PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Huddlestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zophiel Furfur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Huddlestone
vs
Furfur

190 cm
35
166 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

178 cm
38
169 lbs
31 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)
SP Ultimate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Huddlestone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zophiel Furfur!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Furfur gets tackled into the cage by Huddlestone. Huddlestone maintains the clinch.
Furfur avoids a wild elbow strike from Huddlestone.
Furfur swings wildly with an uppercut but Huddlestone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Furfur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huddlestone backwards.
Furfur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huddlestone blocks a body shot from Furfur.
Furfur misses with the head strike.
Huddlestone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Furfur has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Huddlestone blocks an uppercut.
Huddlestone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Furfur blocks the elbow strike.
Furfur prevents the takedown attempt.
Huddlestone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Furfur blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furfur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huddlestone blocks an uppercut.
Furfur misses with the head strike.
Furfur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huddlestone backwards.
Furfur can't find room to land a body shot as Huddlestone controls the action.
Nice elbow from Huddlestone.

It looks like Zophiel Furfur has been cut.
Furfur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huddlestone misses with an elbow over the top.
Huddlestone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Furfur.
Huddlestone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Huddlestone blocking some punches.
Furfur lands a body punch.
Furfur throws a punch but it's blocked by Huddlestone.
Huddlestone blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Furfur.
Huddlestone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Furfur works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Huddlestone is working for takedown but Furfur is calmly controlling the position for now.
Huddlestone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Furfur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Furfur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Furfur misses with some punches.
Furfur misses with the head strike.
Huddlestone looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furfur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huddlestone's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furfur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Furfur tries to work over Huddlestone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Furfur lands a nice uppercut.
Huddlestone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Furfur misses with a body punch.
Huddlestone blocking some punches.
Huddlestone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huddlestone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Furfur pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Huddlestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furfur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huddlestone throws a sloppy head kick
and Furfur counters with a nice body shot.
Huddlestone tries to clinch but Furfur moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Furfur.
Huddlestone shoots for a takedown but Furfur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huddlestone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Furfur as he jumps to the side.
Huddlestone misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furfur cracks the inside of Huddlestone's front leg.
Huddlestone takes one to the chin there.
Furfur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Tom Huddlestone has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huddlestone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Furfur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Huddlestone tries to clinch
and Furfur counters with a thumping low kick.
Furfur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Huddlestone throws a sloppy head kick and Furfur moves out of range easily.
Furfur just misses with a punch to the body.

Huddlestone moves into the clinch successfully.
Furfur blocks an elbow strike from Huddlestone.
Huddlestone throws an elbow that misses.
Furfur swings wildly with an uppercut but Huddlestone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huddlestone throws an elbow but it misses.
Furfur struggles to land a body shot inside as Huddlestone controls his hands.
Furfur lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furfur avoids the elbow strike from Huddlestone, against the cage.
Furfur blocks the elbow strike.
Huddlestone throws an elbow but it misses.
Huddlestone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Furfur lands a body punch in the clinch.
Huddlestone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Furfur avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Furfur lands with a short shot to the head.

Huddlestone is rocked!
Huddlestone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Huddlestone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Furfur works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Furfur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Furfur swings wildly with an uppercut but Huddlestone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huddlestone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Furfur works on Huddlestone's body with a couple of short punches.
Huddlestone seems to have got his legs back now.
Huddlestone throws an elbow that misses.
Furfur avoids the elbow strike from Huddlestone, against the cage.
Furfur prevents the takedown attempt.
Furfur lands a shoulder strike.
Huddlestone misses with an elbow over the top.
Huddlestone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Furfur blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zophiel Furfur dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Huddlestone closes the distance but Furfur moves to the side
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Furfur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tom Huddlestone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huddlestone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Furfur feints a counter leg kick.
Huddlestone tries to clinch but Furfur is having none of it.
Huddlestone darts in trying to clinch
and Furfur counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Huddlestone moves to clinch but Furfur breaks away
and Furfur counters with a nice uppercut.
Zophiel Furfur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huddlestone is looking to clinch but Furfur is avoiding it.
Huddlestone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Furfur counters with a slapping leg kick.
Huddlestone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Furfur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furfur lands with a nice body punch.
Huddlestone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Furfur stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furfur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Huddlestone in his tracks.
Furfur jabs at Huddlestone's body.
Furfur drops Huddlestone with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Huddlestone! Furfur dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zophiel Furfur!
During a confident post fight interview, Zophiel Furfur thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Tom Huddlestone stepped up to the mic, saying 'gonna take some time of to decide if im gonna continue to keep fighting or not!'.