PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Beach Boy (ranked 647 p4p, 828 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 41 p4p, 47 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beach Boy
vs
Case

161 cm
25
148
12 - 10 - 0

166 cm
26
143
11 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary
Brooklyn Threads

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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Beach Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case throws a lazy right hand but Beach Boy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Justin Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Beach Boy closes the distance and clinches.
Beach Boy misses with a knee to the head.
Case stops a takedown attempt from Beach Boy.
Beach Boy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Beach Boy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Case's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beach Boy blocking some punches.
Beach Boy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Beach Boy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Beach Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach Boy tries to land knees in the clinch but Case avoids the damage to the body.
Beach Boy struggles to land a body shot inside as Case controls his hands.
Beach Boy has Case pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Case manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Case misses with a hook from the clinch.

Case breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Case misses with a left hand

and Beach Boy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Case kicks Beach Boy off and gets to his feet.
Case connects with a single shot there.
Case throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beach Boy is looking to clinch.
Case is looking to chop away at Beach Boy's legs.
A swing and a miss from Case.
Beach Boy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Case manages to circle out of the way.
Case ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beach Boy moves away.

Beach Boy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beach Boy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beach Boy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy prevents Case from improving his position.
Beach Boy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beach Boy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beach Boy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beach Boy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beach Boy winds up and cracks Case with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beach Boy throwing shots but Case is blocking nicely.
Beach Boy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beach Boy prevents Case from improving his position.
Case keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Beach Boy is looking to advance position but Case won't allow it.
Beach Boy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Case's head.
Case is trying to stand.
Beach Boy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Case defending well though.
Beach Boy is looking to advance position but Case won't allow it.
Case keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beach Boy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beach Boy wants to pass to mount but Case is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beach Boy connects with a nice short shot to Case's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beach Boy drops an elbow to the side of Case's head.
Beach Boy trying to pass the guard but Case defending well.
Case regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Beach Boy.
Beach Boy stopping the sweep attempt from Case.
Beach Boy trying to control but Case is working from the bottom.
Beach Boy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Case is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Beach Boy throws a big elbow that misses.
Case is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Beach Boy throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anderson Beach Boy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Case is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Beach Boy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Case's guard.
Beach Boy advances to half guard.
Beach Boy throwing shots but Case is blocking nicely.
Anderson Beach Boy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beach Boy wants to advance to full mount but Case doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Beach Boy trying to control but Case is working from the bottom.
Beach Boy stands up over Case, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach Boy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beach Boy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Case preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach Boy is looking to work some ground and pound but Case has wrist control.
Beach Boy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Case keeping moving, preventing Beach Boy from controlling successfully.
Beach Boy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beach Boy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Beach Boy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beach Boy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beach Boy is looking to work some ground and pound but Case has wrist control.
Beach Boy throws an elbow that misses. Case uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beach Boy's guard. Nice move by Case!

Beach Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Case is one step ahead there.

Beach Boy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beach Boy looking for a guillotine here but Case defends easily.
Case preventing the sweep.
Beach Boy is working hard here to advance position.
Case must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beach Boy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beach Boy 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.
Beach Boy drops an elbow to the side of Case's head.
Beach Boy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Case defending well though.
Case moves into full guard.
Beach Boy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beach Boy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beach Boy tries to free his leg and advance position but Case is retaining full guard.
Beach Boy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beach Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Case is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case keeping full guard, as Beach Boy tries to pass.
Beach Boy lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beach Boy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beach Boy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Case working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beach Boy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beach Boy connects with a couple of short punches.
Beach Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Case is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beach Boy passes Case's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Beach Boy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice jab there from Case.
Beach Boy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Case.
Beach Boy tries to counter with a takedown but Case is quick to defend against it.
Beach Boy tries for a takedown but Case circles away easily
and Case counters with a right hand to the body.
Case moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Case lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Case throws a leg kick which misses Beach Boy's front leg but catches the back leg as Beach Boy tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beach Boy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beach Boy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Case looks to throw the jab but Beach Boy is out of range.
Case lands with a good body shot.
Beach Boy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Case counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Case throws a right hand that misses
and Beach Boy counters with a left to the body.
Beach Boy misses with a takedown
and Case counters with a stiff right hand.
Case throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Case fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Beach Boy to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Beach Boy looks to clinch but Case throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Beach Boy taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Justin Case!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Justin Case made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Anderson Beach Boy spoke after the fight, saying 'Ha Ha Ha False laughter to hide the pain!'.