PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blaff Biggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Biggins
vs
Jorge

174 cm
21
166 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

170 cm
22
153 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

[MMABR] Philter Nutri {q144 for 10$}

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blaff Biggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jorge clinches up against the cage.
Biggins tries to pull guard but Jorge won't allow it.
Jorge taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jorge - that landed with a thud.
Jorge scores with a shot to the side of Biggins's head.

Jorge manages to break the clinch.
Biggins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Jorge. No joy for Biggins on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaff Biggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jorge is fending him off so far but Biggins persists. Nope, Jorge circles away and we're back to standing.
Jorge wants to clinch.
Biggins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jorge throws a right and a left that both miss.

Jorge closes the distance and pushes Biggins back into the cage.
Nice elbow from Jorge.

It looks like Blaff Biggins has been cut.
Jorge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Biggins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jorge walks away with a smile on his face. Biggins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biggins.
Biggins shoots in for a takedown but Jorge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James Jorge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jorge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Biggins!
Biggins is breathing heavily.
Jorge unloading with bombs!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggins is in a horrible position here. Jorge smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jorge putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jorge lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jorge lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Biggins is desperately trying to improve his position but Jorge has a good base and remains in mount.
Biggins is in a horrible position here. Jorge smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jorge landing shots from mount.
Jorge fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jorge is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Biggins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorge with good strikes from the mount here!
Jorge lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jorge cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jorge lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jorge lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jorge looking to finish Biggins with some ground and pound. This is bad for Biggins!
Biggins is working to get back to half guard.
Jorge putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jorge trying to control but Biggins is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jorge cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jorge with the ground and pound from mount.
Jorge has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Biggins's face.
Jorge landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jorge cracks Biggins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Biggins is desperately trying to improve his position but Jorge has a good base and remains in mount.
Biggins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jorge looking to finish Biggins with some ground and pound. This is bad for Biggins!
Jorge is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Biggins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge working Biggins over with strikes here.
Jorge fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Biggins is looking to get to half guard.
Jorge raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorge with good strikes from the mount here!
Biggins sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jorge drops an elbow to the side of Biggins's head.
Jorge passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Biggins!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jorge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blaff Biggins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Biggins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jorge has a hand on Biggins's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Biggins takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Biggins manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jorge to take his back!
Jorge has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Biggins struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jorge is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Biggins off. It looks like it's working - Biggins slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Jorge displaying calm under pressure there.
Jorge is breathing heavily.
Jorge tries to clinch but Biggins is having none of it.
Biggins fails to land the takedown.
Jorge moves in looking to clinch but Biggins pushes him off.

Jorge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jorge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jorge scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jorge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jorge working Biggins over with strikes.
Jorge lands with a punch from half guard.
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.

Biggins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biggins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jorge wants to control but Biggins is keeping him busy.
Jorge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Biggins defending well though.
Jorge controlling the action here.

Biggins actively working from the bottom here.
Jorge looks to land a strike but Biggins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jorge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge postures up and lands a big shot to Biggins's brow.

Biggins working for a triangle but Jorge defends it easily.

Jorge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jorge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jorge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge throws a strike but Biggins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jorge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biggins is one step ahead there.
Jorge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Biggins is controlling him.
Jorge trying to keep a closed guard but Biggins is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Jorge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Blaff Biggins's cut.
That's time! Biggins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jorge tries to clinch up but Biggins circles away and keeps his distance.
Jorge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biggins dodges the punch combination from Jorge.
Jorge tries to clinch but Biggins is having none of it.
Jorge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biggins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jorge tries to clinch up but Biggins circles away and keeps his distance.
Biggins fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Jorge misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jorge as he avoids it easily.
Jorge is looking to clinch but Biggins is avoiding it.
Biggins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaff Biggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorge wants to clinch.
Jorge tries to clinch but Biggins is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Jorge moves into range and clinches up with Biggins.
Jorge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jorge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Biggins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jorge just stands there and leans against the cage.

Jorge pulls guard effortlessly.
Jorge looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jorge looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Biggins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jorge is trying to stand.
Jorge is trying to control but Biggins manages to pass to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biggins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
James Jorge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jorge tries to hold on but Biggins postures up.

Jorge tries to improve his position but Biggins has taken his back! Biggins has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jorge tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Biggins pushes Jorge away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blaff Biggins!