PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barton Ferguson (ranked 6238 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zzz Zzz (ranked 6237 p4p, 603 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ferguson
vs
Zzz

151 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barton Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zzz Zzz!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferguson tries to counter with a takedown but Zzz is quick to defend against it.

Ferguson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferguson showed some decent athleticism there.

Ferguson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zzz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zzz is pressing down on Ferguson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Zzz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferguson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zzz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Ferguson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zzz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zzz has escaped and now he's on top!

Zzz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson controls Zzz momentarily but Zzz frees himself.
Ferguson really is a fat lump.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Zzz from controlling successfully.
Zzz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zzz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Zzz is proving a slippery customer.
Zzz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Zzz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ferguson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zzz, into his guard.

Ferguson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Ferguson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zzz gets back to half guard.
Ferguson is thwarting Zzz's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferguson scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Zzz makes his way to full guard, as Ferguson worked for a kimura.
Zzz has his hands on Ferguson's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to stand but Zzz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Ferguson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zzz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ferguson, into his guard.

Ferguson being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ferguson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zzz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zzz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Zzz is stalling in the full guard.
Zzz looking to pass the guard.

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.
Zzz keeps trying to improve his position.
Ferguson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferguson looking to control.
Zzz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
Zzz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zzz not doing much here.
Zzz is thwarting Ferguson's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zzz wants to pass to mount but Ferguson is defending the position.
Zzz content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barton Ferguson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ferguson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zzz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferguson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Ferguson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ferguson lands in his opponent's guard.
Zzz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferguson manages to get himself to full guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zzz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ferguson is trying to keep Zzz in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zzz stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
Zzz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zzz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Zzz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zzz slips nicely into half guard.
Ferguson pushes Zzz off looking to stand but Zzz dives back in and keeps control.

Zzz wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferguson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ferguson gets full guard.
Zzz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ferguson gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson is trying to stand back up but Zzz is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zzz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferguson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Ferguson is defending against the submission attempts here by Zzz.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ferguson is in trouble now - Zzz has advanced to mount!
Ferguson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zzz takes Ferguson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ferguson is in trouble.

Zzz is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Ferguson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Zzz off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zzz Zzz!