PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Biggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Adebesi
vs
Biggins

180 cm
21
166 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

170 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simon Adebesi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Biggins!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biggins is defended easily by Adebesi.
Adebesi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biggins.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biggins.
Simon Adebesi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Biggins.
A lazy left from Adebesi finds it's target.
Biggins is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Russell Biggins has been cut.
Adebesi throws a right and a left that Biggins avoids nicely.
Adebesi tries to bum rush Biggins with a series of wild strikes but Biggins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adebesi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck for Biggins with that takedown attempt.
Biggins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adebesi tries to avoid it but Biggins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adebesi to the ground. Adebesi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adebesi throws a nice looking combination but Biggins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adebesi fails to land with a series of punches.
Adebesi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Biggins scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Biggins has control of Adebesi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Adebesi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Adebesi tries to buck Biggins off but he can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Adebesi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Biggins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Biggins looking for a guillotine from mount but Adebesi is having none of it.
Adebesi is trying to stand up.
Biggins is landing with some decent strikes but Adebesi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Adebesi blocking the ground and pound.

Biggins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Adebesi tries to buck Biggins off but he can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biggins is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Adebesi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Biggins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Adebesi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Adebesi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Biggins is trying to get an arm triangle but Adebesi is defending well.
Adebesi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Biggins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Adebesi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebesi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adebesi throws a right hand that Biggins ducks under and follows up with a left that Biggins also avoids with ease.
Adebesi misses with a few strikes there.
Biggins slips a jab and a cross from Adebesi.
Biggins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Biggins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Biggins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adebesi defends it nicely.
Simon Adebesi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biggins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adebesi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adebesi throws a right hand that Biggins ducks under and follows up with a left that Biggins also avoids with ease.
Biggins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simon Adebesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adebesi circles away.
Adebesi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Biggins takes one on the button.

Biggins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Biggins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adebesi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Biggins looks gassed!
Adebesi wants to get back to his feet.

Biggins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adebesi is not content to let Biggins control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Simon Adebesi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russell Biggins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Adebesi misses with a few strikes there.
Biggins shoots in looking for a takedown but Adebesi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biggins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Biggins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck for Biggins with that takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Adebesi.
Adebesi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adebesi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Biggins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adebesi sprawls well. Adebesi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biggins gets slowly back to his feet.
Simon Adebesi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Biggins.
Adebesi throws a series of punches but Biggins avoids them all with ease.
Biggins shoots in looking for a takedown. Adebesi tries to sprawl out of it but Biggins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Adebesi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adebesi scores with a punch to the head.
Adebesi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adebesi misses with a double jab.

Biggins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adebesi is trying to defend but Biggins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Biggins stops Adebesi from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Biggins wants to work for an arm triangle but Adebesi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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 trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggins wants to free his trapped foot but Adebesi is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Biggins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adebesi defends it well.
Adebesi tries to kick Biggins off but Biggins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Biggins seems to be looking for submissions.
Adebesi is trying to stand up here but Biggins is controlling him well.
Biggins tries to pass to full mount but Adebesi defends it.

Biggins is looking for a kimura here.
Biggins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebesi looks like he's trying to stand up.

Biggins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adebesi sees it coming and defends easily.

Adebesi pushes Biggins off and gets back to his feet.
Adebesi lands a jab.
The crowd cheers as Adebesi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Biggins doesn't seem phased though.
Adebesi misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adebesi lands with a nice combination. Biggins backs away looking to recover.
Biggins shoots for a takedown but Adebesi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Biggins shoots in looking for a takedown. Adebesi tries to sprawl out of it but Biggins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Adebesi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebesi connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Biggins! He's out on his feet! Adebesi rushes in and drops Biggins with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Simon Adebesi!