PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Beauvais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr GoodKat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Beauvais
vs
GoodKat

182 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Travis Beauvais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr GoodKat!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GoodKat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beauvais defends it nicely.
Beauvais lands a jab-cross combination.
Beauvais misses with a few strikes there.

GoodKat has Beauvais up against the cage in a clinch.
GoodKat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beauvais tries to pull guard but GoodKat holds him up against the cage and eventually Beauvais drops back down to his feet.
GoodKat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Beauvais can't break the clinch.
GoodKat working Beauvais over with knees to the body.
GoodKat slowing the pace effectively.
Beauvais wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but GoodKat has him pressed against the cage.

GoodKat manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beauvais throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
GoodKat thows a body kick. Beauvais tries to catch it but that hurt him.
GoodKat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beauvais pinned against the cage. Beauvais gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
GoodKat is looking to clinch.
Beauvais swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beauvais misses with a body shot

and GoodKat counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beauvais won't be happy with that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Beauvais is letting GoodKat control him for a moment.
GoodKat works to advance to full mount. Beauvais defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GoodKat controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like GoodKat 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.
Beauvais is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mr GoodKat has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Beauvais takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Beauvais misses with a hook.
Beauvais misses with a double jab
and GoodKat counters with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by GoodKat.
Beauvais throws a right hand that GoodKat ducks under and follows up with a left that GoodKat also avoids with ease.
GoodKat throws a front kick that sends Beauvais stumbling back into the cage.

GoodKat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beauvais, pushing him back against the cage.
Beauvais throws an elbow but it misses.
Beauvais dodges an elbow strike from GoodKat.
GoodKat working Beauvais over with knees to the body.
Beauvais is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GoodKat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beauvais looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beauvais has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by GoodKat after a bit of a struggle.
Come on GoodKat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
GoodKat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from GoodKat on the inside.
GoodKat lands a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, GoodKat scores with a nice short uppercut.
GoodKat lands an elbow just above Beauvais 's eye.
GoodKat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
GoodKat lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
GoodKat stalling the fight.
GoodKat lands a hook that snaps the head of Beauvais backwards.
GoodKat scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr GoodKat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

GoodKat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beauvais swivels and escapes.

GoodKat forces Beauvais back against the cage and clinches.
GoodKat lands an elbow just above Beauvais 's eye.
Beauvais misses with a punch on the inside.
Beauvais tries to break the clinch but GoodKat is controlling the position.
GoodKat tries to land knees in the clinch but Beauvais avoids the damage to the body.

GoodKat manages to break the clinch.

GoodKat closes the distance and pushes Beauvais back into the cage.
GoodKat lands a knee to the head.
GoodKat lands a knee to the body.
GoodKat crunches a lovely knee into Beauvais's ribcage.
GoodKat lands a hook that snaps the head of Beauvais backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
GoodKat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Beauvais in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
GoodKat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beauvais or not.
GoodKat lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
GoodKat lands a good knee to the midsection. Beauvais won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GoodKat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Beauvais in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mr GoodKat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
GoodKat lands with a right to the head.
GoodKat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
GoodKat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beauvais backwards.
GoodKat lands a nice elbow.
GoodKat lands a knee to the head.
Beauvais wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Beauvais tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. GoodKat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beauvais is trying to break the clinch but GoodKat is controlling him.
GoodKat is leaning against Beauvais and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
GoodKat lands a good knee to the midsection. Beauvais won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
GoodKat with a knee to the head.
GoodKat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GoodKat effectively controlling the action here.
GoodKat working Beauvais over with knees to the body.
GoodKat scores a nice knee to the body.
Beauvais is trying to break the clinch but GoodKat is controlling him.
GoodKat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from GoodKat.
GoodKat working Beauvais over with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
GoodKat landing knees to the head.
GoodKat lands a nice elbow.
GoodKat controlling the action here for a moment.
Beauvais wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GoodKat stalling the fight.
GoodKat lands a nice knee to the body.
Beauvais is trying to push GoodKat away but GoodKat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
GoodKat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from GoodKat.
GoodKat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Beauvais takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. GoodKat obliges.
GoodKat landing knees to the head.
GoodKat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
GoodKat throws an elbow that misses.
Beauvais takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GoodKat lands an elbow inside that Beauvais shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
GoodKat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
GoodKat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beauvais lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
GoodKat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
GoodKat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beauvais backwards.
GoodKat lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for GoodKat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beauvais is looking to break free of the clinch but GoodKat has double underhooks.
GoodKat is struggling to control the position.
Nice elbow from GoodKat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr GoodKat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

GoodKat gets a clinch.
GoodKat landing knees to the body.
GoodKat connects with a knee to the head.
GoodKat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
GoodKat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
GoodKat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
GoodKat lands a good knee to the midsection. Beauvais won't want to take too many of those.
GoodKat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
GoodKat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short uppercut from GoodKat.
GoodKat presses Beauvais against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!

GoodKat breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

GoodKat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from GoodKat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
GoodKat lands a damaging elbow.
GoodKat lands a knee to the head.
Beauvais is trying to maintain a safe position but GoodKat gets an underhook and turns Beauvais into the cage.
GoodKat lands a nice knee to the body.
GoodKat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

GoodKat breaks the clinch.
Beauvais looks to clinch

and GoodKat counters by moving into the clinch.
GoodKat lands a good knee to the midsection. Beauvais won't want to take too many of those.
GoodKat connects with a knee to the head.

GoodKat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
GoodKat closes the distance and clinches up with Beauvais, looking for a takedown. GoodKat pushes Beauvais against the cage but Beauvais circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
GoodKat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Beauvais manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

GoodKat has Beauvais up against the cage in a clinch.
Beauvais wants to break the clinch but can't.

GoodKat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick from GoodKat lands but Beauvais takes it in his stride.

GoodKat drives through with a takedown into guard.
GoodKat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Beauvais wants to stand and escape but GoodKat is having none of it.
GoodKat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Beauvais is looking to stand up but GoodKat isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
GoodKat controlling from the top position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mr GoodKat hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

GoodKat moves into range and clinches up with Beauvais.
GoodKat missing with knees to the body.
GoodKat slowing the pace effectively.
Beauvais is trying to break the clinch but GoodKat is controlling him.
GoodKat lands an elbow inside that Beauvais shrugs off.
GoodKat lands a good knee to the midsection. Beauvais won't want to take too many of those.
Beauvais tries to stall but GoodKat uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

GoodKat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Travis Beauvais is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
GoodKat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beauvais wants to clinch.
GoodKat fails with a takedown attempt.
Beauvais tries to clinch but GoodKat moves away

and GoodKat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by GoodKat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
GoodKat slips nicely into half guard.
GoodKat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr GoodKat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well GoodKat 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for Mr GoodKat!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Mr GoodKat!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Mr GoodKat!

Mr GoodKat wins by unanimous decision!