|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eliseo Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eliseo Vega has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 204 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
170 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 Las Vegas, Eliseo Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jethro Biggs!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggs gets a double leg takedown into Vega's guard.
Biggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biggs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Biggs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biggs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Biggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biggs postures up in Vega's guard and throws a big left but Vega blocks it.
Biggs wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.
Biggs is looking to advance position but Vega has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Vega throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Biggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vega is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vega thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vega drops an elbow to the side of Biggs's head.
Vega blocks the strikes from Biggs.
Biggs tries to roll over but Vega keeps him under control.
Vega is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Biggs defending well though.
Biggs gets back to full guard.
Vega in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vega trying to control but Biggs is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Biggs controlling Vega's posture.
Biggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Vega has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vega missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega working some strikes from top position.
Vega avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biggs throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vega escapes and throws Biggs's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Vega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Biggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vega postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Biggs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vega.
Biggs is looking to regain half guard here but Vega keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vega lands a nice forearm strike.
Vega goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Biggs rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vega's guard! Nice work there by Biggs!
Biggs gets to his feet. Vega looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biggs throws a chopping leg kick but Vega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vega is looking to clinch but Biggs is avoiding it.
Biggs shoots in and gets a takedown into Vega's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Biggs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Biggs gets a clinch.
Biggs has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Vega regains guard immediately.
Biggs gets to his feet - Vega follows without any prompting.
Biggs shoots in and bounces Vega off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vega keeping moving, preventing Biggs from controlling successfully.
Biggs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vega is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vega has escaped and now he's on top!
Vega is looking to stand up but Biggs won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vega throwing strikes but missing.
Jethro Biggs has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Biggs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Biggs blocking some punches.
Vega landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Biggs gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vega regains guard.
Vega is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs postures up.
Biggs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Biggs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Biggs trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs is looking to pass into half guard but Vega pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vega is in guard.
Vega throwing strikes but missing.
Biggs striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Biggs trying to keep a closed guard but Vega is proving a slippery customer.
Biggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Biggs has Vega pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vega accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vega chips away with some ground and pound.
Vega throwing strikes from guard but Biggs blocks nicely.
Biggs looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Biggs throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Biggs's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Biggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vega enables Biggs to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vega manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Biggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biggs looking to sit in guard and control but Vega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Biggs striking off his back but it's not causing Vega any problems.
Biggs controlling the position.
Biggs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Biggs throwing shots but Vega is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Biggs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Biggs trying to control from half guard but Vega is working away.
Vega is controlling Biggs's trapped leg to prevent Biggs from advancing to side control.
Biggs is looking to take a break and control but Vega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vega's head.
Biggs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jethro Biggs.
Vega gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Biggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biggs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Biggs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vega manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Biggs has Vega in his guard.
Vega wants to get up but he can't break Biggs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vega connects with a couple of short punches.
Biggs is trying to keep Vega in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs is looking for a triangle but Vega pushes his legs off easily.
Vega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Biggs has his hands on Vega's head, controlling the position.
Vega preventing the sweep.
Biggs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Biggs wants to stand up but Vega is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biggs will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Eliseo Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jethro Biggs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Biggs controls Vega momentarily but Vega frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jethro Biggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Biggs 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jethro Biggs!
An out of breath Jethro Biggs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
