PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between bj Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua Ferguson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ferguson
vs
Ferguson

164 cm
31
135 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

165 cm
24
133 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bj Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joshua Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshua Ferguson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around bj Ferguson's waist but bj Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Joshua Ferguson off to one side.

bj Ferguson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Joshua Ferguson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Joshua Ferguson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. bj Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
bj Ferguson wants to stand but Joshua Ferguson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Joshua Ferguson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but bj Ferguson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Joshua Ferguson is working an open guard so bj Ferguson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Joshua Ferguson tries to keep at a distance but bj Ferguson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

bj Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
bj Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joshua Ferguson is defended easily by bj Ferguson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

bj Ferguson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Joshua Ferguson jumps into guard, dragging bj Ferguson to the mat.

Joshua Ferguson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joshua Ferguson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but bj Ferguson has passed into side control.
bj Ferguson staying calm.
Joshua Ferguson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but bj Ferguson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bj Ferguson controlling his opponent.
Joshua Ferguson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Joshua Ferguson throwing hammer fists to the chest of bj Ferguson. What's that going to do exactly?
Joshua Ferguson is working to get back to half guard.
bj Ferguson looking to finish Joshua Ferguson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Joshua Ferguson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua Ferguson is looking to get to half guard.
bj Ferguson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua Ferguson is working to get back to half guard.
Joshua Ferguson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Joshua Ferguson moves into full guard.

Joshua Ferguson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Joshua Ferguson working for submissions but it's allowed bj Ferguson to get to half guard.
bj Ferguson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joshua Ferguson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Joshua Ferguson working for a triangle but bj Ferguson defends it easily.

Joshua Ferguson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
bj Ferguson wants to control from the top but Joshua Ferguson keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Joshua Ferguson is looking for a triangle but bj Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joshua Ferguson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

bj Ferguson gets the takedown into side control.
Joshua Ferguson is looking to regain half guard here but bj Ferguson keeps moving and retains side control.
bj Ferguson is looking to take a break and control but Joshua Ferguson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
bj Ferguson lands some shots froms side control.
bj Ferguson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joshua Ferguson keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

bj Ferguson stands up and we're back to a striking position.

bj Ferguson moves into the clinch.

bj Ferguson gets a trip takedown into half guard.

bj Ferguson seems to be working for a kimura but Joshua Ferguson defends the submission attempt.

Joshua Ferguson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
bj Ferguson prevents Joshua Ferguson from improving his position.
Joshua Ferguson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua Ferguson is staying active underneath bj Ferguson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joshua Ferguson wants to get back to full guard but bj Ferguson has passed into side control.
Joshua Ferguson gets back to half guard.
bj Ferguson trying to pass the guard but Joshua Ferguson defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshua Ferguson tries to get to full guard but bj Ferguson has control of the leg.
Joshua Ferguson works his way to full guard. Good work.

Joshua Ferguson has his foot on bj Ferguson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. bj Ferguson works his way back into a safe position though.
bj Ferguson scoring with punches to the head and body.
bj Ferguson won't allow Joshua Ferguson to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bj Ferguson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Joshua Ferguson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. bj Ferguson defends it easily.
bj Ferguson connects with a couple of short punches.
bj Ferguson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Joshua Ferguson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Joshua Ferguson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Joshua Ferguson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joshua Ferguson is breathing heavily.
bj Ferguson is pushing down on Joshua Ferguson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joshua Ferguson is fighting to maintain full guard but bj Ferguson has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

bj Ferguson is looking for a kimura here.
Joshua Ferguson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Joshua Ferguson actively working from the bottom here.
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!
Joshua Ferguson moves into full guard.

Joshua Ferguson is looking for a triangle but bj Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Joshua Ferguson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that bj Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

bj Ferguson moves into range and clinches up with Joshua Ferguson.

bj Ferguson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. bj Ferguson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Joshua Ferguson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joshua Ferguson trying to control but bj Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Joshua Ferguson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joshua Ferguson throwing strikes but missing.
Joshua Ferguson wants to control from the top but bj Ferguson keeps moving.
Joshua Ferguson postures up in bj Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but bj Ferguson blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bj Ferguson controlling the position.
Joshua Ferguson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joshua Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but bj Ferguson is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bj Ferguson wants to stand but Joshua Ferguson is controlling the position.
bj Ferguson is controlling Joshua Ferguson's posture.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Joshua Ferguson has managed to clinch.

bj Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bj Ferguson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Joshua Ferguson has an active guard here but bj Ferguson has managed to pass into half guard.
Joshua Ferguson manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Joshua Ferguson throws his legs up looking for a submission but bj Ferguson uses it to pass to side control.
Joshua Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joshua Ferguson manages to work his way to half guard, despite bj Ferguson's best efforts.
bj Ferguson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joshua Ferguson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Joshua Ferguson has hold of bj Ferguson's hands but bj Ferguson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Joshua Ferguson is looking for a sweep. bj Ferguson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua Ferguson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Joshua Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
bj Ferguson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
bj Ferguson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joshua Ferguson works his way to full guard. Good work.

Joshua Ferguson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. bj Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
bj Ferguson connects with a couple of short punches.

Joshua Ferguson working for submissions but it's allowed bj Ferguson to get to half guard.

bj Ferguson stands up from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bj Ferguson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joshua Ferguson has time to react.
bj Ferguson stuffs the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Joshua Ferguson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. bj Ferguson defends it easily.
bj Ferguson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
bj Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
bj Ferguson stopping the sweep attempt from Joshua Ferguson.

And that's the end of the fight!
bj Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think bj Ferguson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bj Ferguson!
bj Ferguson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Stash House Nutrition *Q159* for $50 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.