PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Ferguson

167 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

165 cm
25
128 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson clinches with his opponent.

Jackson decides to pull guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ferguson wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Ferguson lands a couple of digs.
Ferguson forces his way into half guard.
Ferguson is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson is not content to let Ferguson control the position.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferguson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jackson 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.
Ferguson looking to pass the guard.
Ferguson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferguson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Ferguson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Ferguson is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferguson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is trying to keep Ferguson in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Josh Ferguson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferguson.
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Ferguson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferguson somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Ferguson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Ferguson is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Ferguson's guard.
Josh Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferguson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ferguson tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Ferguson is having none of it.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Ferguson isn't that keen on the idea.
Ferguson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ferguson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Ferguson avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.

Ferguson working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Ferguson isn't that keen on the idea.
Ferguson avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Ferguson maintains control.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Ferguson's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to hold on but Ferguson postures up.

Ferguson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ferguson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jackson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ferguson avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.

Ferguson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ferguson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.

Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferguson's half guard.
Ferguson is trying is best to control the position here.
Jackson prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson wants to advance to full mount but Ferguson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson is working Ferguson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Ferguson trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Jackson postures up.
Ferguson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Ferguson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jackson wants to stand but Ferguson is controlling the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferguson can pounce on him.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.

Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Ferguson tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.
Ferguson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson is concentrating on defense, preventing Ferguson from advancing position.
Jackson gets full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferguson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson won't allow Ferguson to get back to his feet.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ferguson trying to control the position.
James Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Josh Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferguson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

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