PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggums comes to the cage accompanied by ThunderStruck. Bauer has chosen Europe's "The Final Countdown" as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Biggums
vs
Bauer

175 cm
31
214 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

183 cm
27
206 lbs
15 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vic Bauer!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauer jabs at Biggums's body.
Biggums has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Biggums there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like Tyrone Biggums has been cut.
Biggums tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bauer was well out of range. Poor timing from Biggums.
Biggums showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bauer.
Biggums lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bauer misses with a looping left.
Biggums avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bauer scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggums misses with a head kick.
Bauer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Bauer.
Biggums fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bauer manages to avoid it.
Bauer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bauer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A leg kick checked by Bauer.
Bauer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bauer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Biggums checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer throws a low kick, looking for Biggums's leg but Biggums calmly moves out of range.
A combination from Bauer does no damage.
Vic Bauer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bauer misses with a body shot.
Biggums looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bauer looks to score with a jab to the body but Biggums is just out of range.
Bauer misses the shot to the body.
Bauer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bauer throws a jab when Biggums was well out of range.
Bauer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biggums will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Bauer misses.
Bauer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bauer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biggums looks for a takedown but Bauer sprawls well.
Bauer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums dodges the punch combination from Bauer.
Biggums lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggums throws a leg kick but Bauer checks it.
Bauer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Biggums to score with a decent uppercut.
Bauer throws a series of punches but Biggums avoids them all with ease.
Biggums looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bauer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Biggums.
Vic Bauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggums fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bauer on the side of the head.
Biggums dodges the punch combination from Bauer.
Biggums throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bauer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Biggums throws a sloppy head kick and Bauer moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bauer. Biggums does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biggums blocks a jab.
Bauer looks to land a left hand but Biggums moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Bauer misses.
Bauer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Biggums counters with a straight right hand.
Biggums avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bauer throws an off balance right hand
and Biggums counters with a series of strikes. Bauer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bauer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Biggums scoring well with a low kick there.
Bauer looks gassed!
Bauer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Biggums. Biggums obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bauer misses with a hook. Biggums ducked under it nicely.
Biggums throws a quick inside leg kick.
Biggums throws a head kick that misses.
Biggums is looking to clinch but Bauer is avoiding it.
Biggums scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bauer throws a front kick aimed at Biggums's knee but Biggums avoids it well.
Bauer avoids the body shot from Biggums.
Biggums scores with a punch to the head.

Biggums looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bauer!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Biggums looking to ground and pound but Bauer is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums unloads with some shots from mount but Bauer bucks and avoids them well.
Biggums looking to finish with strikes here!
Bauer tries to hold on but Biggums postures up.
Bauer is in a horrible position here. Biggums smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Biggums is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bauer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Biggums dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Biggums's cut.
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.

Bauer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Biggums.
Bauer misses with a few strikes there.
Tyrone Biggums is winning the standup battle so far.
Bauer moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Biggums.
Biggums connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bauer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bauer throws a looping overhand right but Biggums ducks down to avoid it.
Bauer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Biggums cracks Bauer with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Biggums lands.
Bauer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bauer misses with a left hand

and Biggums counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Biggums are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bauer is breathing heavily.
Biggums moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
An elbow from Biggums crashes against the mat.

Biggums is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bauer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bauer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Biggums's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Biggums not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Biggums 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biggums.
Bauer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biggums.
Biggums is taking a breather. Bauer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Biggums seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Biggums looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Biggums tries to pass to full mount but Bauer defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biggums thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bauer to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums wants to control from the top but Bauer keeps moving.
Biggums throws a strike but Bauer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Biggums looking for a sweep. Not yet Biggums, not yet.

Biggums working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bauer has passed into half guard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Biggums looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Biggums manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Biggums dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Biggums's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Biggums avoids a punch combination nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bauer checks a leg kick.
Donk. Biggums catches Bauer right on the button with a cross.
Biggums lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bauer's sensitive parts.
Bauer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggums moves away.
Biggums cracks the inside of Bauer's front leg.
Bauer loads up on a big right hand but Biggums slips the punch.
Biggums pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bauer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Biggums moves away from the strike by Bauer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Biggums.
Biggums misses with a takedown attempt - Bauer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggums wants to clinch up but Bauer keeps it at a distance.
Biggums bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bauer's head.
Biggums fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums punishes Bauer's body with a nice straight punch.
Bauer slips under a jab from Biggums.
Biggums connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bauer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bauer stuffs the takedown attempt from Biggums. Biggums gets slowly back to his feet.
Biggums fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bauer manages to avoid it.
Biggums lands with a kick to the temple. Bauer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Biggums looking to score a takedown here. Bauer is defending well but Biggums drives through and ends up in Bauer's guard.
Bauer looking for a sweep. Not yet Bauer, not yet.
Biggums thows a big elbow that misses.
Biggums trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggums loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Biggums!
Biggums is working to get back to half guard.
Biggums tries to hold on but Bauer postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums can't escape the position.
Biggums tries to lock up and control but Bauer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Biggums keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Biggums wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bauer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vic Bauer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums is wriggling around trying to escape.
Biggums tries to lock up and control but Bauer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bauer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biggums with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bauer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Biggums tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bauer is able to avoid easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Biggums showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Biggums 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Biggums!
A pretty intense looking Tyrone Biggums took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.