PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Kanawakkamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Spriggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanawakkamaki comes to the cage accompanied by She Swallowed It. Spriggins has chosen 'Detachable Penis' by King Missile as his entrance music. Vincent Spriggins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hugh Kanawakkamaki's chin.

Kanawakkamaki
vs
Spriggins

195 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

199 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugh Kanawakkamaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent Spriggins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spriggins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kanawakkamaki did well to prevent Spriggins getting side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Spriggins prevents Kanawakkamaki from improving his position.
Spriggins works his foot free and advances to mount.
Spriggins fails to take his opponent's back.
Kanawakkamaki is looking to get to half guard.
Kanawakkamaki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Spriggins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kanawakkamaki tries to get to full guard but Spriggins has control of the leg.
Spriggins wants to free his trapped foot but Kanawakkamaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spriggins prevents Kanawakkamaki from improving his position.
Kanawakkamaki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spriggins.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanawakkamaki wants to get back to full guard.
Spriggins winds up and cracks Kanawakkamaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Spriggins drops an elbow to the side of Kanawakkamaki's head.
Spriggins trying to pass the guard but Kanawakkamaki defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spriggins lands a nice short elbow.
Kanawakkamaki gets full guard.
Spriggins advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanawakkamaki is looking to reverse the position.

Spriggins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kanawakkamaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kanawakkamaki gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spriggins unloading with bombs!
Spriggins wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

Spriggins is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kanawakkamaki has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kanawakkamaki!
Kanawakkamaki wants to pass the guard but Spriggins is keeping the position.
Spriggins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kanawakkamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Spriggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spriggins wants to sweep here but Kanawakkamaki controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanawakkamaki wants to control from the top but Spriggins keeps moving.
Kanawakkamaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Spriggins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spriggins wants to sweep but no luck.

We're going to have a standup here because Hugh Kanawakkamaki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck for Spriggins with that takedown attempt.
Spriggins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kanawakkamaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spriggins.
Hugh Kanawakkamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Spriggins.
Spriggins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kanawakkamaki is out of range and Spriggins settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spriggins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Kanawakkamaki gets the takedown into side control.
Spriggins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Spriggins looks winded!
Spriggins is trying to get back to full guard.
Spriggins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spriggins.
Kanawakkamaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spriggins wants to sweep but no luck.
Kanawakkamaki trying to control but Spriggins is working from the bottom.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spriggins wants to hit a switch here but Kanawakkamaki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Spriggins there!
Kanawakkamaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spriggins is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spriggins misses with a takedown

and Kanawakkamaki counters with a shoot takedown. Spriggins fights it but they end up in guard.
Kanawakkamaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spriggins swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Spriggins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kanawakkamaki looking to pass the guard.
Kanawakkamaki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spriggins's guard.
Spriggins wants to get back to full guard.
Spriggins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kanawakkamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Spriggins.
Kanawakkamaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spriggins's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanawakkamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Spriggins.

Spriggins throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kanawakkamaki uses it to pass to side control.
Spriggins is breathing heavily.
Kanawakkamaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spriggins keeps working.
Spriggins tries to buck Kanawakkamaki off but Kanawakkamaki is having none of it.
Kanawakkamaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Spriggins tries to buck Kanawakkamaki off but Kanawakkamaki is having none of it.
Kanawakkamaki is looking to take a break and control but Spriggins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spriggins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kanawakkamaki's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spriggins is pressing down on Kanawakkamaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kanawakkamaki works over Spriggins with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanawakkamaki preventing the sweep.
Kanawakkamaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spriggins is keeping the position for now.

Spriggins has his foot on Kanawakkamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kanawakkamaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Kanawakkamaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vincent Spriggins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kanawakkamaki trying to control but Spriggins is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanawakkamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Spriggins.
Kanawakkamaki content to stall in guard here.

Hugh Kanawakkamaki has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Spriggins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spriggins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kanawakkamaki's calf.
Kanawakkamaki checks a leg kick nicely.
Spriggins throws a low kick, looking for Kanawakkamaki's leg but Kanawakkamaki calmly moves out of range.

Kanawakkamaki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spriggins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Spriggins keeping full guard, as Kanawakkamaki tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanawakkamaki works over Spriggins with some ground and pound from guard.
Spriggins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kanawakkamaki is one step ahead there.

Spriggins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kanawakkamaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Spriggins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kanawakkamaki passes into side control.
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.
Spriggins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kanawakkamaki's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Kanawakkamaki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kanawakkamaki misses with a kick to the body.
Kanawakkamaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spriggins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spriggins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spriggins misses with a low kick.
Spriggins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spriggins checks a low kick from Kanawakkamaki.
Spriggins tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanawakkamaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spriggins shoots in looking for a takedown. Kanawakkamaki tries to sprawl out of it but Spriggins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kanawakkamaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kanawakkamaki stuffs the takedown.
Spriggins moves out of range of the leg kick from Kanawakkamaki.
Spriggins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spriggins tries to sprawl but Kanawakkamaki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kanawakkamaki is looking to stall here but Spriggins recovers full guard.

Spriggins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kanawakkamaki trying to control but Spriggins is working from the bottom.
Kanawakkamaki stands and throws Spriggins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kanawakkamaki scoring with punches from side control.
Spriggins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kanawakkamaki gets back to full guard.
Spriggins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kanawakkamaki is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanawakkamaki trying to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kanawakkamaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Kanawakkamaki, not yet.
Spriggins advances position into side control!
Spriggins lands an elbow.
Kanawakkamaki manages to get back to half guard.
Spriggins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kanawakkamaki's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spriggins working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kanawakkamaki's thigh. Kanawakkamaki counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Spriggins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spriggins advances to half guard.
Kanawakkamaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Kanawakkamaki actively working from the bottom here.
Spriggins has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kanawakkamaki regains half guard.
Spriggins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kanawakkamaki!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Spriggins has hold of Kanawakkamaki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kanawakkamaki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Spriggins working the ground and pound effectively.
Kanawakkamaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spriggins raining down hammerfists from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Spriggins connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Spriggins breaks from Kanawakkamaki's wrist control and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Spriggins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spriggins 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Spriggins!
Vincent Spriggins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.