PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Papa Smurf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jirka Fukala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smurf
vs
Fukala

184 cm
20
176 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
182 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Resistance

THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Papa Smurf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jirka Fukala!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smurf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smurf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smurf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fukala throws a jab when Smurf was well out of range.
Fukala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fukala ducks under a wild hook from Smurf.
Fukala misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Smurf.
Smurf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fukala.
Smurf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fukala has time to react.
Smurf misses with a two punch combination.
Fukala scores with a jab to the body.
Fukala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smurf but Smurf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smurf's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Smurf duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smurf. Fukala does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smurf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fukala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smurf missing with a left hand there. Fukala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smurf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fukala misses the body punch
and Smurf counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Smurf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Smurf drives through and clinches with Fukala against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fukala fails to land.
Smurf blocks a body shot from Fukala.
Smurf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fukala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fukala tries a body shot but Smurf blocks it.
Smurf misses with the head strike.
Smurf blocking some punches.
Smurf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fukala is leaning against Smurf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fukala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smurf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smurf - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fukala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smurf stalling.
Smurf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smurf scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukala cracks Smurf with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smurf.
Fukala working aggressively here.
Fukala can't find room to land a body shot as Smurf controls the action.
Smurf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fukala backwards.
Fukala lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukala misses with a punch to the body.
Smurf scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Smurf.
Smurf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smurf gets through Fukala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Smurf fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smurf.
Fukala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smurf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smurf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smurf.
Smurf throws a punch but it's blocked by Fukala.
Fukala lands a hook that snaps the head of Smurf backwards.
Fukala lands a right hand.
Fukala blocking some punches.
Smurf working aggressively here.
Smurf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fukala lands a right hand.
Smurf lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smurf.
Fukala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fukala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smurf throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smurf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fukala tries to throw a body punch but Smurf avoids it by throwing Fukala back against the cage.
Smurf scores with a shot to the side of Fukala's head.
Smurf lands an uppercut.
Smurf blocking some punches.
Smurf stalls.
Fukala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fukala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smurf lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smurf.
Smurf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smurf swings wildly with an uppercut but Fukala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smurf's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Smurf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smurf lands with a short shot to the head.

Fukala is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smurf.
Fukala is still on wobbly legs! Can Smurf finish him?
Fukala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fukala blocking some punches.
Smurf content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fukala seems to have recovered his senses.
Fukala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fukala lands a nice uppercut.
Fukala has a couple of punches blocked by Smurf.
Fukala cracks Smurf with a nice body shot.
Smurf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smurf lands with a short shot to the head.
Fukala tries to work over Smurf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukala misses with a body punch.
Fukala tries to work over Smurf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Fukala.
Smurf scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smurf.
Smurf scores with a shoulder strike.
Smurf scores with a shot to the side of Fukala's head.
Smurf throws a punch but it's blocked by Fukala.
Fukala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smurf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Smurf working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Fukala.
Fukala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fukala lands a body punch.
Smurf is breathing heavily.
Smurf misses with the head strike.
Fukala tries to work over Smurf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fukala is leaning against Smurf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smurf misses with some punches.
Smurf throws a punch but it's blocked by Fukala.
A head punch on the inside from Fukala fails to land.
Smurf lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smurf throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Fukala.
Fukala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smurf backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fukala lands with a light punch inside.
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 Papa Smurf will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fukala lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Papa Smurf has been cut.
Fukala misses with a body shot.
Smurf closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fukala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smurf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fukala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smurf keeps the fight on the outside.
Fukala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smurf misses with a hook to the body
and Fukala counters with a series of strikes. Smurf will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smurf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fukala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smurf at a distance.
Smurf misses with a jab to the body
and Fukala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smurf swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fukala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smurf misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smurf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fukala counters with a stiff right hand.
Fukala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smurf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fukala.
Papa Smurf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fukala looks to land a combination but Smurf avoids it well.
Fukala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smurf.
Fukala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fukala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smurf misses with a double jab
and Fukala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smurf throws a series of punches but Fukala moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Fukala.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smurf. Fukala does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fukala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fukala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jirka Fukala seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smurf throws a punch but it's blocked by Fukala.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smurf.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fukala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fukala.
Fukala struggles to land a body shot inside as Smurf controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fukala as Smurf tries to tie him up.
Smurf has a couple of punches blocked by Fukala.
Good body shot from Fukala.
Fukala struggles to land a body shot inside as Smurf controls his hands.
Fukala lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Fukala.
Smurf throws a head punch that misses.
Fukala presses Smurf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smurf throws a punch but it's blocked by Fukala.
Fukala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smurf or not.
A short right from Fukala on the inside.
Fukala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fukala lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Fukala.
Fukala misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Fukala.
Fukala throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smurf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fukala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fukala.
Fukala swings wildly with an uppercut but Smurf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smurf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fukala swings wildly with an uppercut but Smurf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukala lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fukala.
Fukala blocks an uppercut.
Fukala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smurf backwards.
Still in the clinch, Smurf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fukala throws a punch but it's blocked by Smurf.
Fukala blocks an uppercut.
Fukala cracks Smurf with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fukala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smurf misses with some punches.
Smurf blocks a body shot from Fukala.
Fukala lands a nice shot to the body.
Fukala lands a shoulder strike.
Smurf looking to stall.
Smurf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smurf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fukala scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukala lands a body punch.
Smurf has a couple of punches blocked by Fukala.
Good body shot from Fukala.
A left hand lands to the body for Fukala.
Fukala blocking some punches.
Smurf working aggressively here.
Smurf trying to control the position but instead, Fukala has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smurf into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fukala.
Smurf prevents a body shot from Fukala.
Fukala cracks Smurf with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fukala.
Smurf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fukala struggles to land a body shot inside as Smurf controls his hands.
Fukala pushes Smurf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fukala.
A left hand lands to the body for Fukala.
Fukala lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smurf has a couple of punches blocked by Fukala.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fukala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fukala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fukala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Fukala.
Fukala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smurf backwards.
Fukala lands a shot to the body.
Fukala throws a punch but it's blocked by Smurf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jirka Fukala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Papa Smurf's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Smurf swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fukala counters with a right hand to the body.
Smurf connects with a right hand. Fukala shakes it off.
Fukala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fukala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smurf circles away quickly and effectively.
Fukala shoots in but Smurf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smurf misses with a shot to the body
and Fukala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smurf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fukala ducks under a wild hook from Smurf.
Smurf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fukala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smurf fails to land with a series of punches.
Smurf misses with a straight left.
Fukala misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukala misses with a looping right.
Smurf keeps the fight on the outside.
Smurf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smurf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smurf misses with a hook to the body

and Fukala counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smurf's guard now.
Fukala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smurf wants to hit a switch here but Fukala passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smurf there!
Smurf wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fukala.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fukala goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smurf is on top in guard.
Smurf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smurf's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fukala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smurf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fukala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smurf slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Fukala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jirka Fukala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fukala 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jirka Fukala!