PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koo Kuhrimao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kuhrimao
vs
Beck

175 cm
22
190 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

195 cm
22
196 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koo Kuhrimao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adolf Beck!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beck shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuhrimao wants to control but Beck is keeping busy.

Kuhrimao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kuhrimao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beck trying to control from half guard but Kuhrimao is working away.
Beck drops an elbow to the side of Kuhrimao's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck wants to pass the guard but Kuhrimao is defending well.
Kuhrimao is refusing to be controlled, as Beck sits in half guard.

Beck decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kuhrimao tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Beck moves into the clinch.
Beck goes for a takedown attempt but Kuhrimao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kuhrimao tries to clinch but Beck moves away
and Beck counters with a three punch combo that has Kuhrimao backing up. Kuhrimao nods at Beck to acknowledge the strikes.
Kuhrimao misses with a takedown

and Beck counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck trying to move into half guard but instead Kuhrimao has managed to sweep!
Beck has control of Kuhrimao's left arm, preventing Kuhrimao from doing any damage.
Kuhrimao tries to stand but Beck is controlling from the bottom.
Beck keeping moving, preventing Kuhrimao from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Koo Kuhrimao just wasn't active enough.
Beck shoots and misses
and Kuhrimao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beck is defended easily by Kuhrimao.
Koo Kuhrimao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolf Beck.

Kuhrimao gets the takedown into side control.
Beck is trying to control Kuhrimao's posture but Kuhrimao avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Beck is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Kuhrimao decides to stand back up. Kuhrimao steps back and let's Beck get back to his feet.
Kuhrimao misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolf Beck dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Beck gets the takedown into side control.
Beck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuhrimao keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Beck throws a strike aimed at the side of Kuhrimao's head but Kuhrimao avoids it well.
Kuhrimao is trying to control Beck's posture but Beck avoids it.
Beck content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Beck wants to take a breather but Kuhrimao manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Beck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Beck postures up in Kuhrimao's guard and throws a big left but Kuhrimao blocks it.

Beck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beck throwing strikes from guard but Kuhrimao blocks nicely.
Beck advances to half guard.
Beck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kuhrimao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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.
Beck not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Kuhrimao is defending against the submission attempts here by Beck.
Beck seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuhrimao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuhrimao is looking to control Beck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuhrimao avoid being mounted?
Kuhrimao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beck not doing much here.
Kuhrimao trying to hold on to Beck's head to control him but Beck postures up.

That's four 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.
Beck looks to land a strike but Kuhrimao avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Beck throwing strikes from guard but Kuhrimao blocks nicely.
Beck looking to pass the guard.

Kuhrimao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kuhrimao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kuhrimao has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Beck is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kuhrimao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolf Beck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kuhrimao gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beck to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beck throwing strikes from guard but Kuhrimao blocks nicely.
Beck trying to control but Kuhrimao is working from the bottom.
Beck lands a couple of elbows.
Beck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhrimao wants to sweep but no luck.
Beck scoring with some ground and pound.
Beck's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beck wants to control from the top but Kuhrimao keeps moving.
Beck looking to pass the guard.
Beck controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Adolf Beck wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kuhrimao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beck paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Beck shoots in and gets a takedown into Kuhrimao's guard.
Beck landing some decent shots from guard.
Beck controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beck tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuhrimao is retaining full guard.
Beck trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuhrimao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Beck is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adolf Beck.
A good leg kick by Kuhrimao.
Koo Kuhrimao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuhrimao tries to land a front kick but Beck steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beck changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuhrimao tries to avoid it but Beck manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuhrimao to the ground. Kuhrimao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beck tries to clinch there but Kuhrimao circles away.
Kuhrimao tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Beck counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koo Kuhrimao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Beck is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kuhrimao moves into full guard.
Beck looking to pass the guard.
Adolf Beck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beck trying to control but Kuhrimao is working from the bottom.
Beck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuhrimao swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adolf Beck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beck winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolf Beck!