PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malik Huffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Figura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figura has chosen Shoot to thrill - AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Malik Huffman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Huffman
vs
Figura

188 cm
18
278 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Malik Huffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Caleb Figura!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figura swings for the body but Huffman moves out of range.
Figura misses with a head kick.

Huffman closes the distance and clinches.

Huffman pulls guard successfully.
Figura wants to stand but Huffman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Figura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huffman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huffman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Huffman controls Figura momentarily but Figura frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figura preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huffman is trying to control the position but Figura postures up.
Huffman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Figura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Figura wants to stand but Huffman is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Figura decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Huffman avoids the body shot from Figura.
Huffman really is a fat lump.

Figura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Huffman is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Huffman wants to get back to full guard.
Huffman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Huffman is looking to control Figura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huffman avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huffman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Figura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Figura's back!
Figura covers up after that shot from Huffman.
Huffman trying to control momentarily.

Figura preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Huffman.
Figura is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Figura fending off the submission attempt from Huffman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huffman missing with strikes.

Huffman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Figura preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Huffman.
Figura is trying to get back to his feet but Huffman has full control of the position and if anything, Figura has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Huffman missing with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Huffman working for a choke but Figura is defending well.
Huffman has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Figura.
Figura is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Huffman has his arm under Figura's chin here. Game over son! Huffman squeezes tightly and Figura is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Malik Huffman!