PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrone Biggums (ranked 5798 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Westermann (ranked 4292 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Biggums
vs
Westermann

190 cm
18
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
248 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
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 Los Angeles, Derrone Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Westermann!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Westermann closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Biggums manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Biggums keeping moving, preventing Westermann from controlling successfully.
Biggums could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Biggums has momentary wrist control but Westermann slips an elbow through the middle.
Biggums is trying to control the position but Westermann postures up.
Westermann with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggums 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.
Westermann trying to control but Biggums is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westermann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Westermann stops Biggums from standing up.
Westermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggums is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biggums looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums wants to control but Westermann passes easily into half guard.
Biggums trying to get back to full guard but Westermann takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Westermann fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Biggums is trying to reverse the position but instead Westermann has taken his back - oops!

Westermann is looking for the choke from the back position but Biggums is controlling his hands well.
Westermann slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Biggums wants to control his opponent's hands but Westermann gets his hands free.
Biggums covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Biggums grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums is trying to break free.
Westermann just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Biggums knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Westermann on the ground.

Biggums preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Westermann.
Westermann trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Biggums is really stuck here.
Westermann is not going to allow Biggums to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Biggums tries to roll but Westermann sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggums is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Westermann tightening his grip on Biggums, looking for the choke.
Westermann has good solid back control here.

Westermann is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Biggums defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Biggums is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Westermann keeps control of the position as Biggums tries to break free.
Westermann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Biggums fending off the submission attempt from Westermann.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westermann keeps control of the position as Biggums tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Westermann dominated that round.
That's time! Biggums's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Biggums slips under a jab from Westermann.
Westermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggums moves away.
Biggums swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Westermann shoots in but no luck this time.
Biggums attempts a counter takedown but Westermann avoids it well and moves away.
Westermann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westermann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Biggums sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Westermann throws a leg kick
and Biggums counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Westermann as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westermann wants to clinch up but Biggums keeps it at a distance.
Biggums was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Westermann shoots in for a takedown but Biggums shows good takedown defense.
Derrone Biggums has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Westermann.
Westermann listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Westermann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Biggums is trying to defend but Westermann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Biggums wants to control but Westermann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Westermann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Westermann working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Biggums wants to get back to full guard.
Westermann trying to control from half guard but Biggums is working away.
Westermann is thwarting Biggums's attempts to control the position.
Westermann is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Biggums keeping hold of Westermann's head, controlling as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westermann trying to control from half guard but Biggums is working away.
Biggums is trying to get back to full guard.
Westermann tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Biggums.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Westermann is looking to clinch but Biggums is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Westermann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westermann thuds his right hand into Biggums's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Biggums displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Westermann.
Westermann is breathing heavily.

Westermann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Biggums's guard.
Westermann trying to control but Biggums is working from the bottom.
Westermann is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Westermann won't allow Biggums to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums wants to sweep but no luck.
Westermann is fighting to break Biggums's control of his arms but Biggums is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Westermann trying to control but Biggums is working from the bottom.
Westermann slips nicely into half guard.
Biggums on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Biggums tries to get out of the position.
Biggums trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Westermann prevents Biggums from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Westermann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Westermann shoots for a takedown but Biggums saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Biggums swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Westermann throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Biggums wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jack Westermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westermann dives in for a single leg takedown but Biggums sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Westermann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biggums paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Biggums misses the target.
Westermann throws an overhand right that lands on Biggums's shoulder, as Biggums tries to avoid the shot.
Westermann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggums takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A leg kick checked by Biggums.
Biggums is looking to counter punch.
Westermann moves in looking to clinch but Biggums pushes him off.
Biggums throwing a counter right hand but Westermann manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westermann dives in and grabs Biggums's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biggums pushes down on Westermann's head and hops out.
Derrone Biggums has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Westermann.
Westermann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Westermann fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Westermann or perhaps it was just good defense by Biggums, which made it look bad.
Biggums throwing a counter right hand but Westermann manages to avoid it.
Biggums blocks the body kick.
Westermann darts in looking for a takedown but Biggums gets double underhooks and turns Westermann into the cage.
Westermann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Biggums swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biggums throwing a counter right hand but Westermann manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westermann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Biggums on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Westermann misses with a head kick.
Biggums keeps the fight on the outside.
Biggums is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Westermann. Biggums does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Biggums on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Westermann or perhaps it was just good defense by Biggums, which made it look bad.
Biggums is looking to counter punch.
Biggums stuffs the takedown attempt from Westermann. Westermann gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Biggums on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Westermann has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westermann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Biggums counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Biggums stalling.
Westermann is trying to pull guard but Biggums has him pressed against the cage.
Westermann prevents a takedown attempt there.
Westermann has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Biggums after a bit of a struggle.
Westermann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Biggums walks away with a smile on his face. Westermann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jack Westermann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Westermann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Westermann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biggums is looking to counter the offense by Westermann and move into the clinch.
Westermann closes the distance but Biggums moves to the side
and Biggums counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Biggums keeps the fight on the outside.
Biggums attempts a counter takedown but Westermann avoids it well and moves away.
Westermann has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Biggums misses the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westermann goes for a double leg but Biggums avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Biggums continues to drive forward.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrone Biggums showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Westermann 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Westermann!