PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Goerge Cantstandya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ngaio Bealum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Ngaio Bealum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cantstandya
vs
Bealum

171 cm
21
163 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
162 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goerge Cantstandya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ngaio Bealum!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bealum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cantstandya was well out of range. Poor timing from Bealum.
Bealum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cantstandya as he jumps to the side.
Bealum throws an overhand right that lands on Cantstandya's shoulder, as Cantstandya tries to avoid the shot.
Bealum fails to land the takedown.
Bealum is looking to clinch but Cantstandya is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bealum. Cantstandya does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bealum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Bealum misses its intended target.

Cantstandya decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bealum tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Cantstandya manages to move to mount!
Bealum holds on to Cantstandya as tight as he can, avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bealum tries to hold on but Cantstandya postures up.
Bealum tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bealum throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bealum is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cantstandya avoids the attempt from Bealum to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantstandya landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bealum bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cantstandya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bealum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bealum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cantstandya controls Bealum momentarily but Bealum frees himself.
Bealum working some strikes from top position.

Cantstandya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bealum defends it easily.
Bealum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cantstandya manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Cantstandya goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bealum turns into him and now he's in Cantstandya's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bealum works over Cantstandya with some ground and pound from guard.
Bealum postures up and lands a big shot to Cantstandya's brow.

Cantstandya working for a triangle but Bealum defends it easily.
Bealum works over Cantstandya with some ground and pound from guard.
Bealum throws a strike but Cantstandya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cantstandya prevents Bealum from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bealum misses with a looping left.
Bealum looks to land a left hand but Cantstandya moved out of range nicely.
Cantstandya throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Bealum finds it's target.
Cantstandya slips under a jab from Bealum.
Bealum thows a body shot but no joy.

Cantstandya changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bealum looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cantstandya working the head with strikes.
Bealum is trying to get back to his feet.
Cantstandya in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bealum wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cantstandya looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bealum sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bealum is trying to stand up here but Cantstandya is controlling him well.

That's two 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.
Bealum works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bealum looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cantstandya puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bealum gets full guard.
Bealum is striking but Cantstandya is not phased and passes to half guard.
Cantstandya not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cantstandya is nestled in close to Bealum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bealum is looking to improve his position.
Bealum is trying to stand up here but Cantstandya is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bealum manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bealum is trying to keep Cantstandya in close.
Bealum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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.
Bealum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cantstandya's guard.
Cantstandya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bealum's guard.
Bealum wants to get back to his feet but Cantstandya is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bealum throws a jab but it's blocked by Cantstandya.
Cantstandya moves away from the strike by Bealum.
Cantstandya scores with a kick to the body.
Bealum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bealum misses with a looping left.
Cantstandya slips a jab from Bealum.
Cantstandya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bealum.
Bealum looks to throw the jab but Cantstandya is out of range.
Bealum just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bealum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cantstandya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bealum misses with a wild body shot.
Bealum tries to clinch up but Cantstandya circles away and keeps his distance.
Bealum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cantstandya paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Cantstandya looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bealum wants to stand back up but Cantstandya manages to pass into side control.

Cantstandya working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cantstandya scoring with punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bealum is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cantstandya asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bealum is trying to control Cantstandya's posture but Cantstandya avoids it.
Cantstandya is chipping away with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bealum tries to bench press Cantstandya off him but Cantstandya keeps the position.
Bealum is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cantstandya is controlling him well.
Bealum regains half guard.
Goerge Cantstandya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Cantstandya is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bealum has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Cantstandya seems to be working for a kimura but Bealum defends the submission attempt.
Bealum is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goerge Cantstandya clearly takes that round.
That's time! Cantstandya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cantstandya decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bealum wants to control but Cantstandya is keeping busy.
Bealum pushes Cantstandya off looking to stand but Cantstandya dives back in and keeps control.
Bealum wants to control but Cantstandya passes into side.
Cantstandya tries to score with some ground and pound. Bealum controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantstandya wants to control but Bealum is keeping him busy.
Bealum wants to control but Cantstandya postures up.
Bealum is trying to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bealum throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cantstandya avoids the body shot from Bealum.
Bealum shoots and misses

and Cantstandya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bealum's guard.
Bealum is wriggling around but Cantstandya manages to pass to half guard.
Bealum is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cantstandya trying to advance position but Bealum counters by regaining guard.
Cantstandya wants to control from the top but Bealum keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bealum thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cantstandya preventing the sweep.
Bealum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Bealum pushes Cantstandya off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bealum looks to throw the jab but Cantstandya is out of range.
Bealum misses with a body shot
and Cantstandya counters with a series of strikes. Bealum will be more careful next time no doubt.

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.
Bealum misses with a looping right.

Cantstandya shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Cantstandya has hold of Bealum's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bealum manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bealum tries to lock up and control but Cantstandya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cantstandya with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goerge Cantstandya had his way with Ngaio Bealum in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bealum shoots and misses

and Cantstandya counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bealum's guard now.
Cantstandya pushing down on Bealum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bealum is trying to stand.

Cantstandya is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bealum is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Goerge Cantstandya!
Goerge Cantstandya is the new lightweight champion!