PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garrett Ferguson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Mclovin
vs
Ferguson

167 cm
26
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
143 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Mclovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mclovin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ferguson to the ground. Mclovin is now in Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mclovin is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson pulls Mclovin in close to his closed guard and prevents Mclovin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Mclovin controlling him for the moment.
Mclovin wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because John Mclovin just wasn't active enough.
Mclovin throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mclovin circles away.

Ferguson gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing Mclovin back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mclovin blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferguson looking to stall.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mclovin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but Mclovin blocks it.
Mclovin working aggressively here.

Mclovin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ferguson can't fight it off and eventually Mclovin manages to take the fight to the floor. Ferguson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mclovin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mclovin wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Mclovin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Mclovin postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferguson is on top in guard.
Mclovin wants to sweep but no luck.

Mclovin 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson tries to stand but Mclovin is controlling from the bottom.
Mclovin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mclovin has Ferguson pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because John Mclovin just wasn't active enough.
Mclovin misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Mclovin misses its intended target.
Mclovin throws a hook to the side of Ferguson's head but Ferguson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mclovin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fergusons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mclovin lands an overhand right.
Ferguson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mclovin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferguson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferguson lands a high kick!
Ferguson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Mclovin is rocked!
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!

Ferguson clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ferguson obliges.
Mclovin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mclovin has been working on his balance at Kick In The Nutz Gym (14 Elite Coaches, Low Cap), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ferguson.
Ferguson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mclovin struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Mclovin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mclovin tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing Mclovin back against the cage.
Ferguson crunches a lovely knee into Mclovin's ribcage.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mclovin lands a shoulder strike.
Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.
Mclovin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mclovin blocks an elbow strike from Ferguson.
Ferguson with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferguson working Mclovin over with knees to the body.
Ferguson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mclovin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ferguson after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garrett Ferguson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ferguson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mclovin.
Mclovin moves out of range of the body kick.
Ferguson tries to clinch up.
Mclovin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson slips under a jab from Mclovin.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mclovin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferguson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mclovin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferguson scrambles back to his feet.
Good work by Mclovin as he checks the leg kick.
Ferguson is looking to slow Mclovin down with leg kicks.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mclovin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferguson scores with a push kick.
Ferguson connects with an inside leg kick.

Ferguson has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Mclovin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Mclovin working aggressively here.
Mclovin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mclovin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ferguson is pushing Mclovin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mclovin is looking to control Ferguson's arms but Ferguson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mclovin has his back to the cage.
Mclovin digs a right hand underneath Ferguson's ribcage. Ferguson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but Mclovin blocks it.
Mclovin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mclovin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ferguson is defending well.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mclovin avoids it.
Mclovin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferguson.
Ferguson stalling in the clinch but Mclovin improves position.
Mclovin struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferguson tries to stall but Mclovin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mclovin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mclovin digs a right hand underneath Ferguson's ribcage. Ferguson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mclovin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mclovin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mclovin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Mclovin is blocking nicely.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but Mclovin blocks it.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but Mclovin blocks it.
Mclovin can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but Mclovin blocks it.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Ferguson scores a nice knee to the body.
Mclovin lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mclovin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson landing knees to the head.
Mclovin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mclovin has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
Mclovin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ferguson lands a knee to the head.
Mclovin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mclovin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Mclovin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mclovin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mclovin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ferguson.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Mclovin is blocking nicely.
Ferguson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mclovin lands a shot to the body.
Ferguson looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin working aggressively here.
Mclovin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferguson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mclovin's face.

Mclovin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclovin taking a breather here.
Mclovin cracks Ferguson with a big elbow.
Mclovin tries to advance to mount but can't.

Mclovin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferguson tries to bench press Mclovin off him but Mclovin keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Garrett Ferguson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mclovin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A swing and a miss from Mclovin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mclovin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mclovin looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garrett Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mclovin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
John Mclovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mclovin takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters circling a little - Ferguson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Mclovin circles away.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mclovin moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Mclovin misses the shot to the body.
Mclovin misses the jab.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mclovin. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mclovin misses with a hook.
Mclovin misses with a hook.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mclovin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
That kick from Ferguson tenderised Mclovin's leg. Mclovin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mclovin misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mclovin. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson counters with a thumping low kick.
Mclovin looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.

Ferguson darts in and clinches Mclovin up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mclovin as Ferguson tries to tie him up.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Mclovin blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Mclovin fails to land.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Mclovin is blocking nicely.
Ferguson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mclovin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Ferguson.
Garrett Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mclovin presses Ferguson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from Mclovin.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Mclovin blocks with his arms.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson tries to stall but Mclovin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garrett Ferguson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mclovin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mclovin pushes Ferguson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
John Mclovin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but Mclovin blocks it.
Mclovin tries to break free but Ferguson pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson scores with a knee to the head.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Mclovin tries for a takedown but Ferguson manages to get underhooks.
Mclovin lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ferguson lands a knee to the head.
Mclovin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mclovin has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
Mclovin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ferguson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mclovin avoids a wild elbow strike from Ferguson.
Mclovin misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mclovin.
Mclovin misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mclovin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mclovin's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Mclovin blocks with his arms.
Mclovin tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Garrett Ferguson.
I've got Ferguson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Garrett Ferguson!