PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Annunaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Beckerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Annunaki comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Aenima. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Annunaki
vs
Beckerman

185 cm
26
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

165 cm
24
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Annunaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Beckerman!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Annunaki thuds his right hand into Beckerman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Annunaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Annunaki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Beckerman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Annunaki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Annunaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Beckerman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Beckerman looks gassed!
Annunaki is looking for a sweep.
Annunaki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Annunaki wants to control but Beckerman is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Annunaki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Annunaki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beckerman if he has to take too many more of those.
Beckerman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bill Annunaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beckerman.

It looks like Scott Beckerman has been cut.
Beckerman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Annunaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Annunaki digs a good body shot into Beckerman's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Annunaki.
Annunaki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beckerman.
Annunaki digs a good body shot into Beckerman's ribs.
Annunaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beckerman's calf.
Annunaki fakes the leg kick and cracks Beckerman in the body.
Annunaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Annunaki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Beckerman's head.
Annunaki throws a head kick that Beckerman semi-blocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Annunaki. Beckerman shrugs it off though.
Beckerman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Annunaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Annunaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beckerman. Beckerman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Annunaki lands a head kick!
Annunaki scores with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Annunaki scores with a four punch combination!
Annunaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beckerman. That did some damage!
Annunaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beckerman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Annunaki tries to avoid it but Beckerman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Annunaki to the ground. Annunaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Annunaki throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Beckerman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Annunaki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Beckerman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beckerman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bill Annunaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Beckerman.
Beckerman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Annunaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Annunaki scores with a one two! Beckerman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Annunaki throws a leg kick which misses Beckerman's front leg but catches the back leg as Beckerman tries to avoid it.
Annunaki scores with a one two! Beckerman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Annunaki lands an overhand right.
Annunaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beckerman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Annunaki. Annunaki obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Beckerman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beckerman.
Annunaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Annunaki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bill Annunaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Annunaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Annunaki lands a two punch combo.
Annunaki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That has opened up Scott Beckerman's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Annunaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beckerman.
Beckerman fails with a takedown attempt.
Annunaki throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Annunaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Beckerman'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.

Annunaki lands a high kick!
Beckerman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Annunaki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Beckerman shoots in looking for a takedown. Annunaki tries to sprawl out of it but Beckerman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Annunaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Annunaki thows a body kick. Beckerman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Annunaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beckerman will feel that in the morning.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beckerman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Annunaki - the referee stops the clock and Beckerman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Annunaki. Beckerman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Annunaki scores with a nice strike.
Beckerman is breathing heavily.
Annunaki lands a high kick!
Annunaki lunges at Beckerman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beckerman's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki scores with a shot to the body.
Annunaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Annunaki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Annunaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Beckerman off the cage and back into rage.
Annunaki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Annunaki cracks a nice hook into Beckerman's ribs.
Beckerman tries for a takedown but Annunaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bill Annunaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Annunaki lands with a slapping head kick.
Annunaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beckerman's sensitive parts.
Annunaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Beckerman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Annunaki does it's job there.
Annunaki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki throws a head kick that half lands.
Annunaki lands a body shot.
Beckerman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bill Annunaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Beckerman.
Annunaki scores with a shot to the body.
Annunaki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bill Annunaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Annunaki lands a head kick!
Annunaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beckerman. Beckerman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beckerman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Annunaki.
Annunaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Annunaki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Beckerman dives in and grabs Annunaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Annunaki pushes down on Beckerman's head and hops out.
A nice combination there by Annunaki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Annunaki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Beckerman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Annunaki throws a head kick that half lands.
Beckerman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Annunaki lands the left hand.
Annunaki throws a leg kick which misses Beckerman's front leg but catches the back leg as Beckerman tries to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Annunaki as Beckerman shoots in.
Annunaki scores with a shot to the body.
Annunaki lands a head kick. Beckerman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Annunaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Annunaki works over Beckerman's head and body with a nice combination.
Annunaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beckerman can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki lands a jab-cross combination.
Beckerman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beckerman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beckerman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Annunaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Annunaki is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckerman shoots in for a takedown but Annunaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Annunaki lands with a nice combination. Beckerman backs away looking to recover.
Annunaki scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Annunaki lands a high kick!
Beckerman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Annunaki cracks Beckerman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Annunaki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Beckerman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Annunaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Annunaki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Beckerman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Annunaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Annunaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beckerman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Annunaki but Annunaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Annunaki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Annunaki scores with a nice head shot.
Annunaki throws a front kick that sends Beckerman stumbling back into the cage.
Annunaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Annunaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Beckerman's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckerman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick from Annunaki lands but Beckerman takes it in his stride.
Beckerman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Annunaki lands with a kick to the temple. Beckerman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Annunaki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beckerman if he has to take too many more of those.
Annunaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A thudding body kick lands there by Annunaki!
Annunaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beckerman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beckerman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beckerman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Annunaki throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beckerman backs up against the cage.
Annunaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Annunaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Annunaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beckerman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Annunaki scores with a jab to the head.
Annunaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beckerman looks to throw the jab but Annunaki is out of range.
Annunaki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Annunaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Annunaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Annunaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Annunaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beckerman's sensitive parts.
Beckerman has a takedown stuffed.
A lazy left from Annunaki finds it's target.
Beckerman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Annunaki scores with a leg kick.
Annunaki lands a high kick!
Beckerman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Beckerman looks for a takedown but Annunaki sprawls well.
Bill Annunaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Beckerman.
Annunaki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beckerman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beckerman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Annunaki lands with an overhand left.
Beckerman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Annunaki sprawls well. Annunaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beckerman gets slowly back to his feet.
Annunaki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice cross by Annunaki.
Annunaki throws a head kick that Beckerman semi-blocks.
Scott Beckerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill Annunaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Annunaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Annunaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Annunaki, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Bill Annunaki!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Bill Annunaki!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Bill Annunaki!

Bill Annunaki wins by unanimous decision!