PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alois Vrana (ranked 3709 p4p, 24034 weight class) and Roidany Figgins (ranked 469 p4p, 746 weight class). Alois Vrana has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vrana
vs
Figgins

191 cm
21
212
3 - 2 - 0

194 cm
21
212
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alois Vrana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roidany Figgins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrana throws a leg kick but Figgins moved away.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vrana wants it to stay on the feet.
And Vrana counters with a quick kick to the body but Figgins blocks it.
Figgins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vrana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vrana tries a head kick but it misses.
Figgins moves out of range as Vrana throws a body kick.
Figgins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vrana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vrana tries to land a front kick but Figgins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Figgins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alois Vrana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roidany Figgins.
Vrana misses with a head kick.
Figgins moves out of range of the body kick.
Vrana seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vrana misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana misses with a series of wild punches.
Vrana throws out a leg kick but Figgins moves out of range and Vrana only half commits.
Vrana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vrana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vrana wants it to stay on the feet.
Figgins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vrana stuffs the takedown.
A low kick lands for Vrana.

Vrana lands a big head kick that sends Figgins tumbling to the mat! Vrana takes a step backwards and waves Figgins back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Roidany Figgins has been cut.
Figgins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vrana defends well and Figgins ends up having to push Vrana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A good leg kick by Vrana.
Figgins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrana misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Vrana.
Vrana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Figgins avoids the head kick by Vrana.
Figgins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vrana misses with a looping right.
Vrana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Figgins defending well as Vrana loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Figgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Figgins unleashes a big counter combination but Vrana bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vrana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vrana throws a right hand that Figgins ducks under and follows up with a left that Figgins also avoids with ease.
A lazy body kick from Vrana

so Figgins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Figgins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Figgins postures up in Vrana's guard and throws a big left but Vrana blocks it.
Figgins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vrana wants to stand and escape but Figgins is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgins throws an elbow that misses. Vrana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Figgins's guard. Nice move by Vrana!

Figgins has his foot on Vrana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vrana works his way back into a safe position though.
Vrana is fighting to break Figgins's control of his arms but Figgins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Figgins wants to sweep here but Vrana controlling him for the moment.
Figgins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vrana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vrana looking to sit in guard and control but Figgins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Figgins wants to pass the guard but Vrana is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figgins controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figgins stops Vrana from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrana looking to control.
Figgins throws an elbow that misses. Vrana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Figgins's guard. Nice move by Vrana!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Figgins has Vrana pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Figgins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Figgins keeping moving, preventing Vrana from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alois Vrana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roidany Figgins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vrana throws a leg kick that misses.
Vrana throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vrana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Figgins fails to land with a series of punches.
Vrana feints and then cracks Figgins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Figgins down.
Vrana looks to land a body kick but Figgins moved away.
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick and Figgins moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Figgins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vrana throws a leg kick which misses Figgins's front leg but catches the back leg as Figgins tries to avoid it.
Vrana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vrana tries a head kick but it misses.
Figgins wants to counter with a clinch but Vrana pushes him away.
Vrana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alois Vrana is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Figgins blocks the leg kick.
Figgins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vrana throws a nice looking combination but Figgins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Figgins throws a counter combo.
Figgins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrana throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Vrana.
Vrana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vrana misses with a body kick.
Figgins blocks a head kick by Vrana.
Vrana is looking to chop away at Figgins's legs.
Figgins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
Figgins with the counter takedown but Vrana avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Figgins.
Vrana throws a leg kick but Figgins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Figgins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vrana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vrana connects with an inside leg kick.
Figgins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vrana misses with a hook.
Figgins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Vrana as Figgins shoots in.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vrana.

Vrana drives through with a takedown into Figgins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Vrana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Figgins dives on top into guard.

Vrana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Figgins controls the pace.
Let's hope that Figgins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Vrana is trying to hold Figgins in close to prevent damage but Figgins has managed to pass into half guard.
Figgins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgins stalling.
Figgins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Figgins wants to get back to his feet.
Figgins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Figgins is looking to pass Vrana's guard but actually Vrana recovers to full guard.
Figgins wanted to stand there but Vrana had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Figgins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Figgins wants to stand but Vrana has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vrana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vrana fails to land the takedown.
Figgins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alois Vrana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roidany Figgins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Figgins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vrana can pounce on him.
Vrana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vrana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Figgins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vrana scores with a head kick. Figgins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Figgins shoots in for a double leg but Vrana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vrana is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Figgins.
Figgins fails with a takedown attempt.
Alois Vrana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roidany Figgins.
Vrana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alois Vrana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick and Figgins moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Figgins fails with a takedown attempt.
Vrana looks to land a right hand but Figgins moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vrana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Figgins can do to turn this around?
Vrana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vrana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Figgins replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vrana blocks it well.
Figgins shoots in looking for a takedown but Vrana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Figgins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Figgins with that takedown attempt.
You can see that Figgins has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Good work by Figgins as he checks the leg kick.
Figgins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vrana.
Vrana scores with a head kick. Figgins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Vrana.
Vrana tries a head kick but it misses.
Figgins shoots in and drives through. Vrana sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by Figgins.
Figgins slips a straight right by Vrana.
Vrana missing with a left hand there. Figgins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vrana.
Figgins misses with a double jab.
Figgins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vrana's waist but Vrana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Figgins off to one side.
Figgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figgins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Figgins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Figgins wants it to stay on the feet.
Vrana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Figgins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Figgins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vrana.
Vrana throws a big shot that misses.
Figgins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vrana swivels and escapes.
Vrana leaves Figgins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vrana lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Figgins fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgins tries to bum rush Vrana with a series of wild strikes but Vrana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vrana stuffs the takedown.
Vrana scores with a kick to the body.
Vrana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Figgins tries to counter it with a takedown but Vrana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Figgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vrana throws a head kick but Figgins moves out of range.
Vrana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Figgins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Figgins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vrana throwing a counter right hand but Figgins manages to avoid it.
Figgins moves out of range of the body kick from Vrana.
Figgins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Figgins throws a right hand that Vrana ducks under and follows up with a left that Vrana also avoids with ease.
And Vrana counters with a quick kick to the body but Figgins blocks it.
Vrana scores with a spinning back kick!
A good leg kick by Vrana.
Alois Vrana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrana thumps Figgins with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Figgins. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Vrana.
Figgins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Figgins misses with a wild combination.
Vrana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Figgins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vrana.
Vrana feints and then cracks Figgins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Figgins down.
Vrana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Figgins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vrana.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alois Vrana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vrana, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alois Vrana!