PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Big Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Bull has chosen Highway to Hell as his entrance music. Tom White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

White
vs
Big Bull

180 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
24
204 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Big Bull!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White works the jab nicely.

It looks like Billy Big Bull has been cut.
White misses with a double jab
and Big Bull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Big Bull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White falls off balance throwing a combination

and Big Bull counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Big Bull.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Bull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Big Bull's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
White managing to control the position.
Big Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big Bull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White keeping moving, preventing Big Bull from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Big Bull is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
Big Bull landing with the ground and pound.
Big Bull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Big Bull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Big Bull with a flurry of punches that miss.
White keeping full guard, as Big Bull tries to pass.
Big Bull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two 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.
Big Bull throws a big right hand that misses.
Big Bull looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Big Bull has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes White off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
White is breathing heavily.
Big Bull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Big Bull circles away.

Big Bull shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in White's guard.
Big Bull thows a big elbow that misses.
Big Bull stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Bull thows a big elbow that misses.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Big Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big Bull is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Big Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Big Bull gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Big Bull slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
White regains half guard, as Big Bull was trying to land strikes.
Big Bull drops an elbow to the side of White's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Big Bull wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Big Bull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Big Bull's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

White shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Big Bull manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Big Bull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Big Bull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Big Bull has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
White is pushing down on Big Bull's leg trying to pass to half guard. Big Bull is fighting to maintain full guard but White has managed to sneak the leg through.

White decides to stand and escape the position.
White misses with a wild combination.
White throws a combination that misses

and Big Bull counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in White's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Bull throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Big Bull wants to stand but White is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Bull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Big Bull is retaining full guard.
Big Bull preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White throwing strikes from guard but Big Bull blocks nicely.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Big Bull preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Big Bull has wrist control.

Big Bull scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Big Bull tries to clinch but White is having none of it.

White pushes Big Bull up against the cage in a clinch.
White can't get the takedown.

White pulls guard successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Big Bull's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Big Bull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Big Bull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Big Bull must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Bull postures up.
White keeping moving, preventing Big Bull from controlling successfully.
Big Bull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Big Bull is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
White throws a combination that misses

and Big Bull holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Big Bull pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Big Bull gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom White. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Big Bull pulls guard successfully.
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White throwing strikes from guard but Big Bull blocks nicely.

White drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Big Bull manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now White has Big Bull in his guard.
Big Bull landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Billy Big Bull will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Billy Big Bull's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

White misses with a double jab
and Big Bull counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
White closes the distance and clinches up with Big Bull, looking for a takedown. White pushes Big Bull against the cage but Big Bull circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White throws a left and a right that both miss

and Big Bull counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Big Bull not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Big Bull not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Big Bull is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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. Big Bull connects with a nice short shot to White's temple.

Big Bull is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.
Big Bull not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Bull missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Big Bull is looking to advance position but White won't allow it.

Big Bull is trying to work for a kimura but White is defending well.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Big Bull.
Big Bull missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Big Bull winds up and cracks White with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Big Bull is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Big Bull.
Big Bull working some strikes from top position.
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Big Bull's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White landing with the ground and pound.
White thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White won't allow Big Bull to get back to his feet.
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Big Bull has wrist control.
White throwing strikes from guard but Big Bull blocks nicely.
White wants to control from the top but Big Bull keeps moving.
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White postures up in Big Bull's guard and throws a big left but Big Bull blocks it.

Big Bull wriggles free and stands up.

Big Bull shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Big Bull showed some decent athleticism there.
Big Bull is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Billy Big Bull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Bull missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Big Bull thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
Big Bull trying to mount his opponent but White defends it.
Big Bull thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
Tom White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Bull wants to take a breather but White is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Big Bull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Big Bull has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

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