PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Bede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PJ Biro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bede
vs
Biro

182 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Bede!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, PJ Biro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biro scores with a nice body kick.
Biro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bede is fending him off so far but Biro persists. Nope, Bede circles away and we're back to standing.
Bede swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Biro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bede uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Biro shoots in but no luck this time.
Bede misses with a two punch combination.
Biro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bede scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bede throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biro.
Biro throws a sloppy head kick and Bede moves out of range easily.
Bede dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucas Bede seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Bede.
Bede throws a shot from downtown. Biro moves away and avoids it.
Bede cracks Biro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bede fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Biro throws a series of punches but Bede moves out of range.
Bede scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bede darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lucas Bede has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PJ Biro.
Some wild striking there from Biro.
Biro needs to keep his hands up - Bede had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Bede misses.
Bede misses with a double jab

and Biro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Biro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bede is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Biro is controlling him.
Biro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Biro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bede is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bede is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bede is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Biro tries to stand but Bede is controlling from the bottom.
Biro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bede tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bede avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biro moves in looking to clinch but Bede pushes him off.
Bede looks to score with a jab to the body but Biro is just out of range.
A left and a right from Bede both land. Nice combination.
Biro shoots in but Bede avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bede goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bede lands the left hand.
Bede throws a combination that misses
and Biro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bede misses with a double jab
and Biro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bede is breathing heavily.
Bede moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Biro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Biro shoots for a double leg takedown but Bede sprawls well. He's pushed Biro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bede swings away with a body shot that misses
and Biro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Biro shoots for a double leg takedown but Bede sprawls well. He's pushed Biro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Biro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bede counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bede.
Biro wants to stall.

Bede escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bede throws a body punch but Biro moves out of range.
Bede listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Biro doesn't manage to clinch there - Bede circles away.
Bede lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Biro at a distance.
Bede works over Biro's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from Bede. No joy for Biro on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bede misses with a combination
and Biro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Bede as Biro shoots in.
Biro shoots in for a takedown but Bede shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Bede dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Biro tries to keep at a distance but Bede has taken the fight into the clinch.
Biro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bede gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Biro is trying to maintain a safe position but Bede gets an underhook and turns Biro into the cage.

Bede has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Biro regains guard immediately.

Bede gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Biro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Biro throws a right and a left that Bede avoids nicely.
No joy there for Bede, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Biro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Biro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bede paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bede checks a low kick from Biro.
Bede jabs at Biro's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biro misses with a head kick.

Biro has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Biro looking for a takedown.

Bede escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bede misses with a wild body shot.
Bede throws a series of punches but Biro avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Biro. That snapped Bede's head back.
Nice sprawl there from Bede as Biro shoots in.
Lucas Bede has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PJ Biro.
Biro walks into a straight right hand from Bede.
Bede swings for the body but Biro moves out of range.
Bede cracks a nice hook into Biro's ribs.
Biro throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bede counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Biro is looking for a sweep. Bede is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bede takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Biro trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bede wants to stand but Biro has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bede has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Biro wants to control but Bede is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biro is bucking up trying to escape but Bede cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Bede goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Biro is on top in guard.
Bede keeping moving, preventing Biro from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Biro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bede is proving hard to escape from.
Biro trying to control but Bede is working from the bottom.
Biro passes Bede's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Biro seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Bede dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bede throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Biro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bede's waist but Bede gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biro off to one side.
Bede throws a series of punches but Biro avoids them all with ease.
Biro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bede misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Biro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Biro wants to clinch
and Bede counters with a nice uppercut.
Bede keeps the fight on the outside.
Biro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bede circles away.
Bede moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biro has his takedown stuffed
and Bede counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lucas Bede has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PJ Biro.
Bede lands a nice shot that snaps Biro's head back.
Bede swinging wilding here.
Bede throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biro.
Lucas Bede is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bede looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bede stops Biro from getting back to his feet.
Bede perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Bede escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Bede. No joy for Biro on that attempt.
Biro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bede with a jab.
Bede ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bede catches Biro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bede uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biro.
No luck for Biro with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bede circles away.
Bede throws a left and a right that both miss

and Biro counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bede's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bede is keeping the position for now.
Bede is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Biro is controlling him.
Bede trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Biro forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bede makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bede.

Biro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bede is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bede is pulling down on Biro's head to control his posture.
Biro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Bede is trying to control the position but Biro postures up.
Bede wants to get back to his feet but Biro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Biro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biro stopping the sweep attempt from Bede.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bede throws a predictable looking body shot

and Biro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bede controlling the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, if Biro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to PJ Biro.
I think Bede 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Bede!