PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Holden Coulfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Figgjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coulfield comes into the arena with Napalm Death - Twist the Knife (Slowly) blaring out of the sound system. Figgjo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Edward Grieg. Freddie Figgjo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Coulfield
vs
Figgjo

188 cm
24
167 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
160 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Holden Coulfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Freddie Figgjo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figgjo cracks Coulfield with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A jab from Coulfield misses.
Coulfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Figgjo to score with a decent uppercut.
Figgjo misses with a body shot.
Figgjo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holden Coulfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coulfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coulfield throws a shot from downtown. Figgjo moves away and avoids it.
Coulfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coulfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Coulfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Figgjo throws a combination. Coulfield tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Coulfield gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Figgjo stopping the sweep attempt from Coulfield.
Figgjo passes into half guard.
Figgjo trying to control the pace.

Figgjo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Figgjo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coulfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coulfield looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Figgjo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coulfield is just riding it out for now. Figgjo eventually gives up the hold.
Coulfield tries to roll over but Figgjo keeps him under control.
Coulfield is staying active underneath Figgjo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coulfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Figgjo working over Coulfield with some ground and pound. Coulfield looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Figgjo is trying to work for a kimura but Coulfield is defending well.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Figgjo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Figgjo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coulfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
Figgjo looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Coulfield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coulfield.

Figgjo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Figgjo prevents Coulfield from getting back to his feet.
Figgjo trying to control but Coulfield is working from the bottom.
Coulfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Figgjo is controlling him.
Figgjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coulfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Coulfield misses with a body punch
and Figgjo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Figgjo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coulfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Figgjo.
A jab from Coulfield misses.
Figgjo scores with a hook.
Figgjo ducks under a wild hook from Coulfield.
Figgjo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Figgjo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Coulfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Figgjo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Figgjo is looking to slow Coulfield down with leg kicks.
Coulfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Figgjo counters with a nice body shot.
Figgjo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coulfield defends it nicely.
Figgjo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coulfield throws out the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Figgjo scores with a four punch combination!
Coulfield tries to land a leg kick but Figgjo saw it coming and moves away.
Figgjo ducks under a wild hook from Coulfield.
The crowd cheers as Figgjo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coulfield doesn't seem phased though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Coulfield throws a front kick aimed at Figgjo's knee but Figgjo avoids it well.
Holden Coulfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coulfield dodges the punch combination from Figgjo.
Coulfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Figgjo is out of range.
Coulfield lands a lovely overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coulfield tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coulfield missing with a left hand there. Figgjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coulfield fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Figgjo checks it well.
Coulfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Figgjo.
Figgjo looks to land a right hand but Coulfield moved out of range.
Coulfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Figgjo is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Figgjo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Figgjo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Figgjo shoots for a double leg takedown but Coulfield sprawls well. He's pushed Figgjo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holden Coulfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Figgjo.
Figgjo tries to clinch up but Coulfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Figgjo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Figgjo duly obliges.
Figgjo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Figgjo forces Coulfield back against the ropes and clinches.
Coulfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coulfield scores with a shot to the side of Figgjo's head.
Coulfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coulfield can't find room to land a body shot as Figgjo controls the action.
Figgjo is trying to maintain a safe position but Coulfield gets an underhook and turns Figgjo into the ropes.
Coulfield working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Coulfield as Figgjo tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Coulfield fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Figgjo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Coulfield misses the jab.
Coulfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coulfield will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coulfield lands a really nice looking cross but Figgjo seems unphased.
Coulfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Figgjo. Figgjo gets slowly back to his feet.
Figgjo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coulfield's corner calls for a 1-2. Coulfield obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Figgjo scores with a jab to the body.
Figgjo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Coulfield lands with a nice body punch.
Coulfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Figgjo at a distance.
Figgjo slips under a jab.
Figgjo throws a jab when Coulfield was well out of range.

Figgjo gets a takedown into half guard.
Coulfield tries to roll over but Figgjo keeps him under control.

Figgjo is looking for a kimura here.
Coulfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Figgjo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Figgjo's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgjo is covering up but some of the strikes from Coulfield are getting through and doing damage.
Figgjo trying to control the action but Coulfield just sinks the hooks in.
Coulfield throwing strikes and Figgjo squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Figgjo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coulfield tries to control but Figgjo wriggling away.
Figgjo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Coulfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Figgjo defending well though.
Figgjo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Figgjo works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Figgjo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Coulfield frees his head nicely. Oh but Figgjo has switched to an armbar! Coulfield is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Freddie Figgjo!