PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignas Igniauskas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fury
vs
Igniauskas

195 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ignas Igniauskas!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Igniauskas's waist but Igniauskas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fury off to one side.

Igniauskas closes the distance and clinches.

Igniauskas manages to break the clinch.
Igniauskas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fury fails with an attempt to clinch.
Igniauskas has a takedown stuffed.
Fury throws a chopping leg kick but Igniauskas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. Igniauskas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fury jabs Igniauskas to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Fury gets caught napping as Igniauskas dives in and scores a takedown. Fury manages to retain guard.
Fury wants to stand and escape but Igniauskas is having none of it.

Fury looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Igniauskas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Igniauskas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igniauskas wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Igniauskas won't allow Fury to sweep him here.
Igniauskas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ignas Igniauskas.
Igniauskas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fury's waist but Fury gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Igniauskas off to one side.

Igniauskas instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Igniauskas breaks the clinch.
Igniauskas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Tyson Fury has been cut.
Fury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fury looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Igniauskas was well out of range. Poor timing from Fury.
Fury tries to clinch up.
Igniauskas moves out of range as Fury throws a body kick.
Igniauskas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fury is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Igniauskas closes the distance and clinches.
Fury working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igniauskas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fury can't get the takedown.
Igniauskas looking for a takedown.
Igniauskas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fury pulls his leg out and moves away.
Igniauskas fails to land the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Fury scores with a four punch combination!
Igniauskas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fury.
Igniauskas misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fury shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Igniauskas defends it nicely.
No luck for Igniauskas with that takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Igniauskas pulls guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Igniauskas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fury is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Igniauskas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Igniauskas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ignas Igniauskas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Fury's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fury shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Igniauskas pinned against the cage. Igniauskas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fury looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Igniauskas is fending him off so far but Fury persists. Nope, Igniauskas circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyson Fury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Igniauskas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fury takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Igniauskas tries for a takedown but Fury sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Igniauskas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fury as he jumps to the side.
Fury misses with a combination
and Igniauskas counters with a one-two to the body.
Fury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fury blocks a head kick by Igniauskas.
Igniauskas circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Igniauskas shoots for a takedown but Fury saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyson Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignas Igniauskas.
Igniauskas is breathing heavily.
Fury closes the distance and clinches up with Igniauskas, looking for a takedown. Fury pushes Igniauskas against the cage but Igniauskas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Igniauskas shoots for a takedown but Fury saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Igniauskas fails with the takedown.
Fury shoots for a takedown but Igniauskas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Igniauskas tries to clinch up but Fury circles away and keeps his distance.
Ignas Igniauskas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Igniauskas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fury comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fury throws a head kick but Igniauskas moves out of range.
Fury swats away the attempt to clinch by Igniauskas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Igniauskas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Igniauskas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Igniauskas wants it to stay on the feet.
Fury stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fury wants it to stay on the feet.
Igniauskas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fury.
Fury throws a series of punches but Igniauskas avoids them all with ease.

Igniauskas clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igniauskas is trying to drag Fury to the mat but Fury just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Igniauskas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Igniauskas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fury is trying to drag Igniauskas to the mat but Igniauskas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Igniauskas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Igniauskas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fury paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Fury. No joy for Igniauskas on that attempt.
Igniauskas leaves Fury with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fury shoots for a takedown but Igniauskas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Igniauskas wants to clinch up but Fury keeps it at a distance.
Igniauskas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Fury has Igniauskas up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury tries to break free but Igniauskas pushes him back against the cage.
Igniauskas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fury gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ignas Igniauskas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyson Fury's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Fury misses with a takedown attempt - Igniauskas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fury throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Igniauskas's waist but Igniauskas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fury off to one side.
Igniauskas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fury displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Igniauskas.
Igniauskas shoots in for a double leg but Fury sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Igniauskas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fury tries to clinch but Igniauskas moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Igniauskas shoots in and drives through. Fury sprawls well.
Tyson Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignas Igniauskas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Igniauskas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Fury or perhaps it was just good defense by Igniauskas which made him look bad.
Igniauskas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fury.

Igniauskas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fury wants to break the clinch but can't.

Igniauskas breaks from the clinch.
Igniauskas throws a sloppy head kick

and Fury counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Fury manages to break the clinch.
Igniauskas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fury paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igniauskas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fury sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fury fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Igniauskas has managed to clinch.

Igniauskas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Igniauskas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Igniauskas trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Igniauskas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fury is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fury accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fury prevents Igniauskas from getting back to his feet.
Igniauskas trying to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fury fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Igniauskas.
Fury throws a jab when Igniauskas was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Igniauskas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fury stuffs the takedown attempt from Igniauskas. Igniauskas gets slowly back to his feet.
Igniauskas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fury sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Igniauskas somewhat.
Fury shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Igniauskas defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Igniauskas gets in close and instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ignas Igniauskas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Igniauskas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignas Igniauskas!