PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bwanali Longwe (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.

Ferguson
vs
Longwe

175 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Turd Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bwanali Longwe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longwe keeps the fight on the outside.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ferguson enables Longwe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ferguson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Longwe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Longwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longwe is pushing down on Ferguson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferguson is fighting to maintain full guard but Longwe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ferguson is staying active underneath Longwe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferguson is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Longwe is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ferguson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Longwe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Longwe content to stall in guard here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bwanali Longwe wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ferguson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Ferguson or perhaps it was just good defense by Longwe which made him look bad.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Longwe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ferguson clinches with his opponent.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Longwe looking for a takedown.
Ferguson stalling.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Longwe.

Longwe jumps into guard, dragging Ferguson to the mat.
Ferguson advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longwe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ferguson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Longwe controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longwe trying to control here.
Ferguson moves nicely into side control.
Longwe holds on to Ferguson's head and controls the position momentarily.
Longwe struggling a bit here.

Longwe bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Longwe feints and as Ferguson raises his hands in defense, Longwe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Longwe gets to his feet - Ferguson follows without any prompting.
Ferguson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Longwe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Turd Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Longwe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferguson did well to prevent Longwe getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson has his hands clasped together around Longwe's back. He's all about the action.
Still in half guard, Longwe seems content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longwe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferguson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bwanali Longwe dominated that round.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Longwe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferguson.

Longwe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Longwe is trying to control. Ferguson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Longwe is pressing down on Ferguson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferguson is holding on for now.

Longwe is trying to work for a kimura but Ferguson is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson is trying to maintain the position but Longwe is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longwe slows the pace down in half guard.
Ferguson is trying to get back to full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferguson closes the distance but Longwe moves to the side

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking for a takedown.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longwe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ferguson to keep the fight standing.
Longwe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferguson walks away with a smile on his face. Longwe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Longwe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Longwe gets a double leg takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Longwe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Longwe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Longwe throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longwe tries to stand but Ferguson is controlling from the bottom.
Ferguson controls Longwe momentarily but Longwe frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Turd Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Longwe moves out of range.

Longwe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ferguson to the ground. Longwe is now in Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Longwe from controlling successfully.
Longwe pushes down on Ferguson's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longwe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Longwe is keen to just control but Ferguson is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Bwanali Longwe has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Longwe stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Longwe.
Ferguson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Longwe.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longwe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferguson cracks Longwe with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bwanali Longwe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Ferguson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ferguson is looking to work some ground and pound but Longwe has wrist control.
Longwe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ferguson wants to control but Longwe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferguson is staying active underneath Longwe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferguson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferguson is looking to control Longwe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferguson avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longwe is keen to just control but Ferguson is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Turd Ferguson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Longwe circles away.
Turd Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Longwe shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
Ferguson darts in trying to clinch
and Longwe counters with a nice body kick.
Longwe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Longwe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferguson.
Longwe tries a head kick but it misses.

Longwe moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longwe slows down the pace here.
Ferguson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Longwe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Longwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bwanali Longwe.

Longwe jumps into guard, dragging Ferguson to the mat.
Ferguson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ferguson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Longwe to see if he's OK.
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 taking a break here but Longwe is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ferguson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Longwe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longwe is trying to stand.
Ferguson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Longwe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferguson.

Ferguson stands up out of the half guard.
Longwe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longwe paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Longwe or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferguson which made him look bad.
Ferguson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Longwe counters with a shoot takedown. Ferguson fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson managing to control the position.
Turd Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Ferguson looking for a guillotine here but Longwe defends easily.
Bwanali Longwe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longwe looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Turd Ferguson.
Well Longwe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bwanali Longwe!