PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxwell has chosen Sonne - Rammstein as his entrance music. Butter Bean has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bean
vs
Maxwell

225 cm
45
289 lbs
50 - 30 - 0

196 cm
36
258 lbs
29 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 50 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Butter Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean throws a poor cross that misses
and Maxwell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Butter Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxwell avoids the body shot from Bean.
Maxwell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bean lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maxwell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Maxwell misses its intended target.
Bean wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maxwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
It seemed like Maxwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maxwell moves out of range as Bean strikes.

Bean moves into the clinch.
Maxwell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bean works on Maxwell's body with a couple of short punches.
Maxwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maxwell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bean.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maxwell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell misses with some punches.
Maxwell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maxwell tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Maxwell.
Maxwell lands a nice uppercut.
Maxwell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of Bean's head.
Maxwell is looking to control Bean's arms but Bean gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maxwell has his back to the cage.
Maxwell tries to stall but Bean uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bean lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maxwell.
Maxwell looking for a takedown.

Bean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell throws a sloppy body shot
and Bean counters with a straight right hand.
Maxwell ducks right into an uppercut from Bean.
Bean really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maxwell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bean throws a hook but Maxwell blocks it.
Maxwell is looking for the big counter here.
Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean lands the left hand.
Some wild striking there from Bean.
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!
Bean misses with a combination
and Maxwell counters with a body kick that stops Bean in his tracks momentarily.
Butter Bean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Maxwell - just one landing.
Maxwell swings for the body but Bean moves out of range.
Bean throws an overhand right that lands on Maxwell's shoulder, as Maxwell tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Bean. That snapped Maxwell's head back.
Bean throws out a powerful jab.

Bean gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maxwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell trying to control but Bean is working from the bottom.
Maxwell throwing strikes but missing.
Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bean controlling Maxwell's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maxwell postures up in Bean's guard and throws a big left but Bean blocks it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bean connects with a single shot there.

Bean moves into the clinch.
Maxwell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bean prevents it.
Butter Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Maxwell.
Maxwell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bean pulls his leg out and moves away.

Bean clinches.
Bean lands a nice uppercut.

Bean breaks the clinch.
Bean scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maxwell slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butter Bean dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Bean moves away and avoids it.
Bean works Maxwell's body with a nice hook.
Maxwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bean avoids it really well and circles away.
Bean appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bean moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bean appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maxwell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bean 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean cracks Maxwell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Bean. That snapped Maxwell's head back.
Maxwell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bean wants to clinch up but Maxwell keeps it at a distance.
And Maxwell tries to counter it with a takedown but Bean pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good standup being displayed there by Maxwell as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Butter Bean has been cut.
Bean checks the leg kick.
Bean misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Bean does it's job there.
Maxwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean connects with a body shot that sends Maxwell's belly button to the back.
Maxwell shoots in but no luck this time.
Bean takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Bean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maxwell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Butter Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Maxwell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bean.
Maxwell is working for takedown but Bean is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Bean blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Bean as the two fighters clinch.
Maxwell is breathing heavily.
Maxwell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bean gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Bean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bean tries to clinch there but Maxwell circles away.
Maxwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maxwell momentarily.
Bean lands a lovely overhand right.

Bean moves into the clinch.
Maxwell misses with some punches.

Maxwell is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bean can't fight it off and eventually Maxwell manages to take the fight to the floor. Bean looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maxwell throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bean is on top in guard.

Maxwell 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.
Bean trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maxwell's guard.
Maxwell looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bean wants to stand but Maxwell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bean wants to stand and escape but instead Maxwell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Maxwell cracks Bean with a solid left hand.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully.
Bean keeping full guard, as Maxwell tries to pass.
Bean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maxwell can do to turn this around?
Maxwell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butter Bean dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Butter Bean's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Maxwell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bean moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maxwell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A left lands for Bean.
Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Bean counters with a one-two to the body.
Good work by Bean as he checks the leg kick.
Bean scores with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maxwell, as that shot connected.
Butter Bean is winning the standup battle so far.

Maxwell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bean quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean is looking to improve his position.
Maxwell trying to mount his opponent but Bean defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean is trying is best to control the position here.
Bean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maxwell is working away from the top position though.
Maxwell is looking to stall here but Bean recovers full guard.
Bean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maxwell trying to control but Bean is working from the bottom.
Butter Bean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bean connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maxwell. Maxwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maxwell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bean lands with a nice body punch.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Bean scores with a hook.

Bean takes the fight into the clinch.
Maxwell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bean lands with a left to the head.

It looks like Ross Maxwell has been cut.
Bean swings wildly with an uppercut but Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Maxwell on the inside.
Maxwell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bean.
A shot in the inside from Maxwell.
Maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Bean is blocking nicely.
Maxwell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maxwell has Bean pressed against the cage, preventing Bean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maxwell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bean is defending well.
Butter Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Maxwell.
Bean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maxwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maxwell stalling in the clinch but Bean improves position.
Ross Maxwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bean takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maxwell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maxwell taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bean cracks Maxwell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bean connects with a jab.
Bean takes a swing at Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
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!
Bean throws a series of punches but Maxwell moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maxwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bean went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maxwell scores with a jab to the head.
Maxwell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bean tries to clinch but Maxwell is having none of it.
A slow jab from Maxwell misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Butter Bean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bean, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

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