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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Diaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beam kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hollywood Undead - Everywhere I Go. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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201 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Beam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hakeem Diaw!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaw shoots in for a takedown but Beam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diaw counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beam!
Beam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beam tries to get out of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beam is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaw asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Beam trying to remain calm as Diaw controls from the top position.
Diaw prevents Beam from escaping the position.
Beam regains half guard, as Diaw was trying to land strikes.
Diaw perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam tries to kick Diaw off in order to stand up. Diaw Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Beam avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diaw.
Beam prevents Diaw from moving into mount.
Diaw prevents Beam from escaping the position.
Diaw lands a few punches from side control.
Diaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beam keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaw lands a nice forearm strike.
Diaw taking a breather here.
Beam is working to avoid the ground and pound but Diaw connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Beam dodges the ground and pound from Diaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beam prevents Diaw from moving into mount.
Beam wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Diaw content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Diaw tries to advance to mount but Beam denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beam keeps working.
Diaw is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diaw connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beam some visible discomfort.
Beam is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Diaw working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Beam is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Diaw is looking to take a break and control but Beam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaw thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaw is looking to take a break and control but Beam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaw working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaw tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Beam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaw on the ground.
Beam is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaw asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Diaw dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beam moves to clinch but Diaw breaks away
and Diaw decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beam's guard.
Diaw distracts Beam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beam keeping moving, preventing Diaw from controlling successfully.
Beam wants to get back to his feet but Diaw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hakeem Diaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaw controls the pace.
Diaw lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaw trying to control but Beam is working from the bottom.
Diaw wants to pass the guard but Beam is keeping the position.
Diaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaw controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diaw scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beam wants to stand up but Diaw is controlling him.
Diaw looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beam wants to stand but Diaw is controlling the position.
Diaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaw engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaw throwing strikes from guard but Beam blocks nicely.
Diaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beam moves to clinch but Diaw breaks away
and Diaw counters with a left to the body.
Beam wants to clinch
letting Diaw counter with a right hand.
Jim Beam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaw.
Beam tries to clinch but Diaw moves away
and Diaw counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diaw.
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!
Diaw is working Beam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaw wants to control from the top but Beam keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaw landing with the ground and pound.
Beam wants to stand but Diaw is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Diaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Diaw cracks Beam with an open hand slap.
Beam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beam connects with a solid leg kick.
Beam tries to clinch up but Diaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaw swings widly with a right hand
and Beam counters with a straight right hand.
Beam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beam scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Diaw is predictable there
and Beam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaw drives through with a takedown into Beam's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Diaw engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beam is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Diaw dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaw is chipping away with strikes.
Diaw working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Diaw throws an elbow but Beam slips to the side and avoids it well.
Diaw wants to control but Beam is keeping him busy.
Beam is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diaw is controlling him well.
Beam prevents Diaw from improving position.
Diaw works to advance to full mount. Beam defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hakeem Diaw is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaw controlling from the full mount.
Beam tries to buck Diaw off but he can't manage it.
Diaw controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hakeem Diaw.
Beam throws a series of punches but Diaw moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaw.
Beam is trying to escape the position but Diaw is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beam wants to get back to his feet but Diaw drags him back down.
Diaw lands some shots froms side control.
Diaw passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Beam!
Diaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beam wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Diaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaw winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Diaw!
A very excited looking Hakeem Diaw made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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