PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Big Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Del Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Bull comes to the cage accompanied by Highway to Hell. Del Rio has chosen Requiem for a dream as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Big Bull
vs
Del Rio

210 cm
24
204 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

197 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Big Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alberto Del Rio!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Rio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Del Rio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Big Bull shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Del Rio's guard.
Del Rio wants to get back to his feet but Big Bull is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Del Rio is on top in guard.
Big Bull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Rio is one step ahead there.
Big Bull manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Del Rio manages to get himself to full guard.
Big Bull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Del Rio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Del Rio is trying to control the position but Big Bull postures up.
Big Bull really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Big Bull won't allow Del Rio to sweep him here.
Big Bull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio keeping moving, preventing Big Bull from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Rio looking for a sweep. Not yet Del Rio, not yet.
Del Rio working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Big Bull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Big Bull wants to clinch up but Del Rio keeps it at a distance.

Big Bull drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Del Rio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Del Rio has momentary wrist control but Big Bull slips an elbow through the middle.
Del Rio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Big Bull content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Big Bull is one step ahead there.
Big Bull 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.
Big Bull passes Del Rio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Del Rio punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Bull trying to control from half guard but Del Rio is working away.
Del Rio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Big Bull's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Big Bull's back!
Del Rio is trying to control but Big Bull is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Big Bull working to try and regain half guard.
Big Bull is breathing heavily.
Big Bull avoids a series of strikes thrown by Del Rio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio thowing shots but they're missing.
Del Rio throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Del Rio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Big Bull wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Del Rio.

Del Rio get's back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Big Bull tries to keep at a distance but Del Rio has taken the fight into the clinch.

Del Rio gets control of Big Bull's arms and successfully pulls guard. Del Rio will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Del Rio looking to control.

Del Rio uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Del Rio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Big Bull gets control of Del Rio's arms and successfully pulls guard. Big Bull will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Del Rio looking to pass the guard.
Del Rio trying to control but Big Bull is working from the bottom.

Del Rio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Big Bull dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Del Rio rushes Big Bull and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Big Bull goes for a takedown in the clinch but Del Rio prevents it.
Big Bull tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Del Rio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Del Rio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Big Bull pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Del Rio tries to circle away but Big Bull has him pinned against the cage.
Big Bull wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Del Rio has him pressed against the cage.
Big Bull drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Del Rio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Big Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Rio tries to break free but Big Bull pushes him back against the cage.
Big Bull keeps control of Del Rio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Del Rio successfully pulls guard.

Del Rio uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Del Rio closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Del Rio.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Del Rio drags the fight down to the ground.
Del Rio is pulling down on Big Bull's head to control his posture.
Del Rio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Big Bull is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Del Rio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Big Bull trying to control but Del Rio is working from the bottom.
Del Rio trying to control the position.
Del Rio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Del Rio tries to strike from the bottom.
Del Rio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Big Bull.

Del Rio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Big Bull off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Del Rio takes the fight into the clinch.

Del Rio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Big Bull stuffs the takedown attempt from Del Rio. Del Rio gets slowly back to his feet.
Big Bull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alberto Del Rio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Rio tries to clinch but Big Bull moves out of range.
Del Rio tries to clinch up but Big Bull circles away and keeps his distance.

Del Rio instigates a clinch.
Big Bull tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Del Rio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Del Rio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Del Rio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Del Rio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Del Rio fails with the takedown
and Big Bull counters with a head kick. That will keep Del Rio thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Del Rio has Big Bull up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Rio misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio missing with knees to the body.

Del Rio pulls guard effortlessly.
Big Bull thows a big elbow that misses.
Del Rio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Del Rio decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Big Bull.
Big Bull throws a head kick that misses.
Del Rio shoots for a takedown but Big Bull saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Del Rio pushes Big Bull up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Rio is trying to break the clinch but Big Bull has him pressed against the cage.
Del Rio lands with a right to the head.
Del Rio has Big Bull pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Big Bull manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Del Rio lands an uppercut.
Big Bull letting Del Rio take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Bull managing to block the knees to the body from Del Rio.
Del Rio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Del Rio wants to break free but Big Bull has control.

Del Rio drags the fight down to the ground.
Big Bull trying to control but Del Rio is working from the bottom.
Big Bull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Del Rio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Big Bull looking to sit in guard and control but Del Rio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alberto Del Rio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Del Rio trying to control but Big Bull is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Del Rio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Del Rio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Big Bull is trying to break free.
Del Rio effectively controlling the action here.
Del Rio tries to circle away but Big Bull has him pinned against the cage.
Del Rio trying to land knees to the body.
Big Bull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Del Rio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Del Rio misses with an elbow over the top.
Big Bull is trying to break the clinch but Del Rio is controlling him.
Del Rio wants to break free but Big Bull has control.
Big Bull is looking to break free of the clinch but Del Rio has double underhooks.
A short right from Del Rio.
A shot in the inside from Del Rio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Rio avoiding damage.

Big Bull successfully pulls guard.
Del Rio throwing strikes from guard but Big Bull blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Del Rio postures up in Big Bull's guard and throws a big left but Big Bull blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio prevents Big Bull from getting back to his feet.
Del Rio throws a big right hand that misses.

Del Rio stands up and waves to Big Bull to follow him.

Del Rio forces Big Bull back against the cage and clinches.
Del Rio can't get the takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Del Rio throws an elbow but misses.
Del Rio looking for a takedown.
Del Rio pushes off an throws an elbow but Big Bull leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Del Rio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Del Rio is trying to trip Big Bull. He has hold of a leg but Big Bull is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Del Rio persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Del Rio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio trying to control but Big Bull is working from the bottom.
Del Rio stops Big Bull from standing up.
Del Rio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Big Bull is keeping the position for now.

Del Rio stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Billy Big Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Del Rio.

Del Rio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Big Bull, pushing him back against the cage.
Del Rio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Big Bull backwards.
Del Rio blocks an elbow strike.

Del Rio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Del Rio pulls out of a head kick attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Del Rio leaning his opponent against the cage.
Del Rio wants to break free but Big Bull has control.
Del Rio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Del Rio working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Del Rio gets control of Big Bull's arms and successfully pulls guard. Del Rio will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Big Bull wants to stand and escape but instead Del Rio has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Del Rio trying to control the position from guard on top but Big Bull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio passes into half guard.
Big Bull wants to control but Del Rio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Del Rio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Big Bull keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Del Rio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Del Rio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Del Rio!