PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Kazarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazarian's entrance music is Limp Bizkit - My Way. A fine choice. Garrett Ferguson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kazarian
vs
Ferguson

165 cm
45
146 lbs
35 - 21 - 2

178 cm
33
143 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Bos Energy MMA159.4

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 35 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Kazarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazarian blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Kazarian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kazarian misses with a straight right.
Kazarian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ferguson defends well and Kazarian ends up having to push Ferguson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ferguson tries a quick counter leg kick but Kazarian is wise to it.
Ferguson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
Ferguson wants to land a leg kick but Kazarian is out of range.
Kazarian lands with a hook. Ferguson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ferguson lands a leg kick that knocks Kazarian off balance momentarily.
Kazarian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kazarian checks a leg kick.
Kazarian drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ferguson sprawls and moves away.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferguson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazarian dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kazarian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kazarian misses with a double jab.
Kazarian goes for a double leg but Ferguson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferguson continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Kazarian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson throws out a leg kick but Kazarian moves out of range and Ferguson only half commits.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazarian.
Kazarian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferguson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson scores with a leg kick.

Kazarian 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.
Ferguson pulls Kazarian in close to prevent any damage.

Kazarian drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Kazarian off! Kazarian jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kazarian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kazarian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ferguson has Kazarian pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian passes Ferguson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Kazarian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ferguson has a hand on Kazarian's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kazarian takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount.

Kazarian looking for a guillotine from mount but Ferguson is having none of it.
Kazarian trying to control but Ferguson is having none of it.

Kazarian with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kazarian has hold of Ferguson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ferguson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ferguson is looking to get to half guard.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kazarian lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Kazarian moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ferguson has worked his arm free - good work by Ferguson!
Ferguson tries to improve position but can't.
Ferguson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kazarian off and has taken his back!
Ferguson controlling well, preventing Kazarian from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kazarian tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ferguson controlling from mount.

Ferguson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kazarian misses with a head kick.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Kazarian moves out of range easily.
Ferguson throws a head kick that half lands.
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 moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Kazarian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferguson doesn't seem phased though.
Kazarian feints a jab promting Ferguson to slip. Kazarian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ferguson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kazarian works Ferguson's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tony Kazarian will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kazarian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazarian or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferguson, which made it look bad.
Kazarian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A good leg kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a head kick. Kazarian smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kazarian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferguson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson misses with a kick to the body.
Ferguson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Kazarian lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kazarian takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tony Kazarian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ferguson forces Kazarian back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kazarian is working for takedown but Ferguson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Kazarian. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson landing knees to the head.
Kazarian is trying to pull guard but Ferguson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kazarian managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Kazarian is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ferguson to keep the fight standing.
Kazarian wants to break free but Ferguson has control.
Kazarian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazarian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferguson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ferguson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ferguson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Ferguson.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Kazarian's takedown attempt.
Ferguson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazarian.
Kazarian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferguson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferguson taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a knee to the body.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kazarian wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferguson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ferguson.
Ferguson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kazarian avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
Ferguson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kazarian managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazarian.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kazarian won't want to take too many of those.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Kazarian is blocking nicely.
Ferguson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kazarian.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferguson smiles and moves away.

Kazarian gets tackled into the cage by Ferguson. Ferguson maintains the clinch.
Ferguson lands a knee to the body.
Ferguson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kazarian is trying to force a seperation but Ferguson has the dominant position.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kazarian avoids the damage to the body.
Kazarian managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kazarian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ferguson obliges.
Ferguson with a knee to the head.
Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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 using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson landing knees to the head.
Ferguson crunches a lovely knee into Kazarian's ribcage.
Ferguson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kazarian's face.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kazarian avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ferguson crunches a lovely knee into Kazarian's ribcage.
Ferguson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ferguson landing knees to the head.
Kazarian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kazarian won't want to take too many of those.
Kazarian is trying to pull guard but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Kazarian's takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ferguson.
Ferguson crunches a lovely knee into Kazarian's ribcage.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garrett 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!

Kazarian takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Kazarian circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazarian scores with a decent looking hook.
Kazarian avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
Kazarian blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ferguson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Kazarian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ferguson quickly recovers to half guard.
Ferguson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kazarian trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Kazarian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson is trying to keep Kazarian in close.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Kazarian from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazarian is one step ahead there.
Kazarian lands a couple of elbows.
Ferguson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferguson keeps trying to improve his position.
Kazarian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kazarian throwing strikes but missing.
Kazarian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazarian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferguson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kazarian preventing the sweep.
Ferguson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazarian manages to get himself to full guard.

Kazarian has a closed guard, preventing Ferguson from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Kazarian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferguson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garrett Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazarian with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kazarian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferguson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kazarian.
Kazarian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferguson swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Kazarian checks it.
Kazarian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kazarian throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferguson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferguson lands with a slapping head kick.
Ferguson moves out of range as Kazarian strikes.
Ferguson slips a jab and a cross from Kazarian.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazarian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferguson pinned against the cage. Ferguson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferguson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Garrett Ferguson.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29

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