PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Figgs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tristan Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Figgs
vs
Johnson

183 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
167 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Catch Clothing

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Figgs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Figgs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Figgs.
Figgs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnson 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.
A punch combination from Figgs misses.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
No joy there for Figgs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Figgs.
Figgs tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Figgs throws a one two combo.
Figgs misses with a head kick.
Figgs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Figgs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Figgs throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Figgs lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgs throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Figgs.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Figgs is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figgs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Figgs is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Figgs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Figgs tries to get out of the position.
Johnson breaks from Figgs's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Figgs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Figgs is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Figgs tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figgs tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figgs is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Figgs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
Johnson trying to control but Figgs is having none of it.
Figgs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Figgs is adopting a defensive guard.

Figgs scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Figgs. Those never looked like landing.
Figgs misses with a two punch combination.
Figgs throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Figgs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Figgs throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figgs throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Figgs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Figgs settles back down.
Figgs misses with a double jab.

Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Figgs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Figgs swinging wildly here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left and a right from Figgs both land. Nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Figgs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab lands there for Figgs.
Figgs fails to land with a series of punches.
Figgs misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Figgs circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Figgs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Figgs.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Figgs.
A nice combination there by Figgs.
Figgs throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Figgs pushes him off.
A nice combination there by Figgs.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Figgs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Figgs feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Figgs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Frankie Figgs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Johnson.

Johnson clinches.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Figgs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson is pushing Figgs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Figgs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Figgs has him pressed against the cage.

Figgs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Figgs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Frankie Figgs is winning the standup battle so far.
Figgs lands a jab-cross combination.
Figgs misses with a series of wild punches.
Figgs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Figgs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figgs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Figgs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A punch combination from Figgs misses.
Figgs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Figgs sprawls well. Figgs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Figgs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figgs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Figgs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Figgs misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Figgs throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Figgs avoids the head kick by Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Figgs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Figgs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Figgs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Figgs tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Figgs to the ground. Figgs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Figgs throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Figgs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Figgs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Figgs tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Figgs swivels and escapes.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Figgs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Figgs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figgs thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Figgs as he jumps to the side.
Figgs throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Figgs feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Figgs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Figgs jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Figgs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Figgs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Figgs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Figgs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws a body punch but Figgs moves out of range.
Figgs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Figgs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Figgs dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Johnson wants to clinch up but Figgs keeps it at a distance.
Figgs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Figgs throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Figgs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.

Johnson rushes Figgs and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson stalling.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Figgs has him pressed against the cage.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Figgs avoids it really well and circles away.
Figgs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Figgs scores with a three punch combo!
Figgs throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Figgs as Johnson shoots in.
Frankie Figgs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Johnson.
Figgs throws a head kick that misses.
Figgs throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Figgs looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Figgs. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Figgs throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Figgs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Figgs sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Figgs.
Figgs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Figgs wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Figgs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figgs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Figgs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Figgs throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Figgs looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Figgs pinned against the cage. Figgs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Figgs throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Figgs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Figgs misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Figgs misses.
Figgs misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson tries to clinch but Figgs is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figgs moves away from the strike by Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Figgs as he jumps to the side.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Figgs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Figgs throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Figgs throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Figgs.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Figgs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Figgs sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Figgs lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Figgs both land. Nice combination.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Figgs throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Johnson drives through and clinches with Figgs against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figgs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Figgs's efforts to push away.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Figgs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Figgs swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Figgs.
Tristan Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frankie Figgs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Figgs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Figgs, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Figgs!
Frankie Figgs really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Catch Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.