PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Biggums's choice of entrance music: ThunderStruck. 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?

Hull
vs
Biggums

210 cm
27
270 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

175 cm
35
214 lbs
31 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Crippler's Corner
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Biggums!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggums blocks a head kick by Hull.
An inside leg kick lands from Biggums.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hull.
Hull throws a wild body kick that Biggums sees coming a mile off.
Hull lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hull scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Biggums will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Biggums closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hull circles away.
Biggums on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hull. Hull obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Hull.
Biggums throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggums avoids the head kick by Hull.
Hull looks for the body kick but Biggums saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hull pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Biggums checks a leg kick.
Biggums keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Biggums misses with a low kick.
Hull lands a high kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Biggums.
Hull buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hull. Biggums shrugs it off though.
Biggums stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hull.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggums throws a jab when Hull was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Hull.

Biggums looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hull seems keen to control Biggums's posture.
Biggums throws a big right hand that misses.
Biggums wants to pass the guard but Hull is keeping the position.
Hull wants to sweep but no luck.
Hull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hull keeping moving, preventing Biggums from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums throws a strike but Hull rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Biggums is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Biggums missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hull looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hull keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Biggums missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hull works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hull is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Biggums is doing well to control the position and prevent Hull from advancing to side control.
Biggums is looking for a sweep. Hull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hull is looking for a kimura but Biggums is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hull to get the leverage.
Hull passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggums wants to control but Hull is having none of it.
Hull controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biggums keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hull dominated that round.
That's time! Hull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Biggums moves out of range as Hull throws a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Biggums.
Hull tries a head kick but it misses.
Hull swats away the attempt to clinch by Biggums.
Hull ducks under a wild hook from Biggums.
Biggums shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hull defends it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hull.
Mike Hull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hull lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biggums's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biggums takes the fight into the clinch.
Hull wants to break free but Biggums has control.
Hull is trying to break the clinch but Biggums has him pressed against the cage.
Hull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Biggums misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hull is trying to push Biggums away but Biggums has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Biggums tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Hull's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hull has had enough of the clinch but Biggums keeps him there for the moment.
Biggums lands a body punch in the clinch.
Biggums drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hull working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hull keeps control of Biggums as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hull wants to break free but Biggums has control.
Biggums wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Biggums lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Biggums doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Biggums swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biggums misses with a knee strike.
Hull tries to break free but Biggums pushes him back against the cage.
Hull blocks a body shot from Biggums.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hull is trying to break the clinch but Biggums is controlling him.
Biggums tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Biggums on the inside.
Biggums throws a punch but it's blocked by Hull.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Biggums scores with a nice short uppercut.
Biggums lands a body punch.
Biggums misses with some punches.
Hull wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Biggums tries to land a knee to the head but Hull blocks with his arms.
Hull wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Biggums has him pressed against the cage.
Biggums throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hull wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hull is trying to push Biggums away but Biggums has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Biggums lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggums lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hull tries to break the clinch but Biggums is controlling the position.
Biggums misses with a hook from the clinch.
Biggums using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hull has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums has Hull pressed against the cage, preventing Hull from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Biggums lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Biggums is leaning against Hull and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Biggums gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Biggums missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Hull is defending against the submission attempts here by Biggums.
Biggums is just content to waste time from the top position. Hull takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hull looking to control.
Biggums postures up in Hull's guard and throws a big left but Hull blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Biggums showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A jab from Biggums misses.
No joy there for Biggums, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mike Hull is winning the standup battle so far.
Biggums throws a leg kick
and Hull counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hull is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Biggums.

Biggums rushes Hull and presses him up against the cage.
Biggums missing with knees to the body.
Biggums prevents Hull from breaking the clinch.
Hull prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hull wants to get back to striking at distance but Biggums won't allow it.
Biggums tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hull's elbow.
Biggums makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyrone Biggums seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hull can't break the clinch.
Hull tries to break free but Biggums pushes him back against the cage.
Hull has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hull.
Hull tries to break the clinch but Biggums is controlling the position.
Biggums keeps control of Hull as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Biggums lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hull backwards.

Biggums wants the takedown. Hull is fighting it off but Biggums persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hull's guard against the cage.
Biggums with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hull working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biggums.
Biggums postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hull is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hull is working hard here to advance position.
Biggums stands up over Hull, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Biggums missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Biggums stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggums postures up.
Biggums throws a big right hand that misses.
Hull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biggums is one step ahead there.
Biggums loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hull looking for a sweep. Not yet Hull, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums lands a couple of elbows.
Biggums stops Hull from standing up.
Biggums throws a big elbow that misses.
Hull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Biggums must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Biggums keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hull's head.
Hull wants to stand and escape but Biggums is having none of it.
Biggums in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hull keeping full guard, as Biggums tries to pass.
Biggums slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hull keeping moving, preventing Biggums from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hull has control of Biggums's left arm, preventing Biggums from doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hull scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Hull
and Biggums counters with a nice leg kick.
Hull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hull tries to score with a low kick but Biggums moves his leg out of the way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biggums swings for the body but Hull moves out of range.
Hull pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hull throws a lazy head kick
and Hull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Biggums comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Biggums has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Biggums!
Tyrone Biggums seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.