PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kodarc Beastmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beastmaster
vs
James

193 cm
22
285 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

205 cm
21
280 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kodarc Beastmaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard James!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beastmaster clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Beastmaster.

It looks like Richard James has been cut.
Beastmaster drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away.
Beastmaster dodges the punch combination from James.

Oooh a lovely combination from James sends Beastmaster down but not out. James dives into side control looking to finish.

Beastmaster is rocked!

It looks like Kodarc Beastmaster has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beastmaster defending against the ground and pound.
James working the strikes but Beastmaster uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James lands with a punch from half guard.
James thows a huge punch but Beastmaster dodges it nicely.
James is stalling here. Beastmaster is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! James seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Beastmaster has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
James is trying to buck Beastmaster off.
James is not content to let Beastmaster control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James is letting Beastmaster control him for a moment.
Beastmaster trying to control the position but James is working away.
James being controlled for a moment.
James is not content to let Beastmaster control the position.
Beastmaster is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kodarc Beastmaster.
James throws a right and a left that Beastmaster avoids nicely.
Richard James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beastmaster dodges the punch combination from James.
Beastmaster tries to clinch but James is having none of it.

Beastmaster looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beastmaster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beastmaster landing some decent shots from guard.
Beastmaster trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster controlling from the top position.
Beastmaster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beastmaster is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Beastmaster trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beastmaster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kodarc Beastmaster.
James tries to bum rush Beastmaster with a series of wild strikes but Beastmaster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Beastmaster.

That's four 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.
Beastmaster throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James misses with a hook. Beastmaster ducked under it nicely.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Beastmaster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
Beastmaster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beastmaster is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kodarc Beastmaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beastmaster stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Beastmaster lands a takedown into guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Beastmaster from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beastmaster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard James dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Beastmaster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

James lands a jab-cross combination.
James swinging wildly here.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beastmaster.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Beastmaster.
James is not content to let Beastmaster control the position.
Beastmaster content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beastmaster trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Beastmaster looking to punish the body of his opponent here but James is avoiding damage well.
Beastmaster controlling the position from side mount.
Beastmaster trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's two 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.
Beastmaster staying calm.

Kodarc Beastmaster has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beastmaster circles away quickly and effectively.

Beastmaster instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Beastmaster.
Beastmaster tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster leaning his opponent against the cage.
Beastmaster prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Beastmaster prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Beastmaster goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kodarc Beastmaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beastmaster scores with a body shot.
Richard James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Beastmaster.
Richard James seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Beastmaster has James up against the cage in a clinch.
James has had enough of the clinch but Beastmaster keeps him there for the moment.
Beastmaster goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a body punch but Beastmaster moves out of range.
Beastmaster moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James swinging wildly here.
James swinging wildly here.

Beastmaster rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beastmaster is stalling here.
James prevents the takedown attempt.
Beastmaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James can't break the clinch.
Beastmaster controlling the action here for a moment.
Beastmaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Beastmaster.
James misses with a wild combination.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Beastmaster feints and as James raises his hands in defense, Beastmaster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beastmaster wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Beastmaster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James keeping moving, preventing Beastmaster from controlling successfully.

Kodarc Beastmaster has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beastmaster dodges the punch combination from James.
James throws a right hand that Beastmaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Beastmaster also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from James misses.
Beastmaster dodges the punch combination from James.

Beastmaster gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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.

Beastmaster turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Beastmaster misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Beastmaster just content to control the position.
Beastmaster seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down James for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kodarc Beastmaster.

Beastmaster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beastmaster throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Beastmaster prevents James from breaking the clinch.
James is pressed up against the cage. Beastmaster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

James gets tackled into the cage by Beastmaster. Beastmaster maintains the clinch.
James being controlled against the cage.
James is trying to break the clinch but Beastmaster has him pressed against the cage.
James is trying to push Beastmaster away but Beastmaster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Beastmaster keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kodarc Beastmaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beastmaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James throws a right hand that Beastmaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Beastmaster also avoids with ease.
Beastmaster doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Beastmaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beastmaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beastmaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beastmaster avoids the body shot from James.
James clobbers Beastmaster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James looks to land a combination but Beastmaster avoids it well.
Beastmaster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Beastmaster's head.
James throws a right and a left that Beastmaster avoids nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kodarc Beastmaster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think James 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard James!