PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bart Beauregard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Mellberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beauregard comes to the cage accompanied by Mr. Mef - Say What?. Mellberg has chosen Biffy Clyro - That Golden Rule as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Beauregard
vs
Mellberg

192 cm
28
212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

186 cm
26
217 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bart Beauregard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Olaf Mellberg!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mellberg throws a combination that misses
enabling Beauregard to counter with a crisp jab.
Mellberg shoots in for a takedown but Beauregard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mellberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot by Beauregard.
Beauregard lands the left hand.

Mellberg gets the takedown into side control.
Mellberg wants to control but Beauregard is keeping him busy.
Beauregard is looking to reverse the position.
Beauregard is not content to let Mellberg control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Beauregard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beauregard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mellberg off and has taken his back!
Mellberg trying to control the hands but Beauregard won't let him.
Beauregard struggling to land strikes to the head as Mellberg covers up.
Beauregard trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Beauregard controlling from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Mellberg can't escape the position.
Beauregard thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mellberg is keeping busy.
Mellberg has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Beauregard.
Mellberg breaks Beauregard's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg postures up in Beauregard's guard and throws a big left but Beauregard blocks it.
Beauregard keeping moving, preventing Mellberg from controlling successfully.
Beauregard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beauregard keeping moving, preventing Mellberg from controlling successfully.

Beauregard uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Beauregard with a jab.
Beauregard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mellberg.
Bart Beauregard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Mellberg.
Beauregard lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beauregard swivels and escapes.
Olaf Mellberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Mellberg as Beauregard shoots in.
Beauregard lands a nice looking body shot.
Beauregard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mellberg fails to land the takedown.
Beauregard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mellberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Beauregard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mellberg.
Beauregard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mellberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beauregard leaves Mellberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beauregard stuffs the takedown.
Bart Beauregard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Mellberg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellberg swinging wildly here.
Bart Beauregard is winning the standup battle so far.
Mellberg shoots in but Beauregard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mellberg fails to land the takedown.
Mellberg moves forwards but Beauregard connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg misses with a takedown
and Beauregard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mellberg is breathing heavily.
Mellberg throws a low kick but Beauregard moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mellberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mellberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Beauregard circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauregard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Beauregard finds it's way through Mellberg's defenses.
Mellberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Mellberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Beauregard which made him look bad.
Mellberg wants to clinch up but Beauregard keeps it at a distance.
Beauregard looks for a takedown but Mellberg sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beauregard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mellberg somewhat.
Mellberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beauregard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mellberg somewhat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beauregard scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Beauregard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A combination from Mellberg does no damage.
Mellberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beauregard counters with a straight right hand.
Mellberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beauregard circles away.
Mellberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beauregard swivels and escapes.
Bart Beauregard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Mellberg.
Beauregard lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Beauregard. That snapped Mellberg's head back.
Mellberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellberg misses with a takedown attempt - Beauregard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beauregard misses with a double jab.
Bart Beauregard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Beauregard there.
Beauregard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mellberg in his tracks.
Mellberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beauregard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mellberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mellberg throwing strikes but Beauregard manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Beauregard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mellberg to his feet.
Mellberg closes the distance and clinches up with Beauregard, looking for a takedown. Mellberg pushes Beauregard against the cage but Beauregard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beauregard lands a nice shot to the body.
Beauregard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mellberg has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauregard dives in and grabs Mellberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mellberg pushes down on Beauregard's head and hops out.
Beauregard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mellberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beauregard misses with a head kick.
Bart Beauregard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mellberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauregard stuffs the takedown.
Mellberg moves forwards but Beauregard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beauregard leaves Mellberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Beauregard finds it's way through Mellberg's defenses.
Olaf Mellberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beauregard leaves Mellberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Beauregard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beauregard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Beauregard!