PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Beryllium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fox might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rammstein - Sonne (Clawfinger K.O remix). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Fox
vs
Beryllium

185 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Fox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bert Beryllium!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox stuffs the takedown.
Beryllium slips a jab and a cross from Fox.
Beryllium looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fox stalks Beryllium and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beryllium's face. Beryllium staggers backwards, shaken.
Fox misses with a series of wild punches.
Fox throws a right and a left that Beryllium avoids nicely.
Beryllium is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fox.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Fox there.
Fox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fox misses with a wild combination.
Fox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beryllium moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fox throws a right hand that Beryllium ducks under and follows up with a left that Beryllium also avoids with ease.
Fox misses with a wild combination.
Fox with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beryllium takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fox swinging wildly here.
Steve Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fox misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beryllium moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fox scores with a jab to the head.
Fox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beryllium.
Fox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

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.
Fox misses with a double jab.
Beryllium takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fox lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Fox. That snapped Beryllium's head back.
Fox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Fox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fox looks to land a combination but Beryllium avoids it well.
Fox scores with a one two! Beryllium had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Beryllium slips a jab and a cross from Fox.
A left and a right from Fox both land. Nice combination.
Fox is working the combinations to good effect here.
A nice combination there by Fox.
Fox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fox wants it to stay on the feet.
Beryllium shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beryllium needs to keep his hands up - Fox had a free shot at his head there.
Fox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fox wants it to stay on the feet.
Steve Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Beryllium.
Fox cracks Beryllium with an open hand slap.
Beryllium takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Fox.
Fox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fox lands with an overhand left.
Fox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fox.
Beryllium has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Fox misses.
Fox lands a glancing blow to the side of Beryllium's head.
Beryllium is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fox is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Beryllium.
Beryllium looks for a takedown but Fox sprawls well.
Fox lands with an overhand left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fox.
Fox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beryllium.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beryllium on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fox throws a series of punches but Beryllium avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
Fox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fox lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Fox.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fox throws a right hand that Beryllium ducks under and follows up with a left that Beryllium also avoids with ease.
Fox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beryllium in his tracks.
Beryllium looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beryllium showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fox.
Beryllium shoots in but no luck this time.
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Fox dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fox clobbers Beryllium with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beryllium is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fox connects with a crisp jab.
Fox misses with the combination.
Fox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fox connects with a jab.
Beryllium shoots in but Fox avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beryllium walks into a straight right hand from Fox.
Fox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fox tries to bum rush Beryllium with a series of wild strikes but Beryllium uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beryllium drops his hands momentarily and Fox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox throws a series of punches but Beryllium avoids them all with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Fox scores with a four punch combination!

Beryllium is rocked!
Fox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beryllium.
Fox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beryllium can do to turn this around?
Beryllium showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fox.
Beryllium tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beryllium somewhat.
Steve Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Beryllium.
Beryllium on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab from Fox.
Fox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beryllium shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beryllium has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beryllium there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Beryllium is still on wobbly legs! Can Fox finish him?
Fox digs a good hook to Beryllium's body.
Beryllium seems to have recovered his senses.
Steve Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beryllium takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Fox does no damage.
Fox throws a series of punches but Beryllium moves out of range.
Beryllium slips a jab and a cross from Fox.
Beryllium slips a jab and a cross from Fox.
Beryllium takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Fox clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Beryllium on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beryllium gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fox cracks Beryllium with an open hand slap.
Fox moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fox throws a series of punches but Beryllium moves out of range.
Fox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beryllium takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fox looks to land a combination but Beryllium avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox fails to land with a series of punches.
Fox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fox scores with a three punch combo!
Fox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beryllium.
Beryllium misses with a takedown attempt - Fox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beryllium's hands.
Donk. Fox catches Beryllium right on the button with a cross.
Fox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beryllium moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A cross from Fox lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox lands a jab.
Beryllium takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fox lands with a right hand.
Fox jabs Beryllium right on the nose. Beryllium blinks but takes it well.
Beryllium takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beryllium at a distance.
Fox leaves Beryllium with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Fox lands a left and a right that send Beryllium crashing to the mat, dazed. Fox thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fox lands a jab to Beryllium's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Beryllium is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Fox had his way with Bert Beryllium in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.

Fox closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Beryllium might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fox has got the better of the exchanges.
Fox throws a right and a left that Beryllium avoids nicely.
Fox tests Beryllium's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fox lands with a right that hurts Beryllium. Beryllium looks to clinch but Fox throws a short knee that drops Beryllium. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Steve Fox!
Steve Fox is the new welterweight champion!