PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rico Wilson (ranked 7073 p4p, 494 weight class) and Fred Beyako (ranked 5927 p4p, 436 weight class). Rico Wilson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fred Beyako's chin.

Wilson
vs
Beyako

165 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

150 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rico Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Beyako!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beyako tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Rico Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Wilson enables Beyako to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wilson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Beyako throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beyako has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beyako has passed into side control.
Beyako controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Beyako has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is looking to regain half guard here but Beyako keeps moving and retains side control.
Wilson wants to control but Beyako postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beyako stands up and beckons Wilson to his feet.
Wilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beyako's calf.
Wilson scoring well with a low kick there.
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Wilson pushes Beyako up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wilson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Beyako is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Wilson lands a shot to the body.

Wilson breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilson instigates a clinch.
Wilson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beyako jumps guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Beyako tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rico Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Beyako.
Beyako jumps guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Beyako is looking to take this one to the mat.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Wilson tenderised Beyako's leg. Beyako is trying to keep his angry face on.

Beyako closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beyako lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Beyako manages to pass to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Wilson tries to roll over but Beyako keeps him under control.
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.
Beyako lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beyako lands a nice short elbow.
Wilson won't allow Beyako to pass to mount.
Wilson is looking to escape.
Beyako looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wilson is trying to stand up here but Beyako is controlling him well.
Beyako moves nicely into side control.
Beyako takes a little break here. Wilson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Beyako is controlling him well.
Wilson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Beyako connects with a decent elbow.

Beyako decides to stand back up. Beyako steps back and let's Wilson get back to his feet.

Beyako moves into the clinch successfully.
Beyako misses with a punch to the body.
Beyako missing with knees to the body.

Wilson breaks from the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Beyako has eaten all the pies!
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beyako is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beyako tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily
and Wilson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rico Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rico Wilson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Beyako on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wilson jabs Beyako to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Beyako shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beyako showed some decent athleticism there.
Wilson pushes Beyako off looking to stand but Beyako dives back in and keeps control.
Beyako scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Beyako stands up and beckons Wilson to join him on the feet.
No luck for Beyako with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Beyako.
Beyako tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Wilson pushes Beyako up against the cage in a clinch.
Beyako is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beyako is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beyako jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilson walks away with a smile on his face. Beyako gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beyako swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Beyako closes the distance but Wilson moves to the side
and Wilson counters with a low kick, right behind Beyako 's knee.
Beyako fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beyako manages to circle out of the way.
Rico Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Beyako.
Wilson stuffs the takedown.
Rico Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. Beyako looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beyako eats them both and turns towards Wilson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Beyako circles away and keeps his distance.
Beyako moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beyako manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Beyako shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson has hold of Beyako's hands but Beyako slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilson trying to control but Beyako postures up.
Wilson manages to get to full guard.
Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beyako on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson wants to stand and escape but Beyako is having none of it.
Beyako not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beyako passes Wilson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beyako content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beyako lands a nice short elbow.
Beyako performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beyako is nestled in close to Wilson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wilson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beyako scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beyako scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beyako wants to free his trapped foot but Wilson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilson is trying to control but Beyako passes into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beyako advances to full mount.

Beyako is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wilson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Beyako with a couple of short strikes.
Wilson tries to lock up and control but Beyako gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wilson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beyako wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Wilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fred Beyako will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wilson closes the distance and pushes Beyako back into the cage.
Wilson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beyako's face.

Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beyako tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Wilson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Wilson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beyako wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beyako fails to pull guard.

Beyako pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beyako is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wilson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beyako's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to pass into half guard but Beyako pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Beyako is in guard.

Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Beyako is working Wilson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beyako lands a couple of elbows.
Beyako is working Wilson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beyako is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Beyako slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beyako postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fred Beyako has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson is looking to stand back up but Beyako counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wilson.
Beyako perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beyako scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beyako stops Wilson from getting back to his feet.
Beyako seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilson wants to stand back up but Beyako manages to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Beyako is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Check out the look on Beyako's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beyako working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beyako prevents Wilson from escaping the position.
Beyako gets to mount! Wilson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Beyako working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Wilson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Beyako off and cradles Wilson's limp body as Beyako celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Fred Beyako!