PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson comes into the arena with Flo Rida- 54321 blaring out of the sound system. Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All the above by Maino. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ferguson
vs
Jackson

180 cm
27
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ace of Spades Clothing
Stonewall

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed

and Ferguson counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Ferguson looking to finish!

Jackson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Jackson is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.

Ferguson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.
Jackson won't allow Ferguson to get back to his feet.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ferguson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Ferguson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jackson regains guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferguson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well.
Ferguson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson wants to improve his position but instead Ferguson has moved into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson has hold of Ferguson's hands but Ferguson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Ferguson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson trying to control but Ferguson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Ferguson controlling the action here.
Ferguson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson!
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Ferguson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jackson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jackson!
Jackson stops Ferguson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Ferguson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferguson sprawls well. Ferguson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily
and Ferguson counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferguson.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a combination that misses

so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ferguson pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ferguson swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Ferguson. Those never looked like landing.
Jake Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferguson dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Ferguson checks it
and Ferguson counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferguson finish him?
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferguson. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Ferguson scores with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.

Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Joshua Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ferguson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by Ferguson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferguson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass.

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson is sitting in close to Jackson's body. Jackson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ferguson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ferguson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jackson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joshua Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Joshua Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.