PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Beckenbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Forlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beckenbauer comes to the ring accompanied by Apaga mas não bate . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Beckenbauer
vs
Forlan

180 cm
19
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Franz Beckenbauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Forlan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beckenbauer darts in and clinches Forlan up against the ropes.

Beckenbauer manages to pull guard.

Beckenbauer is looking for a triangle but Forlan pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Forlan wants to control from the top but Beckenbauer keeps moving.

Beckenbauer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Forlan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Beckenbauer is looking for a triangle but Forlan pushes his legs off easily.
Forlan wants to control from the top but Beckenbauer keeps moving.

Forlan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Forlan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Forlan wants to control from the top but Beckenbauer keeps moving.
Forlan postures up in Beckenbauer's guard and throws a big left but Beckenbauer blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forlan wants to pass the guard but Beckenbauer is keeping the position.

Beckenbauer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Forlan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beckenbauer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Forlan has managed to get both his arms back between Beckenbauer's legs - danger averted.
Forlan looking to pass the guard.
Forlan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Forlan wants to control from the top but Beckenbauer keeps moving.

Beckenbauer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Forlan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Forlan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Forlan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beckenbauer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Forlan has managed to get both his arms back between Beckenbauer's legs - danger averted.
Forlan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Forlan throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forlan trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckenbauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Beckenbauer looking for a guillotine here but Forlan defends easily.
Beckenbauer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Forlan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Forlan stopping the sweep attempt from Beckenbauer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Beckenbauer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Forlan passes into side control.
Beckenbauer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Forlan trying to control the position but Beckenbauer is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forlan advances nicely into full mount.

Forlan looking to secure an arm triangle but Beckenbauer defends it well.
Forlan prevents Beckenbauer from getting the reversal.
Beckenbauer is working hard here to advance position.

Forlan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Beckenbauer is surviving well by controlling Forlan's body position as best he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Beckenbauer is wriggling around trying to escape.

Forlan working for a guillotine from mount but Beckenbauer is in no mood to give up.
Beckenbauer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beckenbauer is squirming around, avoiding Forlan's attempts to control the action.
Beckenbauer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Beckenbauer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Forlan.

Beckenbauer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Forlan pulls his head out easily.
Forlan is trying to control. Beckenbauer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckenbauer tries to roll over but Forlan keeps him under control.

Forlan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beckenbauer sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beckenbauer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Forlan throws out the jab.
Forlan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beckenbauer's head.
Forlan swinging wildly here.
Beckenbauer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Forlan pinned against the cage. Forlan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Forlan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beckenbauer on the side of the head.
Forlan lands a jab to the nose.
Forlan throws a body punch but Beckenbauer moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Forlan. That snapped Beckenbauer's head back.
Forlan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forlan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Forlan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beckenbauer's head backwards.
Beckenbauer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forlan lands a nice shot that snaps Beckenbauer's head back.
Forlan throws a right and a left that Beckenbauer avoids nicely.
Forlan lands a head shot.
Beckenbauer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Forlan throws a lazy right hand but Beckenbauer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Beckenbauer.
Forlan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beckenbauer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Beckenbauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Forlan misses.
Forlan throws a series of punches but Beckenbauer moves out of range.
Beckenbauer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Forlan is fending him off so far but Beckenbauer persists. Nope, Forlan circles away and we're back to standing.
Beckenbauer shoots in for a takedown but Forlan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forlan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beckenbauer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beckenbauer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Forlan scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forlan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Forlan misses with a wild combination.
Forlan thuds his right hand into Beckenbauer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Forlan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Beckenbauer is rocked!
Forlan connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Beckenbauer out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Forlan!