PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Rapport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Rapport told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Becker
vs
Rapport

164 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominik Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greg Rapport!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Becker.

Rapport shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rapport showed some decent athleticism there.
Becker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rapport takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapport tries to pass the half guard into mount. Becker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rapport prevents Becker from standing back up.
Rapport with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Greg Rapport has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rapport shoots in for a double leg but Becker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rapport shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Becker pinned against the cage. Becker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dominik Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Rapport.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker throws a head kick but Rapport moves out of range.

Rapport shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Becker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rapport slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rapport advances position into side control!
Rapport trying to control the action but Becker is working from the bottom.
Becker stops Rapport from passing to mount.
Rapport is looking to take a break and control but Becker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rapport takes a little break here. Becker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapport has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Becker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rapport tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapport trying to control but Becker is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapport putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rapport content just to control the position here.
Becker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapport controlling the pace for now.
Becker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Becker tries to get out of the position.
Rapport trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rapport with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rapport cracks Becker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rapport controlling from mount.
Becker trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rapport is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapport landing strikes, looking to finish!
Becker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rapport on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rapport wants to control the pace but Becker is squirming around nicely.
Becker's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rapport content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Rapport dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A head kick misses from Becker.
Becker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Rapport looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Becker is trying to stand back up but Rapport is controlling him
Rapport frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rapport controlling the pace for now.
Becker is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rapport trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapport looking to control and managing it successfully.
Becker wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rapport.
Greg Rapport has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rapport controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rapport can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Becker is looking to escape.
Becker trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapport controlling the pace for now.
Rapport lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rapport wants to control the pace but Becker is squirming around nicely.
Rapport connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rapport sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Becker is squirming around, avoiding Rapport's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapport postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Becker looks a forlorn figure.
Becker is bucking up trying to escape but Rapport cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Becker is squirming around, avoiding Rapport's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Becker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rapport unloads with some shots from mount but Becker bucks and avoids them well.
Rapport sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Becker wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapport landing shots from mount.
Rapport in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rapport controlling his opponent.
Rapport lands a big shot there that rocks Becker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rapport looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rapport has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rapport lands a heavy elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rapport tries to control but Becker wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Rapport showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Becker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Becker throws a head kick but Rapport moves out of range.
No luck for Rapport with that takedown attempt.
Becker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rapport.
Becker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Becker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Becker lands a leg kick that knocks Rapport off balance momentarily.
Becker misses with a head kick.
Rapport takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rapport fails with a takedown attempt.
Dominik Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Rapport.
Becker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapport shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Becker as he avoids it easily.
Becker lands a nice looking body kick.
Becker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Becker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rapport takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Becker leaves Rapport with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rapport sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Becker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Becker.
Becker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Becker wants it to stay on the feet.
Rapport takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Becker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Becker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Greg Rapport has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Becker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rapport's calf.
Rapport takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Becker throws a head kick that half lands.
Becker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rapport on the side of the head.

Rapport is rocked!
Becker circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Rapport drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Becker follows Rapport to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominik Becker!