PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Albert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Figgjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figgjo has chosen Edward Grieg as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Freddie Figgjo enters the cage!

Albert
vs
Figgjo

173 cm
20
150 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
156 lbs
14 - 10 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

[†CoE†]Terror-Trition 155Q[†CoE†]
[†CoE†]Terror-Trition 155Q[†CoE†]

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Albert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Freddie Figgjo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Albert misses the target.

Figgjo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Albert avoids a wild elbow strike from Figgjo.
Figgjo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Albert blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Albert's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Figgjo lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Josh Albert has been cut.
Figgjo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Figgjo lands an elbow just above Albert 's eye.
Albert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Figgjo lands an elbow inside that Albert shrugs off.
Albert managing to block the knees to the body from Figgjo.
Albert avoids a wild elbow strike from Figgjo.
Albert tries to break free but Figgjo pushes him back against the cage.
Albert takes an elbow to the temple.
Figgjo lands a nice knee to the body.
Albert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Figgjo looking to throw knees to the head but Albert is blocking nicely.
Figgjo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Figgjo throws an elbow but it misses.
Albert managing to block the knees to the body from Figgjo.
Albert takes an elbow to the temple.
Figgjo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Figgjo pushes off an throws an elbow but Albert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Figgjo throws an elbow but misses.
Figgjo misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albert blocks an elbow strike from Figgjo.
Figgjo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Figgjo has Albert pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Albert manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Figgjo has Albert pressed against the cage, preventing Albert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Albert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Figgjo has him pressed against the cage.
Albert avoiding damage as Figgjo throws knees to the body.
Albert blocks the elbow strike.
Figgjo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Albert tries to circle away but Figgjo has him pinned against the cage.
Figgjo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Figgjo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Albert's efforts to push away.
Figgjo misses with an elbow over the top.
Figgjo misses with an elbow strike.
Figgjo lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Figgjo.
Albert working hard to break the clinch.
Figgjo throws an elbow but it misses.
Albert gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Figgjo.
Albert blocks an elbow strike.
Albert blocks an elbow strike.
Figgjo has Albert pressed against the cage, preventing Albert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

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.
Albert wants to break the clinch but can't.
Figgjo pushes off an throws an elbow but Albert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Albert trying to stall but Figgjo improves his position.

Figgjo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Figgjo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Albert has escaped the position, nice work there.
Figgjo looks gassed!
Albert isn't going anywhere.

Figgjo is trying to get an arm triangle but Albert is defending well.
Albert sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo prevents Albert from improving his position.
Albert controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Figgjo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Albert slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Figgjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Albert swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.
Albert 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.
Albert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Figgjo on the ground.
Albert is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Figgjo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Albert is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Figgjo, into his guard.
Albert advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Figgjo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Albert's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Figgjo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Figgjo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Albert takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Albert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Figgjo was well out of range. Poor timing from Albert.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Albert.
Figgjo checks a leg kick.
Albert scores with a push kick.
Albert thumps Figgjo with a low kick.
Albert lands with a nice body punch.
Figgjo ducks under a wild hook from Albert.
Figgjo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Albert pinned against the cage. Albert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Albert throws a leg kick which misses Figgjo's front leg but catches the back leg as Figgjo tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albert cracks Figgjo with a good jab.
Albert swings for the body but Figgjo moves out of range.
Albert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Figgjo at a distance.
Albert lands a head shot.
Figgjo is breathing heavily.
Albert scores with the left hand. Figgjo knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Albert finds it's way through Figgjo's defenses.
Josh Albert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albert connects with a single shot there.
Albert throws an overhand right that lands on Figgjo's shoulder, as Figgjo tries to avoid the shot.
Albert looks to score with a jab to the body but Figgjo is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Albert.
Albert lunges at Figgjo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Figgjo's hand.
Albert looks to land a right hand but Figgjo moved out of range.
Figgjo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Albert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Albert jabs Figgjo right on the nose. Figgjo blinks but takes it well.
Figgjo throws a leg kick
and Albert counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Figgjo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albert.
Albert keeps the fight on the outside.
Albert thuds a left hand into Figgjo's body.
Albert connects with a crisp jab.
Figgjo moves out of range as Albert strikes.
Figgjo takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figgjo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Albert.
Albert misses with a wild body shot.
Albert lands a jab to Figgjo's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albert misses with a low kick.
Albert lands with an overhand left.
Albert throws a jab but it's blocked by Figgjo.
Albert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Figgjo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Albert throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Albert, as that shot connected.
Albert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albert looks to throw the jab but Figgjo is out of range.
Freddie Figgjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Albert. That snapped Figgjo's head back.
Figgjo motions for Albert to come forward. Figgjo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Figgjo shoots in for a double leg but Albert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Albert misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Albert misses its intended target.
Figgjo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albert thuds his right hand into Figgjo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Figgjo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Albert swivels and escapes.
Josh Albert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Figgjo.
Albert lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albert throws a nice inside leg kick.
Josh Albert is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Albert.
Albert smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Albert.
Albert lands with a right hand.
Jab from Albert.
Albert looks to land a body kick but Figgjo moved away.
Albert throws a lazy right hand but Figgjo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albert fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Figgjo checks it well.
Albert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Figgjo.
An inside leg kick lands from Albert.
Albert with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Albert pushes Figgjo away with a front kick.
Albert loads up on a big right hand but Figgjo slips the punch.
Albert lands the left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Albert finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from Albert.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Albert.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Albert.
Albert scores with a jab to the body.
Albert listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Figgjo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Albert counters with a nice leg kick.
Albert thuds a left hand into Figgjo's body.
Albert paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Albert scores with a nice head shot.
Albert misses with a body kick.
Albert changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Figgjo misses with a leg kick
and Albert counters with a nice uppercut.
Albert connects with a single shot there.
Figgjo blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Figgjo there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Albert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Albert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Figgjo blocks a jab.
Figgjo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Figgjo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Figgjo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Albert dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Albert's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Figgjo checks a leg kick.
Figgjo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Figgjo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Albert's sensitive parts.
Albert lands with a good body shot.
Albert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Albert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Figgjo throws a leg kick
and Albert counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Albert throws a hook to the side of Figgjo's head but Figgjo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Figgjo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Figgjo connects with a solid leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Figgjo.
Figgjo looks to throw the jab but Albert is out of range.
Figgjo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Albert misses with a straight left.
Albert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figgjo manages to avoid it.
Figgjo throws a right hand that Albert ducks under and follows up with a left that Albert also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Figgjo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Albert. That one must have hurt.
Figgjo misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albert throws a low kick but it's checked well by Figgjo.
A lazy left from Albert finds it's target.
Albert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Figgjo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Albert pinned against the cage. Albert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Figgjo tries to clinch but Albert is having none of it.
Albert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Figgjo.
Figgjo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Figgjo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Albert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figgjo tried to score with a low kick but Albert checks it.
A head kick misses from Albert.
Albert misses with a looping right.
Figgjo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Albert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Albert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Figgjo's sensitive parts.
Figgjo wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Figgjo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

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.
Albert throws a push kick but Figgjo slaps the foot to one side.
Figgjo has a takedown stuffed.
Josh Albert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Figgjo.
Albert takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Figgjo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albert.
Albert misses with a body kick.
Figgjo avoids the head kick by Albert.
Figgjo is looking to chop away at Albert's legs.
Figgjo tries for a takedown but Albert circles away easily
and Albert counters with a straight right hand.
Albert digs a good body shot into Figgjo's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Figgjo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Albert clobbers Figgjo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Figgjo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albert.
Figgjo throws a leg kick but Albert checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albert with a hook.
Figgjo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albert. Albert obviously looking to wear him down.
Albert lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Figgjo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albert misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albert.
A slow jab from Albert misses its intended target.
Albert misses with a leg kick.
Figgjo avoids a kick to the body.
Albert looks to land a right hand but Figgjo moved out of range.
Albert throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Figgjo has his takedown stuffed
and Albert counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Albert.
Albert misses with a straight left.
Figgjo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Albert throws a looping overhand right but Figgjo ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albert throws a head kick but Figgjo moves out of range.
Figgjo wants to clinch up but Albert keeps it at a distance.
Figgjo moves out of range as Albert throws a body kick.
Albert delivers a nice body kick.
Figgjo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Albert scores with a nice right hand.

Figgjo darts in and clinches Albert up against the cage.
Albert takes an elbow to the temple.

Albert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Figgjo is predictable there
and Albert counters with a stiff right hand.
Figgjo moves out of range as Albert strikes.
Figgjo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albert.
Albert throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Figgjo misses.
Figgjo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Albert checks a low kick from Figgjo.
Albert closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Albert swats away the attempt to clinch by Figgjo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Albert showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Albert has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Albert!