PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Beauvais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Dragonfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beauvais
vs
Dragonfly

175 cm
20
175 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

189 cm
28
180 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Beauvais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baby Dragonfly!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragonfly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beauvais shoots for a takedown but Dragonfly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dragonfly.
Dragonfly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dragonfly with a poor takedown

and Beauvais counters by clinching up.
Dragonfly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dragonfly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beauvais is defending well for now.
Beauvais will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dragonfly up against the cage.

Beauvais jumps guard and drags Dragonfly to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dragonfly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beauvais's guard.
Beauvais is trying to maintain the position but Dragonfly is very close to passing his half guard.
Dragonfly is looking to advance position but Beauvais won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dragonfly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dragonfly working the head and body with strikes.
Dragonfly tries to pass to full mount but Beauvais defends it.

Dragonfly is working for a submission of some sort.

Dragonfly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beauvais sees it coming and defends easily.

Dragonfly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beauvais sees it coming and defends easily.
Dragonfly moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dragonfly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beauvais has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dragonfly looks gassed!
Beauvais defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dragonfly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dragonfly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dragonfly trying to control the action but Beauvais is working from the bottom.
Beauvais knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dragonfly on the ground.

Beauvais throws Dragonfly to one side and escapes!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais throws a series of punches but Dragonfly moves out of range.
Beauvais looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Beauvais closes the distance and clinches.
Beauvais stops a takedown attempt from Dragonfly.
Scott Beauvais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baby Dragonfly.
Beauvais wants to take the fight to the mat but Dragonfly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Beauvais breaks from the clinch.
Beauvais throws a head kick but Dragonfly moves out of range.
Baby Dragonfly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beauvais is looking to clinch but Dragonfly is avoiding it.

Beauvais gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Beauvais manages to break the clinch.
Beauvais tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dragonfly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Beauvais drives through with a takedown into Dragonfly's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Beauvais tries to stand but Dragonfly is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais throwing strikes but missing.
Beauvais trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dragonfly's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Beauvais decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dragonfly, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beauvais is looking to clinch.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dragonfly sprawls well. Dragonfly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beauvais gets slowly back to his feet.

Beauvais instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Scott Beauvais will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Beauvais looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dragonfly is fending him off so far but Beauvais persists. Nope, Dragonfly circles away and we're back to standing.
Dragonfly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beauvais but Beauvais pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beauvais shoots in looking for a takedown but Dragonfly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beauvais's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beauvais circles away from the clinch attempt

so Beauvais counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Beauvais might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beauvais trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragonfly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beauvais wants to get up but he can't break Dragonfly's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dragonfly keeping moving, preventing Beauvais from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Beauvais would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dragonfly is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Scott Beauvais just wasn't active enough.
Dragonfly shoots in but no luck this time.
Beauvais wants to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beauvais.

It looks like Baby Dragonfly has been cut.
Dragonfly doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beauvais counters with a left and a right that stings Dragonfly.
Scott Beauvais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baby Dragonfly.
Beauvais tries a head kick but it misses.

Beauvais has managed to clinch.
Beauvais has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beauvais stalling against the cage.
Dragonfly tries to score a body lock takedown but Beauvais shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais is looking to break free of the clinch but Dragonfly has double underhooks.
Dragonfly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beauvais lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dragonfly or not.
Beauvais prevents the takedown attempt.
Dragonfly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beauvais gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dragonfly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beauvais gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Beauvais.

Beauvais jumps guard.
Beauvais is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beauvais looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dragonfly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dragonfly postures up in Beauvais's guard and throws a big left but Beauvais blocks it.
Beauvais wants to sweep here but Dragonfly controlling him for the moment.
Beauvais wants to get back to his feet but Dragonfly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beauvais manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Beauvais misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais controlling his opponent.

Beauvais is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dragonfly to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dragonfly shrugs it off.

Beauvais working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beauvais trying to control but Dragonfly is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Beauvais dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baby Dragonfly's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Beauvais tries to clinch but Dragonfly is having none of it.
Beauvais misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dragonfly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beauvais tries to avoid it but Dragonfly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beauvais to the ground. Beauvais escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beauvais is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dragonfly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dragonfly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beauvais is fending him off so far but Dragonfly persists. Nope, Beauvais circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott Beauvais is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beauvais tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Beauvais.
Beauvais defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dragonfly.
Scott Beauvais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baby Dragonfly.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dragonfly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beauvais's efforts to push away.
Dragonfly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dragonfly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beauvais after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beauvais ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Beauvais no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Beauvais avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Dragonfly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beauvais looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beauvais looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beauvais!

Beauvais wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dragonfly, who protects the arm well.
Beauvais wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragonfly keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais wants to stand but Dragonfly is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonfly is looking to regain half guard here but Beauvais keeps moving and retains side control.
Beauvais wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragonfly keeps working.
Dragonfly dodges the ground and pound from Beauvais.
Beauvais wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragonfly keeps working.

Beauvais stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Beauvais lands a nice shot to the body.
Scott Beauvais is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais tries for a takedown but Dragonfly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beauvais comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beauvais throws a sloppy head kick and Dragonfly moves out of range easily.
Beauvais shoots in looking for a takedown but Dragonfly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beauvais's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Beauvais shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Beauvais was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Scott Beauvais overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beauvais can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dragonfly is looking to escape.
Dragonfly avoids a series of strikes thrown by Beauvais.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Beauvais showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beauvais 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Beauvais!
Scott Beauvais decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.