PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Bashorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bashorov has chosen Hangar 18 as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Beast
vs
Bashorov

188 cm
33
200 lbs
38 - 12 - 0

190 cm
34
194 lbs
27 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hellbent
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Bullet Proof System
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Beast!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karim Bashorov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beast.
Beast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Beast.
Bashorov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bashorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beast. Bashorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashorov takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov lands a right hook to the body.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Bashorov.
Beast throws a hook but Bashorov avoids it easily.
Beast doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashorov manages to avoid it.
Bashorov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bashorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Bashorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beast getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Billy Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bashorov throws out the jab.
Beast thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bashorov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bashorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Beast.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast takes a swing at Bashorov's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bashorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beast works over Bashorov's head and body with a nice combination.
Beast has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Beast misses.
Bashorov throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it.
Bashorov punishes Beast's body with a nice straight punch.
Beast fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bashorov is out of range.
Beast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashorov manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Bashorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beast slips under a jab from Bashorov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beast.
Beast misses with a body shot.
Bashorov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bashorov scores with a decent looking hook.
Bashorov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beast misses with a jab to the body
and Bashorov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Bashorov.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Beast defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bashorov.
Beast swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range.
Beast was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast staying out of range there.
Beast swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Beast missing with a left hand there. Bashorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bashorov avoids the body shot from Beast.
Beast just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bashorov jabs at Beast's body.
Bashorov throws a poor cross that misses
and Beast makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bashorov really felt that one!
Beast throws a jab but it's blocked by Bashorov.
Beast throws a push kick but Bashorov slaps the foot to one side.
Bashorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Beast.
Beast misses with a body shot.
Bashorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bashorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beast swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Bashorov.
Bashorov slips a jab from Beast.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billy Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beast moves away.
Bashorov slips under a jab from Beast.
Beast looks to land a left hand but Bashorov moved out of range nicely.
Bashorov jabs Beast to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beast takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Bashorov misses.
Beast thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Bashorov lands a jab to the nose.
Bashorov throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
Bashorov swings widly with a right hand
and Beast counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bashorov cracks a nice hook into Beast's ribs.
Bashorov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Beast lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bashorov cracks Beast with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Bashorov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beast!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast is not content to let Bashorov control the position.
Beast on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Beast's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bashorov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bashorov throws a series of punches but Beast avoids them all with ease.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bashorov.
Bashorov throws a lazy right hand but Beast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Beast misses.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Karim Bashorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bashorov.
Bashorov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beast misses with a double jab.
Bashorov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beast with a body shot.
A jab from Beast misses.
Beast fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bashorov goes for a double leg but Beast avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beast continues to drive forward.
Beast was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov connects with a jab.
Bashorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Beast.
Beast was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beast connects with a single shot there.
Bashorov ducks under a wild hook from Beast.
Bashorov misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bashorov misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov slips under a jab from Beast.
Beast takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bashorov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bashorov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bashorov shoots in but Beast avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck for Bashorov with that takedown attempt.
Billy Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karim Bashorov.
Beast defending well as Bashorov loads up on a big left hand.
Beast scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beast misses with a double jab.
Beast misses with a left hand

and Bashorov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Bashorov from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Beast is retaining full guard.
Beast wants to sweep but no luck.
Bashorov is looking to pass into half guard but Beast pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Beast is in guard.

Bashorov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beast defends it easily.

Bashorov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beast preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bashorov has an active guard here but Beast has managed to pass into half guard.
Beast prevents Bashorov from improving his position.

Bashorov actively working from the bottom here.
Beast perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bashorov tries to get to full guard but Beast has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bashorov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beast's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beast's back!
Bashorov controlling well, preventing Beast from escaping the position.

Bashorov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Beast is defending well but eventually Bashorov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Beast has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karim Bashorov!
Karim Bashorov is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Karim Bashorov, 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.