PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Beckford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lion Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Beckford
vs
Stanley

181 cm
17
187 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jermaine Beckford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lion Stanley!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Beckford. Stanley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stanley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beckford lands a jab to the nose.
Beckford throws out a powerful jab.
Beckford swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
Beckford thows a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Beckford catches Stanley right on the button with a cross.
Beckford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanley moves away.
Stanley looks to clinch
and Beckford counters with a right hand to the body.
Beckford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beckford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stanley tries to clinch up but Beckford circles away and keeps his distance.
Stanley looks for a takedown but Beckford sprawls well.
Beckford throws a sloppy head kick and Stanley moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Stanley.
Stanley misses with a body shot.
Stanley tries to clinch but Beckford is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley wants to clinch up but Beckford keeps it at a distance.
Beckford throws a good cross that connects.
Beckford cracks Stanley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beckford is looking to wear down Stanley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stanley is looking to clinch but Beckford is avoiding it.
Beckford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stanley on the side of the head.
Stanley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beckford dodges the punch combination from Stanley.
A shot to the liver by Beckford. Beautiful body shot.
Lion Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckford jabs at Stanley's body.
Stanley looks winded!

Beckford lands a big uppercut and Stanley crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stanley looks OK. Beckford waves Stanley back to his feet!

Stanley is rocked!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stanley, as that shot connected.
Stanley doesn't manage to clinch there - Beckford circles away.
Beckford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beckford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beckford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stanley doesn't seem bothered though.
Beckford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckford scores with a hook to the body. Stanley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beckford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beckford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beckford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stanley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beckford jabs at Stanley's body.
Good shot there by Beckford.
Beckford with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Beckford drops Stanley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stanley looks back up at him and smiles so Beckford waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Stanley is still on wobbly legs! Can Beckford finish him?
Stanley walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Beckford! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jermaine Beckford!
Jermaine Beckford decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.