PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damn Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Trowning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trowning has chosen Shotgun - backyard brawl as his entrance music. Henry Trowning has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Big
vs
Trowning

205 cm
23
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

206 cm
19
263 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damn Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Trowning!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Big. No joy for Trowning on that attempt.
Big misses the jab.
Damn Big seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big throws a body punch but Trowning moves out of range.
And Trowning responds with a good body kick, but Big manages to step out the way in time.
Trowning shoots in and drives through. Big sprawls well.
Big throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trowning counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Big thinking.

Trowning gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trowning'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.

Trowning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trowning slips a jab and a cross from Big.

Trowning clinches up with Big and pushes him back against the cage.
Trowning tries to score a body lock takedown but Big shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Damn Big has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Trowning.
Trowning tries to land a knee to the head but Big blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trowning pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trowning is on top in guard.

Big pulls Trowning in to control the position.
Big looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trowning passes into half guard.

Trowning is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trowning thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Big's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trowning is trying to control the action in half guard but Big is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trowning prevents Big from improving his position.
Trowning trying to control the action but Big is working from the bottom.

Trowning stands up from half guard.
Trowning looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Damn Big is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Big misses the shot to the body.
Trowning is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Big falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trowning counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slow jab from Big misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big checks a low kick from Trowning.

Trowning pushes Big up against the cage in a clinch.
Trowning holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Trowning breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Big looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Big looks to land a combination but Trowning avoids it well.
Trowning shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Big but Big pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Trowning clinches up against the cage.
Trowning displaying some good clinch control by pressing Big up against the cage.
Trowning is struggling to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trowning tries for a takedown. No joy.
Big tries to work over Trowning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Big is pressed up against the cage. Trowning has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Big down to the mat. Big avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Trowning doesn't manage to clinch there - Big circles away.

Trowning gets a clinch.
Big tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trowning's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Trowning gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trowning slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Trowning dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trowning.
Trowning fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Big throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Trowning.
Trowning fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Big avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Big misses the target.
Damn Big has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Trowning.
Big throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big misses with an uppercut.
Trowning is looking to clinch but Big is avoiding it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Big, as that shot connected.
Big throws a shot from downtown. Trowning moves away and avoids it.
No luck for Trowning with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Big misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trowning unleashes a big counter combination but Big bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Damn Big is winning the standup battle so far.
Trowning fails with a takedown attempt.

Trowning closes the distance and clinches.
Trowning leaning his opponent against the cage.
Trowning tries to land a knee to the head but Big blocks with his arms.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big misses with a hook.

Trowning gets a clinch.
Trowning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Trowning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trowning ducks under a wild hook from Big.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trowning.
Big lands with an overhand left.
Trowning shoots for a takedown but Big saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trowning lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Damn Big has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Trowning forces Big back against the cage and clinches.

Trowning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trowning darts in looking for a takedown but Big gets double underhooks and turns Trowning into the cage.
Big is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trowning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trowning ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trowning darts in looking for a takedown but Big gets double underhooks and turns Trowning into the cage.
Big looks to land a left hand but Trowning moved out of range nicely.
As Big backs off Trowning throws a huge counter combo but Big manages to avoid it all.
Big looks to land a right hand but Trowning moved out of range.
Big misses the shot to the body.
Trowning misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trowning shoots in but Big avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trowning is breathing heavily.
Big stuffs the takedown attempt from Trowning. Trowning gets slowly back to his feet.
Trowning looks for a takedown but Big sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Big misses its target.

Trowning drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trowning trying to control but Big is working from the bottom.
Trowning is looking to work some ground and pound but Big has wrist control.
Big trying to keep a closed guard but Trowning is proving a slippery customer.
Trowning wants to control from the top but Big keeps moving.
Big knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trowning on the ground.

Trowning drops back looking for a leg! Big is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Big manages to kick Trowning off! Trowning jumps back into Big's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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 Damn Big will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damn Big's cut.
That's time! Big's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Trowning ducks under a wild hook from Big.
Big displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trowning.
Big misses with a series of wild punches.
Big lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trowning circles away quickly and effectively.
Trowning shoots in for a double leg but Big sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Big stuffs the takedown.
Damn Big has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Trowning.
Big misses with a looping left.
Trowning avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trowning shoots in looking for a takedown. Big tries to sprawl out of it but Trowning keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Big manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Trowning.
Big lands with an uppercut that bounces Trowning off the cage and back into range.
Big looks to land a left hand but Trowning moved out of range nicely.
Big misses with a looping left.
Big wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Big misses the shot to the body.
Big throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trowning counters with a low kick, right behind Big 's knee.
Big misses with a body shot.

Trowning closes the distance and clinches.
Trowning tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trowning taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Trowning is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Big to keep the fight standing.
Trowning wants a takedown but no success here.
Trowning takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Big is pressed up against the cage. Trowning has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Big down to the mat. Big avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Trowning misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Trowning has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Big finds it's way round the side to connect with Trowning's head.
Big misses with a double jab.
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!
Trowning is looking to clinch but Big is avoiding it.
Trowning uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Big.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big misses with a straight right.
Big misses with a two punch combination.
Big looks to land a right hand but Trowning moved out of range.
Trowning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trowning goes for a double leg but Big avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Big continues to drive forward.
Big throws a hook but Trowning blocks it.
Big throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Big throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trowning on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Big. No joy for Trowning on that attempt.
Trowning moves away from the strike by Big.
Trowning is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Trowning shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Big looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big managing to control the position.
Big wants to sweep here but Trowning controlling him for the moment.
Big has Trowning pulled in close to control his posture.
Big keeping full guard, as Trowning tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damn Big showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Big has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damn Big!