PBP Commentary

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

Gonzalez
vs
Ferguson

178 cm
27
180 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

177 cm
29
170 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quincey Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferguson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzalez throws an off balance right hand
and Ferguson counters with an inside leg kick.
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Ferguson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferguson also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Ferguson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gonzalez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Gonzalez counters with a quick kick to the body but Ferguson blocks it.
Gonzalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Quincey Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.
Gonzalez ducks right into an uppercut from Ferguson.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson misses with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a good, hard body kick but Ferguson shrugs it off.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown
and Ferguson counters with a low kick, right behind Gonzalez 's knee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gonzalez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gonzalez thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gonzalez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to avoid it but Gonzalez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferguson to the ground. Ferguson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferguson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick
and Ferguson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gonzalez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No luck for Gonzalez with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalez. That did some damage!
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Ferguson misses with a left hand

and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gonzalez with a nice head shot there.
Ferguson is trying to keep Gonzalez in close.
Ferguson trying to control the position here.
Ferguson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzalez manages to get himself to full guard.

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

Ferguson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferguson throwing strikes from guard but Gonzalez blocks nicely.

Gonzalez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferguson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gonzalez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Quincey Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson throws a leg kick
and Gonzalez counters with a left and a right that stings Ferguson.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonzalez looks to land a body kick but Ferguson moved away.
Gonzalez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ferguson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gonzalez is able to avoid easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Gonzalez on that attempt.
Quincey Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Ferguson misses with the combination.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez tries to move into range but Ferguson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferguson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gonzalez has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ferguson feints and then cracks Gonzalez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gonzalez down.
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!
Gonzalez lands a two punch combo.
Ferguson punishes Gonzalez's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the body from Gonzalez misses
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzalez under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to score with a low kick but Gonzalez moves his leg out of the way.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ferguson leaves Gonzalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gonzalez takes one to the chin there.
Gonzalez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ferguson is out of range.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick
and Ferguson counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzalez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Gonzalez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gonzalez wants to land a leg kick but Ferguson is out of range.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferguson scores with a jab. Gonzalez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Gonzalez shoots in.
Gonzalez 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 displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzalez.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gonzalez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quincey Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quincey Ferguson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gonzalez looks to land a body kick but Ferguson moved away.

Gonzalez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ferguson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ferguson gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gonzalez's guard.

Ferguson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Gonzalez won't let him.

Gonzalez is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gonzalez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ferguson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Gonzalez 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.
Anthony Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ferguson misses with a leg kick

and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Ferguson kicks Gonzalez off and gets to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Gonzalez moves away and avoids it.
Gonzalez is looking to counter punch.
Ferguson connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Ferguson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gonzalez on the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Ferguson thuds a left hand into Gonzalez's body.
Gonzalez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ferguson defends well and Gonzalez ends up having to push Ferguson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez is looking for a counter combo.
Ferguson tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anthony Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez is looking to wear down Ferguson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quincey 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quincey Ferguson!
Quincey Ferguson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.