PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Biggs
vs
Dog

200 cm
17
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
27
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roy Biggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Duke Dog!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog moves in looking to clinch but Biggs pushes him off.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biggs misses with a head kick.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Biggs.

Dog gets tackled into the cage by Biggs. Biggs maintains the clinch.
Biggs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Biggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biggs is defended easily by Dog.
Biggs throws a lazy head kick
and Dog counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dog darts in trying to clinch

and Biggs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Biggs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Biggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biggs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Biggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Dog had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Biggs defends it easily.

Dog has his foot on Biggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biggs works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Biggs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Biggs throwing strikes from guard but Dog blocks nicely.
Dog being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roy Biggs.
Dog stuffs the takedown attempt from Biggs. Biggs gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Biggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dog closes the distance looking to clinch

and Biggs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Biggs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dog has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Biggs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Biggs is trying to break free.
Dog looking for a takedown.

Biggs drags the fight down to the ground.

Biggs working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dog has passed into half guard!
Dog throwing shots but Biggs is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs wants to control but Dog is keeping busy.
Biggs keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Biggs is looking for a sweep. Dog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biggs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Biggs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Biggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Biggs looking for a guillotine here but Dog defends easily.

Biggs has his foot on Dog's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dog works his way back into a safe position though.
Dog postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Biggs is on top in guard.
Biggs advances position into side control!

Biggs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dog is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog tries to bench press Biggs off him but Biggs keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Biggs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dog tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Biggs defends well and Dog ends up having to push Biggs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Biggs tries for a takedown but Dog manages to get underhooks.
Dog throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Biggs blocks it with crossed arms.
Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Biggs breaks from the clinch.
Dog tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Biggs defends well and Dog ends up having to push Biggs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Biggs leaning against his opponent.
Dog tries to score a body lock takedown but Biggs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Roy Biggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Dog.

Biggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Biggs closes the distance and clinches.
Biggs just leaning against Dog, taking a breather.
Dog pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Biggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dog changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Biggs tries to avoid it but Dog manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Biggs to the ground. Biggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dog fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog throws a nice head kick!
Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Biggs circles away.
Biggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roy Biggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dog shoots in looking for a takedown but Biggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dog's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Biggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Biggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dog or perhaps it was just good defense by Biggs, which made it look bad.

Biggs moves into the clinch successfully.

Biggs pulls Dog into guard.

Biggs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dog is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dog.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggs trying to control the position.
Dog trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Biggs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dog controls Biggs momentarily but Biggs frees himself.
Dog lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Biggs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dog is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dog passes Biggs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Biggs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Biggs is retaining full guard.
Biggs wants to stand and escape but Dog is having none of it.
Biggs looking to control.
Biggs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dog's guard.
Biggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Biggs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Roy Biggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs controlling from the top position.
Dog wants to stand up but Biggs is controlling him.
Dog throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Biggs forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Biggs in particular looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like Biggs is going to stand back up.
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 Roy Biggs will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dog blocks a head kick by Biggs.
Biggs tries to clinch but Dog moves out of range.
Dog darts in looking for a takedown but Biggs gets double underhooks and turns Dog into the cage.
Dog wants to take the fight to the mat but Biggs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Biggs pulls guard successfully.
Dog won't allow Biggs to sweep him here.
Dog wants to control from the top but Biggs keeps moving.

Biggs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dog gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biggs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dog prevents Biggs from getting back to his feet.
Biggs throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Biggs looking to control.

Biggs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dog defends it easily.
Biggs keeping full guard, as Dog tries to pass.
Dog throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biggs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dog defends it easily.
Biggs controlling Dog's posture.
Dog must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Biggs looking for a guillotine here but Dog defends easily.
Dog really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biggs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biggs striking off his back but it's not causing Dog any problems.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Biggs kicks Dog off and gets to his feet.

Biggs rushes Dog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dog goes for a takedown in the clinch but Biggs prevents it.
Roy Biggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Dog.

Biggs has Dog pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Biggs pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dog tumbling to the mat - Biggs dives into Dog's guard.
Biggs preventing the sweep.
Dog throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Biggs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biggs is one step ahead there.
Duke Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Roy Biggs just wasn't active enough.
Dog wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biggs is defended easily by Dog.
Dog tries to clinch up
and Biggs counters with a series of strikes. Dog will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roy Biggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dog dives in for a single leg takedown but Biggs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Biggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Biggs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Biggs!