PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Ferguson (ranked 5216 p4p, 5692 weight class) and Baloo Bayur (ranked 250 p4p, 286 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Ferguson
vs
Bayur

184 cm
18
184
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
190
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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Hakaka La'au Performance

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonas Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baloo Bayur!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferguson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Ferguson misses

and Bayur counters by clinching up.

Ferguson jumps into guard, dragging Bayur to the mat.

Ferguson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bayur escapes and throws Ferguson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bayur staying calm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson struggling a bit here.
Ferguson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bayur controlling well, preventing Ferguson from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can Ferguson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ferguson trying to control the hands but Bayur won't let him.
Bayur controls the action.
Bayur gets his hands free as Ferguson looks to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayur keeps control of the position easily here as Ferguson tries to buck him off.
Ferguson trying to control the hands but Bayur won't let him.
Bayur is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant 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.
Ferguson trying to control the position but Bayur manages to sink in the hooks.
Bayur is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ferguson is trying to stand back up.
Bayur slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is in bad spot here.
What can Ferguson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bayur avoiding Ferguson 's attempts to control his hands.
Bayur is riding his opponent, not letting Ferguson buck him off.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bayur has the hooks in. Ferguson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bayur keeps control of the position easily here as Ferguson tries to buck him off.
Ferguson is trying to stand back up.
Bayur keeps control of the position easily here as Ferguson tries to buck him off.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to control his opponent's hands but Bayur gets his hands free.
Ferguson can't escape the position.
Ferguson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ferguson can't escape the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bayur is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ferguson tries to roll but Bayur sticks to his back.
Bayur trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ferguson doesn't escape.
Bayur has the hooks in. Ferguson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is working hard here to advance position.
Bayur controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson trying to control the position but Bayur manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baloo Bayur dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ferguson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bayur did well to prevent Ferguson getting side control.
We've been informed that Bayur has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ferguson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bayur keeps working.
Bayur tries to kick Ferguson off but Ferguson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Ferguson stands up out of the half guard.

Ferguson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferguson showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ferguson is trying to work for a kimura but Bayur is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bayur makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Bayur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Ferguson darts in and clinches Bayur up against the cage.

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

Ferguson gets a double leg takedown into Bayur's guard.

Bayur pushes Ferguson off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Bayur avoids them all with ease.

Ferguson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bayur was covering up waiting for the punch and Ferguson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bayur wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferguson is looking to pass into half guard but Bayur pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bayur is in guard.

Bayur controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Bayur has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to control but Bayur passes easily into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bayur in particular looking to stall.
Ferguson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferguson tries to get out of the position.
Ferguson trying to hold on to Bayur's head to control him but Bayur postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bayur keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ferguson is looking to get back to is feet but Bayur passes into side control.
Ferguson looks to move to half guard but instead Bayur has passed into mount! Damn!
Bayur avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bayur tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Bayur postures up.
Ferguson working to try and regain half guard.
Bayur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ferguson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bayur is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bayur controlling from the full mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bayur avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.
Ferguson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bayur controlling his opponent.
Bayur avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bayur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ferguson is trying to stand up.
Bayur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bayur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bayur controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson is desperately trying to improve his position but Bayur has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baloo Bayur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferguson.
Ferguson wants to control for a moment but Bayur uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ferguson misses with a head shot. Bayur uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ferguson gets to his feet. Bayur looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Ferguson shakes him off and moves away.
Ferguson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferguson throws a hook but Bayur avoids it easily.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ferguson.

Ferguson feints and as Bayur raises his hands in defense, Ferguson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bayur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

Ferguson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bayur puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
Bayur takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ferguson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bayur manages to pass to mount!
Baloo Bayur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson working to try and regain half guard.
Bayur controlling the position easily from mount.
Ferguson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bayur looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bayur's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bayur is continuing to stall.
Ferguson working to try and regain half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bayur controlling the pace for now.
Ferguson is working to get back to half guard.
Bayur controlling from mount.

That's six 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.
The adventures of Bayur the control monster continue. Boring.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position but Bayur isn't that keen on the idea.
Bayur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount.

That's eight 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.
Bayur controlling the pace for now.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Bayur controlling from mount.
Ferguson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bayur controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baloo Bayur really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ferguson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Bayur kicks off Ferguson and gets to his feet.

Ferguson moves into range and clinches up with Bayur.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bayur avoids it.

Ferguson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bayur throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Bayur moves out of range.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Ferguson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Bayur has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ferguson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bayur takes a shot to the head.
Bayur has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Ferguson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bayur, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferguson throws an elbow but it misses.

Ferguson breaks the clinch.

Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.

Ferguson has picked Bayur up - he's going for a ride! Ferguson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Bayur makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ferguson tries to land a front kick but Bayur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Ferguson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bayur on his heels. He'll look to pass Bayur's guard now, I'm sure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayur wants to stand up but Ferguson is controlling him.
Ferguson throws a strike but Bayur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bayur postures up.
Ferguson is striking but Bayur is not phased and passes to half guard.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard but Bayur has mounted him!
Bayur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bayur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bayur content just to control the position here.
Ferguson is trying to stand.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bayur prevents Ferguson from getting the reversal.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Bayur postures up.
Ferguson can't escape the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bayur controlling his opponent.
Ferguson is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bayur avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.
Ferguson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferguson really wants to buck Bayur off and get back to his feet.
Bayur controlling his opponent.
Ferguson is looking to get to half guard.
Bayur looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ferguson wants to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying desperately to improve position.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bayur controlling the position easily from mount.
Ferguson wants to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Bayur content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baloo Bayur dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch position.

Ferguson drives through with a takedown into Bayur's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Ferguson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bayur, up you get!
Ferguson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bayur circles away quickly and effectively.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.

Ferguson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bayur's guard.

Bayur pushes Ferguson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ferguson takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson taking a breather.

Ferguson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ferguson is just content to waste time from the top position. Bayur takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bayur wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bayur keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson gets to his feet - Bayur follows without any prompting.

Ferguson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Bayur is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ferguson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Ferguson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ferguson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bayur controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson working a defensive guard but Bayur manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ferguson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bayur presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bayur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferguson tries to reverse the position but Bayur maintains control.
Bayur tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferguson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to reverse the position but Bayur maintains control.
Bayur controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bayur.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bayur tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferguson wants to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bayur controlling from the full mount.
Yet more stalling tactics from Bayur.
Ferguson is trying desperately to improve position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bayur avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Ferguson is working to get back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bayur controlling from mount.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jonas Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Baloo Bayur.
I've got Bayur winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50

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