PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smalls might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Notorious B.I.G. - Somebody 's Gotta Die. Tebow comes into a darkened arena with his song building. God's Gonna Cut You Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Biggie Smalls could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tim Tebow's chin.

Smalls
vs
Tebow

202 cm
31
280 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

191 cm
30
240 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

ADCC Champion
World class 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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Biggie Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Tebow!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tebow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smalls.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tebow.
Tebow with a nice cross.
Tebow cracks Smalls with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smalls throws a lazy uppercut
and Tebow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tebow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smalls at a distance.
Tebow throws a combination that misses

and Smalls counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smalls stops Tebow from standing up.
Tebow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tebow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Tebow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Tebow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smalls defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls throwing strikes from guard but Tebow blocks nicely.
Smalls working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smalls throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Tebow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smalls is aware though and is defending well.

Tebow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smalls defends it easily.
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!

Tebow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Tebow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smalls gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls is looking to work some ground and pound but Tebow has wrist control.
Smalls will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Tebow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smalls defends it easily.

Tebow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smalls can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tebow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smalls.

Tebow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smalls doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smalls manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smalls throwing strikes from guard but Tebow blocks nicely.
Smalls trying to control the position from guard on top but Tebow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Tebow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smalls doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smalls manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smalls landing some decent shots from guard.
Smalls loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smalls scoring with some ground and pound.
Smalls works over Tebow with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Tebow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smalls defends it easily.
Smalls content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Tebow working for a triangle but Smalls defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebow is looking to stand up but Smalls isn't so interested in that idea.
Smalls loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smalls has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smalls pushing down on Tebow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Tebow looking for submissions off his back.
Smalls scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tebow is trying to stand back up but Smalls is controlling him

Tebow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tebow is trying to maintain the position but Smalls is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tim Tebow will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tebow.
Tebow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smalls throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Smalls as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smalls. Tebow does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tebow.
Tebow moves forwards but Smalls connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tebow slips under a jab.
Smalls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tebow manages to avoid it.
Smalls just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smalls misses with a body punch
and Tebow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smalls swinging wildly here.
Smalls shoots in looking for a takedown but Tebow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smalls's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A left lands for Tebow.
Smalls thuds a left hand into Tebow's body.
Tebow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smalls lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tebow circles away quickly and effectively.
Tebow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smalls backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Smalls does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tebow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tebow thows a body shot but no joy.
Biggie Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smalls swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tebow counters with a stiff right hand.
Smalls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tebow.
Smalls misses with a hook.
Smalls misses with a double jab
and Tebow counters with a nice uppercut.
Tim Tebow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tebow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tebow works over Smalls's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Tebow misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tebow.
Smalls swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tebow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tebow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smalls's waist but Smalls gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tebow off to one side.
Tebow jabs Smalls to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smalls misses with a body shot.
Smalls fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smalls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tebow.
Tebow throws a right and a left that Smalls avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smalls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tebow manages to avoid it.
Tebow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tebow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smalls moves away.
Tebow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smalls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smalls dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tebow is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tebow misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Smalls as he connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Smalls as he connects with a hook.
Smalls is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tebow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smalls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Biggie Smalls will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Smalls throws a jab but it's blocked by Tebow.
Smalls lands a jab.
Tebow throws a hook to the side of Smalls's head but Smalls sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smalls misses with a left hand
and Tebow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tebow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Smalls drops Tebow with a nice combination! Smalls dives into Tebow's guard, looking to finish!

Tebow is rocked!
Biggie Smalls overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tebow covers up, he's hurt! Smalls keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Smalls and the ref steps in to end the fight! Smalls can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biggie Smalls!