PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Allerdyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Beerbong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allerdyce's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fire Track. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Allerdyce
vs
Beerbong

178 cm
20
168 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Allerdyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyle Beerbong!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Beerbong does no damage.
Beerbong misses with a series of wild punches.
Allerdyce fails with the takedown.
Allerdyce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beerbong tries to avoid it but Allerdyce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beerbong to the ground. Beerbong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beerbong throws a shot from downtown. Allerdyce moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allerdyce looks for a takedown but Beerbong sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Allerdyce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allerdyce moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Beerbong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allerdyce doesn't seem phased though.
Allerdyce fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beerbong is out of range.
Allerdyce defending well as Beerbong loads up on a big left hand.
Allerdyce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Beerbong.
The fighters circling - Beerbong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allerdyce moves out of range of the strikes.
Beerbong slaps away a takedown attempt from Allerdyce, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beerbong missing with a left hand there. Allerdyce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allerdyce looks for a takedown but Beerbong sprawls well.
Allerdyce throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beerbong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beerbong throws a hook but Allerdyce blocks it.
Beerbong looks to throw the jab but Allerdyce is out of range.
Beerbong misses with a hook. Allerdyce ducked under it nicely.
Beerbong throws a jab but it's blocked by Allerdyce.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allerdyce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beerbong.
Lyle Beerbong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beerbong throws a hook but Allerdyce blocks it.
No joy there for Beerbong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allerdyce fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Beerbong misses the target.
Beerbong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Allerdyce shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beerbong defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beerbong throws a series of punches but Allerdyce moves out of range.
Allerdyce slips a jab and a cross from Beerbong.
Jab by Beerbong.
Beerbong drops Allerdyce with a left and a right! Oh, Allerdyce is hurt - Beerbong dives into side control looking to finish!

Allerdyce is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allerdyce is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Beerbong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Beerbong tries to stand but Allerdyce is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyle Beerbong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Allerdyce shoots in for a double leg but Beerbong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beerbong looks to throw the jab but Allerdyce is out of range.
Beerbong missing with a left hand there. Allerdyce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beerbong drops Allerdyce with a nice combination! Beerbong dives into Allerdyce's guard, looking to finish!
Oh Allerdyce is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

It looks like John Allerdyce has been cut.
Allerdyce trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Allerdyce seems to have got his legs back now.
Beerbong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Allerdyce had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Beerbong is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Allerdyce Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Beerbong's back instead.

Beerbong manages to stand up with Allerdyce still on his back. Eventually Allerdyce drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Beerbong misses the target.
Allerdyce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lyle Beerbong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allerdyce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beerbong.
Beerbong lands with an uppercut that bounces Allerdyce off the cage and back into rage.
A slow jab from Beerbong misses its intended target.

Allerdyce shoots in and bounces Beerbong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Allerdyce stands and steps away. Beerbong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No joy there for Beerbong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lyle Beerbong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allerdyce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beerbong.

Allerdyce changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beerbong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Beerbong wants to get back to his feet but Allerdyce drags him back down.

Allerdyce working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beerbong wants to get back to his feet but Allerdyce drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allerdyce tries to score with some ground and pound. Beerbong controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Beerbong wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Allerdyce has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Allerdyce dodges the punch combination from Beerbong.

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.
Beerbong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allerdyce.
Beerbong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beerbong misses the jab.
Beerbong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Allerdyce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beerbong.
Allerdyce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Allerdyce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allerdyce shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beerbong as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyle Beerbong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Allerdyce's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Allerdyce shoots in for a takedown but Beerbong shows good takedown defense.
Allerdyce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beerbong.
Beerbong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Allerdyce looks for a takedown but Beerbong sprawls well.
Allerdyce moves out of range of the strikes.
Beerbong waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Allerdyce.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beerbong throws a looping overhand right but Allerdyce ducks down to avoid it.
Beerbong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Allerdyce fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beerbong avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Allerdyce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beerbong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beerbong misses with a hook. Allerdyce ducked under it nicely.
Beerbong loads up on a big right hand but Allerdyce slips the punch.

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.

Allerdyce feints and as Beerbong raises his hands in defense, Allerdyce changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beerbong has momentary wrist control but Allerdyce slips an elbow through the middle.

Allerdyce gets to his feet. Beerbong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Beerbong throws a looping overhand right but Allerdyce ducks down to avoid it.
Beerbong fails to land with a series of punches.
Beerbong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice sprawl there from Beerbong as Allerdyce shoots in.
Allerdyce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beerbong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beerbong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Allerdyce moves out of range as Beerbong strikes.
Allerdyce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beerbong.
Allerdyce steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beerbong.
Beerbong scores with a one two! Allerdyce had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good work by Beerbong as he checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beerbong throws a series of strikes that have Allerdyce backpedaling.
Beerbong jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beerbong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beerbong misses with a straight left.
Allerdyce moves out of range of the strikes.
Beerbong misses with the combination.
Beerbong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Allerdyce avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyle Beerbong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beerbong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyle Beerbong!