PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olen Sargent (ranked 6491 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Beckham (ranked 6003 p4p, 0 weight class). Olen Sargent has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sargent
vs
Beckham

208 cm
21
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Olen Sargent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Beckham!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sargent half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Sargent gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sargent pulls Beckham in to control the position.
Beckham would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sargent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sargent wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sargent keeping moving, preventing Beckham from controlling successfully.
Beckham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beckham looking to pass the guard.
Sargent looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Sargent closes the distance and clinches.
Beckham blocks a body shot from Sargent.

Beckham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Beckham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beckham wants to control but Sargent is keeping him busy.

Sargent is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beckham pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sargent moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sargent wants to sweep here but Beckham controlling him for the moment.
Beckham wants to stand but Sargent has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sargent seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sargent wants to sweep but no luck.

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.
Beckham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sargent is proving hard to escape from.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beckham is looking to clinch but Sargent is avoiding it.

Sargent rushes Beckham and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Sargent has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Beckham is trying to keep an underhook but Sargent manages to get the takedown into half guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beckham kicks off Sargent and gets to his feet.

Beckham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sargent is looking to regain half guard here but Beckham keeps moving and retains side control.
Sargent is trying to control Beckham's posture but Beckham avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckham tries to get to his feet but Sargent is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Beckham in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beckham closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sargent did well to prevent Beckham getting side control.
Sargent is refusing to be controlled, as Beckham sits in half guard.
Sargent tries to roll over but Beckham keeps him under control.
Sargent slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sargent managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sargent has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Beckham trying to control the position from guard on top but Sargent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beckham thumps Sargent with a low kick.

Sargent tries to sprawl but Beckham drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Sargent pushes Beckham off and gets back to his feet.
Sargent really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beckham closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sargent quickly recovers to half guard.

Sargent manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Beckham keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sargent can't get the takedown.

Sargent turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Beckham tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Beckham is trying to break free.

Beckham preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sargent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beckham fending off the submission attempt from Sargent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beckham trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Beckham can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sargent lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sargent looking for the RNC.

Sargent patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Beckham trying to control the position but Sargent manages to sink in the hooks.

Beckham has hold of Sargent's leg, trying to break free but it's let Sargent lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Beckham is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Sargent throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olen Sargent!