PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bostar Tyraanicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jim Beckett was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Tyraanicao
vs
Beckett

175 cm
24
156 lbs
14 - 5 - 1

168 cm
36
146 lbs
32 - 15 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bostar Tyraanicao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jim Beckett!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyraanicao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beckett throws a leg kick but Tyraanicao checks it.
Tyraanicao blocks a jab.
Tyraanicao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beckett is out of range and Tyraanicao settles back down.
Tyraanicao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beckett ducks under a wild hook from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beckett. That did some damage!
Tyraanicao digs a good body shot into Beckett's ribs.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight left.
Beckett blocks a low kick nicely.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett scores with a sloppy right hand. Tyraanicao should have avoided that one.
Beckett misses with a looping right.
Beckett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beckett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Beckett misses with a hook. Tyraanicao ducked under it nicely.
Tyraanicao lands with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyraanicao.
Bostar Tyraanicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyraanicao lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Beckett.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyraanicao looks to land a left hand but Beckett moved out of range nicely.
Beckett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Tyraanicao counters with a quick kick to the body but Beckett blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyraanicao. Beckett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beckett feints the counter takedown.
Beckett blocks a leg kick.
Beckett missing with a left hand there. Tyraanicao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyraanicao tries a low kick but Beckett avoids it.
Tyraanicao works Beckett's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckett misses with a hook. Tyraanicao ducked under it nicely.
Tyraanicao throws a jab but it's blocked by Beckett.
Nice shot by Beckett.
Tyraanicao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beckett throws out the jab.
Tyraanicao is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Tyraanicao misses its intended target.
Beckett with the counter takedown but Tyraanicao avoids it easily.
Beckett throws a leg kick that misses.
Tyraanicao throws a body punch but Beckett moves out of range.
Beckett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tyraanicao loads up on a big right hand but Beckett slips the punch.
Tyraanicao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Tyraanicao.
Beckett is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyraanicao throws a lazy right hand but Beckett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beckett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tyraanicao scores with a nice right hand.
Tyraanicao looks to throw a body kick

and Beckett counters with a single leg into guard. Tyraanicao didn't expect that.
Beckett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckett connects with a couple of short punches.

Tyraanicao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beckett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beckett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beckett tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyraanicao is retaining full guard.
Tyraanicao wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyraanicao trying to keep a closed guard but Beckett is proving a slippery customer.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tyraanicao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tyraanicao isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Beckett stacks Tyraanicao on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Beckett!
Tyraanicao looking for a sweep but Beckett has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beckett lands a nice shot to the head.
Tyraanicao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tyraanicao is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beckett avoids the attempt from Tyraanicao to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bostar Tyraanicao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Beckett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyraanicao.
Beckett moves out of range as Tyraanicao throws a body kick.
A low kick from Tyraanicao is predictable there

and Beckett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tyraanicao wants to improve his position but Beckett is controlling well.
Beckett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Beckett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tyraanicao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beckett is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao is pressing down on Beckett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tyraanicao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beckett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Tyraanicao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beckett is aware though and is defending well.

Tyraanicao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beckett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyraanicao's head.
Beckett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beckett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beckett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beckett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tyraanicao's head.

Tyraanicao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beckett is aware though and is defending well.
Beckett lands a couple of digs.
Tyraanicao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Tyraanicao has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Beckett is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tyraanicao.
Beckett cracks Tyraanicao with a big right hand but Tyraanicao just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Beckett scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Tyraanicao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beckett lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Beckett is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Beckett in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tyraanicao 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.
Beckett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyraanicao is not content to let Beckett control the position.
Tyraanicao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tyraanicao tries to roll over but Beckett keeps him under control.
Tyraanicao is not content to let Beckett control the position.
Tyraanicao is looking for a sweep. Beckett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Beckett seems to be looking for submissions.
Beckett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao is trying to get back to full guard.

Beckett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tyraanicao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beckett.
Tyraanicao is trying to control but can't.
Tyraanicao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tyraanicao.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Jim Beckett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tyraanicao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beckett.
A leg kick checked by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Beckett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyraanicao defends it well.
Beckett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick that misses.
Beckett slips a jab from Tyraanicao.
Beckett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyraanicao defends it well.
Tyraanicao throws a nice looking combination but Beckett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyraanicao sizes up Beckett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beckett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyraanicao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Beckett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett throws a lazy uppercut
and Tyraanicao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyraanicao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyraanicao dips to his left and cracks Beckett with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyraanicao fails to land with a series of punches.
Beckett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tyraanicao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Tyraanicao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao scores with a punch to the head.
Tyraanicao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyraanicao scores with a jab to the head.
Tyraanicao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tyraanicao swings for the body but Beckett moves out of range.
Beckett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beckett feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beckett.
Tyraanicao staying out of range there.
It looked like Tyraanicao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beckett takes a swing at Tyraanicao's ribcage but misses.
Beckett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyraanicao throws a looping overhand right but Beckett ducks down to avoid it.
Beckett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tyraanicao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beckett manages to avoid it.
Beckett feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyraanicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckett moves away.
Beckett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyraanicao.
Beckett throws a leg kick which misses Tyraanicao's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyraanicao tries to avoid it.
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beckett.
The fighters circling - Beckett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyraanicao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beckett doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyraanicao misses the shot to the body.
Beckett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tyraanicao misses with a leg kick.
And Beckett tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyraanicao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tyraanicao throws out a loose jab but Beckett uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beckett.
Beckett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beckett avoids the body shot from Tyraanicao.
Beckett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Beckett.
Nice body punch from Tyraanicao.
Beckett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyraanicao.
Bostar Tyraanicao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyraanicao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beckett swings for the body but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Tyraanicao throws a body punch but Beckett moves out of range.
Beckett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyraanicao defends it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beckett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tyraanicao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beckett moves out of range of the leg kick from Tyraanicao.
Beckett is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tyraanicao looks to land a left hand but Beckett moved out of range nicely.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook. Beckett ducked under it nicely.
Beckett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Beckett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyraanicao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beckett.
Beckett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands with a cross.
Tyraanicao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beckett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beckett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyraanicao.
And Beckett tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyraanicao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beckett tries to score with a low kick but Tyraanicao moves his leg out of the way.
Beckett moves out of range of the strikes.
Beckett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyraanicao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beckett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tyraanicao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beckett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beckett just manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bostar Tyraanicao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tyraanicao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bostar Tyraanicao!
As Bostar Tyraanicao got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Line em up, an I'll fuck em up man! '.