PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yamcha Wolf-Fang (ranked 3902 p4p, 2417 weight class) and Riley Ferguson (ranked 397 p4p, 261 weight class). Wolf-Fang comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Against - Give It All. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wolf-Fang
vs
Ferguson

178 cm
27
160
11 - 15 - 0

179 cm
27
160
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Core Combat

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf-Fang manages to avoid it.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wolf-Fang misses the shot to the body.
Wolf-Fang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ferguson eats them both and turns towards Wolf-Fang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wolf-Fang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf-Fang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Wolf-Fang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolf-Fang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Riley Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferguson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Wolf-Fang misses with an uppercut. Ferguson saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson lands with a shot to the body.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wolf-Fang tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Wolf-Fang misses the target.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolf-Fang circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Wolf-Fang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Wolf-Fang staying out of range there.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot.
Ferguson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wolf-Fang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf-Fang misses with a looping left.
Wolf-Fang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ferguson.
Wolf-Fang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot.
Wolf-Fang takes one to the chin there.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf-Fang thuds his right hand into Ferguson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Wolf-Fang moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Wolf-Fang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson swings for the body but Wolf-Fang moves out of range.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Wolf-Fang uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferguson.
Ferguson swings for the body but Wolf-Fang moves out of range.
A left lands for Ferguson.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolf-Fang misses with a straight left.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Wolf-Fang moved out of range.
Wolf-Fang moves to clinch but Ferguson breaks away
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferguson tries to land a front kick but Wolf-Fang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wolf-Fang throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Wolf-Fang lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferguson off the cage and back into range.

Wolf-Fang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wolf-Fang misses with some punches.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolf-Fangs head.

Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook. Ferguson ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolf-Fang finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferguson's head.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolf-Fang scores with a punch to the head.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolf-Fang missing with a left hand there. Ferguson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Wolf-Fang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolf-Fang looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Wolf-Fang throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang jabs at Ferguson's body.

Ferguson forces Wolf-Fang back against the cage and clinches.
Wolf-Fang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf-Fang misses with the head strike.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Wolf-Fang throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferguson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Wolf-Fang throws a lazy right hand but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolf-Fang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Ferguson there.
Wolf-Fang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.
Wolf-Fang lands a right hook to the body.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Wolf-Fang saw that one coming.
Wolf-Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf-Fang.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Wolf-Fang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wolf-Fang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Ferguson tries to keep at a distance but Wolf-Fang has taken the fight into the clinch.

Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolf-Fang misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wolf-Fang tries to clinch up
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Ferguson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ferguson misses with a shot to the body
and Wolf-Fang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Riley Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolf-Fang scores with a jab to the head.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wolf-Fang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wolf-Fang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wolf-Fang throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf-Fang moves away.
Wolf-Fang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wolf-Fang moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Ferguson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferguson moves forwards but Wolf-Fang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wolf-Fang throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson stalks Wolf-Fang and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wolf-Fang's face. Wolf-Fang staggers backwards, shaken.
Wolf-Fang throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
Wolf-Fang avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson needs to keep his hands up - Wolf-Fang had a free shot at his head there.
Ferguson takes one on the button.
Wolf-Fang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Ferguson is looking for the big counter here.
Ferguson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolf-Fang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Wolf-Fang moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Wolf-Fang's head but Wolf-Fang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Wolf-Fang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook.
Wolf-Fang misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolf-Fang tries to clinch but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson tries to clinch up.
Wolf-Fang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferguson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolf-Fang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferguson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wolf-Fang misses with a looping right.
Ferguson thuds his right hand into Wolf-Fang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferguson throws a sloppy body shot
and Wolf-Fang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wolf-Fang lands with a shot to the body.
Ferguson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wolf-Fang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Ferguson does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf-Fang throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson works Wolf-Fang's body with a nice hook.
Wolf-Fang throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Wolf-Fang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Wolf-Fang finds it's way through Ferguson's defenses.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolf-Fang.
Ferguson tries to clinch up.
Wolf-Fang swings widly with a right hand
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Wolf-Fang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf-Fang takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Wolf-Fang takes one on the button.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Wolf-Fang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wolf-Fang swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Wolf-Fang lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferguson off the cage and back into range.
Wolf-Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolf-Fang throws out the jab.
Ferguson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wolf-Fang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a good cross that connects.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferguson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wolf-Fang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ferguson scores with a three punch combo!
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Ferguson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wolf-Fang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wolf-Fang throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Wolf-Fang moves out of range.
Ferguson connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wolf-Fang, as that shot connected.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Wolf-Fang moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Wolf-Fang's shoulder, as Wolf-Fang tries to avoid the shot.
Wolf-Fang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ferguson throws out a powerful jab.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Wolf-Fang moved out of range.
Wolf-Fang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferguson misses with a hook
and Wolf-Fang counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson throws a series of strikes that have Wolf-Fang backpedaling.

It looks like Yamcha Wolf-Fang has been cut.
Wolf-Fang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wolf-Fang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolf-Fang misses with an uppercut. Ferguson saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolf-Fang misses with a straight right.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Riley Ferguson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yamcha Wolf-Fang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ferguson stuns Wolf-Fang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Wolf-Fang finds it's way through Ferguson's defenses.
Wolf-Fang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Ferguson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolf-Fang circles away quickly and effectively.
Wolf-Fang is looking to counter punch.
Wolf-Fang blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Wolf-Fang.
Ferguson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wolf-Fang.
Ferguson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wolf-Fang is out of range.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferguson. That snapped Wolf-Fang's head back.
Ferguson throws a jab when Wolf-Fang was well out of range.
Wolf-Fang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferguson at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf-Fang slips a straight right by Ferguson.
Ferguson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wolf-Fang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Wolf-Fang throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Wolf-Fang lands with a straight right. Ferguson didn't see that one coming.
Ferguson throws a right hand that misses
and Wolf-Fang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Ferguson finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wolf-Fang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Wolf-Fang lands a slapping body shot.
Wolf-Fang misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf-Fang manages to avoid it.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Wolf-Fang misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
Wolf-Fang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wolf-Fang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolf-Fang swinging wildly here.
Wolf-Fang misses the body punch
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolf-Fang jabs Ferguson right on the nose. Ferguson blinks but takes it well.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook to the side of Ferguson's head but Ferguson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson cracks Wolf-Fang with a good jab.
Wolf-Fang misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good exchange - Wolf-Fang coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferguson lands with a nice body punch.
Wolf-Fang misses with a looping right.
Ferguson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Wolf-Fang moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson wants to clinch up but Wolf-Fang keeps it at a distance.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wolf-Fang with a hook.
Wolf-Fang looks to throw the jab but Ferguson is out of range.
Ferguson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wolf-Fang cracks Ferguson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wolf-Fang scores with a jab. Ferguson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolf-Fang lands with a right hand.
Wolf-Fang misses with a straight right.
Ferguson tries to bum rush Wolf-Fang with a series of wild strikes but Wolf-Fang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wolf-Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Wolf-Fang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wolf-Fang misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Ferguson misses.

Wolf-Fang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ferguson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolf-Fang backwards.
Ferguson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson takes a shot to the head.
Ferguson missing with knees to the body.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf-Fang.

Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolf-Fang moves in looking to clinch but Ferguson pushes him off.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolf-Fang connects with a body shot.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook but Ferguson avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Wolf-Fang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolf-Fang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Ferguson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson defending well as Wolf-Fang loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Wolf-Fang's shoulder, as Wolf-Fang tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson throws an off balance right hand
and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferguson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolf-Fang avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Wolf-Fang misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Wolf-Fang slips the punch.
Wolf-Fang lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolf-Fang avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Wolf-Fang throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Wolf-Fang throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferguson! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
A punch lands to the side of Ferguson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wolf-Fang blocks a jab.

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 Yamcha Wolf-Fang.
Well Ferguson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Riley Ferguson!