PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Mcintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Mcintosh
vs
Ferguson

168 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
27
128 lbs
9 - 12 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Mcintosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ferguson moves into range and clinches up with Mcintosh.

Mcintosh has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ferguson is trying to keep an underhook but Mcintosh manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mcintosh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferguson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mcintosh stalling.
Ferguson keeping control of the position.
Mcintosh is just content to waste time from the top position. Ferguson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mcintosh wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Mcintosh wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rick Mcintosh.

Ferguson pushes Mcintosh up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcintosh is trying to pull guard but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
Mcintosh gets underhooks to prevent Ferguson's takedown attempt.
Ferguson wants to stall.
Ferguson tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcintosh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferguson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcintosh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rick Mcintosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Ferguson.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Mcintosh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferguson as he avoids it easily.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Mcintosh is having none of it.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcintosh but Mcintosh pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcintosh tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcintosh with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ferguson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mcintosh stops a takedown attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Mcintosh manages to get underhooks.
Mcintosh fails to pull guard.

Mcintosh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
Mcintosh wants to stand up but Ferguson is controlling him.

Ferguson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcintosh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferguson has managed to get both his arms back between Mcintosh's legs - danger averted.
Ferguson is pushing down on Mcintosh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcintosh is fighting to maintain full guard but Ferguson has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcintosh wants to improve his position but Ferguson is controlling well.
Mcintosh trying to control but Ferguson postures up.
Mcintosh is concentrating on defense, preventing Ferguson from advancing position.
Ferguson moves nicely into side control.
Ferguson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ferguson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferguson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mcintosh hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcintosh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mcintosh is working hard here to advance position.
Mcintosh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
Ferguson tries to control but Mcintosh wriggling away.
Ferguson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcintosh is just holding on here. Ferguson manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Josh Ferguson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ferguson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mcintosh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mcintosh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Ferguson gets to his feet. Mcintosh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
Mcintosh fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcintosh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferguson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcintosh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferguson but Ferguson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Mcintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ferguson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mcintosh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ferguson is in Mcintosh's guard.
Ferguson sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcintosh keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Ferguson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Josh Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Mcintosh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
Mcintosh is striking off his back. Ferguson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Ferguson trying to control the pace.
Mcintosh trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcintosh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mcintosh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcintosh holds on and takes a little breather.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Ferguson with that takedown attempt.

Mcintosh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ferguson to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcintosh trying to control the position.
Mcintosh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferguson stops Mcintosh from standing up.
Ferguson scoring with some ground and pound.

Ferguson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mcintosh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mcintosh is trying to defend but Ferguson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mcintosh is looking for a sweep. Ferguson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferguson moves nicely into side control.

Ferguson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcintosh tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ferguson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
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 time! Mcintosh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mcintosh fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Mcintosh on that attempt.
Mcintosh shoots and misses
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Mcintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcintosh fails in his attempt to clinch.

Ferguson clinches up against the cage.
Ferguson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferguson is trying to drag Mcintosh to the mat but Mcintosh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcintosh slows down the pace here.
Ferguson is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson managing to block the knees to the body from Mcintosh.
Mcintosh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferguson is pressed up against the cage. Mcintosh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferguson down to the mat. Ferguson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mcintosh misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferguson leaves Mcintosh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcintosh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcintosh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferguson as he jumps to the side.
Mcintosh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ferguson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcintosh circles away.
Mcintosh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcintosh swivels and escapes.
Mcintosh tries a low kick but Ferguson avoids it.

Mcintosh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcintosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcintosh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there.
Mcintosh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferguson manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson controlling Mcintosh's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcintosh trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Ferguson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcintosh postures up.

Ferguson uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcintosh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferguson throws a body kick that misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Mcintosh breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Mcintosh with that takedown attempt.
Mcintosh shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcintosh as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mcintosh counters with a nice leg kick.
Rick Mcintosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferguson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcintosh.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Josh Ferguson.
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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Ferguson!
In his post fight interview, Josh Ferguson gave a big smile as he 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. (10-11-1)'.