PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Poulikidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Beaner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry Beaner is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Poulikidis
vs
Beaner

189 cm
19
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
19
130 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Poulikidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Barry Beaner!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Poulikidis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beaner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Poulikidis is in Beaner's guard.
Poulikidis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Beaner can't keep his opponent in guard - Poulikidis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Poulikidis wants to stand up but Beaner is controlling the position.
Poulikidis wants to pass the guard but Beaner is defending well.
Poulikidis prevents Beaner from improving his position.
Poulikidis wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulikidis content to control rather than advance.
Poulikidis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beaner's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poulikidis wants to get back to his feet.
Beaner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Still in half guard, Poulikidis seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaner is looking for a sweep. Poulikidis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poulikidis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Poulikidis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Alex Poulikidis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Beaner shoots in for a takedown but Poulikidis shows good takedown defense.

Poulikidis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Poulikidis won't allow Beaner to get back to his feet.
Poulikidis stays in close to Beaner's body and controls the position.
Poulikidis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poulikidis wants to control from the top but Beaner keeps moving.
Poulikidis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Alex Poulikidis just wasn't active enough.

Poulikidis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beaner is working for takedown but Poulikidis is calmly controlling the position for now.

Poulikidis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Beaner forces Poulikidis back against the cage and clinches.

Poulikidis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poulikidis tries to clinch but Beaner is having none of it.

Poulikidis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beaner's guard.
Beaner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poulikidis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Poulikidis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulikidis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Poulikidis wants to control from the top but Beaner keeps moving.
Poulikidis is pushing down on Beaner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beaner is fighting to maintain full guard but Poulikidis has managed to sneak the leg through.
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!
Beaner gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poulikidis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Poulikidis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beaner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Poulikidis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Poulikidis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Poulikidis sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Beaner actively working from the bottom here.
Beaner tries to roll over but Poulikidis keeps him under control.
Poulikidis wants to stand but Beaner has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulikidis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Poulikidis in particular looking to stall.
Poulikidis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Poulikidis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alex Poulikidis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Poulikidis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Poulikidis content to stall in guard here.
Beaner has a closed guard, preventing Poulikidis from standing up.
Poulikidis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beaner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poulikidis throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beaner is trying to control the position but Poulikidis postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Poulikidis slaps away a takedown attempt from Beaner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beaner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beaner is breathing heavily.
Poulikidis looks to score with a jab to the body but Beaner is just out of range.
Poulikidis is looking to land body kicks.
Poulikidis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beaner circles away quickly and effectively.

Poulikidis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulikidis wants to pass the guard but Beaner is defending well.
Poulikidis tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Beaner.
Poulikidis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poulikidis controlling his opponent.
Beaner wants to hold on but Poulikidis pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Poulikidis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Poulikidis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beaner did well to prevent Poulikidis getting side control.
Poulikidis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beaner defending well though.
Poulikidis is looking to take a break and control but Beaner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poulikidis wants to stand up but Beaner has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Poulikidis wants to control but Beaner is keeping him busy.
Poulikidis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Poulikidis tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Beaner.
Beaner looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulikidis passes to full mount!
Poulikidis tries to control but Beaner wriggling away.
Beaner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
It looks like Poulikidis is going to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaner wants to control but Poulikidis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beaner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Beaner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beaner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Poulikidis has passed into side control.
Poulikidis trying to control the action but Beaner is working from the bottom.
Poulikidis taking a breather here.
Beaner wants to control but Poulikidis postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulikidis trying to control the position but Beaner is working away.
Beaner is trying to improve his position.
Beaner is trying to control Poulikidis's posture but Poulikidis avoids it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Poulikidis controlling the position from side mount.
Beaner is not content to let Poulikidis control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulikidis controlling the position from side mount.

We're going to have a standup here because Alex Poulikidis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Poulikidis circles away from the clinch attempt

and Poulikidis counters with a single leg into guard. Beaner didn't expect that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poulikidis is looking to stand up but Beaner won't let him.
Poulikidis pushes down on Beaner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barry Beaner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Poulikidis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beaner punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Poulikidis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poulikidis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Poulikidis!