PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Figgjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Spoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figgjo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Edward Grieg. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Figgjo
vs
Spoka

178 cm
22
156 lbs
14 - 9 - 1

175 cm
24
155 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Freddie Figgjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Blue Spoka!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figgjo cracks the inside of Spoka's front leg.
An inside leg kick from Figgjo misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Figgjo.
A clash of legs there as Spoka blocks the low kick.
Figgjo delivers a nice body kick.

Figgjo takes the fight into the clinch.
Spoka blocks the elbow strike.
Spoka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Figgjo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spoka can't break the clinch.
Figgjo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spoka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Figgjo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Figgjo tries for a takedown but Spoka manages to get underhooks.
Figgjo throws an elbow but it misses.
Spoka is pressed up against the ropes. Figgjo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spoka down to the mat. Spoka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spoka fails to land with a series of punches.
Spoka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Figgjo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spoka.
No joy there for Figgjo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Figgjo forces Spoka back against the ropes and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Figgjo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spoka's brow.
Figgjo misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgjo misses with an elbow over the top.
Spoka blocks the elbow strike.
Figgjo throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Figgjo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spoka's brow.
Figgjo tries for a takedown but Spoka manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Figgjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figgjo has Spoka pressed against the ropes, preventing Spoka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Figgjo lands an elbow inside that Spoka shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Figgjo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spoka's brow.
Spoka is looking to break free of the clinch but Figgjo has double underhooks.

Spoka breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Spoka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spoka thows a body shot but no joy.
Freddie Figgjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spoka clobbers Figgjo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Figgjo closes the distance and clinches.
Figgjo misses with an elbow over the top.
Spoka dodges an elbow strike from Figgjo.
Spoka avoiding damage as Figgjo throws knees to the body.

Spoka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Figgjo avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spoka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Figgjo tries to land a leg kick but Spoka saw it coming and moves away.
No luck for Spoka with that takedown attempt.
Figgjo blocks a jab.
Spoka loads up on a big right hand but Figgjo slips the punch.
Spoka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spoka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figgjo manages to avoid it.
Figgjo tries to clinch there but Spoka circles away.
Figgjo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Spoka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spoka throws a looping overhand right but Figgjo ducks down to avoid it.
Figgjo tests Spoka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spoka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Figgjo.
Spoka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Figgjo was well out of range. Poor timing from Spoka.
Spoka throws a jab when Figgjo was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Figgjo.

Figgjo moves into range and clinches up with Spoka.
Figgjo pushes off an throws an elbow but Spoka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spoka dodges an elbow strike from Figgjo.
Spoka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Figgjo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Figgjo misses with an elbow over the top.
Spoka can't break the clinch.
Figgjo is trying to drag Spoka to the mat but Spoka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Figgjo fails to pull guard.
Figgjo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Figgjo pushes off an throws an elbow but Spoka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Figgjo throws an elbow that misses.
Figgjo lands an elbow just above Spoka 's eye.

It looks like Blue Spoka has been cut.
Spoka dodges an elbow strike from Figgjo.
Figgjo pushes off an throws an elbow but Spoka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Spoka takes an elbow to the temple.
Figgjo throws an elbow that misses.
Figgjo keeps control of Spoka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Figgjo pushes off an throws an elbow but Spoka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Figgjo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spoka wants to break free but Figgjo has control.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Figgjo throws an elbow but misses.
Spoka blocks an elbow strike.
Figgjo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Figgjo misses with an elbow over the top.
Figgjo throws an elbow but it misses.
Figgjo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Figgjo lands an elbow inside.
Figgjo pushes off an throws an elbow but Spoka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

Spoka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Figgjo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Figgjo throws a low kick but Spoka avoids it.
Figgjo thumps Spoka with a low kick.
Spoka lands a glancing blow to the side of Figgjo's head.
Spoka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Figgjo.
A punch combination from Spoka misses.

Figgjo forces Spoka back against the ropes and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Figgjo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blue Spoka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Spoka misses with a hook. Figgjo ducked under it nicely.
Figgjo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spoka is out of range.
Figgjo with a poor takedown
and Spoka counters with a straight right hand.

Figgjo clinches up with Spoka and pushes him back against the ropes.
Spoka is trying to break free.
Spoka avoids the elbow strike from Figgjo, against the ropes.
Figgjo trying to land knees to the body.

Figgjo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Spoka is trying to keep an underhook but Figgjo manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Figgjo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Figgjo wants to advance to full mount but Spoka doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Figgjo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spoka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Figgjo, into his guard.
Spoka trying to control the position from guard on top but Figgjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spoka looking to pass the guard.

Spoka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Figgjo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spoka passes into half guard.
Figgjo is staying active underneath Spoka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo wants to get back to full guard.
Figgjo is refusing to be controlled, as Spoka sits in half guard.

Figgjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Spoka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spoka prevents Figgjo from improving his position.
Spoka tries to pass to full mount but Figgjo defends it.

Figgjo looking for submissions off his back.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spoka checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spoka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spoka lands a slapping body shot.
Spoka misses with a two punch combination.
Figgjo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spoka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Figgjo clinches.
Figgjo lands an elbow just above Spoka 's eye.
Spoka avoiding damage as Figgjo throws knees to the body.
Spoka blocks an elbow strike from Figgjo.
Spoka dodges an elbow strike from Figgjo.
Figgjo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Figgjo looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Spoka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spoka thows a body shot but no joy.
Spoka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Figgjo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Figgjo misses with a low kick as Spoka jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spoka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Figgjo.
Spoka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Figgjo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Figgjo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Figgjo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spoka is trying to break the clinch but Figgjo has him pressed against the ropes.
Figgjo has Spoka pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Spoka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Figgjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Figgjo throws an elbow but misses.
Figgjo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spoka walks away with a smile on his face. Figgjo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spoka misses with a two punch combination.
Spoka missing with a left hand there. Figgjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Figgjo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spoka.
Figgjo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Figgjo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Figgjo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Blue Spoka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Blue Spoka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Spoka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Figgjo misses with a low kick.
Figgjo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spoka pinned against the cage. Spoka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Figgjo wants to clinch up but Spoka keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spoka. Figgjo does a little dance to reset his feet.

Spoka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Spoka wants to take a breather but Figgjo is having none of it.
Spoka blocks the strikes from Figgjo.

Spoka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Figgjo is pressing down on Spoka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Figgjo working for a triangle but Spoka defends it easily.
Spoka is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spoka trying to control but Figgjo is working from the bottom.
Spoka wants to pass the guard but Figgjo is keeping the position.

Figgjo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Figgjo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Spoka passes Figgjo's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Figgjo looking for submissions off his back.
Spoka prevents Figgjo from improving his position.
Spoka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Figgjo keeps working.

Figgjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Figgjo is defending against the submission attempts here by Spoka.
Spoka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Figgjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spoka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figgjo misses with a hook. Spoka ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Figgjo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Figgjo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spoka misses with a hook. Figgjo ducked under it nicely.
Spoka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Figgjo shoots for a takedown but Spoka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spoka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figgjo slips a jab and a cross from Spoka.

Figgjo pushes Spoka up against the ropes in a clinch.
Figgjo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Figgjo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spoka gets underhooks to prevent Figgjo's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Figgjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spoka dodges an elbow strike from Figgjo.
Spoka is trying to break the clinch but Figgjo is controlling him.
Spoka is looking to break free of the clinch but Figgjo has double underhooks.
Spoka wants to get back to striking at distance but Figgjo won't allow it.
Spoka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Figgjo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spoka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Figgjo has Spoka pressed against the ropes, preventing Spoka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Figgjo pushes off an throws an elbow but Spoka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Figgjo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spoka's brow.
Spoka wants to get back to striking at distance but Figgjo won't allow it.
Figgjo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spoka's efforts to push away.
Figgjo missing with knees to the body.
Figgjo throws an elbow but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blue Spoka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spoka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blue Spoka!