PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mistah Muzzlefist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Biggavel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Muzzlefist
vs
Biggavel

182 cm
26
144 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mistah Muzzlefist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Biggavel!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggavel dives in and grabs Muzzlefist's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muzzlefist pushes down on Biggavel's head and hops out.
Biggavel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muzzlefist swivels and escapes.
Biggavel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muzzlefist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mistah Muzzlefist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Biggavel.
Muzzlefist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biggavel.
Biggavel dives in for a single leg takedown but Muzzlefist sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Muzzlefist misses with a knee strike.
Biggavel has Muzzlefist pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muzzlefist manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Muzzlefist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muzzlefist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biggavel.
Muzzlefist is looking to clinch.

Biggavel takes the fight into the clinch.
Muzzlefist is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Muzzlefist is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Muzzlefist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Biggavel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Biggavel manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The strikes coming from Biggavel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Muzzlefist avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Biggavel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggavel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Muzzlefist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Biggavel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Biggavel crashes against the mat.
Biggavel landing a few strikes.
Biggavel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Muzzlefist is trying to get back to his feet.
Muzzlefist is not content to let Biggavel control the position.
Muzzlefist takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggavel with the ground and pound but Muzzlefist regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

Biggavel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Muzzlefist is trying to stand up here but Biggavel is controlling him well.
Biggavel with the ground and pound but Muzzlefist uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Biggavel postures up in Muzzlefist's guard and throws a big left but Muzzlefist blocks it.
Muzzlefist keeping moving, preventing Biggavel from controlling successfully.
Biggavel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Biggavel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muzzlefist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Biggavel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Muzzlefist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biggavel.
Muzzlefist really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Biggavel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muzzlefist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muzzlefist looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Biggavel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Biggavel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muzzlefist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biggavel forces his way into half guard.
Muzzlefist tries to roll over but Biggavel keeps him under control.

Biggavel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muzzlefist has managed to free his arm - good work.
Muzzlefist is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Biggavel scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muzzlefist regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Biggavel.
Biggavel postures up in Muzzlefist's guard and throws a big left but Muzzlefist blocks it.
Muzzlefist keeping moving, preventing Biggavel from controlling successfully.
Biggavel lands a couple of digs.
Muzzlefist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Biggavel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biggavel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Biggavel is working Muzzlefist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Biggavel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Biggavel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Biggavel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Biggavel stands up over Muzzlefist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Biggavel throws a big right hand that misses.
Biggavel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muzzlefist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biggavel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Max Biggavel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Biggavel won't allow Muzzlefist to sweep him here.
Muzzlefist knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Biggavel on the ground.
Biggavel cracks Muzzlefist with a solid left hand.
Biggavel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biggavel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggavel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Biggavel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Biggavel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muzzlefist keeping full guard, as Biggavel tries to pass.
Muzzlefist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Biggavel trying to control the position from guard on top but Muzzlefist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biggavel postures up and lands a big shot to Muzzlefist's brow.
Biggavel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Biggavel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muzzlefist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biggavel throwing strikes from guard but Muzzlefist blocks nicely.
Biggavel with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggavel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muzzlefist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Biggavel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Muzzlefist dives on top into guard.
Biggavel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Biggavel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Biggavel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muzzlefist sprawls well. Muzzlefist wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biggavel gets slowly back to his feet.

Biggavel gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muzzlefist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Biggavel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Biggavel manages to end up in side control.
Muzzlefist parries the strikes from Biggavel easily there. Biggavel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Muzzlefist to escape.
Muzzlefist is looking to regain half guard here but Biggavel keeps moving and retains side control.
Biggavel cracks Muzzlefist with a big elbow.
Biggavel throws a strike aimed at the side of Muzzlefist's head but Muzzlefist avoids it well.
Biggavel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Biggavel throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Biggavel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Biggavel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Biggavel is trying to ground and pound but Muzzlefist uses the momentary lack of control by Biggavel to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Biggavel lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biggavel slips a nice elbow through Muzzlefist's hands, connecting with Muzzlefist's forehead.
Biggavel looks to land a strike but Muzzlefist avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Biggavel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Biggavel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Biggavel has a takedown stuffed.
Muzzlefist throws a series of punches but Biggavel avoids them all with ease.

Muzzlefist tries to keep at a distance but Biggavel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muzzlefist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muzzlefist misses with a punch to the body.
Muzzlefist throws a punch but it's blocked by Biggavel.
The referee is keeping an eye on Biggavel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Muzzlefist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Biggavel backwards.
Muzzlefist throws a head punch that misses.

Muzzlefist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muzzlefist scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Biggavel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muzzlefist circles away.
Muzzlefist stuffs the takedown attempt from Biggavel. Biggavel gets slowly back to his feet.
Mistah Muzzlefist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Biggavel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biggavel.
Biggavel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Biggavel gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Biggavel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Biggavel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Muzzlefist trying to control but Biggavel postures up.
Biggavel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Biggavel lands with a punch from half guard.
Biggavel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggavel looks to land a strike but Muzzlefist avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Biggavel trying to control the position from guard on top but Muzzlefist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muzzlefist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muzzlefist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggavel looking to sit in guard and control but Muzzlefist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Muzzlefist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Biggavel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Muzzlefist's guard.
Biggavel throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muzzlefist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biggavel.
Biggavel distracts Muzzlefist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Muzzlefist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biggavel throws a big right hand that misses.
Biggavel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biggavel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muzzlefist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biggavel looking to sit in guard and control but Muzzlefist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Muzzlefist decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mistah Muzzlefist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggavel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Muzzlefist pinned against the cage. Muzzlefist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Biggavel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Biggavel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggavel lands some shots froms side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biggavel lands an elbow.
Biggavel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mistah Muzzlefist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Biggavel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Biggavel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muzzlefist has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Biggavel but great work by Muzzlefist.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Biggavel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Biggavel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Max Biggavel!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Max Biggavel!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Max Biggavel!

Max Biggavel wins by unanimous decision!