PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahmed Ali Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Beefcake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brutus Beefcake has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ahmed Ali Baba's chin.

Ali Baba
vs
Beefcake

185 cm
34
200 lbs
8 - 30 - 0

189 cm
20
223 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahmed Ali Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brutus Beefcake!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beefcake drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ali Baba is looking for a sweep.
Beefcake tries to move to mount but Ali Baba blocks the move with his legs.
Ali Baba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Beefcake stalls from top position.
Ali Baba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beefcake off and has taken his back!
Beefcake controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Beefcake is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefcake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Beefcake showing good submission defense here.

Ali Baba working for a choke but Beefcake reverses nicely into Ali Baba 's guard.
Ali Baba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beefcake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ali Baba controls Beefcake momentarily but Beefcake frees himself.
Beefcake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali Baba tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brutus Beefcake.
Ali Baba shoots in but no luck this time.

Beefcake looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Beefcake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
My spies in LOD Gym Now with StandUP inform me that Beefcake has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Beefcake postures up in Ali Baba's guard and throws a big left but Ali Baba blocks it.
Beefcake postures up.
Beefcake stays in close to Ali Baba's body and controls the position.
Beefcake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ali Baba is trying to control the position but Beefcake postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali Baba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali Baba being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Brutus Beefcake has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ali Baba shoots and misses

and Beefcake counters by moving into the clinch.

Beefcake manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ali Baba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ali Baba trying to control the position from guard on top but Beefcake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beefcake controlling the position.
Beefcake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ali Baba is one step ahead there.

Beefcake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Beefcake wants to sweep here but Ali Baba controlling him for the moment.

Beefcake working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ali Baba has passed into half guard!

Ali Baba is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beefcake wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Beefcake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ali Baba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beefcake defends well and Ali Baba ends up having to push Beefcake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Ali Baba is fighting off a takedown attempt but Beefcake is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ali Baba to the mat. Ali Baba regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brutus Beefcake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beefcake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ali Baba is keeping the position for now.
Ali Baba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ali Baba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ali Baba has a closed guard, preventing Beefcake from standing up.
Beefcake postures up.
Beefcake stopping the sweep attempt from Ali Baba.
Beefcake is pushing down on Ali Baba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ali Baba is fighting to maintain full guard but Beefcake has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Beefcake seems content to control.
Beefcake wants to free his trapped foot but Ali Baba is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Beefcake looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Beefcake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ali Baba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beefcake.
Ali Baba wants to control but Beefcake is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Beefcake tries to stand and escape but Ali Baba is controlling the position.
Ali Baba is looking to control Beefcake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ali Baba avoid being mounted?
Beefcake tries to pass to full mount but Ali Baba defends it.
Ali Baba trying to hold on to Beefcake's head to control him but Beefcake postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Beefcake gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Beefcake manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Beefcake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake keeping moving, preventing Ali Baba from controlling successfully.

Beefcake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ali Baba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ali Baba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beefcake thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Beefcake wants to get back to his feet but Ali Baba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ali Baba wants to pass the guard but Beefcake is keeping the position.
Ali Baba stopping the sweep attempt from Beefcake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali Baba stops Beefcake from standing up.
Ali Baba trying to control the position from guard on top but Beefcake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beefcake trying to control the position here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beefcake scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ali Baba has his takedown stuffed

and Beefcake counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beefcake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ali Baba's efforts to push away.
Beefcake tries to score a body lock takedown but Ali Baba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Beefcake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ali Baba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Ali Baba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ali Baba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Beefcake takes the fight into the clinch.
Ali Baba wants to break free but Beefcake has control.

Beefcake gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ali Baba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beefcake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ali Baba has a closed guard, preventing Beefcake from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brutus Beefcake wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ali Baba fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Ali Baba. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Beefcake manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ali Baba on his heels. He'll look to pass Ali Baba's guard now, I'm sure.
Ali Baba controls Beefcake momentarily but Beefcake frees himself.
Beefcake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Beefcake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ali Baba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beefcake postures up.
Beefcake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beefcake won't allow Ali Baba to sweep him here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Beefcake shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ali Baba is trying to defend but Beefcake finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali Baba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ali Baba trying to control here.
Beefcake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Beefcake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ali Baba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake is looking to advance position but Ali Baba won't allow it.
Ali Baba trying to control from the bottom.
Beefcake wants to pass to mount but Ali Baba is defending the position.
Beefcake sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Beefcake seems to be working for a kimura but Ali Baba defends the submission attempt.
Beefcake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali Baba is looking for a sweep. Beefcake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beefcake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beefcake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ali Baba is trying to control but Beefcake manages to pass to mount!
Beefcake throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ali Baba because Beefcake loaded up on that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali Baba is looking to get to half guard.
Beefcake lands a big shot there that rocks Ali Baba but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Beefcake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beefcake has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutus Beefcake!