PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Figgs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yo Hwan Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Figgs
vs
Hwan Lim

183 cm
27
170 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

180 cm
27
180 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Figgs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yo Hwan Lim!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figgs fails in his attempt to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lim presses Figgs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lim misses with a punch on the inside.
Lim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lim misses with some punches.
Lim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lim looking to slow down the pace here.
Lim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Figgs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Figgs.
Lim lands an uppercut.
Lim working aggressively here.
Lim throws a punch but it's blocked by Figgs.
Figgs tries to break free but Lim pushes him back against the cage.
Lim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Figgs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Figgs blocks an uppercut.
Figgs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lim stalling.
Lim tries to throw a body punch but Figgs avoids it by throwing Lim back against the cage.
Lim lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figgs blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Figgs.
Figgs blocks an uppercut.
Lim lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Figgs.
Lim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lim has Figgs pressed against the cage.
Lim lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lim swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Figgs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figgs throws a series of punches but Lim moves out of range.
Figgs shoots for a double leg takedown but Lim sprawls well. He's pushed Figgs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Figgs shoots in looking for a takedown but Lim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Figgs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Figgs. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Figgs.
Figgs looks to throw the jab but Lim is out of range.
Figgs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Figgs lands with a good body shot.
Figgs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figgs.
Figgs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Figgs throws a combination that misses
and Lim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lim slips a jab and a cross from Figgs.
Figgs lands with a straight right. Lim didn't see that one coming.
Figgs cracks Lim with an open hand slap.
Figgs tests Lim's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figgs wants to clinch up but Lim keeps it at a distance.
Figgs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Figgs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Figgs blocks a body shot from Lim.
Lim looking to slow down the pace here.
Lim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lim lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lim.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lim throws a punch but it's blocked by Figgs.
Figgs blocking some punches.
Figgs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yo Hwan Lim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lim keeps the fight on the outside.
Figgs swings for the body but Lim moves out of range.
Figgs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Figgs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Figgs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lim was well out of range. Poor timing from Figgs.
Figgs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lim's waist but Lim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Figgs off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Figgs. Lim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Figgs looks to score with a jab to the body but Lim is just out of range.
Figgs swinging wildly here.
Figgs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Figgs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Figgs stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgs doesn't manage to clinch there - Lim circles away.

Figgs gets the takedown into side control.
Lim gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figgs content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lim is trying to escape back to his feet but Figgs uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lim is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Figgs has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Figgs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Figgs is looking to wear down Lim with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Figgs throws the kick towards the body but Lim avoids it.
Figgs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lim.
Figgs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lim dodges the punch combination from Figgs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Figgs.
Figgs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Figgs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Figgs misses its intended target.
Lim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lim wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Figgs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lim moves away from the strike by Figgs.
Lim slips a jab and a cross from Figgs.
Figgs misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Figgs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Figgs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Figgs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Figgs dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Figgs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lim as he jumps to the side.
Figgs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lim.
Figgs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lim tries to avoid it but Figgs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lim to the ground. Lim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frankie Figgs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figgs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lim under the eye.
Lim has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Figgs misses with a double jab
and Lim counters with a left to the body.
Figgs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lim moves away.
Figgs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lim was well out of range. Poor timing from Figgs.
Figgs tries to clinch but Lim is having none of it.
Figgs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Figgs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgs just misses with a punch to the body.

Figgs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lim fails to land.
Lim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lim.
Figgs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Figgs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lim is looking to control Figgs's arms but Figgs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lim has his back to the cage.
Figgs blocking some punches.
Lim misses with a body punch.
Lim misses with a punch on the inside.
Lim misses with a punch on the inside.
Lim can't find room to land a body shot as Figgs controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Figgs breaks the clinch.
Figgs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Figgs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Frankie Figgs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lim swats away the attempt to clinch by Figgs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Figgs has closed the distance and engaged Lim in a clinch.
Figgs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lim working aggressively here.
Lim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lim has a couple of punches blocked by Figgs.
Lim cracks Figgs with a nice body shot.

Figgs manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Figgs shoots in for a takedown but Lim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Figgs closes the distance but Lim moves to the side
and Lim counters with a leg kick.
Figgs scores with a hook to the body. Lim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Figgs tries to close the distance and clinch but Lim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Figgs shoots in but Lim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Figgs swings for the body but Lim moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim slips a jab and a cross from Figgs.

Lim tries to keep at a distance but Figgs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yo Hwan Lim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Figgs takes a shot to the head.
Figgs blocks a body shot from Lim.

Figgs breaks from the clinch.

Lim gets tackled into the cage by Figgs. Figgs maintains the clinch.
Lim misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Figgs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lim.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lim.
A shot in the inside from Lim.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Figgs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Figgs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Figgs!
An out of breath and clearly excited Frankie Figgs thanked Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).