PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Curtis House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semen Bikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

House
vs
Bikov

186 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Semen Bikov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with House but House pushes him off and we're back to square one.
House looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with House but House pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Curtis House has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semen Bikov.
Bikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
House is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

House instigates a clinch.
House stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

House jumps guard and drags Bikov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
House pulls Bikov in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikov lands a couple of digs.

Bikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bikov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but House manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Bikov is looking for a triangle but House pushes his legs off easily.
Bikov wants to sweep but no luck.

Bikov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because House has passed into half guard!
Bikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
House sitting in guard here, content to control.
House preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. House is aware though and is defending well.

House thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as House accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Bikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but House can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
House stays in close to Bikov's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as House accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bikov throws a couple of heel strikes.
House passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
House blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bikov.
House avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bikov.
House manages to get to full guard.
Bikov throws a strike but House rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
House controlling from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Curtis House will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

House closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bikov did well to prevent House getting side control.

House stands up and beckons Bikov to join him on the feet.
Bikov shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from House. No joy for Bikov on that attempt.
Bikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Curtis House has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semen Bikov.
Good shot there by Bikov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
House misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Curtis House is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bikov wants to clinch.
House stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and House wants it to stay on the feet.
House shoots in for a takedown but Bikov shows good takedown defense.
Bikov looks for a takedown but House sprawls well.
House is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but House swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bikov shoots in but House avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bikov shoots in for a takedown but House shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

House gets a clinch.
Bikov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. House gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

House has picked Bikov up - he's going for a ride! House dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bikov tries to roll over but House keeps him under control.

House is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bikov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bikov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
House tries to improve position but can't.
The strikes coming from Bikov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
House tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bikov lands a few punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bikov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
House is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
House tries to buck Bikov off but Bikov is having none of it.
Bikov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bikov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
House tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Curtis House overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
House is trying to buck Bikov off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An elbow from Bikov crashes against the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, House has escaped the position, nice work there.
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 Curtis House will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bikov doesn't succeed with the takedown

and House counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bikov!
Bikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on House's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
House landing strikes.

House stands up and beckons Bikov to his feet.
Bikov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
House displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bikov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
House shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
House displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bikov.
Curtis House has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semen Bikov.
Bikov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and House decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bikov's guard.
Bikov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
House's corner is telling him to maintain position.
House wants to control from the top but Bikov keeps moving.
Bikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in House's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

House wriggles free and stands up.
Bikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with House but House pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bikov misses with a takedown attempt

and House counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

House breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

House clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

House escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

House scores with a takedown into Bikov's guard.

Bikov has an active guard here but House has managed to pass into half guard.
Bikov wants to get back to full guard but House has mounted him!
House controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
House takes Bikov's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
House biding his time, controlling Bikov.
Bikov is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis House showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for House, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis House!
Curtis House tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.