PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vpered kPobede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Beckford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kPobede comes into the arena with Kalinka blaring out of the sound system. Forest Beckford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

kPobede
vs
Beckford

187 cm
25
198 lbs
9 - 1 - 1

180 cm
20
195 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vpered kPobede!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forest Beckford!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckford fails in his attempt to clinch.
kPobede looks for the body kick but Beckford saw that one coming.
kPobede throws a leg kick but Beckford sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Beckford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beckford misses with a head kick.
kPobede throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

kPobede lands a big head kick that sends Beckford tumbling to the mat! kPobede takes a step backwards and waves Beckford back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Beckford is rocked!

It looks like Forest Beckford has been cut.
kPobede scores with a spinning back kick!
kPobede tries a head kick but it misses.
Beckford keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beckford fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. kPobede sprawls well initially but Beckford persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Beckford is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Beckford there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
kPobede is trying to escape the mount.
Beckford throws a sloppy strike and kPobede uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and kPobede has ended up in Beckford's guard.
Beckford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kPobede content to stall in guard here.
kPobede would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Beckford pulls kPobede in close to prevent any damage.
Beckford looking for a sweep. Not yet Beckford, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kPobede tries to free his leg and advance position but Beckford is retaining full guard.
kPobede tries to stand but Beckford is controlling from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beckford checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beckford blocks a low kick nicely.
Beckford shoots in and drives through. kPobede sprawls well.
kPobede tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beckford misses the shot to the body.
kPobede fails in his attempt to clinch.
kPobede connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vpered kPobede dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forest Beckford's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

kPobede feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beckford's calf.
kPobede tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beckford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beckford circles away from the clinch attempt.
kPobede misses with a low kick.
kPobede misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
kPobede throws a hook but Beckford blocks it.
Vpered kPobede seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by kPobede.
A big right from kPobede misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckford avoids a kick to the body.
kPobede moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
kPobede will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Beckford misses with a takedown attempt - kPobede sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Beckford misses.
Beckford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before kPobede has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beckford checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - kPobede looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
kPobede lands a high kick!
kPobede fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beckford checks it well.
kPobede avoids the head kick by Beckford.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kPobede displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beckford throws out the jab.

kPobede gets a clinch.
kPobede looking to throw knees to the head but Beckford is blocking nicely.
Beckford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
kPobede is working Beckford over against the cage.
Beckford tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vpered kPobede has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forest Beckford.
Beckford tries for a takedown but kPobede manages to get underhooks.
Beckford is trying to maintain a safe position but kPobede gets an underhook and turns Beckford into the cage.
kPobede lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beckford backwards.
Beckford has kPobede pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. kPobede manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beckford working aggressively here.
Beckford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
kPobede lands a nice knee to the body.
kPobede with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Beckford tries to score a body lock takedown but kPobede shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Beckford is breathing heavily.
kPobede lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That has opened up Forest Beckford's cut even more.
Beckford wants to stall.
kPobede utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
kPobede prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, kPobede scores with a nice short uppercut.
kPobede lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kPobede tries a knee to the head but Beckford blocks it.
kPobede throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beckford tries to pull guard but kPobede holds him up against the cage and eventually Beckford drops back down to his feet.
Beckford misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from kPobede.
kPobede lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
kPobede landing some nice looking knees to the body.
kPobede lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for kPobede.
kPobede lands a knee to the head.
kPobede lands a good knee to the midsection. Beckford won't want to take too many of those.
kPobede lands a shoulder strike.
kPobede unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beckford lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. kPobede obliges.
kPobede landing knees to the head.
kPobede scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by kPobede as Beckford tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from kPobede.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
kPobede with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
kPobede scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for kPobede.
kPobede lands a shoulder strike.
kPobede lands a knee to the head.
Beckford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vpered kPobede dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Forest Beckford's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

kPobede is looking to score with low kicks.
Beckford wants to clinch up but kPobede keeps it at a distance.

Beckford shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Beckford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
kPobede wants to get back to his feet but Beckford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beckford looking to sit in guard and control but kPobede gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kPobede is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
kPobede trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckford lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for kPobede!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
kPobede is in a horrible position here. Beckford smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Beckford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Beckford prevents kPobede from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckford breaks from kPobede's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beckford trying to control but kPobede is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beckford cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Beckford looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
kPobede is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beckford controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Beckford connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Beckford is trying to control here but kPobede has managed to regain half guard.
Beckford wants to pass the guard but kPobede is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
kPobede is trying to stand back up but Beckford is controlling him

Beckford seems to be looking for submissions.
Beckford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forest Beckford really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forest Beckford's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

kPobede throws a head kick but Beckford moves out of range.
kPobede misses the jab.
Beckford looks to throw the jab but kPobede is out of range.
kPobede takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beckford moves out of range of the leg kick from kPobede.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
kPobede throws a nice head kick!
Nice body kick there by kPobede.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kPobede throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
kPobede dodges the punch combination from Beckford.
Beckford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
kPobede tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Beckford counters with a nice double leg into side control. kPobede won't be happy with that.
kPobede is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kPobede controls the position for a moment.
kPobede is not content to let Beckford control the position.
Beckford has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckford can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as kPobede is looking to escape.
kPobede is desperately trying to improve his position but Beckford has a good base and remains in mount.
kPobede gets back to half guard.
Beckford is thwarting kPobede's attempts to control the position.

That's four 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.
kPobede is looking for a sweep. Beckford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beckford is nestled in close to kPobede, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beckford thows a huge punch but kPobede dodges it nicely.
Beckford is just content to waste time from the top position. kPobede takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Beckford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beckford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beckford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as kPobede works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Forest Beckford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beckford is looking to work some ground and pound but kPobede has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vpered kPobede will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Forest Beckford's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

kPobede tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beckford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
kPobede tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from kPobede. No joy for Beckford on that attempt.
kPobede misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
kPobede misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckford wants to clinch.
kPobede tries to clinch but Beckford moves out of range.
kPobede thuds a left hand into Beckford's body.
Beckford shoots in for a takedown but kPobede shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beckford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beckford avoids the head kick by kPobede.
kPobede fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beckford.
kPobede throws a leg kick but Beckford checks it.
kPobede throws a sloppy head kick and Beckford moves out of range easily.
kPobede misses with a low kick as Beckford jumps back.
Beckford throws a lazy right hand but kPobede sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kPobede throws the kick towards the body but Beckford avoids it.
Beckford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beckford looks to throw a body kick
and kPobede counters with a head kick. That will keep Beckford thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
kPobede pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Forest Beckford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Beckford blocks a head kick by kPobede.
Beckford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beckford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vpered kPobede is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vpered kPobede has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forest Beckford.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by kPobede.
kPobede fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beckford.
A head kick from kPobede lands but Beckford takes it in his stride.
kPobede tries to land a leg kick but Beckford saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beckford misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vpered kPobede showed his dominance in that final round.
I think kPobede has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:46
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vpered kPobede!
Vpered kPobede is the new middleweight champion!