PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bikermann (ranked 4355 p4p, 4821 weight class) and Jack Bibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bikermann
vs
Bibbs

167 cm
25
136
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
20
130
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Bikermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Bibbs!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bikermann shoots in and bounces Bibbs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bikermann seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bibbs wants to sweep here but Bikermann controlling him for the moment.
Bibbs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bikermann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bikermann wants to stand but Bibbs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bibbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bikermann is one step ahead there.

Bibbs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bikermann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bibbs can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bibbs trying to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Bikermann as Bibbs shoots in.
Bikermann throws a wild body kick that Bibbs sees coming a mile off.
Bikermann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bibbs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bikermann somewhat.

Bibbs has Bikermann up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bibbs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bikermann uses from the top position.
Bibbs keeping moving, preventing Bikermann from controlling successfully.
Bibbs controls Bikermann momentarily but Bikermann frees himself.
Bibbs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bikermann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bikermann throwing strikes but missing.
Bikermann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bibbs throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann wants to stand but Bibbs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bikermann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bibbs should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bikermann looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bikermann avoids the head kick by Bibbs.

Bikermann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bibbs, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bibbs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bikermann.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bibbs throws an elbow but it misses.
Bibbs has Bikermann pressed against the cage, preventing Bikermann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Bikermann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Bibbs gets caught flat footed, as Bikermann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bikermann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bikermann wants to get up but he can't break Bibbs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bibbs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bikermann dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bikermann stuffs the takedown attempt from Bibbs. Bibbs gets slowly back to his feet.
Bikermann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bibbs pinned against the cage. Bibbs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bikermann keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bikermann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Bibbs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bikermann quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bibbs wants to stand up but Bikermann has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Andy Bikermann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bibbs tries to stand and escape but Bikermann actually recovers to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann keeping full guard, as Bibbs tries to pass.
Bikermann is pulling down on Bibbs's head to control his posture.
Bibbs tries to free his leg and advance position but Bikermann is retaining full guard.
Bikermann will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bikermann is trying to keep Bibbs in close.
Bibbs being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bibbs shoots in for a takedown but Bikermann shows good takedown defense.
Bikermann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bibbs unleashes a big counter combination but Bikermann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bikermann tries to clinch but Bibbs moves out of range.
Andy Bikermann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bikermann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bibbs to the ground. Bikermann is now in Bibbs's guard.
Bikermann scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bikermann being controlled here momentarily.
Bibbs keeping moving, preventing Bikermann from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bibbs will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bikermann trying to control but Bibbs is working from the bottom.
Bibbs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bikermann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bikermann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bibbs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bikermann tries to clinch up but Bibbs circles away and keeps his distance.
Bikermann throws a leg kick that misses.

Bibbs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bikermann tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bibbs is in Bikermann's guard.
Bikermann has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bibbs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bibbs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bikermann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bikermann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bikermann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bikermann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bikermann dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bikermann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bibbs isn't going anywhere.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bibbs tries to improve position but can't.
Bibbs struggling a bit here.
Bikermann is looking to take a break and control but Bibbs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bikermann looking to control but instead Bibbs has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bibbs wants to get back to full guard.
Bikermann stalling.
Bibbs wants to get back to full guard.
Bibbs keeping hold of Bikermann's head, controlling as best he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bibbs trying to control but Bikermann postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bibbs moves out of range as Bikermann throws a body kick.

Bikermann gets the takedown into side control.

Bikermann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bikermann misses with the ground and pound.
Bibbs struggling a bit here.
Bibbs is not content to let Bikermann control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann is really struggling to control Bibbs but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bibbs is looking to reverse the position.
Bikermann lands a few punches from side control.
Bibbs tries to bench press Bikermann off him but Bikermann keeps the position.
Bibbs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bikermann staying calm.
Bikermann misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bibbs can't do much from the bottom here.

Bikermann is working to tighten his grip on Bibbs's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bibbs has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bikermann is really squeezing tight and eventually Bibbs passes out! Bikermann breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andy Bikermann!