PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Biggs
vs
Archer

180 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Biggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Archer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Biggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Biggs fails to pull guard.
Archer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Biggs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Biggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Biggs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Biggs pulls Archer into guard.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is fighting to break Biggs's control of his arms but Biggs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Biggs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Archer is controlling him.
Archer throws an elbow that misses. Biggs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Archer's guard. Nice move by Biggs!
Biggs content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Archer is looking for a triangle but Biggs pushes his legs off easily.
Biggs won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Biggs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Biggs feints a jab promting Archer to slip. Biggs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Archer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Vincent Archer has been cut.
Biggs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Archer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs tries to bum rush Archer with a series of wild strikes but Archer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A bone on bone clash there as Archer blocks the leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Biggs or perhaps it was just good defense by Archer which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Biggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Biggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Archer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Biggs pulls Archer into guard.
Biggs trying to control the position.
Archer wants to control from the top but Biggs keeps moving.
Biggs trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Biggs kicks Archer off and gets to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biggs.
Archer avoids the head kick by Biggs.
Archer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Biggs pinned against the cage. Biggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Archer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Biggs tries to avoid it but Archer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Biggs to the ground. Biggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Biggs. No joy for Archer on that attempt.
Biggs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Archer avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer fails with a takedown attempt.
Archer looks winded!
Nice sprawl there from Biggs as Archer shoots in.
Biggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Archer is out of range and Biggs settles back down.
Archer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biggs stuffs the takedown attempt from Archer. Archer gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Biggs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Biggs is trying to break the clinch but Archer has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Biggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Archer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Biggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Archer.
Archer is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biggs is defended easily by Archer.
Biggs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Archer stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Biggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Biggs moves into the clinch.

Archer breaks the clinch.
Archer shoots in for a takedown but Biggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Archer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Biggs defends it nicely.
Biggs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biggs moves into the clinch.
Biggs tries to circle away but Archer has him pinned against the cage.
Biggs looking for a takedown.
Archer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Biggs walks away with a smile on his face. Archer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Archer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Archer throws the kick towards the body but Biggs avoids it.
Biggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Archer as he avoids it easily.
Biggs shoots in looking for a takedown but Archer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biggs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Archer rushes Biggs and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Archer breaks from the clinch.

Archer closes the distance and pushes Biggs back into the cage.
Biggs throws a knee to the head but misses.

Archer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Biggs wants to clinch.
Archer blocks a head kick by Biggs.

Biggs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Archer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biggs avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Archer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Archer manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Archer moves into range and clinches up with Biggs.
Biggs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Archer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Biggs blocks the elbow strike.
Archer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Biggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Biggs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Archer tries to pull guard but Biggs holds him up against the cage and eventually Archer drops back down to his feet.
Biggs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Archer pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Biggs keeps control of Archer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Archer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Archer jumps guard but Biggs stands there with Archer around his waist. Archer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Archer is looking for a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer is trying to force a seperation but Biggs has the dominant position.
Archer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Biggs's efforts to push away.
Archer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Biggs's efforts to push away.
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 Johny Biggs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vincent Archer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Biggs.
Biggs tries to clinch up

and Archer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Biggs's guard.
Biggs keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.

Archer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Biggs tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Archer counters by clinching up.
Biggs tries to pull guard but Archer holds him up against the cage and eventually Biggs drops back down to his feet.

Archer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Archer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Archer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Archer is trying to keep Biggs in close.
Biggs passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Biggs is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.

Biggs stands up and beckons Archer to join him on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Archer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Biggs counters with a two punch combo.
Biggs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archer but Archer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Biggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer stuffs the takedown attempt from Biggs. Biggs gets slowly back to his feet.
Archer avoids the head kick by Biggs.
Biggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Archer tries to sprawl out of it but Biggs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Archer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Biggs throws a leg kick
and Archer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Archer.
Biggs shoots in for a takedown but Archer shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Biggs avoids it really well and circles away.
Archer tries for a takedown but Biggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Biggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Archer.
Biggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Archer tries to sprawl out of it but Biggs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Archer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Archer shoots in looking for a takedown but Biggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Archer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Biggs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Archer tries to avoid it but Biggs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Archer to the ground. Archer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer shoots in looking for a takedown but Biggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Archer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Biggs shoots for a takedown but Archer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Archer leaves Biggs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Biggs or perhaps it was just good defense by Archer which made him look bad.
Archer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Biggs as he jumps to the side.
Biggs throws a half hearted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Biggs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vincent Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johny Biggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Archer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Biggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vincent Archer.
I think Biggs 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vincent Archer!