PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giurgous Tsotes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Figueroa
vs
Tsotes

165 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Figueroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giurgous Tsotes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueroa moves in looking to clinch but Tsotes pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsotes.
Tsotes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Figueroa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tsotes somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa wants to clinch.
Kim Figueroa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Figueroa wants to clinch up but Tsotes keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa tries to clinch but Tsotes is having none of it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tsotes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Figueroa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giurgous Tsotes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Figueroa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsotes.
Figueroa tries to clinch but Tsotes moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figueroa wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Figueroa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Figueroa moves in looking to clinch but Tsotes pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa is looking to clinch but Tsotes is avoiding it.
Figueroa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsotes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsotes looks for a takedown but Figueroa sprawls well.

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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Figueroa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsotes paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Tsotes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsotes slips a nice elbow through Figueroa's hands, connecting with Figueroa's forehead.
Tsotes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Figueroa's head.
Tsotes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Figueroa taking some punishment here, with Tsotes in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsotes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Figueroa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsotes.
Tsotes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Figueroa's head.
Tsotes thows a huge punch but Figueroa dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giurgous Tsotes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Tsotes dives in and grabs Figueroa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Figueroa pushes down on Tsotes's head and hops out.
Tsotes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Figueroa defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa tries to clinch there but Tsotes circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsotes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Figueroa avoids it really well and circles away.
Kim Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giurgous Tsotes.
Figueroa is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa moves in looking to clinch but Tsotes pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Figueroa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figueroa tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Figueroa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Figueroa 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Figueroa!