PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cirilo Galiei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cirilo Galiei has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Galiei
vs
Ferguson

183 cm
27
136 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

165 cm
27
128 lbs
7 - 11 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cirilo Galiei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Ferguson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Ferguson gets to his feet. Galiei looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Galiei wants to clinch

and Ferguson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galiei closes the distance but Ferguson moves to the side

and Ferguson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but Galiei has him pressed against the cage.

Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Ferguson has managed to clinch.

Galiei is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ferguson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Galiei to the mat. Galiei regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson postures up in Galiei's guard and throws a big left but Galiei blocks it.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Galiei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galiei can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferguson controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ferguson gets to his feet. Galiei looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Galiei moves to clinch but Ferguson breaks away

and Ferguson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but Galiei turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galiei closes the distance but Ferguson moves to the side

and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Galiei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galiei wants to stand up but Ferguson is controlling him.
Ferguson throws a big elbow that misses.
Ferguson wants to pass the guard but Galiei is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiei trying to keep a closed guard but Ferguson is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferguson.
Ferguson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Ferguson decides to stand back up. Ferguson steps back and let's Galiei get back to his feet.
Ferguson shoots for a double leg takedown but Galiei sprawls well. He's pushed Ferguson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cirilo Galiei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Ferguson.
Galiei moves to clinch but Ferguson breaks away
and Ferguson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Galiei is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galiei avoids it really well and circles away.

Ferguson moves into the clinch successfully.
Ferguson is trying to drag Galiei to the mat but Galiei just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Galiei manages to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galiei tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing Galiei back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but Galiei has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Galiei tries to clinch up

and Ferguson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferguson.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Galiei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ferguson drops back looking for a leg! Galiei is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galiei manages to kick Ferguson off! Ferguson jumps back into Galiei's guard.
Ferguson trying to control but Galiei is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ferguson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Josh Ferguson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ferguson lands a head kick. Galiei smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Galiei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferguson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Galiei avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Galiei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Galiei pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ferguson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Ferguson seems to be looking for submissions.
Galiei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ferguson is thwarting Galiei's attempts to control the position.
Josh Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson controlling the action here.
Ferguson wants to pass to mount but Galiei is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson is working for a kimura but Galiei is defending it quite comfortably.
Galiei is refusing to be controlled, as Ferguson sits in half guard.

Ferguson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Galiei to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galiei tries to clinch but fails miserably

Josh Ferguson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Galiei tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ferguson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ferguson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ferguson just leaning against Galiei, taking a breather.

Ferguson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Galiei is working an open guard so Ferguson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Josh Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galiei wants to clinch

and Ferguson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galiei keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.

Ferguson gets to his feet - Galiei follows without any prompting.
Galiei darts in trying to clinch

and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferguson.
Galiei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson has Galiei pressed against the cage.
Ferguson is trying to drag Galiei to the mat but Galiei just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Galiei just stands there and leans against the cage.

Ferguson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Galiei uses from the top position.
Galiei wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet.

Ferguson looking for a guillotine here but Galiei defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galiei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cirilo Galiei wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Galiei wants to clinch but Ferguson slips to the side

and Ferguson counters with a single leg into guard. Galiei didn't expect that.

Ferguson stands up from Galiei's guard - Ferguson perhaps looking for a knockout.

Ferguson takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Galiei avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cirilo Galiei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Ferguson.
Ferguson is stalling here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ferguson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Galiei tries to avoid it but Ferguson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Galiei to the ground. Galiei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Galiei wants to clinch

and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferguson 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Ferguson!
Post fight, Josh Ferguson stared into the camera and said 'I new coming in he was gonna be tough. But tonight I was tougher. We need a flyweight division! Do it! Make it happen please. (8-11-1)'.