PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bj Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Dodson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to bj Ferguson's chin.

Dodson
vs
Ferguson

167 cm
33
130 lbs
14 - 20 - 0

164 cm
34
135 lbs
27 - 15 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
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 14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Dodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, bj Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodson shoots in for a double leg but Ferguson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dodson throws a series of punches but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson throws out a leg kick but Dodson moves out of range and Ferguson only half commits.
Dodson closes the distance but Ferguson moves to the side

and Ferguson counters by clinching up.

Ferguson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Ferguson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ferguson stays in close to Dodson's body and controls the position.
Ferguson looking to pass the guard.
Ferguson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Dodson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ferguson passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dodson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferguson pulls his head out easily.
Ferguson working over Dodson with some ground and pound. Dodson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dodson tries to get to full guard but Ferguson has control of the leg.
Ferguson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ferguson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dodson wants to control but Ferguson is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson prevents Dodson from improving his position.
Ferguson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Ferguson is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferguson is nestled in close to Dodson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dodson gets back to full guard.

Dodson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dodson is looking to stand up but Ferguson isn't so interested in that idea.
Ferguson wants to pass the guard but Dodson is keeping the position.
Ferguson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Ferguson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dodson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferguson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dodson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bj Ferguson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ferguson looking to score a takedown here. Dodson is defending well but Ferguson drives through and ends up in Dodson's guard.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dodson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dodson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ferguson uses it to pass to side control.
Ferguson taking a breather here.

Ferguson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dodson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ferguson but great work by Dodson.

Dodson swings around for an armbar but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dodson's guard.
Ferguson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ferguson won't allow Dodson to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dodson's head.

Ferguson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Dodson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferguson which made him look bad.

Ferguson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ferguson lands in his opponent's guard.
Dodson trying to keep a closed guard but Ferguson is proving a slippery customer.
Dodson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there.
Dodson tries to strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to pass the guard but Dodson is keeping the position.

Dodson has his foot on Ferguson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferguson works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferguson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Dodson is working an open guard so Ferguson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ferguson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dodson to the mat! Dodson manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson stands up from Dodson's guard - Ferguson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dodson misses with a two punch combination.
Dodson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dodson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dodson misses with a takedown

so Ferguson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dodson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Dodson is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodson is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ferguson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bj Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dodson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ferguson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dodson's guard.
Ferguson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dodson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferguson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. bj Ferguson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dodson tries to score with a low kick but Ferguson moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferguson.
Dodson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dodson is trying to control. Ferguson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Dodson is trying to work for a kimura but Ferguson is defending well.
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 wants to get back to full guard.
Ferguson is looking to control Dodson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferguson avoid being mounted?
Ferguson keeping hold of Dodson's head, controlling as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Ferguson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ferguson stuffs the takedown attempt from Dodson. Dodson gets slowly back to his feet.
Dodson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferguson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Ferguson looking to score a takedown here. Dodson is defending well but Ferguson drives through and ends up in Dodson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ferguson landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson stays in close to Dodson's body and controls the position.
Ferguson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dodson controls Ferguson momentarily but Ferguson frees himself.

Ferguson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dodson, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.

Ferguson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dodson has hold of Ferguson's hands but Ferguson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson controlling the action here.
Dodson is trying to control but Ferguson passes into side control!
John Dodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
bj Ferguson 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.
Ferguson gets to mount! Dodson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

And that's the end of the fight!
bj 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bj Ferguson!
Post fight, bj Ferguson took to the microphone: 'This was a good fight. Can't wait for my next obstacle. (27-15)'.