PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gorn Bicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Churchill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winston Churchill will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bicki
vs
Churchill

200 cm
19
280 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

194 cm
19
242 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorn Bicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winston Churchill!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Churchill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bicki fails to pull guard.

Bicki has hold of one of Churchill's legs. Churchill is fighting the takedown attempt but Bicki gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Churchill is working an open guard so Bicki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Bicki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Churchill trying to keep a closed guard but Bicki is proving a slippery customer.
Churchill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Churchill keeping moving, preventing Bicki from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Churchill throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Churchill is trying to keep Bicki in close.

Gorn Bicki has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Horrible takedown by Bicki or perhaps it was just good defense by Churchill which made him look bad.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Churchill is trying to trip Bicki. He has hold of a leg but Bicki is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Churchill persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Churchill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bicki is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bicki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Bicki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Churchill wants to control from the top but Bicki keeps moving.

Winston Churchill has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Churchill gets a double leg takedown into Bicki's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bicki working a defensive guard here.
Churchill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bicki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Churchill trying to control but Bicki is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bicki managing to control the position.
Churchill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Churchill moves into the clinch.
Bicki tries to pull guard but Churchill holds him up against the cage and eventually Bicki drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorn Bicki. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bicki turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bicki manages to end up in side control.
Churchill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bicki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Churchill has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Churchill pushes Bicki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bicki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Winston Churchill will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Churchill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bicki is looking to get to half guard.
Churchill throwing strikes but Bicki uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Churchill seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Churchill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bicki keeps working.

Churchill is looking for a kimura here.

Bicki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bicki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Churchill's waist but Churchill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bicki off to one side.

Bicki rushes Churchill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bicki wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bicki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A frustrated look appears on Churchill's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Churchill gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Churchill seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Bicki kicks off Churchill and gets to his feet.

Churchill drives through and clinches with Bicki against the cage.
Bicki goes for a takedown attempt but Churchill pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorn Bicki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bicki fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Churchill finds it's way through Bicki's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Churchill rushes Bicki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bicki managing to block the knees to the body from Churchill.
Churchill is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Bicki gets control of Churchill's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bicki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Churchill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bicki is proving hard to escape from.

Bicki is looking for a triangle but Churchill pushes his legs off easily.

Churchill postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bicki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Churchill, into his guard.
Churchill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bicki controlling from the top position.
Churchill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Winston Churchill hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice sprawl there from Churchill as Bicki shoots in.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Churchill!

It looks like Gorn Bicki has been cut.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bicki enables Churchill to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bicki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Churchill trying to control but Bicki is working from the bottom.
Bicki throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Churchill trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bicki's guard.

Bicki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bicki throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Churchill wants to control from the top but Bicki keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Churchill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gorn Bicki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Churchill gets a clinch.

Churchill pulls guard effortlessly.
Bicki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bicki trying to control but Churchill is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Gorn Bicki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bicki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Churchill stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Churchill shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Churchill showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Churchill is trying to control the action in half guard but Bicki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Churchill is pressing down on Bicki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bicki is holding on for now.
Bicki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Churchill won't allow Bicki to sweep him here.
Churchill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Churchill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Churchill trying to control the position from guard on top but Bicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bicki has a closed guard, preventing Churchill from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchill is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Churchill wants to control from the top but Bicki keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Winston Churchill hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Churchill leaves Bicki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorn Bicki. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Churchill moves into the clinch successfully.

Churchill wants the takedown. Bicki is fighting it off but Churchill persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bicki's guard against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Churchill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bicki is keeping the position for now.
Churchill wants to stand but Bicki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Churchill stopping the sweep attempt from Bicki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churchill is looking to stand up but Bicki won't let him.
Bicki wants to sweep but no luck.
Bicki throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Bicki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Churchill is aware though and is defending well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Churchill. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Churchill won't allow Bicki to sweep him here.
Bicki being controlled here, momentarily.
Churchill trying to control but Bicki is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Winston Churchill.

Churchill shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bicki missing with punches from the bottom.
Churchill wants to stand but Bicki has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Churchill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bicki sees it coming and defends easily.
Bicki tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bicki throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gorn Bicki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Churchill wants to pass to mount but Bicki is defending the position.
Bicki is refusing to be controlled, as Churchill sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Churchill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Churchill 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Winston Churchill!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Winston Churchill!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Winston Churchill!

Winston Churchill wins by unanimous decision!