PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Becker (ranked 5249 p4p, 5072 weight class) and Kenny MuscleHead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Becker
vs
MuscleHead

178 cm
23
216
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
210
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenny MuscleHead!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MuscleHead dives in and grabs Becker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Becker pushes down on MuscleHead's head and hops out.
MuscleHead misses with an attempted mid kick.
Becker is looking to counter the offense by MuscleHead and move into the clinch.
MuscleHead throws the left hand but Becker avoids the punch easily.
MuscleHead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Becker counters by clinching up.
A right hand to the body from Becker.
Becker prevents MuscleHead from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker tries a body shot but MuscleHead blocks it.
MuscleHead can't break the clinch.
MuscleHead misses with a body punch.
Becker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MuscleHead goes for a takedown in the clinch but Becker prevents it.
Daniel Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny MuscleHead.
MuscleHead jumps guard but Becker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
MuscleHead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MuscleHead is looking for a takedown.
Becker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MuscleHead's elbow.
Becker struggles to land a body shot inside as MuscleHead controls his hands.
Becker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MuscleHead tries to pull guard but Becker won't allow it.
MuscleHead can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MuscleHead drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MuscleHead jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Becker walks away with a smile on his face. MuscleHead gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Becker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MuscleHead closes this distance looking for a takedown but Becker circles away.
Becker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but MuscleHead manages to circle out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - MuscleHead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Becker tries to counter by clinching up but MuscleHead breaks away and moves out of range.
Becker swats away the attempt to clinch by MuscleHead.
Becker tries to counter by clinching up but MuscleHead breaks away and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MuscleHead throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Becker's waist but Becker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MuscleHead off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by MuscleHead or perhaps it was just good defense by Becker, which made it look bad.
MuscleHead misses with a takedown

and Becker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
MuscleHead tries to break free but Becker pushes him back against the cage.
MuscleHead struggles to land a body shot inside as Becker controls his hands.
MuscleHead wants to stall.
Becker struggles to land a body shot inside as MuscleHead controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Becker can't find room to land a body shot as MuscleHead controls the action.
Becker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MuscleHead is looking to break free of the clinch but Becker has double underhooks.
Becker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MuscleHead's elbow.
MuscleHead trying to control the position but instead, Becker has worked for underhooks and has pushed MuscleHead into the cage.
MuscleHead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Becker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MuscleHead has Becker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Becker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Becker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MuscleHead's elbow.
MuscleHead jumps guard but Becker stands there with MuscleHead around his waist. MuscleHead gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Becker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Becker avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MuscleHead is defended easily by Becker.
MuscleHead wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Becker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MuscleHead was well out of range. Poor timing from Becker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MuscleHead moves in looking to clinch but Becker pushes him off.
MuscleHead misses with a combination

and Becker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Becker prevents a body shot from MuscleHead.
MuscleHead looking for a takedown.
MuscleHead is trying to pull guard but Becker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Daniel Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny MuscleHead.
MuscleHead tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MuscleHead jumps guard but Becker stands there with MuscleHead around his waist. MuscleHead gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MuscleHead is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MuscleHead tries a body shot but Becker blocks it.
MuscleHead tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Becker just stands there and leans against the cage.
MuscleHead is trying to pull guard but Becker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for MuscleHead.
Becker stops a takedown attempt from MuscleHead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MuscleHead prevents a body shot from Becker.
MuscleHead tries to circle away but Becker has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MuscleHead wants a takedown.
MuscleHead has Becker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Becker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MuscleHead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Becker lands a nice shot to the body.
Daniel Becker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MuscleHead is trying to pull guard but Becker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Becker lands a nice shot to the body.
MuscleHead is trying to stall.
MuscleHead tries to pull guard but Becker won't allow it.
MuscleHead tries to pull guard but Becker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Becker tries to work over MuscleHead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

MuscleHead gets control of Becker's arms and successfully pulls guard. MuscleHead will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Becker scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MuscleHead trying to control the position.
Becker landing with the ground and pound.
Becker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Becker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Becker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Becker landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Becker cracks MuscleHead with a solid left hand.
Becker is working MuscleHead over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Becker pushes down on MuscleHead's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Becker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

MuscleHead shoots and misses

and Becker moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Becker.
MuscleHead tries to break the clinch but Becker is controlling the position.
MuscleHead blocks a body shot from Becker.
A body shot lands from Becker.
MuscleHead has Becker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Becker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Becker scores with a shot to the side of MuscleHead's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MuscleHead jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Becker walks away with a smile on his face. MuscleHead gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daniel Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny MuscleHead.
MuscleHead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Becker moves into the clinch.
MuscleHead blocks a body shot from Becker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MuscleHead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Becker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MuscleHead tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Becker smiles and moves away.
MuscleHead shoots in for a double leg but Becker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daniel Becker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MuscleHead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Becker misses with a wild body shot.
MuscleHead shapes to counter with a head kick.
Becker lands a glancing blow to the side of MuscleHead's head.
MuscleHead misses with a combination

and Becker moves into the clinch.
MuscleHead tries a knee to the head but Becker blocks it.
MuscleHead blocks a body shot from Becker.
Becker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MuscleHead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker tries to throw a body punch but MuscleHead avoids it by throwing Becker back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on MuscleHead's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Becker tries to work over MuscleHead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Becker has MuscleHead pressed against the cage, preventing MuscleHead from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MuscleHead is trying to break free.
Becker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Becker tries to work over MuscleHead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Becker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Becker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MuscleHead can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MuscleHead's elbow.
MuscleHead tries to pull guard but Becker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Becker.
MuscleHead tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Becker smiles and moves away.
MuscleHead throws a left and a right that both miss

and Becker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MuscleHead has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Becker after a bit of a struggle.
MuscleHead is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Becker.
Becker presses MuscleHead against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MuscleHead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MuscleHead can't break the clinch.
MuscleHead prevents a body shot from Becker.
MuscleHead is trying to break free.
MuscleHead tries to score a body lock takedown but Becker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MuscleHead is looking for a takedown.
Becker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Becker misses with a body punch.
Kenny MuscleHead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Becker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MuscleHead looking to throw knees to the head but Becker is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Becker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Becker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Daniel Becker!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Daniel Becker!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Daniel Becker!

Daniel Becker wins by unanimous decision!