PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Longsun Zhao (ranked 1138 p4p, 4098 weight class) and Jim Beam (ranked 175 p4p, 532 weight class). Longsun Zhao had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Zhao
vs
Beam

185 cm
24
187
8 - 7 - 0

176 cm
23
185
5 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Brooklyn Threads

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Longsun Zhao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Beam!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Damien Edna and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beam gets a double leg takedown into Zhao's guard.
Beam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhao is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beam wants to pass the guard but Zhao is keeping the position.
Zhao is looking to stand up but Beam isn't so interested in that idea.
Beam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zhao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beam looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam passes into half guard.
Zhao is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Iron Wolf Private Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Zhao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beam on the ground.
Zhao is trying to stand back up but Beam is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao is refusing to be controlled, as Beam sits in half guard.
Beam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zhao tries to kick Beam off but Beam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beam working the head and body with strikes.
Zhao has hold of Beam's hands but Beam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zhao is trying to stand back up but Beam is controlling him
Zhao is staying active underneath Beam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Beam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beam works his foot free and advances to mount.
Beam lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam breaks from Zhao's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beam is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Zhao is in real trouble.

Beam is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zhao defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao is trying to stand back up.
Beam lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Zhao.

Zhao is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Beam off. It looks like it's working - Beam slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Zhao displaying calm under pressure there.
Longsun Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhao.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beam.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam scores with a three punch combo!
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beam blocks a head kick by Zhao.

Beam drives through and clinches with Zhao against the cage.
Zhao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beam has him pressed against the cage.
Zhao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Beam breaks from the clinch.
Beam throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao throws the left hand but Beam avoids the punch easily.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Beam moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Beam.
Zhao lands with a shot to the body.

Beam clinches up with Zhao and pushes him back against the cage.

Beam is trying to trip Zhao. He has hold of a leg but Zhao is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Beam persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beam wants to pass the guard but Zhao is keeping the position.
Zhao wants to get back to his feet but Beam passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beam thows a huge punch but Zhao dodges it nicely.
Beam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zhao is looking to escape.
Zhao has hold of Beam's hands but Beam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Zhao is rocked!
Beam working Zhao over with strikes.
Oh Zhao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Beam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beam scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beam lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Zhao quite badly. Zhao pulls Beam in close trying to recover. Beam postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Zhao on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Zhao doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Beam!
A less than humble Jim Beam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.