PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Za Beast (ranked 5550 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff KingsBurg (ranked 5542 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beast
vs
KingsBurg

187 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Za Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cliff KingsBurg!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

KingsBurg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Beast to the ground. KingsBurg is now in Beast's guard.
Beast has KingsBurg pulled in close to control his posture.
KingsBurg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beast looking to hit a scissor sweep but KingsBurg is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast keeping moving, preventing KingsBurg from controlling successfully.
Beast tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KingsBurg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
KingsBurg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
KingsBurg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Beast pushes KingsBurg off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jab from KingsBurg.
The fighters circle momentarily. KingsBurg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
KingsBurg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Beast drops down looking for a counter takedown but KingsBurg sprawls and moves away.
KingsBurg throws an overhand right that lands on Beast's shoulder, as Beast tries to avoid the shot.
Beast feinted with a counter takedown.
Beast walks into a left hand.

KingsBurg looking to score a takedown here. Beast is defending well but KingsBurg drives through and ends up in Beast's guard.
Beast pulls KingsBurg in close to prevent any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast continues to stall.
KingsBurg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beast. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KingsBurg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beast seems keen to control KingsBurg's posture.
KingsBurg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
KingsBurg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KingsBurg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beast takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
KingsBurg throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Beast counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beast seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beast not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beast drops an elbow to the side of KingsBurg's head.
KingsBurg is refusing to be controlled, as Beast sits in half guard.
Beast winds up and cracks KingsBurg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beast is taking a breather. KingsBurg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
KingsBurg pushes Beast off looking to stand but Beast dives back in and keeps control.
KingsBurg looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if KingsBurg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beast lands with a punch from half guard.
Beast has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Beast winds up and cracks KingsBurg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beast looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
KingsBurg wants to control but Beast is keeping busy.
Beast is taking a breather. KingsBurg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beast is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
KingsBurg is trying to stand back up but Beast is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cliff KingsBurg will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Beast goes for a double leg but KingsBurg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as KingsBurg continues to drive forward.
Beast shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with KingsBurg but KingsBurg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
KingsBurg takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
KingsBurg misses with the combination.
Beast appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
KingsBurg lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KingsBurg fails to land with a series of punches.
Beast half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beast needs to keep his hands up - KingsBurg had a free shot at his head there.
KingsBurg closes the distance and clinches up with Beast, looking for a takedown. KingsBurg pushes Beast against the cage but Beast circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beast tries to counter with a takedown but KingsBurg is quick to defend against it.
KingsBurg is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KingsBurg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cliff KingsBurg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. KingsBurg defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Za Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KingsBurg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten KingsBurg somewhat.
Beast changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
KingsBurg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
KingsBurg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KingsBurg.
KingsBurg looks to land a left hand but Beast moved out of range nicely.
Beast appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KingsBurg misses with a combination

and Beast counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beast lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beast working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of KingsBurg's head.
KingsBurg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beast controls the pace.
Za Beast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beast scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beast cracks KingsBurg with a solid left hand.
Beast with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast with a nice head shot there.
Beast is working KingsBurg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast pushes down on KingsBurg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beast lands strikes from half guard.
Beast looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks KingsBurg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Beast there.
Beast takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Beast slips a nice elbow through KingsBurg's hands, connecting with KingsBurg's forehead.
Beast slips a nice elbow through KingsBurg's hands, connecting with KingsBurg's forehead.
Beast is nestled in close to KingsBurg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beast lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beast is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast lands strikes from half guard.
KingsBurg is trying to control but Beast manages to pass to mount!
Beast landing punches.
The referee warns KingsBurg that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

KingsBurg is rocked!
Beast controlling the pace for now.
KingsBurg is still in real trouble! Can Beast finish him?
Beast landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Za Beast dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Beast or perhaps it was just good defense by KingsBurg, which made it look bad.
KingsBurg seems to have recovered his senses.
KingsBurg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beast appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Beast takes one on the button.
Beast takes a body punch but keeps moving.
KingsBurg scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from KingsBurg.
No luck for KingsBurg with that takedown attempt.
Beast tries to counter with a takedown but KingsBurg is quick to defend against it.
KingsBurg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - KingsBurg coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KingsBurg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
KingsBurg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beast sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beast half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
KingsBurg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by KingsBurg.

Beast manages to get an easy takedown there - catching KingsBurg on his heels. He'll look to pass KingsBurg's guard now, I'm sure.
Beast with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beast slips nicely into half guard.
Beast landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Beast there.
Beast lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast working KingsBurg over with strikes.
Beast is looking to take a break and control but KingsBurg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beast lands strikes from half guard.
KingsBurg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
KingsBurg is looking for a sweep. Beast is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beast lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beast looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KingsBurg has hold of Beast's hands but Beast slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
KingsBurg taking some punishment here, with Beast in his half guard.
Beast is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beast is nestled in close to KingsBurg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beast looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Beast seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beast looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beast slips a nice elbow through KingsBurg's hands, connecting with KingsBurg's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Beast.
KingsBurg trying to control here.
Beast takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Beast content to control rather than advance.
KingsBurg is looking to control Beast's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can KingsBurg avoid being mounted?
Beast is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Za Beast showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beast 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Za Beast!