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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pinkynho Romeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Pinkynho Romeiro has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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105 lbs
22 - 33 - 0 |
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128 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
22 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pinkynho Romeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Romeiro with that takedown attempt.
Romeiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Romeiro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Romeiro leaves Ferguson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Romeiro connects with a single shot there.
Romeiro throws a leg kick but Ferguson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Romeiro tries to sprawl but Ferguson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ferguson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Romeiro is trying to stand back up but Ferguson is controlling him
Ferguson stalling.
Romeiro pushes Ferguson off looking to stand but Ferguson dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking for a kimura here.
Ferguson is pressing down on Romeiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romeiro is holding on for now.
Ferguson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Romeiro controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ferguson wants to control but Romeiro is keeping him busy.
Ferguson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferguson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferguson prevents Romeiro from standing back up.
Ferguson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to pass to mount but Romeiro is defending the position.
Ferguson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Romeiro won't allow Ferguson to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Romeiro cracks Ferguson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romeiro clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Romeiro is refusing to be controlled, as Ferguson sits in half guard.
Well, if Ferguson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ferguson is keen to just control but Romeiro is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Josh Ferguson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ferguson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Romeiro's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Romeiro is retaining full guard.
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.
Ferguson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ferguson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ferguson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Romeiro is trying to control but can't.
Ferguson wants to stand up but Romeiro is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romeiro missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romeiro is just riding it out for now. Ferguson eventually gives up the hold.
Josh Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Romeiro has one foot on Ferguson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ferguson stops a takedown attempt from Romeiro.
Romeiro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ferguson is defending well.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Romeiro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferguson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pinkynho Romeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson working hard to break the clinch.
Ferguson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Romeiro wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferguson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Romeiro avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro throws a series of punches but Ferguson moves out of range.
Romeiro scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice cross by Romeiro.
Romeiro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ferguson content to control rather than advance.
Ferguson throwing shots but Romeiro is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson controlling the pace.
Ferguson passes to full mount!
Ferguson is trying to take his opponent's back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferguson shoots in for a double leg but Romeiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferguson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferguson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Romeiro defends it well.
Ferguson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Romeiro is working from the bottom.
Romeiro has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ferguson is on him like a limpet, forcing Romeiro back against the cage.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Romeiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferguson drops back down to his feet.
Ferguson tries a body shot but Romeiro blocks it.
Romeiro is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Romeiro is controlling him.
Ferguson goes for a takedown attempt but Romeiro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pinkynho Romeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Ferguson.
Romeiro throws a leg kick but Ferguson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pinkynho Romeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romeiro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Romeiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson gets a clinch.
Ferguson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Romeiro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Romeiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Romeiro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferguson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Romeiro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Ferguson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ferguson successfully pulls guard.
Romeiro won't allow Ferguson to get back to his feet.
Romeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romeiro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Romeiro is proving a slippery customer.
Romeiro lands a couple of elbows.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Romeiro postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferguson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romeiro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferguson is trying to keep Romeiro in close.
Romeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinkynho Romeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romeiro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romeiro wants to get up but he can't break Ferguson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Romeiro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romeiro throwing strikes but missing.
Romeiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Romeiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Josh Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romeiro.
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 Pinkynho Romeiro.
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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Ferguson!
Josh Ferguson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '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. (16-14-1)'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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