PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hollis Ferguson (ranked 8084 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Chashchin (ranked 4630 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ferguson
vs
Chashchin

217 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hollis Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Chashchin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chashchin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chashchin unleashes a big counter combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Chashchin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Still in half guard, Chashchin seems content to control.
Ferguson missing with punches from the bottom.

Ferguson actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chashchin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferguson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to control Chashchin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferguson avoid being mounted?
Ferguson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chashchin wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chashchin leaves Ferguson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chashchin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chashchin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ferguson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chashchin 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.
Chashchin looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chashchin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Chashchin shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl out of it but Chashchin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferguson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferguson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chashchin manages to circle out of the way.

Ferguson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chashchin!
Chashchin bucks up and tries to throw Ferguson off but instead Ferguson has got his back!
Ferguson is not going to allow Chashchin to sit and survive in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ferguson working for the choke.

Ferguson tightening his grip on Chashchin, looking for the choke.
Chashchin tries to escape but Ferguson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ferguson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chashchin doesn't escape.
Chashchin trying to control the hands but Ferguson won't let him.
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 Hollis Ferguson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ferguson slips under a jab from Chashchin.
Chashchin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ferguson checks it well.
Ferguson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chashchin avoids it really well and circles away.

Ferguson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chashchin is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chashchin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferguson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferguson's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chashchin biding his time, controlling Ferguson.
Ferguson is covering up but some of the strikes from Chashchin are getting through and doing damage.
Chashchin is trying to control but Ferguson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.

Chashchin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ferguson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ferguson and Chashchin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ferguson looking for a sweep but Chashchin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dmitry Chashchin has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chashchin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ferguson wants to control but Chashchin is having none of it.
Ferguson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Chashchin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chashchin wants to take his opponent's back but instead Ferguson manages to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to stand back up but Chashchin is controlling him
Chashchin is pressing down on Ferguson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferguson is holding on for now.
Chashchin is trying to control. Ferguson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferguson.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Chashchin isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chashchin looking to sit in guard and control but Ferguson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ferguson wants to stand and escape but instead Chashchin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Chashchin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Chashchin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Chashchin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson is looking to counter with head kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Chashchin circles away.
Chashchin shoots and misses
and Ferguson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chashchin misses with a takedown attempt

and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch.
Hollis Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Chashchin.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chashchin avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson lands a nice uppercut.
Chashchin tries to pull guard but Ferguson holds him up against the cage and eventually Chashchin drops back down to his feet.
Chashchin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Chashchin holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferguson drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferguson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Ferguson pulls guard.

Ferguson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ferguson wants to take the fight to the mat but Chashchin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chashchin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chashchin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferguson.
Chashchin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ferguson has Chashchin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chashchin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Ferguson jumps guard and drags Chashchin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Chashchin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferguson, up you get!
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chashchin slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferguson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Chashchin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chashchin wants to advance to full mount but Ferguson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Chashchin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Chashchin wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chashchin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chashchin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson lands a good elbow from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hollis Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferguson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

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