PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximux Rockobilitus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curt Beaudin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Rockobilitus
vs
Beaudin

180 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximux Rockobilitus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Curt Beaudin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockobilitus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rockobilitus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Curt Beaudin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beaudin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beaudin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Maximux Rockobilitus has been cut.

Beaudin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rockobilitus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Beaudin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rockobilitus backwards.
A shot in the inside from Beaudin.
Rockobilitus looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximux Rockobilitus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beaudin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rockobilitus jumps guard but Beaudin stands there with Rockobilitus around his waist. Rockobilitus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beaudin is trying to stall.
Rockobilitus stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Beaudin.
Beaudin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beaudin pushes Rockobilitus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beaudin scores a nice knee to the body.
Beaudin landing knees to the body.
Rockobilitus is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockobilitus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beaudin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Beaudin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rockobilitus backwards.

Beaudin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Beaudin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rockobilitus, pushing him back against the cage.
Beaudin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beaudin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaudin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Rockobilitus jumps guard.
Beaudin slips nicely into half guard.
Beaudin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beaudin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Beaudin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rockobilitus to stand up.
Rockobilitus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Beaudin wants to clinch.
Rockobilitus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beaudin's waist but Beaudin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rockobilitus off to one side.
Beaudin connects with a crisp jab.
Beaudin tests Rockobilitus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Beaudin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaudin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rockobilitus taking some punishment here, with Beaudin in his half guard.
Rockobilitus gets back to full guard.
Beaudin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rockobilitus's guard.
Rockobilitus is trying to keep Beaudin in close.
Beaudin wanted to stand there but Rockobilitus had control of the position.
Beaudin preventing the sweep.

Rockobilitus had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Beaudin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rockobilitus Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Beaudin's back instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaudin breaks Rockobilitus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Beaudin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Beaudin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rockobilitus finds it's way round the side to connect with Beaudin's head.
Rockobilitus misses with a takedown attempt
and Beaudin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Beaudin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rockobilitus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beaudin backwards.
Beaudin stops a takedown attempt from Rockobilitus.
A short uppercut from Beaudin.
Rockobilitus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beaudin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Beaudin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rockobilitus wants a takedown.
Beaudin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Beaudin.
A short body shot lands from Beaudin as the two fighters clinch.

Rockobilitus drags the fight down to the ground.
Rockobilitus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beaudin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaudin stops Rockobilitus from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rockobilitus controls Beaudin momentarily but Beaudin frees himself.
Rockobilitus has a closed guard, preventing Beaudin from standing up.

Beaudin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Beaudin stands up from Rockobilitus's guard - Beaudin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Beaudin tries to clinch

and Rockobilitus counters with a shoot takedown. Beaudin fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockobilitus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rockobilitus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beaudin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Beaudin kicks Rockobilitus off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curt Beaudin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximux Rockobilitus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rockobilitus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beaudin tries to avoid it but Rockobilitus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beaudin to the ground. Beaudin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rockobilitus shoots in for a takedown but Beaudin shows good takedown defense.
Beaudin throws a sloppy head kick and Rockobilitus moves out of range easily.
Rockobilitus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beaudin throws a head kick but Rockobilitus moves out of range.
Beaudin tries to clinch up

and Rockobilitus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Beaudin!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockobilitus with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Beaudin wants to get back to his feet.
Rockobilitus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beaudin is looking to escape.
Rockobilitus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaudin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rockobilitus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beaudin is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rockobilitus stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Rockobilitus avoids the head kick by Beaudin.

Rockobilitus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Beaudin keeping moving, preventing Rockobilitus from controlling successfully.
Maximux Rockobilitus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockobilitus passes Beaudin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rockobilitus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beaudin trying to control but Rockobilitus postures up.
Beaudin is trying to stand up here but Rockobilitus is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaudin missing with punches from the bottom.
Rockobilitus prevents Beaudin from improving his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Beaudin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rockobilitus swivels and escapes.
Beaudin wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rockobilitus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximux Rockobilitus. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Beaudin instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Beaudin.
Rockobilitus goes for a takedown attempt but Beaudin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rockobilitus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaudin is looking to clinch but Rockobilitus is avoiding it.

Beaudin moves into range and clinches up with Rockobilitus.
Beaudin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rockobilitus.
A body shot lands from Beaudin.
Beaudin lands a body punch.
Rockobilitus can't get the takedown.

Beaudin breaks the clinch.
Beaudin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beaudin lands with a right hand.
Beaudin lands the left hand.
Rockobilitus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beaudin as he jumps to the side.
Beaudin throws a series of punches but Rockobilitus moves out of range.
Rockobilitus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beaudin is fending him off so far but Rockobilitus persists. Nope, Beaudin circles away and we're back to standing.
Beaudin is looking to clinch.
Beaudin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rockobilitus paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaudin closes the distance looking to clinch

and Rockobilitus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beaudin is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rockobilitus lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rockobilitus lands a nice short elbow.
Beaudin is trying to stand up here but Rockobilitus is controlling him well.
Beaudin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Beaudin manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Beaudin darts in and clinches Rockobilitus up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockobilitus tries to score a body lock takedown but Beaudin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rockobilitus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beaudin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Beaudin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Rockobilitus is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Beaudin rolls with it to try and escape but Rockobilitus cranks on the arm and Beaudin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximux Rockobilitus!