PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big IsBiggo (ranked 5829 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Ronnen (ranked 5843 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.

IsBiggo
vs
Ronnen

180 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 The Island, Big IsBiggo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chael Ronnen!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ronnen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in IsBiggo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronnen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ronnen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on IsBiggo, up you get!
Ronnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like IsBiggo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ronnen tries to move into range but IsBiggo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from IsBiggo misses.
IsBiggo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ronnen shoots in for a takedown but IsBiggo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from IsBiggo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
IsBiggo misses with a looping right.

IsBiggo gets caught napping as Ronnen dives in and scores a takedown. IsBiggo manages to retain guard.
Ronnen controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Ronnen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
IsBiggo has a closed guard, preventing Ronnen from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsBiggo is trying to control the position but Ronnen postures up.
IsBiggo working a defensive guard but Ronnen manages to pass into side control anyway.
IsBiggo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

It looks like Big IsBiggo has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ronnen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt IsBiggo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ronnen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ronnen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chael Ronnen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big IsBiggo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ronnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ronnen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ronnen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronnen is continuing to stall.
Ronnen works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, if Ronnen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
IsBiggo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ronnen on the ground.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Ronnen shoots in and gets a takedown into IsBiggo's guard.
Ronnen passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronnen controlling the action here.
Ronnen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Big IsBiggo's cut is getting worse.
Ronnen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
IsBiggo is trying to control but Ronnen passes into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ronnen controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chael Ronnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Big IsBiggo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ronnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ronnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by IsBiggo.
Ronnen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Ronnen gets a double leg takedown into IsBiggo's guard.
Ronnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronnen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronnen distracts IsBiggo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ronnen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ronnen is in close to IsBiggo's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Big IsBiggo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ronnen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ronnen closes the distance looking for a takedown. IsBiggo stuffs it but Ronnen still has hold of him. Ronnen picks IsBiggo up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Ronnen slams IsBiggo to the floor and that's really hurt IsBiggo - he doesn't know where he is! Ronnen throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chael Ronnen!