PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Average Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggums is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dopeman. Tyrone Biggums has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Joe
vs
Biggums

170 cm
20
175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Average Joe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Biggums!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggums misses with a takedown attempt

and Joe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Biggums's guard.
Biggums looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there.
Biggums keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Biggums trying to control the position.

Biggums throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Joe escapes and throws Biggums's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Joe controls the position from side control.
Biggums is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Joe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Biggums is staying active underneath Joe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums wants to get back to full guard.
Joe is trying to control. Biggums wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Biggums avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joe.
Joe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joe drops an elbow to the side of Biggums's head.
Well, if Joe 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.
Biggums wants to control but Joe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joe trying to control the action but Biggums is working from the bottom.
Joe is thwarting Biggums's attempts to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tyrone Biggums.

Joe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Biggums's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biggums has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Joe connects with a couple of short punches.
Biggums keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe is working Biggums over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joe postures up in Biggums's guard and throws a big left but Biggums blocks it.
Joe wants to control from the top but Biggums keeps moving.

Biggums throws his legs up looking for a submission but Joe uses it to pass to side control.

Joe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Biggums is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Biggums is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Biggums is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biggums sneaks back into half guard.
Biggums is looking to improve his position.
Biggums has hold of Joe's hands but Joe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggums taking some punishment here, with Joe in his half guard.
Biggums trying to control here.
Joe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Biggums is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biggums keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums is not content to let Joe control the position.
Biggums wants to improve his position but Joe is controlling well.

Biggums looking for submissions off his back.
Joe wants to control but Biggums is keeping him busy.
Joe is nestled in close to Biggums, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joe is keen to just control but Biggums is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Joe is working for a submission of some sort.
Joe looks to land a strike but Biggums avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Average Joe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Biggums shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joe but Joe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Biggums shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joe but Joe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe throws a solid leg kick but Biggums takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joe.
Joe leaves Biggums with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Average Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Biggums.
Biggums shoots in for a takedown but Joe shows good takedown defense.
Biggums steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Joe. That one must have hurt.
Biggums misses with a takedown

and Joe counters with a single leg into guard. Biggums didn't expect that.
Joe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Average Joe has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Joe throws a head kick that misses.
Biggums doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Joe counters with a shoot takedown. Biggums fights it but they end up in guard.
Biggums keeping full guard, as Joe tries to pass.
Biggums keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at The Pitt inform us that Biggums has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Biggums has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Joe has passed into side control.
Biggums wants to control but Joe postures up.
Joe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Biggums down.
You can see the frustration on Biggums's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biggums taking punishment in the form of punches.
Joe working the ground and pound from side control.
Biggums takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Biggums tries to bench press Joe off him but Joe keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe controls the position.
Joe scoring with punches from side control.

Joe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Joe trying to control the position but Biggums is working away.
Joe working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums manages to get back to half guard.
Biggums wants to improve his position but Joe is controlling well.
Joe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Biggums's head.
Joe is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Joe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Biggums wants to control but Joe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Biggums tries to roll over but Joe keeps him under control.
Biggums is pressing down on Joe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Biggums working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
Biggums has his hands on Joe's head, controlling the position.
Joe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggums is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biggums keeping full guard, as Joe tries to pass.
Joe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Joe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joe postures up in Biggums's guard and throws a big left but Biggums blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biggums is keeping the position for now.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Biggums blocks nicely.
Joe tries to free his leg and advance position but Biggums is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Average Joe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Biggums dives in and grabs Joe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joe pushes down on Biggums's head and hops out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joe misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joe. That's going to slow Biggums down.
Joe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biggums can do to turn this around?
Joe lands a high kick!
Joe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joe misses with a kick to the body.
Biggums will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Biggums fails with a takedown attempt.
Average Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Biggums.
Nice sprawl there from Joe as Biggums shoots in.
Biggums blocks a head kick by Joe.
We've been told by Joe's head coaches at Pros ya knows that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good work by Biggums as he checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Biggums checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Biggums shoots in for a takedown but Joe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biggums shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joe as he jumps to the side.
Biggums takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joe tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Joe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Biggums's guard.
Biggums keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Joe working some strikes from top position.
Biggums utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Biggums wants to sweep here but Joe controlling him for the moment.
Joe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggums is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Biggums is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Joe won't allow Biggums to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Average Joe.
Joe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Joe throws a leg kick that misses.
Joe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Biggums is able to avoid easily.
Joe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Biggums's calf.
Biggums avoids the head kick by Joe.
Biggums shoots in and drives through. Joe sprawls well.

Biggums tries to sprawl but Joe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Joe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Biggums's head.

Joe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Biggums is trying to maintain the position but Joe is very close to passing his half guard.

Joe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Biggums has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Biggums is looking to improve his position.

Biggums is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joe pulls his head out easily.
Biggums has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joe is working away from the top position though.
Joe controlling the action here.
Joe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Biggums taking some punishment here, with Joe in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums wants to improve his position but Joe is controlling well.
Joe wants to control but Biggums is keeping him busy.
Joe is thwarting Biggums's attempts to control the position.
Biggums is refusing to be controlled, as Joe sits in half guard.
Average Joe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Average Joe has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Joe connects with an inside leg kick.
Joe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Biggums if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe throws a low kick but Biggums avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Average Joe clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Joe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrone Biggums is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biggums tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biggums somewhat.
Biggums avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Biggums fails with the takedown.
Joe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Biggums shoots and misses

and Joe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Average Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Biggums.

Joe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Biggums sees it coming and defends easily.
Biggums is staying active underneath Joe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Joe is trying to work for a kimura but Biggums is defending well.

Joe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joe connects with a nice short shot to Biggums's temple.
Joe working Biggums over with strikes.
Biggums trying to control but Joe postures up.
Joe is trying to control the action in half guard but Biggums is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Joe there.
Joe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Joe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joe connects with a nice short shot to Biggums's temple.
Biggums slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Biggums has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe with a nice head shot there.

Biggums is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe trying to control but Biggums is working from the bottom.

Biggums is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joe defends well.
Biggums is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Joe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Joe landing some decent shots from guard.
Joe working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe working some strikes from top position.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggums is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Biggums is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joe is aware though and is defending well.
Biggums keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe wants to pass the guard but Biggums is keeping the position.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggums is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe landing some decent shots from guard.
Joe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggums is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biggums preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Biggums wants to sweep here but Joe controlling him for the moment.
Biggums is trying to control the position but Joe postures up.
Joe pushing down on Biggums's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe is keen to just control but Biggums is a slippery customer.

Biggums looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Joe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Average Joe had his way with Tyrone Biggums in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Biggums closes the distance and clinches up with Joe, looking for a takedown. Biggums pushes Joe against the cage but Joe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Biggums fails with the takedown.
Biggums dodges the punch combination from Joe.
Biggums changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joe tries to avoid it but Biggums manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joe to the ground. Joe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Average Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Biggums.
Joe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biggums. That did some damage!
Joe tries to work over Biggums's front leg with a kick but Biggums checks it.
Joe tries to land a leg kick but Biggums saw it coming and moves away.

Joe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joe showed some decent athleticism there.
Biggums regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe wants to control from the top but Biggums keeps moving.
Biggums manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joe manages to get himself to full guard.
Biggums wants to pass the guard but Joe is keeping the position.
Biggums postures up.
Joe controlling the position.
Joe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Biggums throws a sloppy strike and Joe has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Biggums is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Joe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Average Joe!
Average Joe retains his welterweight title!
Average Joe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.