PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carter Beauford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Blain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter Beauford could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Blain's chin.

Beauford
vs
Blain

190 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Beauford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Blain!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beauford swivels and escapes.
Blain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Beauford dodges the punch combination from Blain.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beauford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Blain manages to break the clinch.
Beauford misses with the combination.
Blain swats away the attempt to clinch by Beauford.

Blain closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Beauford to the mat! Beauford manages to get full guard.
Beauford keeping moving, preventing Blain from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beauford is looking to stand up but Blain isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blain looking to pass the guard.
Blain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

David Blain has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Beauford closes the distance and clinches.
Beauford tries a knee to the head but Blain blocks it.

Beauford breaks the clinch.
Beauford tries to clinch but Blain is having none of it.
Blain dives in and grabs Beauford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beauford pushes down on Blain's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauford is looking to clinch but Blain is avoiding it.
Blain tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Beauford closes the distance and clinches.
Beauford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beauford trying to land knees to the body.
Beauford goes for a takedown attempt but Blain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blain is defended easily by Beauford.
Carter Beauford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Blain.
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!
Beauford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blain at a distance.
Beauford feints and then cracks Blain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blain down.
Blain looks gassed!
Beauford wants to clinch.

Beauford moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blain jumps guard.
Blain has a closed guard, preventing Beauford from standing up.

Blain looking for a guillotine here but Beauford defends easily.
Beauford preventing the sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blain has Beauford pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beauford is looking to stand up but Blain won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beauford sprawls well. Beauford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blain gets slowly back to his feet.
Blain has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Beauford clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beauford lands an elbow that stopped Blain in his tracks for a moment.
Blain tries to pull guard but Beauford won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carter Beauford will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Blain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beauford throws a series of punches but Blain moves out of range.
Carter Beauford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Beauford lands a left and a right that send Blain crashing to the mat, dazed. Beauford thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Blain is rocked!

It looks like David Blain has been cut.

Beauford rushes Blain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blain is still on wobbly legs! Can Beauford finish him?
Beauford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blain blocks it with crossed arms.

Beauford gets control of Blain's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beauford will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beauford wants to get back to his feet but Blain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blain controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beauford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blain is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blain seems to have recovered his senses.
Blain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Carter Beauford wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Beauford tries to clinch
and Blain counters with a stiff right hand.
Beauford wants to clinch but Blain slips to the side
and Blain counters with a right hand to the body.
Blain with a nice cross.
Blain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beauford tries to avoid it but Blain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beauford to the ground. Beauford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beauford tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blain counters with a two punch combo.
Blain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beauford.
Blain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beauford wants to clinch up but Blain keeps it at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Blain.

Blain takes the fight into the clinch.
Beauford working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blain missing with knees to the body.
Blain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blain effectively controlling the action here.
Beauford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blain.

Beauford breaks the clinch.
Beauford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beauford wants to clinch.
Beauford stuffs the takedown.
Carter Beauford is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blain fails to land the takedown.
Carter Beauford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Blain.
Blain tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blain tries to clinch but Beauford is having none of it.
Blain tries to clinch there but Beauford circles away.
Blain takes a swing at Beauford's ribcage but misses.
Carter Beauford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Beauford closes the distance and clinches.
Beauford is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Beauford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blain's face.
Beauford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Beauford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beauford blocks a head kick by Blain.
Beauford doesn't manage to clinch there - Blain circles away.
Blain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beauford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beauford slaps away a takedown attempt from Blain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beauford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Beauford.

Beauford clinches up against the cage.

Beauford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beauford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beauford wants it to stay on the feet.
Beauford tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from Beauford.
Blain keeps the fight on the outside.
Beauford misses with a two punch combination.

Blain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blain has a couple of punches blocked by Beauford.

Beauford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beauford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Beauford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Blain's cut.
That's time! Beauford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Blain.
Blain shoots in but Beauford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beauford is looking to clinch but Blain is avoiding it.
Blain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice cross by Beauford.
Beauford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beauford tries to clinch there but Blain circles away.
Beauford wants to clinch up but Blain keeps it at a distance.
Beauford throws a sloppy head kick and Blain moves out of range easily.

Beauford has managed to clinch.
Beauford tries to land a knee to the head but Blain blocks with his arms.
Blain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beauford walks away with a smile on his face. Blain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carter Beauford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Blain.
Blain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beauford tries to clinch but Blain is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beauford drops Blain with a beautiful combination! Blain stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Beauford is looking for the KO!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Beauford! Blain is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carter Beauford!