PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jirka Fukala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West has chosen Batman TV Show Theme Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fukala
vs
West

185 cm
23
182 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

177 cm
23
180 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

Crippler's Corner

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jirka Fukala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam West!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fukala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
Nice body kick there by West.
A slow jab from Fukala misses its intended target.
Nice body kick from West.
Fukala fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches West on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Fukala.
Fukala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from West.
Fukala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fukala has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jirka Fukala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukala throws a jab but it's blocked by West.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukala defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Fukala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fukala lands a jab to the head.
Fukala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
West scores with a jab.
West doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fukala slips under a jab.
Fukala throws a jab but it's blocked by West.
Fukala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
Fukala thows a body shot but no joy.
West stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and West wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Fukala misses
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fukala misses with a straight right.
West scores with a three punch combo!
Fukala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.

West gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Fukala drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but West manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fukala has West in his guard.

Fukala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fukala is proving hard to escape from.

Fukala isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. West stacks Fukala on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by West!
Fukala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fukala can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

West decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fukala to his feet.

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.
Fukala lands with a hook. West tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fukala throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fukala checks the leg kick.
West blocks a jab.
Fukala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
West takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
West misses with a leg kick.
West misses with a low kick as Fukala jumps back.
West throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fukala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam West dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

West ducks under a wild hook from Fukala.
Fukala throws a combination that misses
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
Fukala takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
Fukala misses with a body shot
and West finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fukala misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
Fukala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Fukala feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fukala puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fukala passes to full mount!
Fukala tries to control but West wriggling away.

Fukala is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But West has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from West!

That's one minute gone in the round.
West trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fukala's guard.
Fukala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fukala throws his legs up looking for a submission but West uses it to pass to side control.

West decides to stand back up. West steps back and let's Fukala get back to his feet.

That's two 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.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Fukala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed West momentarily.
West misses with a looping right.
West moves into range and connects with a jab.
West is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fukala.
Fukala throws a combination. West tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fukala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.
A head kick misses from West.
Fukala connects with a nice looking jab.
Fukala throws a hook but West avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukala misses the target.
West misses with a jab to the body
and Fukala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West is looking to score with low kicks.
Fukala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Fukala.
Fukala swinging wildly here.
West lands the left hand.
Fukala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed West momentarily.
Fukala misses with a hook to the body
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fukala scores with a nice strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fukala misses with a jab to the body
and West counters with a solid body kick.
Fukala jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fukala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West.
Adam West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
West misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Fukala down.
The fighters circle momentarily. West darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fukala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukala throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adam West will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fukala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fukala throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease.
Fukala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with West but West pushes him off and we're back to square one.
West throws a head kick but Fukala moves out of range.
Fukala works West's body with a nice hook.
West misses with a body shot
and Fukala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fukala tries for a takedown but West circles away easily
and West makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fukala shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jirka Fukala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fukala.
A jab lands there for Fukala.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
West takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
West tries a low kick but Fukala avoids it.
West defending well as Fukala loads up on a big left hand.
West is looking to chop away at Fukala's legs.
Fukala lands the left hand.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fukala shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Fukala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
West throws a hook but Fukala blocks it.
Fukala throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
West smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fukala throws a combination. West tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
West throws a hook but Fukala avoids it easily.
Jirka Fukala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fukala thows a body shot but no joy.
West takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fukala misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by West.
Fukala throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fukala.
A big left from Fukala misses.
Fukala throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.
West has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West tries to clinch there but Fukala circles away.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Fukala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. West tries to avoid it but Fukala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag West to the ground. West escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
West tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fukala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from West lands.
West misses with a body kick.
West takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fukala.
Fukala throws a sloppy body shot
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Fukala listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adam West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fukala with a poor takedown
and West counters with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West motions for Fukala to come forward. West throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fukala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
West ducks under a wild hook from Fukala.
Fukala lands a jab to West's midsection.
Fukala misses with a two punch combination.
West goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fukala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
Adam West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fukala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
West cracks the inside of Fukala's front leg.
Fukala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam West!