PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Four Biggy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hima Laya (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.

Biggy
vs
Laya

150 cm
18
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
305 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Vikai Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Four Biggy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hima Laya!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggy avoids a kick to the body.
Biggy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laya.
Hima Laya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laya tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Biggy defends well and Laya ends up having to push Biggy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Biggy really is a fat lump.

Laya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laya shoots in looking for a takedown. Biggy tries to sprawl out of it but Laya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Biggy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Four Biggy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hima Laya.
Biggy blocks a head kick by Laya.
Laya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laya tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Biggy defends well and Laya ends up having to push Biggy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laya is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Biggy has Laya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Laya controlling the action here for a moment.
Biggy is pressed up against the cage. Laya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Biggy down to the mat. Biggy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Biggy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laya.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laya shoots for a takedown but Biggy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laya looks for a takedown but Biggy sprawls well.
Laya shoots for a double leg takedown but Biggy sprawls well. He's pushed Laya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Biggy tries to avoid it but Laya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Biggy to the ground. Biggy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Laya or perhaps it was just good defense by Biggy which made him look bad.
Laya looks winded!
Laya is trying hard to land a takedown here. Biggy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggy stuffs the takedown attempt from Laya. Laya gets slowly back to his feet.
Biggy dodges the punch combination from Laya.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laya.
Biggy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laya.
Laya shoots in looking for a takedown. Biggy tries to sprawl out of it but Laya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Biggy 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.
Laya throws a head kick but Biggy moves out of range.
Laya goes for a double leg but Biggy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Biggy continues to drive forward.

Biggy gets control of Laya's arms and successfully pulls guard. Biggy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Biggy controls Laya momentarily but Laya frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hima Laya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Laya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laya shoots in for a takedown but Biggy shows good takedown defense.

Laya has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laya avoiding damage.

Laya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laya darts in looking for a takedown but Biggy gets double underhooks and turns Laya into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laya stalling the fight.
Biggy takes a shot to the head.
Biggy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Laya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Biggy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Four Biggy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hima Laya.
Laya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Biggy smiles and moves away.
Laya has a takedown stuffed.
Biggy avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Laya darts in and clinches Biggy up against the cage.

Laya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laya shoots in looking for a takedown. Biggy tries to sprawl out of it but Laya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Biggy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Laya.
Laya is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Biggy tries to keep at a distance but Laya has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laya is pressed up against the cage. Biggy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laya down to the mat. Laya avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Laya moves into the clinch.

Laya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Laya has managed to clinch.

Biggy jumps into guard, dragging Laya to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Laya decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Laya shoots in for a takedown but Biggy shows good takedown defense.

Laya moves into the clinch.

Laya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Biggy. No joy for Laya on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laya fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Laya moves into range and clinches up with Biggy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hima Laya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Laya shoots in but Biggy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Laya dives in and grabs Biggy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biggy pushes down on Laya's head and hops out.
Biggy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Four Biggy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hima Laya.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laya is defended easily by Biggy.
Laya shoots in for a takedown but Biggy shows good takedown defense.
Laya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laya is looking to chop away at Biggy's legs.
Laya thows a body shot but no joy.
Hima Laya seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Laya rushes Biggy and presses him up against the cage.

Biggy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Biggy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Laya postures up.
Laya trying to control but Biggy is working from the bottom.
Laya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biggy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biggy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Biggy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laya won't allow Biggy to get back to his feet.
Laya must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laya wants to control from the top but Biggy keeps moving.
Biggy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Biggy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Biggy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laya's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Biggy get's back to his feet.
Biggy leaves Laya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Biggy. No joy for Laya on that attempt.
Biggy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biggy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Biggy wants it to stay on the feet.

Laya moves into the clinch successfully.
Four Biggy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hima Laya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Biggy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Four Biggy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laya has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hima Laya!