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Event:
TGC 15: Tatum vs. Barnes
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Dahrhaamer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dahrhaamer sizes up Beaver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beaver moves out of range as Dahrhaamer strikes.
Dahrhaamer throws the left hand but Beaver avoids the punch easily.
Dahrhaamer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beaver doesn't seem bothered though.
Dahrhaamer throws a lazy right hand but Beaver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beaver feints the counter takedown.
Dahrhaamer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beaver circles away quickly and effectively.
Dahrhaamer looks to land a combination but Beaver avoids it well.
Dahrhaamer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#
It looks like Matthew Beaver has been cut.
Dahrhaamer misses with an uppercut. Beaver saw that one coming.
Beaver with the counter takedown but Dahrhaamer avoids it easily.
Beaver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Dahrhaamer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Beaver wants to control but Dahrhaamer is keeping busy.
Dahrhaamer is looking to pass Beaver's guard but actually Beaver recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahrhaamer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dahrhaamer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dahrhaamer is working Beaver over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Beaver manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dahrhaamer leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2##BC#
Dahrhaamer breaks from the clinch.
Dahrhaamer lands with a right hand.
Dahrhaamer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dahrhaamer misses with a straight right.
Beaver is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beaver moves out of range as Dahrhaamer strikes.
Beaver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dahrhaamer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beaver on the side of the head.
Beaver defending well as Dahrhaamer loads up on a big left hand.
And Beaver tries to counter it with a takedown but Dahrhaamer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beaver ducks under a wild hook from Dahrhaamer.
And Beaver tries to counter it with a takedown but Dahrhaamer pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Beaver slips under a jab from Dahrhaamer.
Beaver with the counter takedown but Dahrhaamer avoids it easily.
Dahrhaamer jabs Beaver right on the nose. Beaver blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Dahrhaamer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beaver looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dahrhaamer scores with punches from side control.
Dahrhaamer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dahrhaamer in side control, throwing shots but Beaver defends.
Dahrhaamer is putting a hurting on Beaver here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dahrhaamer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Beaver sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dahrhaamer is looking to take a break and control but Beaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beaver parries the strikes from Dahrhaamer easily there. Dahrhaamer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Beaver to escape.
#T4#
Beaver is looking for a sweep.
Dahrhaamer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dahrhaamer wants to control but Beaver is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beaver takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dahrhaamer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krag Dahrhaamer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Beaver's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice jab there from Dahrhaamer. #TD#
Dahrhaamer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Beaver has hold of Dahrhaamer's hands but Dahrhaamer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dahrhaamer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dahrhaamer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dahrhaamer drops an elbow to the side of Beaver's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahrhaamer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beaver knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dahrhaamer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beaver can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dahrhaamer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Beaver is refusing to be controlled, as Dahrhaamer sits in half guard. #T1#
Dahrhaamer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beaver is trying to get back to full guard.
Beaver is staying active underneath Dahrhaamer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dahrhaamer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beaver defending well though.
Dahrhaamer is keen to just control but Beaver is a slippery customer.
Beaver wants to get back to full guard.
Dahrhaamer is just content to waste time from the top position. Beaver takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beaver trying to control the position.
Beaver wants to sweep here but Dahrhaamer controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beaver takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dahrhaamer fails with a takedown attempt.
And Beaver tries to counter it with a takedown but Dahrhaamer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dahrhaamer fails with a takedown attempt. #T3##TD#
Dahrhaamer drives through with a takedown into Beaver's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dahrhaamer chips away with some ground and pound.
Beaver is trying to control the position but Dahrhaamer postures up.
Krag Dahrhaamer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beaver is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dahrhaamer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beaver on the ground.
Beaver trying to keep a closed guard but Dahrhaamer is proving a slippery customer.
Dahrhaamer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dahrhaamer throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Beaver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beaver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dahrhaamer.
Dahrhaamer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dahrhaamer stops Beaver from standing up.
Dahrhaamer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dahrhaamer throws out a powerful jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beaver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dahrhaamer.
Dahrhaamer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dahrhaamer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krag Dahrhaamer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Beaver's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Dahrhaamer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Dahrhaamer breaks the clinch.
Dahrhaamer throws a hook to the side of Beaver's head but Beaver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beaver should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Beaver moves out of range as Dahrhaamer strikes.
Beaver feints the counter takedown.
Dahrhaamer misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Beaver counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beaver. #ES#
Dahrhaamer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dahrhaamer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beaver blocks a jab.#TD#
Dahrhaamer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Beaver actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Dahrhaamer stops Beaver from getting back to his feet.
Dahrhaamer is trying to control the action in half guard but Beaver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beaver is trying to maintain the position but Dahrhaamer is very close to passing his half guard.
Beaver is refusing to be controlled, as Dahrhaamer sits in half guard.
Dahrhaamer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Beaver wants to control but Dahrhaamer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Beaver looking for submissions off his back.
Beaver is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dahrhaamer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beaver tries to get to full guard but Dahrhaamer has control of the leg.
Dahrhaamer lands strikes from half guard.
Beaver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beaver looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beaver tries to roll over but Dahrhaamer keeps him under control.#T3#
Beaver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beaver has hold of Dahrhaamer's hands but Dahrhaamer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beaver is staying active underneath Dahrhaamer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beaver keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Beaver tries to get to full guard but Dahrhaamer has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dahrhaamer lands a right hook to the body.
Dahrhaamer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beaver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krag Dahrhaamer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##TD#
Dahrhaamer scores with a takedown into Beaver's guard.
Beaver keeping moving, preventing Dahrhaamer from controlling successfully.
Dahrhaamer is stalling in the full guard.
Dahrhaamer trying to control but Beaver is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahrhaamer content to stall in guard here.
Matthew Beaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Krag Dahrhaamer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dahrhaamer 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krag Dahrhaamer!
Krag Dahrhaamer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TGC 11: Nobrainer vs Lang
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Beaver gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Beaver keeps moving.
Brown distracts Beaver with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Beaver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beaver can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beaver on the ground.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Brown is trying for a kimura here. Beaver looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brown wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mantice Brown!
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Event:
TGC 7: Nobrainer vs Beaver
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Nobrainer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nobrainer lands a jab to Beaver's midsection.
Nobrainer lands a glancing blow to the side of Beaver's head.
Nobrainer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nobrainer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beaver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nobrainer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nobrainer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nobrainer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Nobrainer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nobrainer.#CUT#
It looks like Matthew Beaver has been cut.
Nobrainer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nobrainer misses with a body kick.
Beaver feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Beaver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Decent striking displayed by Nobrainer there.
Dewey Nobrainer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Nobrainer.
Beaver looks winded!
Nobrainer lands with a hook. Beaver tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nobrainer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Beaver has eaten all the pies!
Nobrainer connects with the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nobrainer.#KD#
Nobrainer drops Beaver with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Beaver looks back up at him and smiles so Nobrainer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dewey Nobrainer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Nobrainer lands a big uppercut and Beaver crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Beaver looks OK. Nobrainer waves Beaver back to his feet!#T2#
Nobrainer thuds his right hand into Beaver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nobrainer lands a leg kick that knocks Beaver off balance momentarily.
Nobrainer lands with a thumping leg kick.
#KD#
Nobrainer lands a big right hand that sends Beaver crashing to the mat! Nobrainer stays standing though and waves Beaver back to his feet!
It looks like Nobrainer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nobrainer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beaver's calf.
Beaver on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#KD#
Nobrainer lands a big right hand that sends Beaver crashing to the mat! Nobrainer stays standing though and waves Beaver back to his feet!#ROC#
Beaver is rocked!
Nobrainer knocks out Beaver with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Nobrainer before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Nobrainer picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dewey Nobrainer!
Dewey Nobrainer is the new heavyweight champion!
Dewey Nobrainer tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
TGC 4: Knocksville vs Beaver
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Knocksville sizes up Beaver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Matthew Beaver has been cut.#CL#
Knocksville clinches up against the cage.
Knocksville definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Knocksville breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Knocksville clinches up with Beaver and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Knocksville breaks from the clinch.
Knocksville misses with a series of wild punches.
Beaver feints the counter takedown.
Knocksville misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Beaver counters with a takedown into side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Beaver has eaten all the pies!
Beaver working away.
Knocksville regains half guard there - taking advantage of Beaver's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knocksville is trying to control but Beaver passes into side control!
#T1#
Knocksville is letting Beaver control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beaver has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Knocksville!
Beaver controlling the pace for now.
Knocksville is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Beaver looking to secure an arm triangle but Knocksville defends it well.
Beaver controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Knocksville slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Knocksville trying to control from the bottom.
Knocksville tries to roll over but Beaver keeps him under control.
My spies in Shark Tank MMA inform me that Beaver has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Beaver seems to be working for a kimura but Knocksville defends the submission attempt.
Beaver blocks the strikes from Knocksville.
#T3#
Knocksville wants to get back to full guard.
Knocksville has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beaver is working away from the top position though.
Beaver uses his free foot to push down on Knocksville's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Knocksville.
Beaver can't control as he wanted to and Knocksville manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB2#
Beaver seems to be working for a kimura but Knocksville defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Knocksville is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Beaver has latched onto it... Big trouble! Beaver pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Knocksville is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Beaver!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Beaver!
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Event:
TGC 1
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Beaver's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Striker Deux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beaver scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Matthew Beaver has been cut.
Beaver slips a jab from Striker Deux.
Beaver appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Striker Deux misses with the combination.
Striker Deux misses with a double jab.
Striker Deux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Striker Deux looks to land a left hand but Beaver moved out of range nicely.
Beaver drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker Deux sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker Deux jabs Beaver to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Striker Deux throws a hook but Beaver blocks it.
Beaver appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Striker Deux finds it's way through Beaver's defenses.
Beaver really is a fat lump.#T1#
Striker Deux throws a body punch but Beaver moves out of range.
Beaver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beaver ducks under a wild hook from Striker Deux.
Striker Deux lands with an uppercut that bounces Beaver off the cage and back into range.
Island Striker Deux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Striker Deux misses.
Beaver attempts a counter takedown but Striker Deux avoids it well and moves away.
Striker Deux throws the left hand but Beaver avoids the punch easily.
Beaver changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Striker Deux throws a right and a left that Beaver avoids nicely.
Beaver drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker Deux sprawls and moves away.
Island Striker Deux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striker Deux throws a jab when Beaver was well out of range.
Striker Deux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beaver sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Striker Deux scores with a hook to the body. Beaver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Striker Deux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beaver manages to avoid it.
Beaver staying out of range there.
Striker Deux misses with a wild body shot.
Striker Deux throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Beaver counters with a shoot takedown. Striker Deux fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Beaver gets to his feet. Striker Deux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Beaver moves out of range of the strikes.
Striker Deux misses with a body shot.
Striker Deux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Striker Deux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beaver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#KD2#
Striker Deux lands a big right hand that sends Beaver crashing to the mat! Striker Deux stays standing though and waves Beaver back to his feet!#ROC2#
Beaver is rocked!#KD2#
Striker Deux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Beaver sprawling to the canvas! Beaver rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Striker Deux finish him?!
Oh Beaver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Striker Deux misses with a straight left.
Beaver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beaver seems to have got his legs back now.
Beaver leaves his chin hanging out and Striker Deux seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Beaver crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Island Striker Deux!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Quinn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beaver.#CL#
Beaver tries to keep at a distance but Quinn has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Quinn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Beaver uses from the top position.
Quinn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Beaver from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Quinn is looking for a triangle but Beaver pushes his legs off easily.
My spies in CT + BJJ & Wrestling & Boxing & MT SPARRING GYM inform me that Beaver has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Beaver showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Quinn trying to control the position.
#T1#
Quinn wants to sweep here but Beaver controlling him for the moment.
Quinn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beaver stands and throws Quinn's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Beaver is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Quinn has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Beaver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Quinn can't do much from the bottom here.
Quinn tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Beaver in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Quinn is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Beaver!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Wells shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beaver defends it nicely.#CL#
Wells takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells tries to pull guard but Beaver holds him up against the cage and eventually Wells drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Wells jumps into guard, dragging Beaver to the mat.
#T1#
Beaver is looking to stand up but Wells won't let him.
Wells knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beaver on the ground.#SU2#
Beaver stands up and waves to Wells to follow him. #CL#
Wells drives through and clinches with Beaver against the cage.
Beaver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Beaver has picked Wells up - he's going for a ride! Beaver dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wells tries to roll over but Beaver keeps him under control.
Beaver is taking a breather. Wells says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Wells tries to roll over but Beaver keeps him under control.#SU2#
Beaver decides to stand up. #CL#
Wells has Beaver up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wells fails to land.
Wells fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Wells misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wells tries to pull guard but Beaver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Columbus Wells. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Beaver jumps into guard, dragging Wells to the mat.
Beaver has control of Wells's left arm, preventing Wells from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Beaver working for a triangle but Wells defends it easily.
Wells might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Wells is posturing up here but Beaver has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Wells tries to roll out but it's too tight and Wells has to tap! Slick submission there by Beaver!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Beaver!
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