PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Sprockit Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Stglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stglitz has chosen Feuer frei! as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Sprockit Jr
vs
Stglitz

160 cm
28
135 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

180 cm
26
145 lbs
15 - 18 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Sprockit Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Stglitz!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sprockit Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stglitz circles away.

Stglitz has Sprockit Jr up against the cage in a clinch.

Sprockit Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Sprockit Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Sprockit Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stglitz is aware though and is defending well.

Stglitz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sprockit Jr, up you get!
Stglitz stuffs the takedown attempt from Sprockit Jr. Sprockit Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Stglitz.
Stglitz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Stglitz moves into range and clinches up with Sprockit Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Stglitz.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Stglitz won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Sprockit Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sprockit Jr jumps guard but Stglitz stands there with Sprockit Jr around his waist. Sprockit Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stglitz lands a nice uppercut.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stglitz to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stglitz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stglitz to keep the fight standing.
Stglitz just leaning against Sprockit Jr, taking a breather.

Stglitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Stglitz drives through and clinches with Sprockit Jr against the cage.
Sprockit Jr fails to pull guard.
Stglitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stglitz lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Stglitz breaks the clinch.

Stglitz moves into range and clinches up with Sprockit Jr.
Stglitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Stglitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Stglitz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stglitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sprockit Jr backwards.
Stglitz stalling against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stglitz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sprockit Jr is struggling to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sprockit Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Sprockit Jr pulls guard.

Stglitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sprockit Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stglitz has managed to get both his arms back between Sprockit Jr's legs - danger averted.

Sprockit Jr looking for subs off his back but Stglitz has passed one foot through into half guard.

Sprockit Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stglitz decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Stglitz moves into range and clinches up with Sprockit Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr jumps guard but Stglitz stands there with Sprockit Jr around his waist. Sprockit Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stglitz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Stglitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Stglitz forces Sprockit Jr back against the cage and clinches.

Stglitz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Stglitz has closed the distance and engaged Sprockit Jr in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stglitz.

Stglitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Sprockit Jr gets tackled into the cage by Stglitz. Stglitz maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stglitz.
Stglitz lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stglitz walks away with a smile on his face. Sprockit Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Stglitz closes the distance and pushes Sprockit Jr back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stglitz.
Stglitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sprockit Jr backwards.
Stglitz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Stglitz holds him up against the cage and eventually Sprockit Jr drops back down to his feet.
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!
Stglitz lands a right hand.
Stglitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sprockit Jr backwards.

Stglitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sprockit Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stglitz as he jumps to the side.

Stglitz closes the distance and pushes Sprockit Jr back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Sprockit Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stglitz uses from the top position.

Sprockit Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Stglitz to get to half guard.
Stglitz seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sprockit Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stglitz defends it nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hugo Stglitz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sprockit Jr fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Stglitz scores with a nice short uppercut.

Sprockit Jr pulls Stglitz into guard.

Sprockit Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stglitz tries to stand but Sprockit Jr is controlling from the bottom.

Stglitz gets to his feet. Sprockit Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Stglitz moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sprockit Jr jumps guard but Stglitz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Sprockit Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stglitz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stglitz slows down the pace here.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Stglitz won't allow it.
Stglitz lands a nice uppercut.
Stglitz scores with a shot to the side of Sprockit Jr's head.
A short left from Stglitz.
Sprockit Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Stglitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stglitz cracks Sprockit Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hugo Stglitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Stglitz drives through and clinches with Sprockit Jr against the cage.
Sprockit Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stglitz smiles and moves away.
Sprockit Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz scores with a decent looking hook.

Stglitz moves into the clinch successfully.

Stglitz breaks the clinch.

Stglitz has closed the distance and engaged Sprockit Jr in a 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!

Stglitz breaks from the clinch.
Stglitz cracks a nice hook into Sprockit Jr's ribs.

Sprockit Jr tries to keep at a distance but Stglitz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but Stglitz has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sprockit Jr backwards.
Stglitz gets through Sprockit Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sprockit Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stglitz is pushing Sprockit Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Stglitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Stglitz takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stglitz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stglitz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Stglitz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Stglitz closes the distance and pushes Sprockit Jr back into the cage.
Sprockit Jr jumps guard but Stglitz stands there with Sprockit Jr around his waist. Sprockit Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Stglitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sprockit Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stglitz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sprockit Jr somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stglitz closes the distance and clinches.
Sprockit Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stglitz walks away with a smile on his face. Sprockit Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Sprockit Jr tries to keep at a distance but Stglitz has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stglitz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stglitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Stglitz moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sprockit Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sprockit Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Sprockit Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stglitz uses it to pass to side control.
Sprockit Jr gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Stglitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Stglitz clinches up with Sprockit Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but Stglitz has him pressed against the cage.
Stglitz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stglitz to keep the fight standing.
Sprockit Jr fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Sprockit Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sprockit Jr fails to pull guard.

Stglitz breaks from the clinch.

Stglitz clinches up against the cage.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but Stglitz has him pressed against the cage.
Stglitz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sprockit Jrs head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stglitz.

Stglitz manages to break the clinch.

Stglitz clinches with his opponent.

Stglitz breaks from the clinch.
Sprockit Jr shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stglitz rushes Sprockit Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stglitz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sprockit Jr fails to pull guard.
Sprockit Jr jumps guard but Stglitz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Stglitz holds him up against the cage and eventually Sprockit Jr drops back down to his feet.
A short uppercut from Stglitz.

Stglitz breaks from the clinch.

Sprockit Jr tries to keep at a distance but Stglitz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sprockit Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stglitz to keep the fight standing.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Stglitz holds him up against the cage and eventually Sprockit Jr drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Stglitz.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Stglitz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stglitz to keep the fight standing.
Stglitz lands a hook that snaps the head of Sprockit Jr backwards.
Sprockit Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stglitz smiles and moves away.
Hugo Stglitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sprockit Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!

Stglitz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but Stglitz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Stglitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Stglitz moves into range and clinches up with Sprockit Jr.

Stglitz breaks the clinch.

Sprockit Jr tries to keep at a distance but Stglitz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but Stglitz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sprockit Jr wants to stall.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stglitz to keep the fight standing.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stglitz to keep the fight standing.
Sprockit Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stglitz is struggling to control the position.
A short uppercut from Stglitz.
Sprockit Jr jumps guard but Stglitz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stglitz.
Stglitz lands with a left to the head.
Stglitz scores with a shot to the side of Sprockit Jr's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stglitz.
Stglitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stglitz lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Stglitz.
Sprockit Jr fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stglitz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stglitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Stglitz moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stglitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Stglitz moves into the clinch successfully.
Stglitz stalls.

Stglitz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Stglitz takes the fight into the clinch.

Stglitz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hugo Stglitz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stglitz jabs at Sprockit Jr's body.

Stglitz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Terry Sprockit Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stglitz gets through Sprockit Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Stglitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stglitz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Hugo Stglitz!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Hugo Stglitz!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Hugo Stglitz!

Hugo Stglitz wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hugo Stglitz thanked Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).