PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jirka Fukala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Tonbridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonbridge comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Cumshots - I Drink Alone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Fukala
vs
Tonbridge

185 cm
22
182 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

193 cm
23
186 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jirka Fukala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Tonbridge!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tonbridge tries to close the distance and clinch but Fukala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Tonbridge moves into range and clinches up with Fukala.
Tonbridge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tonbridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fukala gets underhooks to prevent Tonbridge's takedown attempt.
Fukala cracks Tonbridge with a nice body shot.
Fukala lands a nice shot to the body.
Fukala lands a left hand.
Fukala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tonbridge.
Tonbridge looks gassed!
Tonbridge misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Fukala - that landed with a thud.
Fukala digs a right hand into Tonbridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tonbridge's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Fukala.
A short body shot lands from Fukala as the two fighters clinch.
Fukala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fukala scores with a shot to the side of Tonbridge's head.
Fukala lands a body shot.
Tonbridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Fukala.
Fukala tries to work over Tonbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fukala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Fukala.
Fukala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fukala pushes Tonbridge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fukala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tonbridge backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukala lands with a left to the head.
Fukala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fukala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tonbridge or not.
Fukala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fukala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fukala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tonbridge or not.
Fukala lands with a short shot to the head.
Fukala cracks Tonbridge with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Fukala as the two fighters clinch.
Fukala lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fukala.
A hook to the body from Fukala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fukala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tonbridge or not.
A short uppercut from Fukala.
Fukala lands a shot to the body.
Fukala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fukala lands a body punch.
Fukala misses with a punch on the inside.
Fukala scores with a shot to the side of Tonbridge's head.
Tonbridge blocking some punches.
Fukala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fukala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tonbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Fukala.
Tonbridge blocking some punches.
Fukala cracks Tonbridge with a nice body shot.
Fukala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tonbridge.
Fukala lands a body punch.
Fukala digs a right hand into Tonbridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tonbridge's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fukala.
Fukala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fukala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Fukala.
Fukala misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fukala.
Fukala lands a shot to the body.
Fukala scores with a hook to the body.
Fukala lands with a left to the head.
Fukala lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonbridge backwards.
Fukala working aggressively here.
Fukala throws a head punch that misses.
Tonbridge takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Fukala scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Fukala.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukala misses with a body punch.
Fukala cracks Tonbridge with a nice body shot.
Tonbridge blocking some punches.
Tonbridge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fukala just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tonbridge tries to land a knee to the head but Fukala blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Fukala.
Fukala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fukala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fukala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tonbridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fukala lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonbridge backwards.
Fukala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonbridge backwards.
Fukala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fukala.
Fukala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tonbridge.
Tonbridge blocks an uppercut.
Fukala struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonbridge controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Fukala as the two fighters clinch.
Tonbridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fukala blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Fukala scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Fukala.
Fukala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fukala misses with the head strike.
Fukala throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Fukala.
Fukala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fukala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fukala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fukala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonbridge backwards.
Nice body punch from Fukala - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukala swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukala lands with a right to the head.
Tonbridge takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fukala has a couple of punches blocked by Tonbridge.
Fukala misses with some punches.
Fukala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tonbridge.
Fukala working aggressively here.
Fukala misses with some punches.
Tonbridge lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jirka Fukala dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fukala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fukala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fukala looks to land a combination but Tonbridge avoids it well.
Tonbridge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fukala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonbridge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tonbridge is looking to clinch.

Fukala closes the distance and pushes Tonbridge back into the cage.
Tonbridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Tonbridge.
Fukala swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukala lands with a right to the head.
Fukala misses with some punches.
Tonbridge is breathing heavily.
Fukala working aggressively here.
Tonbridge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fukala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonbridge blocking some punches.
Fukala tries to throw a body punch but Tonbridge avoids it by throwing Fukala back against the cage.
Fukala misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonbridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonbridge pushes Fukala back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fukala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fukala misses with a punch to the body.
Fukala tries a body shot but Tonbridge blocks it.
Fukala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonbridge lands a right hand.
Tonbridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fukala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonbridge lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fukala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fukala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonbridge can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonbridge.
Fukala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fukala tries to work over Tonbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fukala tries to work over Tonbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fukala working aggressively here.
Fukala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fukala can't find room to land a body shot as Tonbridge controls the action.
Tonbridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fukala.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fukala.
Tonbridge is working for takedown but Fukala is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tonbridge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fukala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jirka Fukala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Tonbridge.
Tonbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fukala lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Fukala.
Fukala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fukala lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonbridge backwards.
Fukala lands with a short shot to the head.
Fukala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tonbridge.
A body shot lands from Fukala.
Fukala scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukala tries to work over Tonbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonbridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fukala lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fukala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fukala swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukala trying to land knees to the body.
Fukala misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonbridge blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Fukala.
Fukala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fukala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fukala scores with a shoulder strike.
Tonbridge throws a head punch that misses.
Fukala is leaning against Tonbridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fukala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fukala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fukala blocking some punches.
Fukala misses with a punch on the inside.
Fukala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tonbridge or not.
Fukala lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Fukala.
Fukala cracks Tonbridge with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fukala.
Fukala lands a body punch.
Fukala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fukala has a couple of punches blocked by Tonbridge.
Fukala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonbridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonbridge misses with a knee to the head.
Fukala blocks an uppercut.
Fukala tries to work over Tonbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fukala gets through Tonbridge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fukala lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fukala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fukala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonbridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Fukala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fukala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fukala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonbridge backwards.
Fukala prevents the takedown attempt.
Tonbridge blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Fukala.
Jirka Fukala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tonbridge misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tonbridge blocks a body shot from Fukala.
Tonbridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fukala avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fukala lands a nice shot to the body.
Fukala lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonbridge backwards.
Fukala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jirka Fukala dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tonbridge wants to clinch but Fukala slips to the side
and Fukala counters with a nice body shot.
Tonbridge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fukala.
Fukala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tonbridge misses with a takedown attempt
and Fukala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fukala lands with a shot to the body.
Tonbridge walks into a jab.
A jab from Fukala finds it's way through Tonbridge's defenses.
Tonbridge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fukala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fukala connects with a body shot.
Tonbridge ducks under a wild hook from Fukala.
Fukala lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tonbridge tries for a takedown but Fukala circles away easily
and Fukala counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tonbridge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fukala tests Tonbridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fukala scores with a decent looking hook.
Terry Tonbridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonbridge looks to land a combination but Fukala avoids it well.
Jirka Fukala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Fukala misses its intended target.
Tonbridge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fukala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Fukala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tonbridge doesn't seem phased though.
Tonbridge closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fukala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Fukala has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Fukala.
Tonbridge takes a shot to the head.
Fukala throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonbridge.
A short right from Fukala on the inside.
Fukala can't find room to land a body shot as Tonbridge controls the action.
Fukala scores with a shot to the side of Tonbridge's head.
A right hand to the body from Fukala.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fukala.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonbridge.
A nice left hand lands by Fukala.
Fukala lands a shot to the body.
Tonbridge takes a shot to the head.
Tonbridge blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fukala.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fukala.
Fukala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jirka Fukala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Tonbridge is rocked!
A body shot lands from Fukala.
A hook to the body from Fukala.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukala lands a left hand.
Fukala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Fukala scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Fukala.
Tonbridge is still on wobbly legs! Can Fukala finish him?
Fukala throws a head punch that misses.
Tonbridge seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Fukala on the inside.
Tonbridge prevents a body shot from Fukala.
Tonbridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fukala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fukala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fukala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fukala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fukala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tonbridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fukala lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonbridge has Fukala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fukala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jirka Fukala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Tonbridge.
Tonbridge prevents a body shot from Fukala.
Fukala lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonbridge backwards.
Fukala lands a body shot.
Fukala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonbridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Fukala.
Terry Tonbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fukala lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fukala swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukala lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jirka Fukala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fukala has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25

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