PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sabin Figaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figaro's entrance music is Prospect - Warrior. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Figaro
vs
Spliff

180 cm
29
180 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

188 cm
26
185 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

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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 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sabin Figaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Spliff misses
and Figaro counters with a left to the body.
Spliff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Figaro.
Figaro thumps Spliff with a low kick.
Figaro lands with an uppercut that bounces Spliff off the cage and back into range.
Figaro misses with a low kick.
A jab from Figaro finds it's way through Spliff's defenses.
Spliff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figaro.
Spliff misses with a straight right.
Figaro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spliff goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spliff moves out of range as Figaro strikes.
Figaro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spliff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spliff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff looks to throw the jab but Figaro is out of range.
Sabin Figaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figaro thuds his right hand into Spliff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Figaro throws a right hand that Spliff ducks under and follows up with a left that Spliff also avoids with ease.
Figaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spliff.
Spliff throws a one two combo.

It looks like Sabin Figaro has been cut.

Figaro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Figaro postures up and lands a big shot to Spliff's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Spliff is looking for a triangle but Figaro pushes his legs off easily.
Spliff keeping moving, preventing Figaro from controlling successfully.
Figaro is in close to Spliff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spliff looking for a sweep. Not yet Spliff, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spliff is looking for a triangle but Figaro pushes his legs off easily.

Figaro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spliff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Figaro has managed to get both his arms back between Spliff's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spliff wants to sweep but no luck.
Spliff keeping moving, preventing Figaro from controlling successfully.
Spliff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Figaro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Figaro stands up over Spliff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Figaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Figaro landing some decent shots from guard.

Spliff looking for a guillotine here but Figaro defends easily.
Spliff working a defensive guard here.
Figaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Spliff is retaining full guard.
Figaro wants to control from the top but Spliff keeps moving.

Spliff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spliff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Spliff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Spliff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spliff wants to sweep here but Figaro controlling him for the moment.
Spliff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Spliff has an active guard here but Figaro has managed to pass into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spliff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Figaro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sabin Figaro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sabin Figaro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Figaro misses with an uppercut
and Spliff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spliff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spliff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Figaro counters with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Figaro - that will leave a mark!
Sabin Figaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Figaro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spliff misses with a hook. Figaro ducked under it nicely.
Spliff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Figaro slips a jab from Spliff.
Figaro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Figaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spliff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figaro.
Figaro throws a big shot that misses.
Figaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spliff circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro misses the shot to the body.
Figaro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good exchange - Figaro coming out on top.
Figaro loads up on a big right hand but Spliff slips the punch.
Spliff avoids a kick to the body.
Spliff shoots in looking for a takedown. Figaro tries to sprawl out of it but Spliff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Figaro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Figaro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spliff is breathing heavily.
Spliff tries to move into range but Figaro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Figaro misses with a wild combination.
Spliff shoots in for a double leg but Figaro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spliff crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Figaro - the referee stops the clock and Spliff gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Figaro. Spliff manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figaro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Figaro connects with a single shot there.
Spliff slips under a jab.
Figaro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Spliff is rocked!
Figaro misses with a looping right.
Figaro throws a big shot that misses.
Figaro shoots in but Spliff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Figaro has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Figaro moves out of range as Spliff strikes.
Figaro throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Spliff to counter with a crisp jab.
Figaro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Figaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Figaro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Figaro cracks a nice hook into Spliff's ribs.
Figaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Figaro misses.
Figaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Figaro lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figaro throws a leg kick but Spliff moved away.
Spliff shoots in looking for a takedown but Figaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spliff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sabin Figaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustaffa Spliff.
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!
Nice jab there from Figaro.
Spliff has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Figaro.
Figaro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spliff throws a combination that misses
and Figaro counters with a good low kick that Spliff was not able to check.
Spliff walks into a left hand.
Spliff moves to clinch but Figaro breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spliff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Figaro avoids it really well and circles away.
Figaro with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sabin Figaro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sabin Figaro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Figaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spliff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figaro manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Spliff.
Spliff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spliff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Figaro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spliff as he jumps to the side.
A big left from Spliff misses.
Spliff throws a poor cross that misses
and Figaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Spliff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Figaro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Figaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spliff.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro cracks Spliff with a good jab.
Spliff lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Spliff swings widly with a right hand
and Figaro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spliff's knee momentarily.
Spliff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spliff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Figaro. Figaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Figaro throws a shot from downtown. Spliff moves away and avoids it.
Figaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spliff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Figaro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Figaro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spliff takes a step back to recover.
Figaro sizes up Spliff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spliff blocks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabin Figaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spliff throws a right hand that Figaro ducks under and follows up with a left that Figaro also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Figaro.
Spliff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spliff moves in looking to clinch but Figaro pushes him off.
Figaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Figaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spliff.
A big right from Spliff misses.
Figaro looks to throw a body kick
and Spliff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Figaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Figaro takes a swing at Spliff's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Figaro lunges at Spliff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spliff's hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Figaro.
Figaro scores with a head kick.
Mustaffa Spliff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Figaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Figaro.
Figaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Figaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spliff can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick from Spliff misses.
Figaro lands with a nice body punch.
Figaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Figaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Figaro moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figaro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Figaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spliff.
Spliff fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Figaro is out of range.
Figaro blocks a jab.
Spliff swings for the body but Figaro moves out of range.
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 nice leg kick lands there from Figaro.
Figaro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Figaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spliff scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Figaro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Figaro scores with a jab. Spliff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Figaro cracks Spliff with a right hand to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sabin Figaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Figaro 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabin Figaro!