PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Bandit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker has chosen Masta Ace - Sittin On Chrome as his entrance music. The key to victory for Lee Bandit has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bandit
vs
Becker

193 cm
20
191 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

183 cm
20
186 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Bandit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Becker!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Becker counters with a series of strikes. Bandit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Becker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bandit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Becker's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Becker keeping moving, preventing Bandit from controlling successfully.
Bandit looking to sit in guard and control but Becker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Becker tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandit is retaining full guard.
Bandit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Becker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Becker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Becker wants to pass the guard but Bandit is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bruce Becker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Becker throws a sloppy body shot
and Bandit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandit slips a jab and a cross from Becker.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bandit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Becker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandit is looking for a takedown.
Becker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bandit.
Bandit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Becker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Becker.
Becker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bandit lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Becker lands a right hand.
Bandit is looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Becker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Becker controlling the action here for a moment.
Becker is pressed up against the cage. Bandit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Becker down to the mat. Becker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Becker has managed to clinch.
Becker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bandit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Becker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Becker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bandit is breathing heavily.
Bandit blocks the body kick.
Bandit misses with a takedown
and Becker counters with a thumping low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker misses with a double jab
and Becker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bruce Becker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandit checks a leg kick.
Bandit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Becker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Becker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Becker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Becker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Becker tries to land a leg kick but Bandit saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Becker forces Bandit back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Becker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Becker has Bandit pressed against the cage.
Becker is pressed up against the cage. Bandit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Becker down to the mat. Becker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Becker throws a head kick that misses.
Becker connects with a crisp jab.
Becker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bandit.

Becker sends Bandit crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Becker is motioning to the referee to let Bandit up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Bandit is rocked!

Becker forces Bandit back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Bandit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Becker looking to throw knees to the head but Bandit is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Becker dominated that 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.

Becker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandit.
Bandit seems to have got his legs back now.
Bandit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Becker.

Becker gets a clinch.
Becker tries to land a knee to the head but Bandit blocks with his arms.
A short right from Becker.
Becker lands an elbow inside that Bandit shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Becker.
Becker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Becker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Becker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bandit in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Becker.
Becker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Becker lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bandit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Becker is defending well.
Becker presses Bandit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bandit blocks an elbow strike.
Becker stalling the fight.
Becker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Becker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Becker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Becker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Becker scores with a shot to the side of Bandit's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Becker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Becker continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bruce Becker.

Oooooh!!! Becker has knocked Bandit down with a huge combo! Becker steps away and waves a wobbly Bandit back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Bandit is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Becker misses with a leg kick.
Oh Bandit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruce Becker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Becker misses with a looping right.
Bandit with a poor takedown

and Becker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Becker.
Bandit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Becker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bandit seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Becker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A bit of stalling here from Becker.
Bandit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Becker stops a takedown attempt from Bandit.
Becker scores with a shoulder strike.
Becker missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Becker - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker tries to land a knee to the head but Bandit blocks with his arms.
Becker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Becker controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Becker.
Bandit wants to stall.
Bandit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Becker slowing the pace effectively.
Becker misses with a knee strike.
Bandit is trying to drag Becker to the mat but Becker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Becker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Becker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Lee Bandit has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bandit blocks it with crossed arms.
Bandit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bandit letting Becker take a breather here.
Becker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Becker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bandit.
Becker looking to throw knees to the head but Bandit is blocking nicely.
Bandit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Becker stalling the fight.
Becker misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bandit fails to pull guard.
Becker avoiding damage.
Becker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Becker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lee Bandit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Becker drops Bandit with a beautiful combination! Bandit stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Becker is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Becker connects with a body shot.
Bandit ducks under a wild hook from Becker.
Bandit slips under a jab.
Becker thows a body shot but no joy.
Bandit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Becker counters with a nice right hand that sends Bandit toppling to the canvas! Bandit scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Becker finish him?!
BOOM! Becker lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bandit. Bandit tries to recover but Becker is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bandit lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Becker!
After the fight, Bruce Becker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.