PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Hawkwoods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jans Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Hawkwoods
vs
Ferguson

171 cm
22
169 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Hawkwoods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jans Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson throws a front kick aimed at Hawkwoods's knee but Hawkwoods avoids it well.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Hawkwoods moved away.
Hawkwoods blocks a leg kick.

Hawkwoods looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ferguson!

Hawkwoods 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hawkwoods jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ferguson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ferguson tries to bench press Hawkwoods off him but Hawkwoods keeps the position.

Hawkwoods thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ferguson is trying to improve his position.
Ferguson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hawkwoods is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferguson is trying to get back to full guard.

Hawkwoods is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferguson is pressing down on Hawkwoods's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Ferguson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hawkwoods can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Hawkwoods from controlling successfully.

Ferguson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two 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.

Hawkwoods got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferguson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hawkwoods has managed to get both his arms back between Ferguson's legs - danger averted.
Ferguson looks gassed!
Hawkwoods trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hawkwoods misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jans Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Hawkwoods scores with a takedown into Ferguson's guard.

Hawkwoods thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Ferguson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawkwoods doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawkwoods manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hawkwoods thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Ferguson working for a triangle but Hawkwoods defends it easily.

Hawkwoods drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Hawkwoods off! Hawkwoods jumps back into Ferguson's guard.

Hawkwoods drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawkwoods jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hawkwoods is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hawkwoods wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Hawkwoods sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hawkwoods chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferguson can pounce on him.
Ferguson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ferguson throws a chopping leg kick but Hawkwoods manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawkwoods checks a low kick from Ferguson.
Ferguson wants to land a leg kick but Hawkwoods is out of range.
Ferguson is looking to chop away at Hawkwoods's legs.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Hawkwoods moved away.
Ferguson misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawkwoods shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Hawkwoods's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hawkwoods shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferguson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Hawkwoods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson tries a low kick but Hawkwoods avoids it.
Hawkwoods checks the leg kick.
Ferguson is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Hawkwoods dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ferguson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hawkwoods is defended easily by Ferguson.
Ferguson wants to land a leg kick but Hawkwoods is out of range.
Hawkwoods shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferguson defends it nicely.
Hawkwoods checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ferguson throws a low kick, looking for Hawkwoods's leg but Hawkwoods calmly moves out of range.
Hawkwoods fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Hawkwoods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkwoods tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferguson swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkwoods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson throws and low kick but Hawkwoods moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Hawkwoods checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkwoods moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Hawkwoods sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a low kick, looking for Hawkwoods's leg but Hawkwoods calmly moves out of range.
Ferguson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ferguson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Ferguson wants to land a leg kick but Hawkwoods is out of range.
Hawkwoods looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.
Ferguson tries to land a leg kick but Hawkwoods saw it coming and moves away.
Hawkwoods looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.
Hawkwoods shoots for a takedown but Ferguson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Hawkwoods is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson throws and low kick but Hawkwoods moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ferguson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hawkwoods has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hawkwoods and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Hawkwoods sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ferguson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawkwoods checks it well.

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 misses with a low kick.
Hawkwoods checks the leg kick.

Hawkwoods shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hawkwoods trying to control but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hawkwoods is hanging on to Ferguson's back as he tries to escape.

Hawkwoods working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ferguson breaks Hawkwoods's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawkwoods is retaining full guard.

Hawkwoods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferguson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Hawkwoods 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawkwoods is retaining full guard.
Ferguson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ferguson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Hawkwoods looking for a guillotine here but Ferguson defends easily.

Ferguson drops back looking for a leg! Hawkwoods is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawkwoods manages to kick Ferguson off! Ferguson jumps back into Hawkwoods's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson advances to half guard.
James Hawkwoods overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferguson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hawkwoods's thigh. Hawkwoods counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ferguson passes Hawkwoods's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hawkwoods slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ferguson passes Hawkwoods's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hawkwoods makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hawkwoods.
Ferguson advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Hawkwoods dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Ferguson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferguson throws a chopping leg kick but Hawkwoods manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawkwoods looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferguson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferguson throws a chopping leg kick but Hawkwoods manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ferguson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawkwoods.
Ferguson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawkwoods is able to avoid easily.
Hawkwoods dives in and grabs Ferguson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes down on Hawkwoods's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Hawkwoods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Ferguson wants to land a leg kick but Hawkwoods is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Hawkwoods checks it.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Hawkwoods moved away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferguson throws a chopping leg kick but Hawkwoods manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawkwoods tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferguson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hawkwoods somewhat.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Hawkwoods moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Hawkwoods checks it.
Ferguson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson wants to land a leg kick but Hawkwoods is out of range.
Jans Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hawkwoods bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ferguson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Hawkwoods maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ferguson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hawkwoods has cracked it and Ferguson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hawkwoods!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Hawkwoods!