PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Gago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Igor Gago was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ferguson
vs
Gago

185 cm
37
200 lbs
29 - 20 - 1

186 cm
28
195 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Turd Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Gago!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gago doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gago has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Gago rushes Ferguson and presses him up against the cage.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but Gago avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
Gago throws a head punch that misses.
Gago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gago looking for a takedown.
Gago takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Igor Gago has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ferguson.
Gago pushes Ferguson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ferguson pushes Gago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gago tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferguson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Gago.
Ferguson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gago obliges.
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 connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gago's face.

Gago gets control of Ferguson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gago will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Gago has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ferguson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gago.
Ferguson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferguson stands up and beckons Gago to his feet.
Ferguson lands a jab.
Gago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferguson looks for the body kick but Gago saw that one coming.

Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Ferguson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gago up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ferguson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferguson landing knees to the body.
Ferguson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago misses with a knee to the head.
Gago tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson leaning against his opponent.
Gago looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gago wants a takedown.
Gago can't break the clinch.
Ferguson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gago tries to pull guard but Ferguson won't allow it.
Gago has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ferguson after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferguson smiles and moves away.
Ferguson connects with an inside leg kick.
Gago has a takedown stuffed.
Gago on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferguson. Ferguson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferguson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferguson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gago.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gago moves into range and clinches up with Ferguson.
Gago takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ferguson blocking some punches.
Ferguson slowing the pace effectively.
Ferguson blocks the elbow strike.
Gago wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Ferguson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferguson.

Gago breaks the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a kick to the body.
As Ferguson backs off Gago throws a huge counter combo but Ferguson manages to avoid it all.
Nice shot by Gago.

Gago is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferguson's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Gago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ferguson trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Gago is looking for a kimura but Ferguson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gago to get the leverage.
Ferguson trying to hold on to Gago's head to control him but Gago postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferguson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ferguson trying to control the position.
Ferguson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gago manages to get himself to full guard.

Ferguson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turd Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Gago's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gago manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ferguson on his heels. He'll look to pass Ferguson's guard now, I'm sure.
Gago trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Ferguson is adopting a defensive guard.

Ferguson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gago defends well.
Ferguson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gago manages to get himself to full guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gago has an active guard here but Ferguson has managed to pass into half guard.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gago can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferguson decides to return to a standing position.
Gago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferguson as he jumps to the side.
Gago has his takedown stuffed
and Ferguson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gago. Gago gets slowly back to his feet.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Gago.
Gago tries for a takedown but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferguson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

Gago scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Gago is trying to work for a kimura but Ferguson is defending well.
Gago is breathing heavily.
Ferguson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gago.

Gago trying to work for an americana but Ferguson has managed to regain full guard.
Ferguson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ferguson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gago prevents Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Gago from controlling successfully.
Gago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Gago gets to his feet. Ferguson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ferguson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gago fails with the takedown.
Nice body kick there by Ferguson.
Turd Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gago throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Gago fails with a takedown attempt.
Gago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferguson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a solid leg kick but Gago takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferguson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gago.

Gago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferguson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gago working hard to break the clinch.
Gago misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson taking a breather.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gago avoids it.
Ferguson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gago backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gago misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ferguson.
Gago fails to pull guard.
Gago throws a head punch that misses.
Gago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turd Ferguson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Igor Gago's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ferguson cracks the inside of Gago's front leg.
Gago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gago takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferguson fakes the leg kick and cracks Gago in the body.
Gago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson avoids it really well and circles away.
Gago takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ferguson. Gago shrugs it off though.
Ferguson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gago if he has to take too many more of those.
Gago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferguson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Ferguson clinches.
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 effectively controlling the action here.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up Igor Gago's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gago has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Gago.
Gago being controlled against the cage.
Gago misses with some punches.
Gago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ferguson presses Gago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gago takes a shot to the head.
Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.
Ferguson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ferguson stalls.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ferguson is leaning against Gago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gago tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferguson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gago letting Ferguson take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Ferguson as the two fighters clinch.
Gago being controlled against the cage.
Ferguson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ferguson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferguson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ferguson.
Turd Ferguson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.

The cut above Igor Gago's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ferguson landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson pushes Gago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gago.
Gago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Turd Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gago has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferguson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ferguson lands with a right to the head.
Gago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferguson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gago wants a takedown but no success here.
Gago jumps guard but Ferguson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago is trying to pull guard but Ferguson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ferguson blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson lands a nice elbow.
Gago takes a knee right on the jaw!

Igor Gago's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gago is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferguson has double underhooks.
Gago jumps guard but Ferguson stands there with Gago around his waist. Gago gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gago lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ferguson stalling.
Ferguson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Igor Gago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson scores with a shot to the side of Gago's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turd Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferguson, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turd Ferguson!
A very excited looking Turd Ferguson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.