PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russell Biggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and New Tall Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Biggins
vs
Tall Guy

170 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Biggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, New Tall Guy!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guy is defended easily by Biggins.
Guy wants to clinch.
Guy throws a head kick that misses.
Guy shoots and misses

and Biggins counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Guy!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Guy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Guy can't escape the position.
Biggins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Guy prevents Biggins from taking his back.
Guy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggins working the ground and pound effectively.
Guy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Biggins raining down shots from the mount!

Biggins moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Guy has worked his arm free - good work by Guy!
Biggins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guy keeps working.
Biggins controls the position.
Biggins trying to control the action but Guy is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggins working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biggins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Guy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Guy is looking to reverse the position.
Biggins wants to control for a moment but Guy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Guy wants to improve his position but Biggins is controlling well.
Guy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biggins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggins trying to control from half guard but Guy is working away.
Biggins is pressing down on Guy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Guy is holding on for now.
Biggins is trying to control. Guy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Guy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Biggins wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy.

Biggins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Biggins is breathing heavily.
Guy trying to hold on to Biggins's head to control him but Biggins postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggins moves into full mount! Guy won't be happy about that!
Guy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Biggins avoids the attempt from Guy to control.
Guy is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biggins tries to control but Guy wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Biggins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Biggins gets a takedown into half guard.
Guy trying to control from the bottom.
Guy strikes from the bottom but Biggins passes into mount!
Biggins looking to control but Guy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Guy tries to hold on but Biggins pushes him away.
Biggins trying to control but Guy is having none of it.
Guy tries to reverse the position but Biggins maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggins blocks Guy's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Biggins landing strikes from the mount.
Guy is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Guy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Guy can't escape the position.
Biggins with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Guy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Guy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Guy is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Guy is working to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Guy is just holding on here. Biggins manages to take his back.
What can Guy do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Biggins keeps control of the position as Guy tries to break free.
Guy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Biggins landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Biggins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Biggins prevents Guy from improving his position.
Guy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Biggins wants to pass to mount but Guy is defending the position.
Guy gets full guard.

Guy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biggins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biggins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Russell Biggins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggins controlling from the top position.
Biggins stopping the sweep attempt from Guy.
Guy striking off his back but it's not causing Biggins any problems.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biggins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biggins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Biggins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 Russell Biggins 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Guy throws a head kick but Biggins moves out of range.
Guy fails with the takedown

and Biggins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guy won't be happy with that.

Biggins is trying to get an arm triangle but Guy is defending well.
Guy is not content to let Biggins control the position.

Biggins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is trying to control Biggins's posture but Biggins avoids it.

Biggins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Biggins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Guy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggins trying to control the action but Guy is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Guy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Biggins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guy keeps working.

Biggins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Guy, who protects the arm well.
Guy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

Guy working for a triangle but Biggins defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Guy wants to hit a switch here but Biggins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Guy there!
Biggins looking to finish Guy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Guy!
Guy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Biggins pulls his head out easily.
New Tall Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russell Biggins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biggins prevents Guy from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
New Tall Guy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Biggins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Russell Biggins!