PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daren Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toga Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daren Spencer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Spencer
vs
Bean

163 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

164 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daren Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toga Bean!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean shoots for a takedown but Spencer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bean shoots in but no luck this time.
Spencer tried to counter with a leg kick but Bean avoided it.
Bean misses with a takedown

and Spencer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daren Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toga Bean.
Spencer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spencer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Bean has his foot on Spencer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spencer works his way back into a safe position though.
Spencer postures up in Bean's guard and throws a big left but Bean blocks it.

Bean is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spencer defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bean looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Bean keeps moving.
Spencer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spencer trying to control but Bean is working from the bottom.
Spencer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spencer looking to sit in guard and control but Bean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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.
Bean advances to half guard.
Bean trying to pass the guard but Spencer defending well.
Spencer wants to get back to his feet.

Bean is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bean seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spencer defending well though.

Bean 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.

Bean is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Bean is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four 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.
Bean looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Spencer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spencer pushes Bean off looking to stand but Bean dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spencer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bean is working away from the top position though.
Spencer is trying to escape back to his feet but Bean uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bean is looking to take a break and control but Spencer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toga Bean dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bean feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bean trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bean passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Bean tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bean has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bean is trying to get an arm triangle but Spencer is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer is not content to let Bean control the position.
Bean working the head and body with strikes.

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

Bean decides to stand up, so the ref orders Spencer to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spencer but Spencer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spencer tries to counter with a takedown but Bean is quick to defend against it.
Spencer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bean defends it nicely.

Bean fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spencer to the ground. Bean is now in Spencer's guard.
Spencer is trying to control the position but Bean postures up.
Bean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spencer has momentary wrist control but Bean slips an elbow through the middle.
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
Bean controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bean stands up and waves to Spencer to follow him.
Bean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spencer swivels and escapes.
As Bean tries to get set, Spencer tries to push him back and clinch up but Bean manages to avoid the attempt.
Bean looks for a takedown but Spencer sprawls well.
Daren Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toga Bean.
Bean fails with a takedown attempt.

Bean gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean wants to take the fight to the mat but Spencer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Spencer has Bean pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Spencer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bean tumbling to the mat - Spencer dives into Bean's guard.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.

Spencer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bean has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spencer has managed to get both his arms back between Bean's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bean is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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

Toga Bean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Spencer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bean's waist but Bean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spencer off to one side.
Toga Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bean shoots in but Spencer avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Bean closes the distance and clinches.

Bean is fighting off a takedown attempt but Spencer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bean to the mat. Bean regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Bean is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bean managing to block the knees to the body from Spencer.
Bean is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spencer is defending well.
Bean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spencer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daren Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toga Bean.
Spencer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bean pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spencer tries to break free but Bean pushes him back against the cage.
Bean can't get the takedown.
Bean has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spencer after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spencer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spencer tries a body shot but Bean blocks it.
Bean jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spencer walks away with a smile on his face. Bean gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Spencer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bean fails to pull guard.

Spencer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bean shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spencer but Spencer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spencer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spencer shoots for a double leg takedown but Bean sprawls well. He's pushed Spencer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Bean drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bean is standing up over Spencer. Spencer looks to escape but Bean dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bean lands an elbow.
Spencer regains half guard.
Spencer is refusing to be controlled, as Bean sits in half guard.
Bean winds up and cracks Spencer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bean tries to pass to full mount but Spencer defends it.
Spencer is trying to stand back up but Bean is controlling him
Spencer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bean on the ground.

Bean is working for a kimura but Spencer is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Bean seems content to control.
Spencer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bean trying to control from half guard but Spencer is working away.

Bean is working for a kimura but Spencer is defending it quite comfortably.

Bean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bean throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Spencer to regain full guard.
Toga Bean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spencer trying to keep a closed guard but Bean is proving a slippery customer.

Bean stands up from Spencer's guard - Bean perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bean is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spencer's half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toga Bean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bean winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toga Bean!