PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blaise Lamont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Becks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lamont
vs
Becks

181 cm
21
164 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
24
163 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blaise Lamont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, BJ Becks!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Becks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lamont is trying to stand back up but Becks is controlling him
Lamont trying to control but Becks postures up.
Lamont wants to improve his position but Becks is controlling well.

Becks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lamont is looking for a sweep. Becks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Becks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lamont is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamont is trying is best to control the position here.

Becks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lamont wants to control but Becks is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Becks is looking for a kimura here.

Becks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lamont has managed to free his arm - good work.
Becks is nestled in close to Lamont, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lamont tries to kick Becks off but Becks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Becks trying to control from half guard but Lamont is working away.

Becks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Becks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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.
Becks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Becks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lamont is staying active underneath Becks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lamont tries to roll over but Becks keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becks is looking to advance position but Lamont won't allow it.

Lamont is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Becks pulls his head out easily.
Becks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lamont is trying to maintain the position but Becks is very close to passing his half guard.
Lamont tries to roll over but Becks keeps him under control.
Becks prevents Lamont from standing back up.
Lamont is not content to let Becks control the position.
Becks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lamont kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lamont wants to get back to full guard.
Lamont is pressing down on Becks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Becks preventing the sweep.
Lamont keeping full guard, as Becks tries to pass.
Lamont not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Becks trying to control but Lamont is working from the bottom.
Lamont trying to keep a closed guard but Becks is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Becks has closed the distance and engaged Lamont in a clinch.
Lamont tries for a takedown but Becks manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Becks has hold of one of Lamont's legs. Lamont is fighting the takedown attempt but Becks gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Becks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Becks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Becks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Becks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Becks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lamont looks for a takedown but Becks sprawls well.
Becks tries to close the distance and clinch but Lamont swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Becks closes the distance and pushes Lamont back into the cage.
Becks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Becks stops a takedown attempt from Lamont.
Nice body punch from Becks - that landed with a thud.
Becks fails to pull guard.
Becks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lamont's efforts to push away.

Lamont decides to pull guard.
Lamont keeping full guard, as Becks tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lamont controls Becks momentarily but Becks frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Becks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lamont trying to control the position.
Becks trying to control but Lamont is working from the bottom.

Becks drops back looking for a leg! Lamont is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lamont manages to kick Becks off! Becks jumps back into Lamont's guard.
Becks tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamont is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lamont is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Becks trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Becks throwing strikes from guard but Lamont blocks nicely.
Becks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lamont keeping moving, preventing Becks from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Becks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lamont looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lamont looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lamont!
Becks is looking for a sweep.

Lamont tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lamont has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lamont cracks Becks with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becks taking a bit of punishment here - Lamont scoring with strikes.
Becks regains half guard.
Lamont working over Becks with some ground and pound. Becks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lamont prevents Becks from improving his position.
Lamont is nestled in close to Becks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lamont is trying to control the action in half guard but Becks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Lamont seems to be working for a kimura but Becks defends the submission attempt.
Becks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lamont scores with a couple of nice shots.
Becks trying to control but Lamont postures up.
Lamont wants to control but Becks is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lamont moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Becks.
Becks sneaks back into half guard.
Becks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Becks actively working from the bottom here.

Becks actively working from the bottom here.
Becks is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lamont lands a nice short elbow.
Lamont trying to control from half guard but Becks is working away.
Becks tries to roll over but Lamont keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blaise Lamont 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!

Lamont swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaise Lamont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamont swings widly with a right hand

and Becks counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lamont!
Becks throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lamont because Becks loaded up on that one.

Becks goes for an armbar but Lamont turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lamont.
Lamont pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Becks is keeping the position for now.

Becks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Becks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lamont postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Becks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamont with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Becks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lamont is aware though and is defending well.
Lamont wants to control from the top but Becks keeps moving.
Lamont connects with a couple of short punches.
Lamont is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lamont accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Becks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lamont can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Becks throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Becks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lamont pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Becks is keeping the position for now.
Lamont postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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.
Lamont postures up in Becks's guard and throws a big left but Becks blocks it.
Lamont loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Becks controls Lamont momentarily but Lamont frees himself.

Becks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Becks throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Becks throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lamont uses it to pass to side control.
Lamont landing a few strikes.
Lamont scores with punches from side control.
Becks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lamont working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Becks!
A nice elbow there by Lamont.
Becks is squirming around, avoiding Lamont's attempts to control the action.
Becks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lamont lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lamont cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lamont punishing his opponent with strikes.

Becks is rocked!

Lamont working for a guillotine from mount but Becks is in no mood to give up.
Becks is still in real trouble! Can Lamont finish him?
Lamont postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Becks badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Lamont around the waist but Lamont pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Lamont is the winner by TKO! Lamont jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blaise Lamont!