PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Beetlejuice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy The Poodle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beetlejuice's entrance music is This Is Beetle. A fine choice. Tommy The Poodle has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Beetlejuice
vs
The Poodle

208 cm
23
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

220 cm
21
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Supreme Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lester Beetlejuice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy The Poodle!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from The Poodle.

Beetlejuice shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Poodle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Beetlejuice controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Poodle wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Beetlejuice is landing with some decent strikes but The Poodle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Beetlejuice wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Beetlejuice controlling the pace for now.
Beetlejuice throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Beetlejuice pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beetlejuice tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Beetlejuice moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, The Poodle has worked his arm free - good work by The Poodle!
An elbow from Beetlejuice crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on The Poodle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Beetlejuice looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beetlejuice staying calm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Poodle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

The Poodle explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The Poodle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Beetlejuice feints and as The Poodle raises his hands in defense, Beetlejuice changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beetlejuice controlling from the top position.
Beetlejuice stops The Poodle from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice wants to control from the top but The Poodle keeps moving.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Lester Beetlejuice just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Beetlejuice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Beetlejuice changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Poodle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Beetlejuice wants to control but The Poodle is keeping him busy.
Beetlejuice advances nicely into full mount.
The Poodle is desperately trying to improve his position but Beetlejuice has a good base and remains in mount.
Beetlejuice tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice trying to control but The Poodle is having none of it.
Beetlejuice controlling the pace for now.
Beetlejuice breaks from The Poodle's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beetlejuice controlling the pace for now.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beetlejuice wants to control the action but instead The Poodle gets a body lock and reverses into Beetlejuice's guard! Nice work!
Beetlejuice working a defensive guard here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Lester Beetlejuice just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The Poodle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beetlejuice sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Beetlejuice clinches up against the cage.
The Poodle tries to break the clinch but Beetlejuice is controlling the position.
Beetlejuice prevents The Poodle from breaking the clinch.
The Poodle is leaning against Beetlejuice and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beetlejuice lands a nice knee to the body.
Beetlejuice looking to slow down the pace here.
Beetlejuice has The Poodle pushed against the cage.
The Poodle has had enough of the clinch but Beetlejuice keeps him there for the moment.
The Poodle has a couple of punches blocked by Beetlejuice.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Beetlejuice wants the takedown. The Poodle is fighting it off but Beetlejuice persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in The Poodle's guard against the cage.
Beetlejuice preventing the sweep.
Beetlejuice tries to free his leg and advance position but The Poodle is retaining full guard.
The Poodle is looking to stand back up but Beetlejuice counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by The Poodle.
Beetlejuice controls the position.
Beetlejuice wants to control but The Poodle is keeping him busy.
Beetlejuice happy to just control the position for now.

Beetlejuice looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beetlejuice is breathing heavily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The Poodle struggling a bit here.
Beetlejuice staying calm.
Beetlejuice is looking to take a break and control but The Poodle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The Poodle wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Poodle misses with a looping right.
The Poodle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Poodle misses with a few strikes there.

Beetlejuice drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Beetlejuice happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Beetlejuice dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The Poodle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Beetlejuice shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beetlejuice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beetlejuice wants to control but The Poodle is keeping him busy.
Beetlejuice controlling the action here.
Beetlejuice seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down The Poodle for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Lester Beetlejuice just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Beetlejuice walks into a stiff left hand from The Poodle.
Good standup being displayed there by The Poodle as he connects with a hook.
Beetlejuice dodges the punch combination from The Poodle.
The Poodle misses with a hook. Beetlejuice ducked under it nicely.
The Poodle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Beetlejuice closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
The Poodle is trying to control Beetlejuice's posture but Beetlejuice avoids it.
The Poodle is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The Poodle is not content to let Beetlejuice control the position.
The Poodle tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Beetlejuice takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lester Beetlejuice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice fails to move to back control.
Beetlejuice can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Poodle is looking to escape.

That's four 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.
Beetlejuice controlling his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Lester Beetlejuice just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The Poodle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Beetlejuice gets a takedown into half guard.
Beetlejuice seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Poodle is not content to let Beetlejuice control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice content to control rather than advance.
Beetlejuice is keen to just control but The Poodle is a slippery customer.
The Poodle is looking to escape.
Beetlejuice wants to control but The Poodle is keeping him busy.
Beetlejuice not doing much here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Lester Beetlejuice just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Beetlejuice slips under a jab.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Poodle misses with a looping left.
Beetlejuice tries to clinch but The Poodle is having none of it.
The Poodle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beetlejuice moves away.

Beetlejuice shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beetlejuice showed some decent athleticism there.
Beetlejuice slows the pace down in half guard.
Beetlejuice'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.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The Poodle is looking to escape.
Beetlejuice trying to control the pace.
The Poodle is trying to control but can't.
Beetlejuice controlling the pace.
The Poodle is in trouble now - Beetlejuice has advanced to mount!

That's eight 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.
Beetlejuice wants to control the pace but The Poodle is squirming around nicely.
The Poodle tries to hold on but Beetlejuice postures up.
The Poodle is looking to improve his position but Beetlejuice isn't that keen on the idea.
Beetlejuice raining down shots from the mount!
Beetlejuice takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Lester Beetlejuice just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Beetlejuice scores a takedown into full mount!
Beetlejuice takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Poodle punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Beetlejuice 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!

The Poodle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Beetlejuice with that takedown attempt.
A combination from The Poodle does no damage.
Tommy The Poodle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beetlejuice changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Poodle tries to avoid it but Beetlejuice manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Poodle to the ground. The Poodle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Beetlejuice closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Poodle to the mat! The Poodle manages to get full guard.
Beetlejuice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Poodle is keeping the position for now.
Beetlejuice is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Beetlejuice stands and throws The Poodle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The Poodle tries to buck Beetlejuice off but Beetlejuice is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Poodle prevents Beetlejuice from improving position.
Beetlejuice is looking to take a break and control but The Poodle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Poodle is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Beetlejuice asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Beetlejuice staying calm.
Beetlejuice has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Poodle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Beetlejuice trying to control the action but The Poodle is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Poodle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Beetlejuice closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beetlejuice lands in his opponent's guard.
The Poodle keeping moving, preventing Beetlejuice from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice 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.
Beetlejuice trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but The Poodle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Beetlejuice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beetlejuice might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beetlejuice working a defensive guard here.
Beetlejuice pulls The Poodle in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Poodle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Poodle cracks Beetlejuice with a solid left hand.
Beetlejuice pulls The Poodle in to control the position.
Beetlejuice striking off his back but it's not causing The Poodle any problems.
Beetlejuice manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Poodle manages to get himself to full guard.
The Poodle trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The Poodle is trying to control the position but Beetlejuice postures up.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beetlejuice keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The Poodle is refusing to be controlled, as Beetlejuice sits in half guard.
The Poodle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beetlejuice's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beetlejuice's back!
Beetlejuice trying to control the action but The Poodle just sinks the hooks in.
Beetlejuice manages to reverse the position and now he's in The Poodle's guard. Nice work there by Beetlejuice.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Poodle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beetlejuice trying to move into half guard but instead The Poodle has managed to sweep!
Beetlejuice wants to sweep but no luck.
Beetlejuice is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Beetlejuice controlling the pace.
Beetlejuice is keen to just control but The Poodle is a slippery customer.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Lester Beetlejuice just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Beetlejuice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The Poodle takes a swing at Beetlejuice's ribcage but misses.

Beetlejuice clinches.
The Poodle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The Poodle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beetlejuice has him pressed against the cage.
The Poodle working aggressively here.
Beetlejuice landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Beetlejuice misses with an elbow over the top.
Beetlejuice tries to stall but The Poodle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The Poodle looking to stall.
The Poodle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beetlejuice has him pressed against the cage.
Beetlejuice is trying to maintain a safe position but The Poodle gets an underhook and turns Beetlejuice into the cage.
Beetlejuice throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beetlejuice stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Beetlejuice scores with a hook to the body.
Beetlejuice trying to stall but The Poodle improves his position.
Beetlejuice lands a damaging elbow.
The Poodle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beetlejuice has him pressed against the cage.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Poodle.
Beetlejuice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beetlejuice avoiding damage as The Poodle throws knees to the body.
Beetlejuice content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Beetlejuice is looking to control The Poodle's arms but The Poodle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beetlejuice has his back to the cage.
Beetlejuice keeps control of The Poodle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tommy The Poodle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Poodle is looking to break free of the clinch but Beetlejuice has double underhooks.
The Poodle tries to stall but Beetlejuice uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee calls for Beetlejuice to work.
Beetlejuice seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lester Beetlejuice.
The Poodle throws a right hand that Beetlejuice ducks under and follows up with a left that Beetlejuice also avoids with ease.
Tommy The Poodle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Poodle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beetlejuice blocks a head kick by The Poodle.

Beetlejuice shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beetlejuice showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The Poodle tries to kick Beetlejuice off but Beetlejuice keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beetlejuice is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beetlejuice trying to mount his opponent but The Poodle defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Beetlejuice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beetlejuice, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Lester Beetlejuice!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Lester Beetlejuice!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Lester Beetlejuice!

Lester Beetlejuice wins by unanimous decision!