PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Forest Beckford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Baptiste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Beckford
vs
Baptiste

180 cm
21
195 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

185 cm
23
195 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

[MMABR]: TechNutri - Ensuring the quality

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forest Beckford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emmanuel Baptiste!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beckford.
Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Beckford.
A big left from Beckford misses.
Baptiste throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beckford missing with a left hand there. Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beckford misses with a straight right.
Baptiste throws a series of punches but Beckford moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baptiste.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baptiste.
Baptiste shoots in for a takedown but Beckford shows good takedown defense.
Forest Beckford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Baptiste.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckford moves out of range of the strikes.
Baptiste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baptiste shoots in and drives through. Beckford sprawls well.
Baptiste misses with a body shot.
Beckford pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beckford.
Baptiste scores with a jab.
Beckford dodges the punch combination from Baptiste.

Baptiste closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baptiste lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Baptiste is looking to work some ground and pound but Beckford has wrist control.
Baptiste throwing strikes but missing.

Baptiste postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beckford is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Baptiste, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckford trying to control the position from guard on top but Baptiste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste wants to control the position but Beckford says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Baptiste has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beckford lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Beckford is thwarting Baptiste's attempts to control the position.
Beckford perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beckford with the ground and pound but Baptiste uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckford wants to pass the guard but Baptiste is keeping the position.
Beckford wants to control from the top but Baptiste keeps moving.

Baptiste has his feet on Beckford's thighs here. He's pushed Beckford off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Beckford screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emmanuel Baptiste!