PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Smokey McSmokesalot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quincey Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McSmokesalot
vs
Ferguson

172 cm
24
165 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

177 cm
26
170 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Smokey McSmokesalot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quincey Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSmokesalot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a double leg but Ferguson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but McSmokesalot is avoiding it.
McSmokesalot changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but McSmokesalot avoids it.
We've been informed that Ferguson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ferguson lands a jab.
McSmokesalot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferguson is fending him off so far but McSmokesalot persists. Nope, Ferguson circles away and we're back to standing.
McSmokesalot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smokey McSmokesalot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSmokesalot dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ferguson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ferguson throws a body punch but McSmokesalot moves out of range.
McSmokesalot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSmokesalot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A leg kick checked by McSmokesalot.
Ferguson connects with a body shot that sends McSmokesalot's belly button to the back.
Ferguson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferguson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McSmokesalot.
McSmokesalot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferguson jabs at McSmokesalot's body.
McSmokesalot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quincey Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by McSmokesalot.
Good exchange - Ferguson coming out on top.

It looks like Smokey McSmokesalot has been cut.
McSmokesalot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as McSmokesalot blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as McSmokesalot blocks the low kick.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McSmokesalot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson cracks a nice hook into McSmokesalot's ribs.
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!
McSmokesalot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Ferguson throws a body punch but McSmokesalot moves out of range.
McSmokesalot shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Ferguson pivots, looking for a leg kick but McSmokesalot is out of range and Ferguson settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferguson. That's going to slow McSmokesalot down.
A clash of legs there as McSmokesalot blocks the low kick.
McSmokesalot closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. McSmokesalot pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ferguson - that will leave a mark!
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferguson swinging wildly here.
McSmokesalot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSmokesalot circles away from the clinch attempt.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a double leg but Ferguson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice straight punches there by Ferguson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ferguson.
McSmokesalot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McSmokesalot drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ferguson sprawls and moves away.
McSmokesalot tries for a takedown but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McSmokesalot shoots and misses
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson throws a leg kick which misses McSmokesalot's front leg but catches the back leg as McSmokesalot tries to avoid it.
Good work by McSmokesalot as he checks the leg kick.
McSmokesalot lunges at Ferguson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferguson's hand.
McSmokesalot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Ferguson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McSmokesalot misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson defending well as McSmokesalot loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson throws a low kick, looking for McSmokesalot's leg but McSmokesalot calmly moves out of range.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but McSmokesalot moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McSmokesalot throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSmokesalot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ferguson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McSmokesalot scrambles back to his feet.

McSmokesalot is rocked!
McSmokesalot misses with a hook to the body
and Ferguson counters with a huge right that knocks McSmokesalot out cold! Ferguson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quincey Ferguson!
A less than humble Quincey Ferguson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.