PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sanchez's choice of entrance music: WALK BY PANTERA. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ferguson
vs
Sanchez

200 cm
25
270 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

195 cm
23
275 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Global Nutritional - ACME - (Q145 for $16)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turd Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DJ Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferguson tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like DJ Sanchez has been cut.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferguson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Ferguson.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Ferguson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferguson circles away.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.

Sanchez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but Ferguson is working away.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Ferguson defends it.
Ferguson is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ferguson defends it well.
Ferguson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferguson tries to get out of the position.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferguson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Ferguson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Sanchez swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.

Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferguson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferguson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is pressing down on Ferguson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferguson is holding on for now.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferguson is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A big right from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferguson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Ferguson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez cracks Ferguson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DJ Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Ferguson has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Sanchez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Ferguson wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
Ferguson tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson tries to circle away but Sanchez has him pinned against the cage.
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Sanchez manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Sanchez.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling him.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
Sanchez wants a takedown but no success here.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside.
Ferguson tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanchez has double underhooks.
Sanchez looking to slow down the pace here.
Ferguson lands an uppercut.
Ferguson tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez looking to stall.
Ferguson working hard to break the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to break free.

Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Ferguson throws a combination that misses

and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanchez.

Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
Turd Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferguson but Ferguson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Sanchez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Ferguson digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferguson. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferguson scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Sanchez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ferguson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ferguson preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson gets to his feet - Sanchez follows without any prompting.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Ferguson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanchez won't be happy with that.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez wants to control but Ferguson postures up.
Sanchez tries to bench press Ferguson off him but Ferguson keeps the position.
Sanchez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ferguson off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson holding both Sanchez 's hands and preventing any damage.

Sanchez looking to break Ferguson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ferguson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sanchez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson staying busy and making it hard for Sanchez to control.

Sanchez is looking for the choke from the back position but Ferguson is controlling his hands well.

Sanchez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ferguson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
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 DJ Sanchez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson takes one on the button.
Ferguson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.

Ferguson scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard.

Sanchez working for a triangle but Ferguson defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ferguson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferguson has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez has his foot on Ferguson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferguson works his way back into a safe position though.

Sanchez working for a triangle but Ferguson defends it easily.

Ferguson gets to his feet - Sanchez follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Ferguson.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to drag Ferguson to the mat but Ferguson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Sanchez.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.

Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Ferguson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ferguson misses with a double jab

so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
DJ Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanchez is controlling him.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanchez thinking.
Ferguson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Ferguson finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez wants to clinch but Ferguson slips to the side

and Ferguson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sanchez's guard now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turd Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turd Ferguson!