PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jos Beton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sweeney McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Beton
vs
McIntyre

178 cm
26
171 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

178 cm
23
159 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Aspire Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jos Beton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sweeney McIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McIntyre is staying active underneath Beton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Beton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McIntyre defends it well.
McIntyre is looking to control Beton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McIntyre avoid being mounted?
McIntyre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Beton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McIntyre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Beton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Beton seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre tries to roll over but Beton keeps him under control.
McIntyre is staying active underneath Beton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Beton seems content to control.
McIntyre trying to control from the bottom.
Beton is keen to just control but McIntyre is a slippery customer.
McIntyre is doing well to control the position and prevent Beton from advancing to side control.

Beton is looking for a kimura but McIntyre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beton to get the leverage.
Beton is looking to take a break and control but McIntyre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beton passes to side control.
Beton advances nicely into full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beton is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. McIntyre is in real trouble.

McIntyre fending off the submission attempt from Beton.
McIntyre trying to control the action but Beton just sinks the hooks in.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beton looking for the choke but no joy.

Beton goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. McIntyre escapes and is now in half guard on top.
McIntyre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beton keeping hold of McIntyre's head, controlling as best he can.

Beton looking for submissions off his back.
McIntyre sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McIntyre passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Beton!
Beton gets back to half guard.
Beton is positioning himself well to prevent McIntyre advancing to mount.
McIntyre is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McIntyre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, McIntyre seems content to control.
McIntyre wants to stand up but Beton has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Beton trying to control but McIntyre postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beton shoots in for a takedown but McIntyre shows good takedown defense.
McIntyre looks to land a left hand but Beton moved out of range nicely.
Beton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McIntyre defends it nicely.
Beton shoots in for a takedown but McIntyre shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jos Beton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McIntyre scores with a jab to the head.
Beton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McIntyre.
Beton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McIntyre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beton moves away from the strike by McIntyre.
Beton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McIntyre.

Beton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McIntyre is refusing to be controlled, as Beton sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre tries to get to full guard but Beton has control of the leg.

Beton is looking for a kimura here.

Beton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beton prevents McIntyre from improving his position.

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.
McIntyre is refusing to be controlled, as Beton sits in half guard.
McIntyre wants to improve his position but Beton is controlling well.

Beton 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.
McIntyre trying to control but Beton postures up.
Beton is keen to just control but McIntyre is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McIntyre is controlling Beton's trapped leg to prevent Beton from advancing to side control.
McIntyre is looking for a sweep. Beton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Beton is trying to work for a kimura but McIntyre is defending well.

Beton is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McIntyre still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McIntyre has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Beton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beton is letting McIntyre control him for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beton regains half guard.

Beton actively working from the bottom here.
Beton tries to get to full guard but McIntyre has control of the leg.
McIntyre is keen to just control but Beton is a slippery customer.
Beton trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beton tries to kick McIntyre off but McIntyre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sweeney McIntyre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Beton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McIntyre as he jumps to the side.
Beton moves out of range of the strikes.

Beton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McIntyre to the mat! McIntyre manages to get full guard.
Beton trying to control the position from guard on top but McIntyre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beton looking to pass the guard.
Beton pushing down on McIntyre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McIntyre is trying to get back to full guard.

Beton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McIntyre defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Beton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Beton is working for a kimura but McIntyre is defending it quite comfortably.
Beton wants to free his trapped foot but McIntyre is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Beton seems to be working for a kimura but McIntyre defends the submission attempt.
McIntyre tries to roll over but Beton keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beton wants to lay and pray for a moment but McIntyre keeps working.
McIntyre tries to get to full guard but Beton has control of the leg.

McIntyre is defending against the submission attempts here by Beton.
McIntyre is trying to get back to full guard.

McIntyre is defending against the submission attempts here by Beton.
McIntyre is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton trying to control from half guard but McIntyre is working away.

Beton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Beton is working for a kimura but McIntyre is defending it quite comfortably.

Beton wants to work for an arm triangle but McIntyre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McIntyre keeping control of the position.

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.

Beton wants to work for an arm triangle but McIntyre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McIntyre is looking for a sweep. Beton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McIntyre trying to control from the bottom.
McIntyre wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beton shoots in for a takedown but McIntyre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Beton or perhaps it was just good defense by McIntyre, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jos Beton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beton slips a jab from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jos Beton clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McIntyre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beton fails with the takedown.
Beton tries for a takedown but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Beton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McIntyre looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McIntyre is not content to let Beton control the position.

Beton tries for a kimura but McIntyre is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on McIntyre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beton advances to full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beton looking to secure an arm triangle but McIntyre defends it well.
Beton fails to take his opponent's back.
McIntyre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McIntyre is squirming around, avoiding Beton's attempts to control the action.
McIntyre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beton controlling from mount.
Beton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McIntyre is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre wants to hold on but Beton pushes him away.
Beton tries to control but McIntyre wriggling away.

Beton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McIntyre is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McIntyre and Beton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McIntyre tries to bench press Beton off him but Beton keeps the position.

Beton has an Americana. McIntyre didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Beton is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Beton hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jos Beton!
Jos Beton is the new lightweight champion!
Jos Beton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.