PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osama Burhani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Burhani
vs
Ferguson

185 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osama Burhani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burhani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burhani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferguson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burhani somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Burhani or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferguson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osama Burhani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burhani tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Burhani avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferguson.

Ferguson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ferguson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Burhani could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Burhani looking to pass the guard.
Burhani trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Ferguson wants to stand and escape but Burhani is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burhani trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ferguson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Burhani has passed into half guard!
Ferguson tries to roll over but Burhani keeps him under control.
Ferguson is not content to let Burhani control the position.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson actively working from the bottom here.
Burhani is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferguson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burhani tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferguson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep. Burhani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burhani 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferguson can do anything to dispel that myth.

Ferguson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burhani works his way into full mount!
Burhani tries to control but Ferguson wriggling away.
Burhani wants to take Ferguson's back here but Ferguson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ferguson working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burhani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ferguson wants to control but Burhani is having none of it.
Burhani trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Burhani is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ferguson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Burhani is breathing heavily.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Burhani pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chuck Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown by Ferguson or perhaps it was just good defense by Burhani which made him look bad.

Ferguson has closed the distance and engaged Burhani in a clinch.
Ferguson slows down the pace here.
Burhani tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferguson smiles and moves away.

Ferguson has managed to clinch.
Ferguson wants a takedown.
Ferguson slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burhani 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. Burhani gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burhani dives in and grabs Ferguson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes down on Burhani's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osama Burhani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burhani fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Ferguson darts in and clinches Burhani up against the cage.
Ferguson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burhani.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burhani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burhani checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Burhani on that attempt.
Burhani shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferguson defends it nicely.

Ferguson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burhani's guard.
Ferguson looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burhani is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chuck Ferguson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Burhani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Burhani gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferguson is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burhani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferguson is stalling in the full guard.

Burhani looking for a guillotine here but Ferguson defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Ferguson 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!

Burhani avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
Burhani wants to clinch

and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferguson.
Burhani tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferguson.

Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
Burhani displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferguson.
Ferguson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burhani.
Burhani fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osama Burhani. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ferguson has Burhani up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson slows down the pace here.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Burhani's takedown attempt.
Ferguson can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ferguson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ferguson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burhani stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
Burhani passes Ferguson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ferguson is trying to get back to full guard.
Burhani wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burhani is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Burhani avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.
Burhani wants to take Ferguson's back here but Ferguson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Burhani looking for a guillotine from mount but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Burhani tries to control but Ferguson wriggling away.
Burhani prevents Ferguson from getting the reversal.
Osama Burhani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chuck Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burhani avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30

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