PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Rosa Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Biggum
vs
Rosa Rivera

181 cm
25
143 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

150 cm
22
130 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrone Biggum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Rosa Rivera!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rivera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Biggum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Biggum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Biggum is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rivera's half guard.

Biggum is looking for a kimura here.
Biggum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rivera trying to control from the bottom.
Biggum misses with a head shot. Rivera uses the momentum to regain guard.
Biggum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Biggum has gone for a leg lock! Rivera slips out almost immediately though and dives into Biggum's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Biggum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Biggum works his way into full mount!
Rivera looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Biggum looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Rivera right now.
Rivera finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Biggum content just to control the position here.
Biggum will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivera is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Biggum goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rivera is on top in guard.
Rivera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivera wants to get up but he can't break Biggum's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Rivera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Biggum looking to control.
Biggum looking for a sweep. Not yet Biggum, not yet.
Rivera won't allow Biggum to get back to his feet.
Rivera tries to stand but Biggum is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Biggum dominated that round.
That's time! Biggum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rivera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biggum circles away quickly and effectively.
Biggum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biggum somewhat.
Rivera throws a chopping leg kick but Biggum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rivera counters with a thumping low kick.
Rivera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Biggum decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rivera's guard.
Biggum looking to sit in guard and control but Rivera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Biggum pulls Rivera in close to his closed guard and prevents Rivera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rivera won't allow Biggum to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biggum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rivera is looking to stand up but Biggum won't let him.

Biggum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivera is looking to stand up but Biggum won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera won't allow Biggum to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Biggum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Rivera does no damage.
Rivera lands with a shot to the body.

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.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Biggum.
Biggum tried to score with a low kick but Rivera checks it.
Biggum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivera.
Biggum misses with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Biggum dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

No joy there for Rivera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Biggum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rivera. Rivera obviously looking to wear him down.
Rivera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Biggum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivera swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Rivera misses

so Biggum counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivera, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggum sitting in guard here, content to control.
Biggum looking to pass the guard.
Rivera wants to sweep here but Biggum controlling him for the moment.
Biggum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Biggum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivera is keeping the position for now.

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.
Biggum lands a couple of elbows.

Biggum is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rivera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rivera has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Biggum looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera won't allow Biggum to sweep him here.
Tyrone Biggum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biggum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rivera manages to get himself to full guard.
Biggum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biggum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Biggum trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivera 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.
Biggum trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Biggum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggum is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Biggum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rivera counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Biggum clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Biggum scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Biggum decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rivera throws a low kick but Biggum avoids it.
Biggum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivera pinned against the cage. Rivera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Biggum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggum misses with a head kick.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggum moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Biggum dodges the punch combination from Rivera.
Rivera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Biggum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Biggum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggum misses with a straight left.
Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biggum manages to avoid it.
Biggum misses with a leg kick
enabling Rivera to counter with a crisp jab.
Biggum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pablo Rosa Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rivera wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Biggum with that takedown attempt.
Biggum checks the leg kick.
Biggum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Rosa Rivera dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!

Rivera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

It looks like Tyrone Biggum has been cut.

Biggum changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rivera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rivera avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Biggum.

Biggum swings around for an armbar but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Biggum's guard.
Biggum is trying to control the position but Rivera postures up.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Biggum is really struggling to control Rivera but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rivera won't allow Biggum to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Biggum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rivera manages to get himself to full guard.
Biggum wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Rivera 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.

Biggum is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rivera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rivera has escaped and now he's on top!
Pablo Rosa Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyrone Biggum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rivera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Biggum's guard.
Biggum looking for a sweep. Not yet Biggum, not yet.

Biggum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivera is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Biggum is looking for a triangle but Rivera pushes his legs off easily.
Biggum wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Biggum holds on and takes a little breather.
Biggum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivera is one step ahead there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rivera wants to land a leg kick but Biggum is out of range.

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.
Rivera leaves Biggum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biggum slips a jab and a cross from Rivera.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Biggum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Biggum 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Biggum!
Tyrone Biggum retains his bantamweight title!