu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Leonard Owusu thanked //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).