PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Hank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No Remorse. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hank
vs
Beast

178 cm
20
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Hank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Beast!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast shoots in for a double leg but Hank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Beast scores with a takedown into Hank's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Beast showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beast is looking to stand up but Hank won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beast wants to control from the top but Hank keeps moving.
Hank on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hank tries to get out of the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ben Beast wasn't active enough on the ground.
Beast closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hank counters with a single leg into guard. Beast didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hank prevents Beast from getting back to his feet.
Beast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hank scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beast's head.
Hank is looking to work some ground and pound but Beast has wrist control.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Hank from controlling successfully.
Beast wants to sweep but no luck.
Beast manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Beast moves to the back position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries to keep control of the position but Hank is staying busy.
Beast is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Beast working for the choke.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Beast looking to break Hank's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hank remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Beast will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hank prevents Beast from getting a body triangle.

Beast is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Beast tries to get the hooks in deep but Hank pushed the leg off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beast is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hank is defending well though. Beast let's go of the attempt for now.
Hank holding both Beast 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Beast dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Beast misses with a takedown attempt

so Hank counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hank wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
Hank scoring with punches to the head and body.

Beast throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beast bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hank's guard.
Hank wants to stand and escape but Beast is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Hank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hank kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Beast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hank is keeping the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ben Beast.
Beast tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hank with a lazy takedown attempt

and Beast counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Beast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hank is keeping the position for now.
Hank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beast on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hank keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Beast controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ben Beast.
Beast shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast thows a body shot but no joy.
Beast tries to score with a low kick but Hank moves his leg out of the way.
Beast looks for the body kick but Hank saw that one coming.

Beast throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hank was covering up waiting for the punch and Beast finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Beast is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beast gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Beast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hank defends it nicely.
Chris Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Beast.
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hank counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hank.
Ben Beast has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beast wants to stand up but Hank is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hank trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hank looking to sit in guard and control but Beast gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Beast 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Beast has his takedown stuffed

and Hank counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Beast's guard now.
Beast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hank.
Hank wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
Beast wants to get back to his feet but Hank is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beast is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Beast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beast managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ben Beast hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Beast leaves Hank with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hank circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hank counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hank.
Hank trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Beast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hank wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hank wants to pass the guard but Beast is keeping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ben Beast was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Beast shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beast showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hank is refusing to be controlled, as Beast sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Beast throwing shots but Hank is blocking nicely.

Beast is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chris Hank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beast working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hank wants to get back to his feet.

Beast is trying to work for a kimura but Hank is defending well.
Beast trying to control the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Beast.
Well Beast has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Beast!