PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danbo Beckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ieuan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Beckley
vs
Williams

180 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danbo Beckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ieuan Williams!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beckley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Williams!
Beckley just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beckley off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckley trying to control the hands but Williams won't let him.
Williams has the hooks in. Beckley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckley is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Beckley is really stuck here.
Williams is looking to control Beckley but Beckley is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckley trying to control the hands but Williams won't let him.
Williams biding his time, looking for the opening.

Williams working for the choke.
Beckley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Williams working for a choke but Beckley is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Williams doesn't have the hooks in and Beckley manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beckley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams 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.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beckley.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Beckley is proving a slippery customer.

Beckley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckley won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Beckley trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beckley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beckley with a nice head shot there.
Beckley connects with a couple of short punches.

Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beckley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beckley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Williams throws his legs up looking for a submission but Beckley uses it to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckley controls the position.
Beckley sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Williams is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Williams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Beckley's best efforts.
Beckley is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Williams!
Beckley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Williams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Beckley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams avoids a series of strikes thrown by Beckley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beckley shoots in and gets a takedown into Williams's guard.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Williams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Beckley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Williams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Beckley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beckley postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beckley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Beckley from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Danbo Beckley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beckley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beckley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beckley prevents Williams from improving his position.
Danbo Beckley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beckley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beckley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Beckley is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Beckley prevents Williams from improving his position.

Beckley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Williams wants to control but Beckley is keeping busy.
Beckley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams wants to improve his position but Beckley is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckley is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Beckley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckley is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Beckley tries to clinch
and Beckley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Beckley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Williams tries to bench press Beckley off him but Beckley keeps the position.

Beckley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beckley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.
Beckley trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Beckley is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danbo Beckley dominated that second round.
That's time! Beckley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beckley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beckley trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.

Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beckley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beckley defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckley is stalling in the full guard.

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

Beckley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Beckley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Beckley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Williams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Beckley.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beckley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Beckley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Williams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Beckley wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Beckley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckley wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Beckley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Beckley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beckley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Beckley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beckley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Beckley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Williams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Williams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williams actively working from the bottom here.

Beckley is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
Beckley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Williams wants to improve his position but Beckley is controlling well.
Williams wants to control but Beckley is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beckley trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danbo Beckley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beckley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danbo Beckley!
Our winner, Danbo Beckley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.