PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ima Beatyoass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Budden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beatyoass has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Ima Beatyoass looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Beatyoass
vs
Budden

185 cm
26
245 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ima Beatyoass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Budden!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Ima Beatyoass has been cut.
Beatyoass looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A slapping leg kick lands for Budden.
Beatyoass could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Budden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Budden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Beatyoass uses from the top position.
Budden throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Budden 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.
Budden pulls Beatyoass in close to prevent any damage.
Budden 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.
Budden has his hands on Beatyoass's head, controlling the position.
Budden is looking to stand up but Beatyoass isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Budden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Joe Budden hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Budden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beatyoass swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Budden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beatyoass tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Budden is in Beatyoass's guard.
Budden wants to stand but Beatyoass is controlling his posture from full guard.
Beatyoass looking to control but Budden passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beatyoass is staying active underneath Budden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beatyoass tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Budden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Budden trying to mount his opponent but Beatyoass defends it.

Beatyoass is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Budden pulls his head out easily.
Budden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Budden with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beatyoass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beatyoass missing with punches from the bottom.
Beatyoass trying to control from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Budden was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Budden shoots in and gets a takedown into Beatyoass's guard.

Beatyoass throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Budden escapes and throws Beatyoass's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budden is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Beatyoass tries to bench press Budden off him but Budden keeps the position.
Budden controlling the position from side mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Budden trying to control the action but Beatyoass is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Budden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ima Beatyoass's cut.
That's time! Beatyoass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Budden closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beatyoass quickly recovers to half guard.
Budden wants to control but Beatyoass is keeping him busy.
Budden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Beatyoass kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Budden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Budden wants to stand up but Beatyoass is controlling the position.
Budden winds up and cracks Beatyoass with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Budden trying to mount his opponent but Beatyoass defends it.
Budden is looking to take a break and control but Beatyoass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beatyoass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Budden seems to be working for a kimura but Beatyoass defends the submission attempt.
Joe Budden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beatyoass is in trouble now - Budden has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beatyoass sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Beatyoass is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Budden pulls his head out easily.

Beatyoass looking for submissions off his back.
Beatyoass is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Budden jumps into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beatyoass can't do much from the bottom here.

Budden has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Budden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Beatyoass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Beatyoass working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Budden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Budden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Beatyoass is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Budden defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budden trying to control the position from guard on top but Beatyoass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Beatyoass escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Budden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Budden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ima Beatyoass'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!

Budden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beatyoass's guard.
Budden trying to control the position from guard on top but Beatyoass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Budden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beatyoass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Budden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Budden wants to control from the top but Beatyoass keeps moving.
Budden advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beatyoass wants to improve his position but Budden is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Budden controlling the action here.
Beatyoass is refusing to be controlled, as Budden sits in half guard.

Budden is working for a kimura but Beatyoass is defending it quite comfortably.
Budden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beatyoass defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beatyoass misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Budden thows a huge punch but Beatyoass dodges it nicely.
Beatyoass punching from the bottom.

Budden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beatyoass moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beatyoass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Budden manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Beatyoass drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Budden dives on top into guard.

Beatyoass looking for a guillotine here but Budden defends easily.
Beatyoass keeping moving, preventing Budden from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beatyoass looking for subs off his back but Budden has passed one foot through into half guard.
Budden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Budden working over Beatyoass with some ground and pound. Beatyoass looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Budden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Budden 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Budden!