PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Beau Beach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Speed Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Beach
vs
Speed Demon

201 cm
24
151 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

171 cm
23
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Beau Beach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, The Speed Demon!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demon fails with an attempt to clinch.

Beach has closed the distance and engaged Demon in a clinch.

Demon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demon misses with a head kick.
Beach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Demon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Demon 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.
Beach has Demon pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demon trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Demon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach pulls Demon in close to his closed guard and prevents Demon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Demon wants to pass the guard but Beach is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Demon looking to sit in guard and control but Beach gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Demon has his foot on Beach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beach works his way back into a safe position though.
Demon working a defensive guard but Beach passes into half guard.

Beach seems to be working for a kimura but Demon defends the submission attempt.
Beach prevents Demon from improving his position.
Beach working over Demon with some ground and pound. Demon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beach throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beach throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Demon is trying to stand back up but Beach is controlling him

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beach closes this distance looking for a takedown but Demon circles away.
Demon shoots in for a double leg but Beach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Demon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beach is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach avoiding damage.
Beach really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee is keeping an eye on Beach - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Demon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beach is working Demon over against the cage.
Beach is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Demon is defending well.
Beach is struggling to control the position.
A right hand to the body from Demon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Demon jumps into guard, dragging Beach to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demon controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but The Speed Demon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Demon misses with a two punch combination.
Beach shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beach shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Demon pinned against the cage. Demon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Demon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beach dodges the punch combination from Demon.
Beach tries to counter by clinching up but Demon breaks away and moves out of range.

Beach drives through and clinches with Demon against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Demon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beau Beach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demon is trying to break free.
Beach wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demon is trying to drag Beach to the mat but Beach just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beach is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Demon pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Demon is trying to trip Beach. He has hold of a leg but Beach is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Demon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Demon 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.
Beach trying to control the position here.

Beach has his foot on Demon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Demon works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demon advances position into side control!
Beach can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Demon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Demon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Beau Beach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beach as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach stuffs the takedown.

Demon shoots in and gets a takedown into Beach's guard.
The Speed Demon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beach trying to keep a closed guard but Demon is proving a slippery customer.
Demon wants to pass the guard but Beach is keeping the position.
Demon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Demon wants to stand but Beach is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demon looking to sit in guard and control but Beach gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Beach postures up in Demon's guard and throws a big left but Demon blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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

The Speed Demon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Beach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Beach slips a jab and a cross from Demon.
Beach avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Demon clinches.

Beach jumps into guard, dragging Demon to the mat.
Demon wants to stand and escape but instead Beach has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Demon working a defensive guard but Beach passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach prevents Demon from improving his position.

Beach is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Demon is just riding it out for now. Beach eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demon is trying to control but Beach passes into side control!
Demon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Beach asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demon tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Beach goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Demon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Beach's guard! Nice work there by Demon!
Beach managing to control the position.
Demon looking to sit in guard and control but Beach gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Beach being controlled here momentarily.
Beach preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beach is looking to work some ground and pound but Demon has wrist control.
Beach throws a strike but Demon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Beach will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Demon trying to control but Beach is working from the bottom.
Demon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beach's guard.
Beau Beach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Speed Demon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Beau Beach.
I think Demon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Speed Demon!