PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gunner State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scottyy McBiggy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). State kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blaze Of Glory by Bon Jovi. Scottyy McBiggy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

State
vs
McBiggy

172 cm
25
154 lbs
14 - 10 - 1

162 cm
24
147 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunner State!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scottyy McBiggy!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBiggy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
State misses with a straight right.
Scottyy McBiggy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBiggy lands a nice hook to State's body. State takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McBiggy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McBiggy throws a hook but State avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBiggy swings widly with a right hand
and State counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McBiggy thinking.
McBiggy tries to clinch but State moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBiggy misses with an uppercut
and State counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McBiggy misses with a hook
and State counters with a nice uppercut.
McBiggy misses with a wild body shot.
McBiggy misses with a looping right.
McBiggy throws a leg kick
and State counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBiggy swings widly with a right hand
letting State counter with a right hand.
McBiggy scores with a hook.
McBiggy misses with a lunging right hand
letting State counter with a right hand.
McBiggy misses with a shot to the body
enabling State to counter with a crisp jab.
State throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBiggy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before State has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
State swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for McBiggy.
McBiggy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

McBiggy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows State to score an easy takedown into full guard.
State postures up in McBiggy's guard and throws a big left but McBiggy blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
State throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells State's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
State stands up over McBiggy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
State wants to pass the guard but McBiggy is keeping the position.
State missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
State is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
State won't allow McBiggy to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner State dominated 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.

McBiggy throws a combination that misses
and McBiggy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McBiggy throws a lazy uppercut
and McBiggy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McBiggy misses with a lunging right hand

and State counters with a nice double leg into side control. McBiggy won't be happy with that.
State lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McBiggy down.
McBiggy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

State goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McBiggy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for State but great work by McBiggy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McBiggy decides to stand back up. McBiggy steps back and let's State get back to his feet.
McBiggy throws a poor cross that misses

and State counters with a nice double leg into side control. McBiggy won't be happy with that.
State postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McBiggy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
State working the head with strikes.
State throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McBiggy is trying to get back to his feet.
State lands a nice forearm strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
State in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
State in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
State scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on State's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

State is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McBiggy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McBiggy taking a bit of punishment here - State scoring with strikes.
State throws an elbow but McBiggy slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
State landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on McBiggy's face as State controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
State postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
State connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McBiggy some visible discomfort.
State working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
State fails to land a wild elbow strike.
State is looking to take a break and control but McBiggy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBiggy pushes State away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, State gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

State goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McBiggy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in State's guard! Nice work there by McBiggy!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McBiggy wants to stand and escape but instead State has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner State dominated that second 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.

McBiggy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McBiggy lands with a straight right. State didn't see that one coming.
McBiggy stuffs the takedown attempt from State. State gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBiggy misses with a hook

and State counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by State.

That's one minute gone in the round.
State throws and elbow that misses. McBiggy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in State's guard. Nice move by McBiggy!
State controls McBiggy momentarily but McBiggy frees himself.
State tries to land a sweep but no joy.
State controls McBiggy momentarily but McBiggy frees himself.

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.

Gunner State has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McBiggy throws a poor cross that misses

and State counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McBiggy wants to get back to his feet but State is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
State trying to control the position from guard on top but McBiggy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
State throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McBiggy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
State won't allow McBiggy to get back to his feet.
State has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
State throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as State accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
State passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. State lands a nice short elbow.
State throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
State prevents McBiggy from standing back up.
State is nestled in close to McBiggy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
State stops McBiggy from getting back to his feet.
McBiggy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
State lands with a punch from half guard.
State is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McBiggy!
State tries to control but McBiggy wriggling away.
McBiggy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
State working the ground and pound effectively.
State lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner State clearly takes 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.

McBiggy throws a poor cross that misses

and State counters by clinching up.
State is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McBiggy.
State can't get the takedown.
State lands a body punch in the clinch.
McBiggy working hard to break the clinch.
State stalling the fight.
McBiggy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
State tries to score a body lock takedown but McBiggy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
State tries to throw a body punch but McBiggy avoids it by throwing State back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBiggy tries to circle away but State has him pinned against the cage.
McBiggy is trying to break the clinch but State has him pressed against the cage.
State tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner State. That's going to take a lot out of him.
State trying to control the position but instead, McBiggy has worked for underhooks and has pushed State into the cage.
State misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
State is working McBiggy over against the cage.
A short left from State.
McBiggy blocks a body shot from State.
State tries to throw a body punch but McBiggy avoids it by throwing State back against the cage.
State is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McBiggy is looking to break free of the clinch but State has double underhooks.
State can't get the takedown.
State scores with a shoulder strike.
State is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McBiggy can do to turn this around?
State has McBiggy pressed against the cage, preventing McBiggy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McBiggy as State tries to tie him up.
State keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McBiggy's efforts to push away.
State stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on McBiggy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
State lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McBiggy backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McBiggy.
McBiggy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McBiggy blocks an uppercut.
State working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McBiggy prevents the takedown attempt.
State tries to stall but McBiggy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

McBiggy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McBiggy throws a lazy uppercut

so State counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
State trying to control the position from guard on top but McBiggy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
State scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
State slips nicely into half guard.
State prevents McBiggy from standing back up.
State works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by State.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
State punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gunner State overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
State lands a heavy elbow.
State landing punches.
State landing strikes from the mount.
State trying to control but McBiggy is having none of it.
State lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner State had his way with Scottyy McBiggy in that 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McBiggy misses with a hook
and State counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McBiggy misses with a lunging right hand
and State counters with a series of strikes. McBiggy will be more careful next time no doubt.
State scores with a sloppy right hand. McBiggy should have avoided that one.
State is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
State fails in his attempt to clinch.
McBiggy throws an off balance right hand
and McBiggy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBiggy misses with a right hand

and State counters with a nice double leg into guard.
State wants to control from the top but McBiggy keeps moving.
State pushes down on McBiggy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
State passes to side control.
McBiggy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
State working the head and body with strikes.
State cracks McBiggy with a big elbow.
State is looking to take a break and control but McBiggy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
State is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McBiggy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McBiggy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but State is controlling him well.
McBiggy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
State is looking to take a break and control but McBiggy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
State is putting a hurting on McBiggy here, landing some big shots from side control.

State is trying to get an arm triangle but McBiggy is defending well.
McBiggy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Scottyy McBiggy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner State is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBiggy seems a little lost for a moment, as State dominates the positioning.
McBiggy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner State showed his dominance in that final round.
Well State has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:44
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:44
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner State!
Gunner State retains his featherweight title!