PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shrimpboat VanderShmoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ferguson
vs
VanderShmoot

175 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

177 cm
24
171 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Teddy Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shrimpboat VanderShmoot!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanderShmoot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.

Ferguson closes the distance and pushes VanderShmoot back into the cage.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by VanderShmoot.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by VanderShmoot.
VanderShmoot blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson lands with a short shot to the head.
VanderShmoot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferguson smiles and moves away.
VanderShmoot misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but VanderShmoot avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by VanderShmoot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but VanderShmoot moves away.
Ferguson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from VanderShmoot misses.
Ferguson tries to bum rush VanderShmoot with a series of wild strikes but VanderShmoot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but VanderShmoot pushes him off.

Ferguson clinches up with VanderShmoot and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
VanderShmoot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
VanderShmoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by VanderShmoot.
VanderShmoot fails to pull guard.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of VanderShmoot backwards.
VanderShmoot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
VanderShmoot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferguson smiles and moves away.
Teddy Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shrimpboat VanderShmoot.
Ferguson lands a jab to the head.

That's two 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.
VanderShmoot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
VanderShmoot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferguson staying out of range there.
Ferguson blocks a jab.
VanderShmoot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
VanderShmoot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but VanderShmoot moved out of range nicely.
VanderShmoot thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
VanderShmoot cracks Ferguson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from VanderShmoot.
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson looks to land a combination but VanderShmoot avoids it well.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Teddy Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VanderShmoot missing with a left hand there. Ferguson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that VanderShmoot avoids nicely.
Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but VanderShmoot pushes him off.
VanderShmoot jabs Ferguson right on the nose. Ferguson blinks but takes it well.
VanderShmoot connects with a right hand. Ferguson shakes it off.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. VanderShmoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
VanderShmoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferguson.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
VanderShmoot slips a jab and a cross from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Ferguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferguson blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson throws a hook but VanderShmoot avoids it easily.
VanderShmoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
Ferguson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - VanderShmoot circles away.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but VanderShmoot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot by VanderShmoot.
VanderShmoot with a hook.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good shot there by VanderShmoot.

Ferguson clinches up with VanderShmoot and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
VanderShmoot blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by VanderShmoot.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
VanderShmoot is trying to break free.
VanderShmoot misses with a body punch.
VanderShmoot is trying to force a seperation but Ferguson has the dominant position.
Ferguson has VanderShmoot pressed against the cage, preventing VanderShmoot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shrimpboat VanderShmoot dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

VanderShmoot keeps the fight on the outside.
VanderShmoot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
VanderShmoot misses with a body shot.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
VanderShmoot misses with a looping left.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch.
VanderShmoot swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
VanderShmoot might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ferguson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that VanderShmoot avoids nicely.
VanderShmoot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. VanderShmoot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
VanderShmoot jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Ferguson clinches with his opponent.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
VanderShmoot tries to pull guard but Ferguson won't allow it.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VanderShmoot blocking some punches.
Ferguson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
VanderShmoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
VanderShmoot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferguson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
VanderShmoot blocking some punches.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by VanderShmoot.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by VanderShmoot.
VanderShmoot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Teddy Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shrimpboat VanderShmoot.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson lands a right hand that snaps the head of VanderShmoot backwards.
VanderShmoot tries to pull guard but Ferguson won't allow it.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
VanderShmoot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ferguson.
VanderShmoot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

VanderShmoot successfully pulls guard.
VanderShmoot pulls Ferguson in close to prevent any damage.
Ferguson forces his way into half guard.

Ferguson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
VanderShmoot gets back to full guard.
VanderShmoot is controlling Ferguson's posture.
VanderShmoot thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but VanderShmoot is retaining full guard.
Ferguson preventing the sweep.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but VanderShmoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but VanderShmoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferguson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. VanderShmoot is keeping the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
VanderShmoot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson needs to keep his hands up - VanderShmoot had a free shot at his head there.
VanderShmoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by VanderShmoot.
VanderShmoot lands a slapping body shot.
VanderShmoot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from VanderShmoot finds it's way through Ferguson's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from VanderShmoot.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but VanderShmoot moves out of range.
Ferguson tries to clinch but VanderShmoot moves out of range.
Ferguson misses with a wild combination.
VanderShmoot missing with a left hand there. Ferguson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
VanderShmoot looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Ferguson drives through and clinches with VanderShmoot against the cage.
Ferguson lands a left hand.
VanderShmoot fails to pull guard.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shrimpboat VanderShmoot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ferguson throws a right and a left that VanderShmoot avoids nicely.
Ferguson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Teddy Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but VanderShmoot circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. VanderShmoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
VanderShmoot dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
Ferguson wants to clinch.

Ferguson darts in and clinches VanderShmoot up against the cage.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by VanderShmoot.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by VanderShmoot.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by VanderShmoot.
VanderShmoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
VanderShmoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by VanderShmoot.
VanderShmoot blocks an uppercut.
VanderShmoot blocks an uppercut.
Ferguson lands a left hand.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by VanderShmoot.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
VanderShmoot wants to break free but Ferguson has control.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
VanderShmoot blocks an uppercut.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
Ferguson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
VanderShmoot blocks an uppercut.
Ferguson gets through VanderShmoot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
VanderShmoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
VanderShmoot blocks an uppercut.
Teddy Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
VanderShmoot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferguson walks away with a smile on his face. VanderShmoot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Ferguson rushes VanderShmoot and presses him up against the cage.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by VanderShmoot.
VanderShmoot fails to pull the fight into his guard.
VanderShmoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but VanderShmoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by VanderShmoot.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
VanderShmoot has had enough of the clinch but Ferguson keeps him there for the moment.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ferguson lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
VanderShmoot blocking some punches.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by VanderShmoot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
VanderShmoot jumps guard but Ferguson stands there with VanderShmoot around his waist. VanderShmoot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Teddy Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shrimpboat VanderShmoot.
VanderShmoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
VanderShmoot blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by VanderShmoot.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson lands a right hand.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
VanderShmoot blocking some punches.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
VanderShmoot tries to pull guard but Ferguson won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
VanderShmoot trying to stall but Ferguson improves his position.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by VanderShmoot.
VanderShmoot fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferguson.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
VanderShmoot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
VanderShmoot blocks an uppercut.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
VanderShmoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
VanderShmoot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferguson smiles and moves away.
VanderShmoot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think VanderShmoot 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shrimpboat VanderShmoot!