PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bud Amster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Beebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase Beebe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Amster
vs
Beebe

179 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bud Amster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chase Beebe!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beebe clinches up against the cage.

Amster ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Amster no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Beebe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Amster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beebe is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amster keeping moving, preventing Beebe from controlling successfully.
Beebe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Amster kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Amster can't keep his opponent in guard - Beebe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Beebe 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.
It looks like Beebe might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beebe trying to pass the guard but Amster defending well.
Beebe thows a huge punch but Amster dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beebe is looking to take a break and control but Amster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chase Beebe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Beebe shoots in but no luck this time.

Beebe closes the distance and pushes Amster back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beebe tries to pull guard but Amster holds him up against the cage and eventually Beebe drops back down to his feet.
Amster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beebe walks away with a smile on his face. Amster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Amster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beebe pinned against the cage. Beebe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Amster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amster is breathing heavily.
Amster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amster shoots for a takedown but Beebe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beebe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beebe tries for a takedown but Amster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Beebe. No joy for Amster on that attempt.
Beebe misses with a few strikes there.
Beebe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amster circles away.
Amster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Amster. No joy for Beebe on that attempt.

Beebe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beebe lands in his opponent's guard.
Beebe wants to control from the top but Amster keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Amster has his foot on Beebe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beebe works his way back into a safe position though.
Beebe slips nicely into half guard.

Beebe is working for a kimura but Amster is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Amster is not content to let Beebe control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Beebe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Beebe looks for a takedown but Amster sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Beebe as Amster shoots in.
Amster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beebe avoids it really well and circles away.

Amster closes the distance and clinches.
Amster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Amster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beebe is trying to drag Amster to the mat but Amster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beebe jumps guard but Amster stands there with Beebe around his waist. Beebe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amster has Beebe pressed against the cage, preventing Beebe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beebe tries to pull guard but Amster won't allow it.
Amster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beebe's efforts to push away.
Beebe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beebe working hard to break the clinch.

Beebe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beebe.
Amster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beebe is fending him off so far but Amster persists. Nope, Beebe circles away and we're back to standing.

Beebe moves into the clinch.
Beebe is trying to break the clinch but Amster has him pressed against the cage.
Amster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Beebe tries to circle away but Amster has him pinned against the cage.

Beebe pulls guard.
Amster trying to control but Beebe is working from the bottom.
Beebe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amster trying to control but Beebe is working from the bottom.
Beebe working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Beebe wants to sweep here but Amster controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bud Amster.
Amster stuffs the takedown.
Beebe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beebe somewhat.

Beebe moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beebe successfully pulls guard.
Amster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Amster throws a big right hand that misses.
Beebe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amster is one step ahead there.

Amster has gone for a leg lock! Beebe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Amster's guard.
Beebe trying to control but Amster is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Beebe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Amster looks for a takedown but Beebe sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beebe is defended easily by Amster.
Beebe shoots in for a double leg but Amster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Amster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Beebe wants to hold on but Amster pushes him away.
Beebe tries to buck Amster off but he can't manage it.
Beebe holds on for dear life, controlling Amster's posture momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beebe wants to hold on but Amster pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amster throws some wild stikes that Beebe manages to avoid easily.
Beebe wants to control but Amster is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Amster controlling from the full mount.
Beebe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Amster stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Amster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beebe takes a swing at Amster's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Beebe with that takedown attempt.
Bud Amster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Beebe.
Beebe fails to land with a series of punches.

Beebe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Amster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beebe smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beebe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beebe somewhat.
Beebe looks for a takedown but Amster sprawls well.
Chase Beebe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Amster gets tackled into the cage by Beebe. Beebe maintains the clinch.
Beebe is pressed up against the cage. Amster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beebe down to the mat. Beebe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bud Amster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beebe is fending him off so far but Amster persists. Nope, Beebe circles away and we're back to standing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amster checks a leg kick.

Beebe moves into range and clinches up with Amster.
Beebe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beebe is trying to force a seperation but Amster has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beebe walks away with a smile on his face. Amster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Beebe.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chase Beebe.
Well Beebe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Beebe!