PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bj Becks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Dang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Dang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Becks
vs
Dang

175 cm
27
163 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

167 cm
27
159 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bj Becks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Dang!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Becks tries to close the distance and clinch but Dang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Becks throws a head kick but Dang moves out of range.
Dang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dang.
Becks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Dang misses.
Becks throws a sloppy head kick and Dang moves out of range easily.
Becks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Becks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Becks.
Dang lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Dang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Becks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Becks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Becks is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Becks tries to clinch up.
Becks shoots in for a takedown but Dang shows good takedown defense.
Becks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dang.
Becks moves in looking to clinch but Dang pushes him off.
Becks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dang.
Dang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Becks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good work by Becks as he checks the leg kick.

Becks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Becks swings around for an armbar but Dang sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Becks's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Becks is looking for a triangle but Dang pushes his legs off easily.
Becks wants to sweep but no luck.
Becks is trying to control the position but Dang postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dang stopping the sweep attempt from Becks.

Becks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Becks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Becks is trying to control the position but Dang postures up.

Becks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Becks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Becks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Becks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Becks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dang has managed to get both his arms back between Becks's legs - danger averted.
Becks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Becks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Becks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Becks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Becks shoots in and drives through. Dang sprawls well.
Dang fails to land with a series of punches.
Bj Becks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Becks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Becks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Becks shoots in for a takedown but Dang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Becks with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Becks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Becks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Becks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Becks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dang misses with an uppercut

and Becks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dang won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dang prevents Becks from improving position.
Becks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dang is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Becks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dang stops Becks from passing to mount.

Becks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Becks laying and praying for a moment but Dang takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becks not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Becks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dang has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Becks is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Becks is stalling here. Dang is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Becks seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dang has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dang's best efforts.
Becks is looking to improve his position.
Becks trying to get back to full guard but Dang takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Becks is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dang wants to stand but Becks is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Dang prevents Becks from getting the reversal.
Becks regains half guard.
Becks gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Becks looking for a sweep. Not yet Becks, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Becks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Becks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dang is fending him off so far but Becks persists. Nope, Dang circles away and we're back to standing.
Dang lands a right hook to the body.
Becks shoots in but no luck this time.
Dang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Becks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eric Dang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Becks shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Becks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Becks.
A clash of legs there as Becks blocks the low kick.
Becks tries to clinch but Dang moves out of range.

Becks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Becks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Becks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dang is keeping the position for now.
Becks throws a big right hand that misses.
Bj Becks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dang keeping moving, preventing Becks from controlling successfully.
Dang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Becks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Becks wants to pass the guard but Dang is keeping the position.
Becks trying to control but Dang is working from the bottom.
Dang wants to stand and escape but Becks is having none of it.
Becks postures up in Dang's guard and throws a big left but Dang blocks it.
Bj Becks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dang is keeping the position for now.
Becks 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dang.
Becks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dang misses with a leg kick.
Becks wants to clinch.
Dang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Becks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Becks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dang lands a right hand.

Dang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Becks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Becks.
Becks avoids the body shot from Dang.
Becks shoots in but Dang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dang stuffs the takedown attempt from Becks. Becks gets slowly back to his feet.
Dang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Becks is out of range.
Becks tries to bum rush Dang with a series of wild strikes but Dang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Becks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Becks somewhat.
Eric Dang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dang jabs Becks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Becks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dang moves away.
Becks checks a leg kick.
Becks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Becks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eric Dang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Becks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Becks.
A left lands for Dang.
Dang lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Becks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dang is able to avoid easily.
Dang stuffs the takedown attempt from Becks. Becks gets slowly back to his feet.
Becks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dang's waist but Dang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Becks off to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bj Becks.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Becks, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bj Becks!
Bj Becks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.