PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Trapp (ranked 3238 p4p, 3626 weight class) and Ezequiel Ferguson (ranked 211 p4p, 236 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Trapp
vs
Ferguson

172 cm
19
150
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
145
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Black Lab Clothing
Northern Zombie

Pulling Guard

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Trapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezequiel Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trapp shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl out of it but Trapp 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 takes a swing at Trapp's ribcage but misses.
Trapp misses with a takedown attempt
and Ferguson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferguson lands with a kick to the temple. Trapp shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Trapp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries a body shot but Trapp blocks it.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
Trapp blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trapp blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
Trapp can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Trapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trapp tries to pull guard but Ferguson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Trapp is working for takedown but Ferguson is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Ferguson.
Trapp blocking some punches.
Ferguson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Trapp up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.

Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Trapp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Trapp successfully pulls guard.
Trapp is pulling down on Ferguson's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to move into half guard but instead Trapp has managed to sweep!

Ferguson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trapp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trapp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trapp controls the pace.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trapp wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Trapp with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferguson is looking to sweep but instead, Trapp has passed into half guard.
Ferguson trying to control but Trapp postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trapp passes to full mount!
Ferguson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trapp misses with a head shot.
Ferguson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ferguson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Trapp.
Ferguson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Trapp pushes him away.
Trapp looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Trapp controlling the pace for now.
Trapp trying to control but Ferguson is having none of it.
Trapp controlling his opponent.

Trapp wants to finish this one by submission but Ferguson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trapp.
Trapp content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ezequiel Ferguson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Trapp slips a jab and a cross from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands with an uppercut that bounces Trapp off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Trapp misses.
Trapp looks to throw a body kick
and Ferguson counters with an inside leg kick.
Trapp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to avoid it but Trapp 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 darts in and clinches Trapp up against the cage.
Ferguson digs a right hand into Trapp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trapp's gas tank.
Ferguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trapp's elbow.
Trapp is trying to break the clinch but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
Trapp is trying to drag Ferguson to the mat but Ferguson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ferguson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trapp is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Trapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trapp backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trapp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson lands a left hand.
Ferguson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferguson lands an uppercut.
Trapp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Trapp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferguson lands a right hand.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
Trapp takes a shot to the head.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but Trapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ferguson.
Trapp prevents a body shot from Ferguson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but Trapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trapp's elbow.
Trapp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trapp taking a breather.
Ferguson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trapp.
Ezequiel Ferguson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trapp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferguson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Trapp tries to break the clinch but Ferguson is controlling the position.
Ferguson digs a right hand underneath Trapp's ribcage. Trapp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson stalling in the clinch but Trapp improves position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trapp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferguson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Trapp moved away.
Trapp shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferguson! But no joy.
A lazy left from Ferguson finds it's target.
Trapp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferguson as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ferguson connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Trapp avoids them all with ease.
Trapp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trapp takes the fight into the clinch.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
Ferguson looking to slow down the pace here.

Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trapp moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ezequiel Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferguson throws a hook but Trapp avoids it easily.
Trapp is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Trapp shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Trapp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trapp moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFerguson.
Trapp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trapp misses with an uppercut.

Trapp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferguson, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Trapp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trapp wants a takedown but no success here.
Trapp tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferguson avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trapp trying to land knees to the body.
Trapp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ferguson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferguson scores with a shoulder strike.

Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
Trapp takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Trapp moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trapp tries to circle away but Ferguson has him pinned against the cage.
Ferguson'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.
Trapp tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Trapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson prevents Trapp from breaking the clinch.
Trapp working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferguson prevents Trapp from breaking the clinch.
Ferguson lands a body punch.
Trapp tries to circle away but Ferguson has him pinned against the cage.
Ferguson lands a left hand.
Ferguson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trapp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Ferguson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferguson lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson slowing the pace effectively.
Trapp is looking to control Ferguson's arms but Ferguson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trapp has his back to the cage.
Ferguson avoiding damage.
Trapp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson tries to work over Trapp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trapp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferguson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Trapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Ferguson tries to get set, Trapp tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ezequiel Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferguson throws a leg kick which misses Trapp's front leg but catches the back leg as Trapp tries to avoid it.

Trapp moves into the clinch.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 tries a body shot but Trapp blocks it.
Ferguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trapp's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trapp wants to break free but Ferguson has control.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trapp is trying to pull guard but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trapp backwards.

Trapp breaks the clinch.
Trapp needs to keep his hands up - Ferguson had a free shot at his head there.
Trapp darts in looking for a takedown but Ferguson gets double underhooks and turns Trapp into the cage.
Ferguson stalling in the clinch but Trapp improves position.
Ferguson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Trapp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trapp misses with a low kick.

Trapp moves into the clinch.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson is leaning against Trapp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ferguson slowing the pace effectively.
Trapp fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Trapp.
Ferguson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Trapp's takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Ferguson.
Ezequiel Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferguson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferguson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short left from Ferguson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Trapp.
Ferguson lands a left hand.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Trapp.
Ferguson has Trapp pressed against the cage, preventing Trapp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ferguson lands with a light punch inside.
Trapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Will Trapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trapp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

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