PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between TJ Dillashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bj Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillashaw's entrance music is Jump Around-House of Pain. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Dillashaw
vs
Ferguson

168 cm
25
136 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

164 cm
33
135 lbs
26 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Dillashaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, bj Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson tries to clinch up.
Ferguson works over Dillashaw's head and body with a nice combination.

Ferguson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Dillashaw's takedown attempt.
Dillashaw has Ferguson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ferguson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Ferguson jumps guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ferguson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dillashaw is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ferguson is working an open guard so Dillashaw takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dillashaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferguson with a poor takedown

and Dillashaw counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dillashaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dillashaw is one step ahead there.

Ferguson is working an open guard so Dillashaw takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Dillashaw circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillashaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dillashaw wants to clinch.
Dillashaw darts in looking for a takedown but Ferguson gets double underhooks and turns Dillashaw into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Dillashaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dillashaw turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Dillashaw stands up.
Ferguson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dillashaw tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.

Dillashaw rushes Ferguson and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dillashaw after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Dillashaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferguson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Dillashaw is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ferguson can't fight it off and eventually Dillashaw manages to take the fight to the floor. Ferguson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in 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!
Dillashaw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dillashaw wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Dillashaw postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillashaw preventing the sweep.
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dillashaw controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because TJ Dillashaw just wasn't active enough.
Dillashaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.

Dillashaw gets a takedown into half guard.
Dillashaw with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dillashaw wants to stand up but Ferguson is controlling the position.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Dillashaw keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Dillashaw seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

TJ Dillashaw has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ferguson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dillashaw holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ferguson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dillashaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferguson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Ferguson lands a nice trip takedown into half 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!
Ferguson prevents Dillashaw from improving his position.
Ferguson wants to take a breather but Dillashaw is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dillashaw won't allow Ferguson to pass to mount.
Ferguson wants to control but Dillashaw is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Dillashaw dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but Dillashaw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
bj Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillashaw tries to clinch but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dillashaw sprawls well. Dillashaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferguson gets slowly back to his feet.

Dillashaw closes the distance and pushes Ferguson back into the cage.

Dillashaw has Ferguson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dillashaw pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ferguson tumbling to the mat - Dillashaw dives into Ferguson's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dillashaw slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Dillashaw is proving a slippery customer.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
Dillashaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferguson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferguson can't keep his opponent in guard - Dillashaw advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dillashaw controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ferguson for as long as he can get away with.

TJ Dillashaw has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Ferguson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dillashaw keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Dillashaw is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.
Dillashaw wants to stand but Ferguson is controlling the position.
Dillashaw keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by bj Ferguson.
Ferguson shoots for a double leg takedown but Dillashaw sprawls well. He's pushed Ferguson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
TJ Dillashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bj Ferguson.
Dillashaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Dillashaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Dillashaw tries for a takedown but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Dillashaw tries to sprawl but Ferguson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Dillashaw preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw wants to get back to full guard.
Ferguson is just content to waste time from the top position. Dillashaw takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dillashaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillashaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 TJ Dillashaw 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ferguson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.

Ferguson shoots in and bounces Dillashaw off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dillashaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dillashaw keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
TJ Dillashaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferguson is controlling him.
Dillashaw keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by bj Ferguson.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but Dillashaw shows good takedown defense.
Ferguson fails with the takedown.
TJ Dillashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bj Ferguson.

Dillashaw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dillashaw showed some decent athleticism there.
Ferguson is looking to control Dillashaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferguson avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dillashaw wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferguson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Dillashaw decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dillashaw tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.

Ferguson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!

Dillashaw looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw pushes Ferguson off looking to stand but Ferguson dives back in and keeps control.
Ferguson is looking to take a break and control but Dillashaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Dillashaw pushes Ferguson off and gets back to his feet.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but Dillashaw shows good takedown defense.

Dillashaw scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ferguson looks to move to half guard but instead Dillashaw has passed into mount! Damn!

Dillashaw is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ferguson has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Dillashaw has control of Ferguson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ferguson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ferguson working to try and regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillashaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dillashaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferguson is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Dillashaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dillashaw, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Dillashaw!
TJ Dillashaw made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Just Like I said im gonna beat him so bad.I just give him an ass whoppin,And look at him PITY,WEAK,DOUCHE,and DISGUSTING OLD MAN..LETS JUST BE HONEST MAN HES A CLOWN IN THE SPORT,a REJECT,THE SPORT DOESNT NEED HIM.GO HOME AND FIND ANOTHER JOB,YOU DONT BELONG HERE.'.
In defeat, bj Ferguson stepped up to the mic, saying 'ya know man being 32 years old now and having a 24-13 record. i still feel like i have more to give. ill never give up! never surrender! i am the boogieman! and im coming to get yah!'.