PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Perry Beach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikos Sidirokastritis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Beach
vs
Sidirokastritis

209 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Perry Beach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikos Sidirokastritis!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sidirokastritis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Beach tries to escape but Sidirokastritis is in control.

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

Sidirokastritis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Beach has one foot on Sidirokastritis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sidirokastritis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sidirokastritis showed some decent athleticism there.
Beach wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidirokastritis is keen to just control but Beach is a slippery customer.
Sidirokastritis is looking to stall here but Beach recovers full guard.

Beach is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sidirokastritis is aware though and is defending well.

Beach has his foot on Sidirokastritis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sidirokastritis works his way back into a safe position though.
Beach is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sidirokastritis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beach wants to get back to his feet but Sidirokastritis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sidirokastritis sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two 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.
Sidirokastritis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sidirokastritis won't allow Beach to get back to his feet.
Sidirokastritis stays in close to Beach's body and controls the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sidirokastritis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach is looking for a counter combo.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Beach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beach avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sidirokastritis leaves Beach with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidirokastritis tries to clinch
and Beach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Sidirokastritis shoots in and gets a takedown into Beach's guard.
Sidirokastritis trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sidirokastritis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beach. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sidirokastritis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Beach manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Sidirokastritis is working an open guard so Beach takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sidirokastritis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sidirokastritis wants it to stay on the feet.
Beach tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sidirokastritis swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Beach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidirokastritis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beach is breathing heavily.

Sidirokastritis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Beach is not content to let Sidirokastritis control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidirokastritis wants to free his trapped foot but Beach is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beach gets full guard.
Sidirokastritis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beach throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Beach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Perry Beach will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sidirokastritis rushes Beach and presses him up against the cage.
Beach wants to get back to striking at distance but Sidirokastritis won't allow it.

Sidirokastritis lands a takedown into guard.

Beach pushes Sidirokastritis off and scrambles back to his feet.

Sidirokastritis forces Beach back against the cage and clinches.
Sidirokastritis has had enough of the clinch but Beach keeps him there for the moment.

Sidirokastritis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beach looks to land a body kick but Sidirokastritis moved away.
Beach fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Despite the aggression on Sidirokastritis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Sidirokastritis moves into range and clinches up with Beach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Beach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sidirokastritis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Beach's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Beach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sidirokastritis is looking to clinch but Beach is avoiding it.

Sidirokastritis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Beach is trying to escape back to his feet but Sidirokastritis uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sidirokastritis throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sidirokastritis advances nicely into full mount.
Sidirokastritis unloads with some shots from mount but Beach bucks and avoids them well.

Sidirokastritis has control of Beach's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Beach regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Sidirokastritis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Beach to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Beach shrugs it off.
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.
Sidirokastritis is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidirokastritis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beach is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Sidirokastritis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Beach is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach wants to stand but Sidirokastritis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Beach wants to control from the top but Sidirokastritis keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sidirokastritis's guard.
Sidirokastritis is pulling down on Beach's head to control his posture.
Beach postures up.
Perry Beach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beach stopping the sweep attempt from Sidirokastritis.

Beach stands and steps away. Sidirokastritis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Beach looks for a takedown but Sidirokastritis sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A punch combination from Sidirokastritis misses.

Sidirokastritis clinches up with Beach and pushes him back against the cage.
Sidirokastritis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sidirokastritis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beach is defending well for now.

Beach breaks from the clinch.

Sidirokastritis gets the takedown into side control.
Sidirokastritis taking a break here but Beach is having none of it and regains half guard.
Beach tries to kick Sidirokastritis off in order to stand up. Sidirokastritis Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Beach is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sidirokastritis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikos Sidirokastritis 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 instigates a clinch.

Beach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beach is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sidirokastritis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beach.
Beach tries for a takedown but Sidirokastritis circles away easily

and Sidirokastritis counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Beach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidirokastritis lands a body shot.
Sidirokastritis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sidirokastritis avoids a wild elbow strike from Beach.
Beach tries to break the clinch but Sidirokastritis is controlling the position.

Beach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidirokastritis stuffs the takedown attempt from Beach. Beach gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beach avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sidirokastritis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beach somewhat.
Sidirokastritis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Sidirokastritis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beach did well to prevent Sidirokastritis getting side control.
Sidirokastritis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sidirokastritis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beach is trying to stand up here but Sidirokastritis is controlling him well.

Sidirokastritis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beach has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sidirokastritis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sidirokastritis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sidirokastritis is looking to take a break and control but Beach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sidirokastritis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beach defends it well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Beach closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Sidirokastritis explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Sidirokastritis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach wants to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Sidirokastritis crashes against the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach tries to bench press Sidirokastritis off him but Sidirokastritis keeps the position.

Sidirokastritis stands up.

Sidirokastritis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sidirokastritis tries to break free but Beach pushes him back against the cage.
Beach is stalling here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beach prevents Sidirokastritis from breaking the clinch.

Beach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beach closes the distance and clinches up with Sidirokastritis, looking for a takedown. Beach pushes Sidirokastritis against the cage but Sidirokastritis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikos Sidirokastritis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sidirokastritis 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikos Sidirokastritis!