PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alphonso Biggio (ranked 5254 p4p, 4005 weight class) and Slomo Rosensteiner (ranked 391 p4p, 346 weight class). Biggio comes to the cage accompanied by Time to go down song. The key to victory for Alphonso Biggio has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Biggio
vs
Rosensteiner

175 cm
25
145
5 - 2 - 0

164 cm
26
144
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alphonso Biggio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slomo Rosensteiner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Biggio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rosensteiner, pushing him back against the cage.
Rosensteiner wants a takedown.
Biggio has a couple of punches blocked by Rosensteiner.
Biggio throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosensteiner.
Rosensteiner tries to pull guard but Biggio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rosensteiner is trying to drag Biggio to the mat but Biggio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alphonso Biggio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slomo Rosensteiner.
Rosensteiner fails to pull guard.
Rosensteiner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Biggio working aggressively here.
Biggio looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggio is stalling here.
Rosensteiner blocks an uppercut.

Rosensteiner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Biggio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Rosensteiner working for a triangle but Biggio defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggio wanted to stand there but Rosensteiner had control of the position.
Biggio wants to control from the top but Rosensteiner keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rosensteiner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biggio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biggio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rosensteiner has a closed guard, preventing Biggio from standing up.

Biggio gets to his feet. Rosensteiner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Biggio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alphonso Biggio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rosensteiner counters with a takedown into side control.
Rosensteiner is putting a hurting on Biggio here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rosensteiner landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosensteiner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biggio keeps working.
Biggio wants to get back to his feet but Rosensteiner drags him back down.

Rosensteiner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Biggio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Rosensteiner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Biggio is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rosensteiner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Biggio is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rosensteiner asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Biggio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Biggio wants to get back to his feet.
Rosensteiner is looking for a sweep. Biggio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rosensteiner keeps trying to improve his position.

Rosensteiner looking for submissions off his back.
Rosensteiner looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosensteiner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rosensteiner.

Rosensteiner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Rosensteiner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biggio defends well.
Biggio looking to pass the guard.

Rosensteiner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggio wants to get up but he can't break Rosensteiner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rosensteiner keeping moving, preventing Biggio from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alphonso Biggio will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Biggio looks to land a combination but Rosensteiner avoids it well.
Biggio backing away here, and Rosensteiner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Biggio throws a hook to the side of Rosensteiner's head but Rosensteiner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rosensteiner tries to counter with a clinch but Biggio shakes him off and moves away.
Biggio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Rosensteiner tries to counter it with a takedown but Biggio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Biggio misses with a two punch combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Biggio gets through Rosensteiner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rosensteiner stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosensteiner tries for a takedown but Biggio manages to get underhooks.
Biggio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rosensteiner backwards.

Rosensteiner manages to break the clinch.
Biggio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rosensteiner takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggio misses with a few strikes there.
Biggio looks to land a combination but Rosensteiner avoids it well.
Rosensteiner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Biggio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rosensteiner.
Biggio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Biggio misses with a double jab.
Biggio sets himself, and Rosensteiner steps forward looking for the clinch! Biggio avoids it this time.
Biggio throws a hook to the side of Rosensteiner's head but Rosensteiner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rosensteiner with the counter takedown but Biggio avoids it easily.
Alphonso Biggio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biggio misses with the combination.
Rosensteiner wants to counter with a clinch but Biggio pushes him away.
Biggio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rosensteiner counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggio is pushing Rosensteiner's head away, looking to escape. Rosensteiner manages to hold on to the position though.
Rosensteiner is working Biggio over with some ground and pound from side control.
Biggio is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Biggio takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rosensteiner lands some shots froms side control.

Rosensteiner tries for a kimura but Biggio is defending well.
Biggio wants to get back to his feet but Rosensteiner drags him back down.
Biggio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rosensteiner on the ground.
Rosensteiner is looking to take a break and control but Biggio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Rosensteiner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Biggio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rosensteiner is breathing heavily.
Biggio is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggio is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rosensteiner trying to control the position but Biggio is working away.

Biggio throws Rosensteiner to one side and escapes!
Biggio throws a nice looking combination but Rosensteiner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Biggio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rosensteiner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rosensteiner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Biggio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rosensteiner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Biggio closes the distance and clinches.
Biggio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rosensteiner can do to turn this around?
Rosensteiner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Biggio lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosensteiner tries for a takedown but Biggio manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Biggio.
Biggio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Biggio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Biggio!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Biggio throws a lazy head kick

and Rosensteiner counters by moving into the clinch.
Biggio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rosensteiner backwards.
Biggio throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosensteiner.
Biggio throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosensteiner.
Biggio misses with a punch on the inside.
Biggio swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosensteiner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biggio lands a hook that snaps the head of Rosensteiner backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonso Biggio dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Biggio drives through and clinches with Rosensteiner against the cage.
Rosensteiner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Biggio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rosensteiner blocking some punches.
Rosensteiner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Biggio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Biggio.
Rosensteiner blocks an uppercut.

Biggio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Biggio misses its intended target.
Rosensteiner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Biggio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from Biggio does no damage.
Biggio throws the left hand but Rosensteiner avoids the punch easily.
Rosensteiner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Biggio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Biggio is pressed up against the cage. Rosensteiner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Biggio down to the mat. Biggio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alphonso Biggio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rosensteiner slips a jab and a cross from Biggio.
Rosensteiner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Biggio.
Biggio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rosensteiner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rosensteiner.

Rosensteiner is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Biggio has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rosensteiner is looking to defend but Biggio has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rosensteiner! Biggio pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rosensteiner taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alphonso Biggio!
Our winner, Alphonso Biggio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.