PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Krusty Klown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuckin Futz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Klown might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Who Da Champion. Krusty Klown is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Klown
vs
Futz

185 cm
23
155 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

177 cm
25
158 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krusty Klown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nuckin Futz!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Futz misses with a looping left.
Futz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klown.
Futz misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Futz. No joy for Klown on that attempt.
Futz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Futz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Futz with a hook.
Klown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Futz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Klown somewhat.
Futz misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klown ducks under a wild hook from Futz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klown moves out of range of the strikes.
Futz leaves Klown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krusty Klown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klown shoots in and drives through. Futz sprawls well.
Klown defending well as Futz loads up on a big left hand.
Klown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Futz swivels and escapes.
Klown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Futz throws a front kick aimed at Klown's knee but Klown avoids it well.
Nuckin Futz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Futz as Klown shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A punch lands to the side of Klown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Futz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klown's head.
Futz cracks Klown with a good jab.
Futz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Futz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Futz.
Klown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nuckin Futz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Futz misses with a body kick.
Futz tries a head kick but it misses.
Futz throws a leg kick which misses Klown's front leg but catches the back leg as Klown tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klown fails with a takedown attempt.
Futz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Futz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Futz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klown.
Futz throws an overhand right that lands on Klown's shoulder, as Klown tries to avoid the shot.
Klown tries for a takedown but Futz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Futz throws a sloppy head kick and Klown moves out of range easily.
Klown shoots in for a double leg but Futz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Klown slips a jab from Futz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Futz misses with a straight right.
Futz looks to score with a jab to the body but Klown is just out of range.
Futz misses with a looping right.
Klown keeps the fight on the outside.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Klown checks a leg kick.
Futz tries a head kick but it misses.
Futz throws out a leg kick but Klown moves out of range and Futz only half commits.
Futz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klown. That did some damage!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Futz takes a swing at Klown's ribcage but misses.
Futz lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuckin Futz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Futz scores with a head kick.
Futz tries to clinch up but Klown circles away and keeps his distance.
Futz stuffs the takedown.
Klown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Futz pinned against the cage. Futz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Futz throws a right hand that Klown ducks under and follows up with a left that Klown also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futz cracks Klown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Klown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Klown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Futz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Klown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krusty Klown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Futz looks for the body kick but Klown saw that one coming.
Futz tries to clinch up.
Klown shoots in but Futz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Futz misses with an uppercut.
Klown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Futz avoids it really well and circles away.
Futz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klown.
Klown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Futz scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Futz misses.
Futz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Futz. No joy for Klown on that attempt.
Futz throws a lazy right hand but Klown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Futz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futz misses with a hook. Klown ducked under it nicely.
Futz throws a hook to the side of Klown's head but Klown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Futz.

Klown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Klown wants to control from the top but Futz keeps moving.
Klown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Futz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Klown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Futz's head.
Klown postures up in Futz's guard and throws a big left but Futz blocks it.

Futz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Futz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Klown drops back looking for a leg! Futz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Futz manages to kick Klown off! Klown jumps back into Futz's guard.
Klown preventing the sweep.

Futz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Klown looking to pass the guard.
Futz keeping moving, preventing Klown from controlling successfully.

Futz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Futz keeping moving, preventing Klown from controlling successfully.
Klown sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuckin Futz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klown looks to throw the jab but Futz is out of range.
Klown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Futz.
Futz misses the shot to the body.
Futz slaps away a takedown attempt from Klown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krusty Klown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Futz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Futz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Klown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Futz is fending him off so far but Klown persists. Nope, Futz circles away and we're back to standing.
Klown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Futz pinned against the cage. Futz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Klown blocks a jab.
Klown shoots in and drives through. Futz sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Futz throws a leg kick which misses Klown's front leg but catches the back leg as Klown tries to avoid it.
Futz tries to clinch there but Klown circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Futz!
Futz cracks Klown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Futz tries to land a leg kick but Klown saw it coming and moves away.
Nuckin Futz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Futz takes a swing at Klown's ribcage but misses.
Futz thumps Klown with a low kick.
Futz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Klown.
Futz takes a swing at Klown's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Futz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Futz.
Futz wants to clinch up but Klown keeps it at a distance.
Futz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klown fails with a takedown attempt.
Futz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Futz throws a jab when Klown was well out of range.
Futz slaps away a takedown attempt from Klown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Futz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Futz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Futz as he jumps to the side.
Futz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Futz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klown circles away quickly and effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Futz swings for the body but Klown moves out of range.
Krusty Klown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Futz throws a push kick but Klown slaps the foot to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nuckin Futz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Futz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuckin Futz!