Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AKF FN | Jovanovic vs. Taz
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Beecher explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Beecher throws a sloppy head kick and Farquharson moves out of range easily. #CL#
Beecher has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Beecher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farquharson pushes off an throws an elbow but Beecher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Farquharson. #BC#
Beecher breaks the clinch.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beecher with a nice cross.
Beecher misses with a hook. Farquharson ducked under it nicely.
Beecher connects with a body shot.
Beecher throws a right hand that misses
and Farquharson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
Beecher has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beecher wants to slow Farquharson down by chopping away at his legs.
Farquharson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beecher moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Farquharson. #CL#
Beecher clinches up with Farquharson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Farquharson lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Nice body punch from Beecher - that landed with a thud.
Beecher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Farquharson scores with a shot to the side of Beecher's head.
Farquharson pushes off an throws an elbow but Beecher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Farquharson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Farquharson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beecher's elbow.
Beecher misses with a punch to the body.
Farquharson lands a body punch.
Beecher pushes Farquharson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Farquharson working Beecher over with knees to the body.
Beecher is breathing heavily.
Farquharson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Farquharson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Farquharson digs a right hand into Beecher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beecher's gas tank.
Farquharson landing knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Farquharson as the two fighters clinch.
Farquharson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Farquharson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Farquharson.
Beecher prevents a body shot from Farquharson.
Beecher prevents a body shot from Farquharson. #T2#
Farquharson lands a knee to the head.
Beecher is trying to break the clinch but Farquharson has him pressed against the ropes.
Beecher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Farquharson is defending well for now.
Farquharson struggles to land a body shot inside as Beecher controls his hands.
Farquharson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beecher misses with some punches.
Farquharson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beecher is trying to break the clinch but Farquharson has him pressed against the ropes.
Farquharson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Farquharson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farquharson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Farquharson.
A left hand lands to the body for Farquharson.
Farquharson pushes Beecher back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farquharson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Farquharson crunches a lovely knee into Beecher's ribcage.
Farquharson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farquharson misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Farquharson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcom Farquharson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Farquharson dips to his left and cracks Beecher with an uppercut!
Farquharson throws a series of punches but Beecher avoids them all with ease.
Beecher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farquharson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farquharson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paul Beecher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
Beecher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farquharson manages to avoid it.
Beecher throws a body punch but Farquharson moves out of range.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
Farquharson moves out of range as Beecher throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Beecher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Farquharson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farquharson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farquharson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farquharson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Beecher tries to land knees in the clinch but Farquharson avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Farquharson.
A right handed body shot lands from Farquharson.
A body shot lands from Farquharson.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Farquharson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Farquharson digs a right hand into Beecher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beecher's gas tank.
Farquharson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Beecher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Farquharson.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
Farquharson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farquharson lands a body punch.
Farquharson lands a nice elbow.
Farquharson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Farquharson obliges.
Farquharson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Farquharson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farquharson.#ROC2#Beecher is rocked!
Farquharson missing with knees to the body.
Oh Beecher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Beecher seems to have got his legs back now.
Farquharson pushes Beecher back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Farquharson lands a nice elbow. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Farquharson.
Farquharson lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Farquharson.
Malcom Farquharson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Farquharson lands an elbow that stopped Beecher in his tracks for a moment.
Farquharson lands a right hand.
Farquharson creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Beecher crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Beecher face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Farquharson takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Malcom Farquharson!
A relieved looking Malcom Farquharson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AKF FN | Matwala vs. Kovingten
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Turnik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turnik lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Turnik misses the target.
Beecher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turnik throws a hook to the side of Beecher's head but Beecher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Turnik misses with a looping left.
Beecher throws a combination that misses
and Turnik counters with a straight right hand.
Turnik checks a leg kick nicely.
Beecher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been informed that Beecher has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beecher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turnik is out of range.
Beecher throws a sloppy head kick and Turnik moves out of range easily.
Turnik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beecher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik.
A slow jab from Beecher misses its intended target.
Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Turnik.
It seemed like Beecher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beecher just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beecher throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Turnik. Beautiful body shot.
Beecher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turnik is able to avoid easily.
Beecher defending well as Turnik loads up on a big left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Turnik scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
A swing and a miss from Turnik.
Beecher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik.
Beecher attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turnik shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beecher eats them both and turns towards Turnik to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Beecher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turnik doesn't seem bothered though.
Turnik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Beecher counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut.
Beecher displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Turnik misses with a series of wild punches.
Beecher throws a sloppy head kick and Turnik moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Turnik misses its intended target.
Turnik blocks the body kick.
Beecher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnik throws a sloppy body shot
and Beecher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beecher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turnik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turnik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beecher. Beecher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turnik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Turnik takes a swing at Beecher's ribcage but misses.
Beecher lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beecher throws the kick towards the body but Turnik avoids it.
A combination from Turnik does no damage.
Beecher slips under a jab from Turnik.
Turnik swings widly with a right hand
and Beecher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turnik misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Turnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Beecher misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Turnik misses its target.
Beecher tries a low kick but Turnik avoids it.
Beecher misses with a combination
and Turnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paul Beecher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnik looks to land a right hand but Beecher moved out of range.
A big right from Turnik misses.
Turnik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turnik with a nice cross.
Beecher swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boban Turnik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Turnik scores with a decent looking hook.
Turnik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beecher.
Beecher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turnik throws the left hand but Beecher avoids the punch easily.
Beecher steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Beecher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turnik misses with an uppercut.
Beecher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turnik moves out of range of the strikes.
Beecher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turnik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beecher backs up against the ropes.
Beecher moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Beecher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turnik avoids the head kick by Beecher. #CL#
Turnik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Turnik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turnik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beecher can do to turn this around?#KD#
Turnik connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Beecher onto his butt! Beecher bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC#Beecher is rocked!
A low kick from Beecher misses #KD#
and Turnik counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Beecher goes down! Turnik rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Beecher is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!
Beecher is still on wobbly legs! Can Turnik finish him?
Beecher walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Beecher is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Boban Turnik!

Event: AKFN FN 2
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Beecher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Benedetti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Benedetti does it's job there.
A shot to the body from Beecher misses
and Benedetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beecher cracks Benedetti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Beecher's head but Beecher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Beecher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beecher drops his hands momentarily and Benedetti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beecher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beecher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been informed that Beecher has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Benedetti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Beecher drives through and clinches with Benedetti against the ropes.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Beecher.
A shot in the inside from Beecher.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beecher.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Beecher can't find room to land a body shot as Benedetti controls the action.
Beecher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beecher lands with a right to the head.
Beecher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Beecher.
Benedetti scores with a shot to the side of Beecher's head.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Beecher.
Benedetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Beecher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beecher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benedetti working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beecher.
Beecher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Benedetti managing to block the knees to the body from Beecher.
Beecher misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Beecher.
Benedetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beecher backwards. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Benedetti lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Beecher fails to land.
Beecher takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Benedetti.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beecher.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beecher.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a right hand.
Beecher tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benedetti lands a right hand.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Beecher.
Beecher blocking some punches.
Benedetti gets through Beecher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Benedetti.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Beecher scores with a shot to the side of Benedetti's head.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beecher slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Beecher lands with a straight right. Benedetti didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti lands a jab to the head. #KD#
Benedetti cracks Beecher with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Beecher get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Beecher looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC#Beecher is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beecher throws a head kick but Benedetti moves out of range.
Beecher is still on wobbly legs! Can Benedetti finish him?
Benedetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A nice leg kick from Benedetti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beecher throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Beecher seems to have recovered his senses.
Beecher slips a jab from Benedetti.
Beecher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beecher tries to get into range but Benedetti steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Beecher! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Benedetti scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
After winning the bout, Claudio Benedetti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKF FN | Diego vs. Tharrier
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Bundy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beecher tries a head kick but it misses.
Beecher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beecher throws a body kick that misses
enabling Bundy to counter with a crisp jab.
Paul Beecher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beecher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bundy's sensitive parts.
We've been informed that Beecher has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bundy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beecher.#CL2#
Beecher clinches up against the ropes.
Beecher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bundy taking a breather.
Bundy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beecher up against the ropes.
Bundy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy prevents a body shot from Beecher.
The referee calls for Bundy to work.
Bundy slows down the pace here.
Bundy managing to block the knees to the body from Beecher. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beecher.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bundy scores with a shoulder strike.
Beecher takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Beecher manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Bundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Beecher.
Bundy is looking for a counter combo.
Bundy misses with a double jab
and Beecher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Bundy moves into the clinch.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beecher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bundy is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Beecher fails to land.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Bundy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bundy avoiding damage.
Bundy is trying to stall.
Beecher swings wildly with an uppercut but Bundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Beecher fails to land.
Bundy controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beecher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bundy avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bundy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Solomon Bundy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Beecher takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beecher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Beecher.
Beecher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bundy manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Bundy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bundy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beecher throws a nice head kick!
Bundy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Beecher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bundy blocks the body kick.
Bundy slips under a jab from Beecher.
Bundy takes one to the side of the head.
Beecher works Bundy's body with a nice hook.
Beecher tries a head kick but it misses.
Bundy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beecher throws a sloppy head kick
and Bundy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beecher looks to land a body kick but Bundy moved away.
Beecher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beecher lands a head kick that sends Bundy down! Bundy is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Beecher is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Paul Beecher!
A relieved looking Paul Beecher thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AKF FN | Sandoval vs. Kim
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Havok rushes Beecher and presses him up against the ropes.
Havok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beecher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Havok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Havok tries to work over Beecher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Havok landing knees to the body.
Beecher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Havok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beecher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Havok backwards.
Havok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beecher is defending well for now.
Havok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beecher avoids it.
Beecher can't find room to land a body shot as Havok controls the action.
Beecher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beecher tries to throw a body punch but Havok avoids it by throwing Beecher back against the ropes.
Havok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Havok lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beecher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Havok lands a good knee to the midsection. Beecher won't want to take too many of those.
Beecher is breathing heavily.
Havok scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Havok.
Beecher takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Havok.
Havok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beecher backwards. #T1#
Beecher blocks an elbow strike.
Havok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beecher avoids it.
Havok has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beecher seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Havok can turn it around.
Havok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Beecher has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Knees in the clinch landing for Havok.
Havok lands a good knee to the midsection. Beecher won't want to take too many of those.
Havok lands an uppercut.
Havok lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Havok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Havok lands a nice uppercut.
Havok crunches a lovely knee into Beecher's ribcage.
Havok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Havok.
Havok working Beecher over with knees to the body.
Havok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beechers head.
Havok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beecher.
Beecher blocks the elbow strike.
Havok lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Havok lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beecher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Havok scores with a shot to the side of Beecher's head. #KD2#
Havok breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Beecher with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Beecher looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Beecher get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!#ROC2#Beecher is rocked!#T2#
Havok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Beecher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Havok catches Beecher napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Beecher crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Havok raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dez Havok!
Dez Havok made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY in his post fight interview.

Event: AKF FN | Benedetti vs. Knox
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Beecher throws a lazy head kick
and Tupu Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tupu Jr checks a low kick from Beecher.
Tupu Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beecher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Beecher misses.
Tupu Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beecher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beecher looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupu Jr is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tupu Jr misses the target.
Tupu Jr pushes Beecher away with a front kick.
Beecher with a nice calf kick.
A good leg kick by Beecher.
Beecher scores with a nice strike.
Beecher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupu Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tupu Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Tupu Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBeecher.
Tupu Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Tupu Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Beecher's shoulder, as Beecher tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beecher misses with a low kick.
Beecher looks to land a body kick but Tupu Jr moved away.
Beecher gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tupu Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tupu Jr throws a head kick but Beecher moves out of range.
Beecher cracks Tupu Jr with an open hand slap.
Tupu Jr throws a front kick that sends Beecher stumbling back into the ropes.#T1#
Beecher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tupu Jr.
Tupu Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beecher has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Tupu Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Tupu Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Beecher misses with an elbow over the top.
Beecher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Tupu Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beecher slips a straight right by Tupu Jr.
Beecher misses with a low kick.
Beecher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupu Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Beecher.
Tupu Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tupu Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beecher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Tupu Jr misses the target.
Tupu Jr avoids the head kick by Beecher.
Tupu Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Tupu Jr scores with a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tupu Jr. That's going to slow Beecher down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Tupu Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Tupu Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Beecher misses with a series of wild punches.
Tupu Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beecher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beecher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beecher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupu Jr.
Beecher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tupu Jr misses with a body shot.
Beecher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tupu Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beecher takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tupu Jr throws a nice looking combination but Beecher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beecher misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupu Jr takes a swing at Beecher's ribcage but misses.
Tupu Jr misses with a body shot.
Beecher connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tupu Jr. Tupu Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tupu Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Beecher.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poto Tupu Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Beecher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beecher slips a jab from Tupu Jr.
Beecher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beecher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beecher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupu Jr throws the left hand but Beecher avoids the punch easily.
Tupu Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tupu Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupu Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBeecher.
Beecher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tupu Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Beecher off the ropes and back into range.
Beecher defending well as Tupu Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Tupu Jr avoids the body shot from Beecher.
Beecher lands a right hook to the body.
Beecher explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Beecher drives through and clinches with Tupu Jr against the ropes.
Beecher lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beecher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beecher misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Tupu Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Beecher misses with a punch on the inside.
Beecher tries to work over Tupu Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tupu Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beecher.
Tupu Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Tupu Jr lands a left hand.
Beecher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tupu Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Tupu Jr cracks Beecher with a nice body shot.
Beecher is breathing heavily.
Tupu Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beecher.
Tupu Jr misses with a body punch. #BC#
Tupu Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupu Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beecher now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tupu Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beecher. That did some damage!
Tupu Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tupu Jr lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Tupu Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Beecher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beecher blocks a body shot from Tupu Jr.
A short right from Beecher.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Tupu Jr.
Tupu Jr is leaning against Beecher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Tupu Jr is leaning against Beecher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tupu Jr.
A body shot lands from Tupu Jr.
A short body shot lands from Tupu Jr as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tupu Jr.
Tupu Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Tupu Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Tupu Jr.
Tupu Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Tupu Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Tupu Jr.
Still in the clinch, Tupu Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tupu Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tupu Jr.
Tupu Jr presses Beecher against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Tupu Jr.
Tupu Jr scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Tupu Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tupu Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Tupu Jr throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#Beecher is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poto Tupu Jr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tupu Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupu Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Tupu Jr. That snapped Beecher's head back.
A head kick misses from Beecher.
Tupu Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Tupu Jr does it's job there.
Poto Tupu Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupu Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tupu Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beecher can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Beecher. Those never looked like landing.
Tupu Jr misses with a straight left.
Tupu Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Beecher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupu Jr.
Beecher looks for the body kick but Tupu Jr saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupu Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beecher's head backwards.
Tupu Jr looks to land a left hand but Beecher moved out of range nicely.
Beecher lands a body shot.
Tupu Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beecher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tupu Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Tupu Jr looks to land a combination but Beecher avoids it well.
Tupu Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tupu Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beecher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beecher misses with a series of wild punches.
Beecher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tupu Jr moves out of range as Beecher strikes.
Beecher defending well as Tupu Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Tupu Jr with a nice calf kick.
Tupu Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Tupu Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick from Beecher is predictable there
and Tupu Jr counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Tupu Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tupu Jr tries to work over Beecher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Tupu Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tupu Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tupu Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beecher is still on wobbly legs! Can Tupu Jr finish him?
Tupu Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Tupu Jr - that landed with a thud.
Tupu Jr scores with a shot to the side of Beecher's head.
Paul Beecher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tupu Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Tupu Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tupu Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Tupu Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Tupu Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beecher drops his guard momentarily, allowing Tupu Jr to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Beecher! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Tupu Jr takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Poto Tupu Jr!
A relieved looking Poto Tupu Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AKF 45 | Durand vs. Diego
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Beecher scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
A big right from Mathieu misses.
Beecher is looking to clinch.
Mathieu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Beecher lands a nice shot to the body.
Mathieu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beecher if he has to take too many more of those.
Mathieu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beecher misses with an uppercut.
Mathieu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beecher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beecher scores with a head kick.
Mathieu avoids a kick to the body.
Mathieu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mathieu avoids the head kick by Beecher.
Beecher cracks Mathieu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Beecher.
Beecher misses with a jab to the body
and Mathieu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Mathieu throws a big shot that misses.
Mathieu is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mathieu.
Beecher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mathieu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Beecher drives through and clinches with Mathieu against the ropes. #BC2#
Mathieu breaks the clinch.
Mathieu lands a front kick.
Beecher just misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher tries a head kick but it misses.
Mathieu throws a counter combo.
Beecher throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mathieu.
A bone on bone clash there as Mathieu blocks the leg kick.
Mathieu misses with a hook. Beecher ducked under it nicely.
Beecher is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mathieu swats away the attempt to clinch by Beecher.#T2#
Beecher throws a head kick that misses.
Beecher is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathieu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beecher looks to land a combination but Mathieu avoids it well.
Mathieu flicks out a counter leg kick but Beecher steps away.
Paul Beecher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathieu scores with a leg kick.
Beecher takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Beecher is breathing heavily.#CL#
Beecher rushes Mathieu and presses him up against the ropes.
Beecher misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Mathieu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beecher is looking to clinch but Mathieu is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathieu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mathieu connects with a solid leg kick. #KD2#
Mathieu connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Beecher onto his butt! Beecher bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Beecher has been cut.
Beecher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathieu manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Ernesto Mathieu should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mathieu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathieu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mathieu! But no joy.
Beecher doesn't manage to clinch there - Mathieu circles away.
Beecher lands the left hand.
Mathieu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mathieu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mathieu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beecher.
It looked like Beecher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mathieu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beecher throws a right hand that Mathieu ducks under and follows up with a left that Mathieu also avoids with ease.
Mathieu tries a quick counter leg kick but Beecher is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher moves in looking to clinch but Mathieu pushes him off.
Beecher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathieu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Beecher throws a body shot but no joy.
Mathieu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beecher.#T1#
Beecher moves in looking to clinch but Mathieu pushes him off.
Beecher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mathieu unleashes a big counter combination but Beecher bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beecher misses with a jab to the body
and Mathieu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mathieu lands a jab to Beecher's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beecher misses with a looping right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mathieu!
Mathieu scoring well with a low kick there.
Beecher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beecher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mathieu moves away.
Mathieu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mathieu throws a big shot that misses.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
Ernesto Mathieu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Mathieu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beecher is looking to wear down Mathieu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Beecher takes a swing at Mathieu's ribcage but misses.
Mathieu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mathieu cracks Beecher with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mathieu connects with a quick right hand that sends Beecher tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ernesto Mathieu!
After the fight, Ernesto Mathieu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Kluba
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canseco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canseco misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Canseco . Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Beecher misses.
Beecher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Canseco misses.
Beecher scores with a hook to the body. Canseco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Canseco misses with a series of wild punches.
Beecher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beecher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beecher connects with a looping right hand.
Beecher thuds a left hand into Canseco 's body.#CL2#
Beecher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Beecher. #BC#
Canseco breaks the clinch.
Beecher thows a body kick. Canseco tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Canseco is breathing heavily.
Canseco swinging wildly here.
Canseco misses with a wild combination.
Canseco throws a series of punches but Beecher moves out of range. #T1#
Canseco checks the leg kick.
Canseco avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Beecher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beecher goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Beecher breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Beecher has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Beecher throws a wild body kick that Canseco sees coming a mile off.
Beecher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sloppy strikes from Canseco . Those never looked like landing.
Beecher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beecher tries to land a front kick but Canseco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beecher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canseco rather than just go for the knockout.
Beecher throws a leg kick which misses Canseco 's front leg but catches the back leg as Canseco tries to avoid it.
Beecher throws a solid leg kick but Canseco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beecher.
Beecher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canseco throws a body shot but no joy.
Beecher let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beecher thuds his right hand into Canseco 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Canseco is rocked!
Canseco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canseco misses with a wild body shot.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beecher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canseco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Beecher throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Beecher instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Beecher breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Beecher.
Canseco misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beecher.
Canseco looks to land a right hand but Beecher moved out of range.
Beecher scores with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Beecher has Canseco up against the cage in a clinch.
Beecher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Canseco 's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beecher.
Beecher cracks Canseco with a nice body shot.
Beecher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beecher lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beecher struggles to land a body shot inside as Canseco controls his hands.
Beecher digs a right hand underneath Canseco 's ribcage. Canseco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beecher is leaning against Canseco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#KD2#
Beecher drops Canseco onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Canseco is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Canseco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Beecher.
Canseco avoiding damage as Beecher throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Beecher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beecher cracks Canseco with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Beecher!
After winning the bout, Paul Beecher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Jose Canseco had this to say: 'Fucking CTE'.

Event: GC 356 Mahoney vs Corson
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beecher lands an overhand right.
Starker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beecher has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Beecher lands a jab.
Beecher lands a body shot. #CL#
Starker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Starker swings wildly with an uppercut but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beecher. #CUT2#It looks like Paul Starker has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Beecher as the two fighters clinch.
Starker is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Beecher.
Beecher works on Starker's body with a couple of short punches.
Beecher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Beecher.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starker blocks a body shot from Beecher.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Starker misses with the head strike.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beecher avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Beecher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Starker avoids a wild elbow strike from Beecher.
Beecher dodges an elbow strike from Starker. #T1#
Beecher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beecher's brow.
Beecher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Starker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Beecher lands a shoulder strike.
Beecher lands a nice shot to the body.
Beecher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Beecher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beecher.
Beecher lands a body punch.
Beecher gets through Starker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beecher scores with a shot to the side of Starker's head.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Beecher scores with a hook to the body.
Beecher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Beecher.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beecher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beecher lands a shoulder strike.
Beecher lands with a light punch inside.
Beecher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Beecher avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage. #T2#
Beecher tries to land knees in the clinch but Starker avoids the damage to the body.
Beecher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beecher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Beecher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beecher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Beecher.
A head punch on the inside from Starker fails to land.
Beecher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beecher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Starker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beecher misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beecher digs a right hand underneath Starker's ribcage. Starker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beecher cracks Starker with a nice body shot.
Beecher scores with a shoulder strike.
Beecher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beecher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Beecher on the inside. #BC2#
Beecher breaks the clinch. #T3#
OH! Starker has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Beecher smells blood and charges in for the finish! Beecher unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Starker sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Beecher!
A very excited looking Paul Beecher made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Paul Starker was interviewed post fight and said 'I`LL BE BACK@#$%!'.

Event: GC 353 Gozen vs Bastard
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krieg misses with an uppercut.
Blitz Krieg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Krieg drops Beecher with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Beecher looks back up at him and smiles so Krieg waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Beecher is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Paul Beecher has been cut.
A jab from Krieg misses.
Beecher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krieg.
Krieg lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Beecher head around and knocks him out cold! Krieg hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blitz Krieg!
Blitz Krieg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GC 350 ?? vs ??
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beecher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Elite Strikehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Zola darts in trying to clinch
and Beecher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beecher.#TD2#
Zola closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Zola stands up and beckons Beecher to his feet.
Zola fails to land the takedown.
Zola has a takedown stuffed.
Zola tries to clinch there but Beecher circles away.
A big left from Zola misses.
Beecher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Zola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beecher throwing a counter right hand but Zola manages to avoid it.
Paul Beecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
Beecher throws a sloppy head kick and Zola moves out of range easily.
Zola throws a body kick that misses
and Beecher counters with a stiff right hand.
Zola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beecher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zola dives in for a single leg takedown but Beecher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beecher scores with a nice strike.
Beecher stuffs the takedown attempt from Zola. Zola gets slowly back to his feet.
Zola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beecher defends it nicely.
Paul Beecher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beecher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beecher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2##CL#
Beecher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beecher misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Zola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zola wants to clinch up but Beecher keeps it at a distance.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
Beecher misses with a body shot.
Zola sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Beecher misses with a body kick.
Zola dives in for a single leg takedown but Beecher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gorgon Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beecher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beecher misses with a body shot.
Zola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beecher.
Zola staying out of range there.#T3#
Zola misses with a takedown attempt
and Beecher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beecher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beecher as he avoids it easily.
Beecher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zola.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zola.
Zola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Beecher misses its target.
Zola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Zola clinches up against the cage.
Beecher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Zola - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Beecher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beecher lands with a right hand.
Beecher circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Beecher misses its target.
Zola misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Beecher tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beecher but Beecher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beecher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Zola tries a head kick but it misses.
Zola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zola avoids the body shot from Beecher.
Beecher throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Beecher dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Zola lands a jab to Beecher's midsection.
Beecher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Beecher.
Zola changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beecher tries to avoid it but Zola manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beecher to the ground. Beecher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beecher leaves Zola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beecher closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Beecher misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beecher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Paul Beecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
Beecher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beecher moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1##CL2#
Zola has closed the distance and engaged Beecher in a clinch. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Beecher gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zola to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Beecher kicks Zola off and gets to his feet.
Zola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beecher finds it's way round the side to connect with Zola's head.
Zola ducks right into an uppercut from Beecher.
Beecher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zola can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola slips under a jab from Beecher.
Zola with a poor takedown
and Beecher counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Beecher connects with a body shot.
Beecher misses with a low kick.
Beecher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2##CL2#
Zola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beecher tries to work over Zola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beecher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beecher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Beecher misses with a punch on the inside.
Beecher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zola tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beecher smiles and moves away.
Beecher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zola momentarily.
Beecher misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Beecher digs a good hook to Zola's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zola is defended easily by Beecher.
Beecher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beecher misses with a low kick.
Zola closes the distance and clinches up with Beecher, looking for a takedown. Zola pushes Beecher against the cage but Beecher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beecher cracks a nice hook into Zola's ribs.
Zola wants to clinch up but Beecher keeps it at a distance.
Zola moves to clinch but Beecher breaks away
and Beecher counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Zola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Beecher counters with a quick kick to the body but Zola blocks it.#CL2#
Zola closes the distance and pushes Beecher back into the cage.
Beecher throws an elbow but it misses.
Zola tries for a takedown but Beecher manages to get underhooks.
Zola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beecher walks away with a smile on his face. Zola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beecher lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Beecher has Zola up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zola jumps guard but Beecher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Beecher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zola blocks a body shot from Beecher. #BC2#
Zola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beecher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zola slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Beecher dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Beecher cracks Zola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beecher scores with a spinning back kick!
Beecher looks to land a combination but Zola avoids it well.
Beecher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beecher lands a nice shot that snaps Zola's head back.
Zola with a poor takedown
and Beecher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beecher connects with a nice looking jab.
Beecher connects with a crisp jab.
Beecher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zola or perhaps it was just good defense by Beecher, which made it look bad.
Beecher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zola. #T1#
Zola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zola keeps the fight on the outside.
Zola misses with a takedown
and Beecher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paul Beecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
Zola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zola doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beecher counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Beecher moves into the clinch.
Beecher misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Zola pulls guard effortlessly.
Beecher looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Zola controls Beecher momentarily but Beecher frees himself.
Beecher wants to control from the top but Zola keeps moving.
Beecher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Zola has an active guard here but Beecher has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Zola is trying to maintain the position but Beecher is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zola is refusing to be controlled, as Beecher sits in half guard.
Gorgon Zola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zola keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beecher sprawls well. Beecher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zola gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul Beecher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beecher swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Zola clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Zola jumps into guard, dragging Beecher to the mat.
Zola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beecher trying to control but Zola is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zola looking for subs off his back but Beecher has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Zola actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Beecher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beecher 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Beecher!
Paul Beecher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 347 Starker vs Ruas
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Hiko just misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hiko.
Hiko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hiko throws an elbow but Beecher slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hiko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hiko is trying to ground and pound but Beecher uses the momentary lack of control by Hiko to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiko throwing shots but Beecher is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hiko.
Hiko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beecher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Beecher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beecher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hiko postures up and lands a big shot to Beecher's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beecher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hiko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beecher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hiko pushing down on Beecher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hiko winds up and cracks Beecher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beecher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiko.
Beecher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hiko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beecher looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Beecher keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Beecher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hiko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Hiko is trying to work for a kimura but Beecher is defending well.
Beecher controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hiko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hiko slips a nice elbow through Beecher's hands, connecting with Beecher's forehead.#T3#
Hiko is trying to control the action in half guard but Beecher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beecher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hiko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hiko's back!
Hiko turns into Beecher and is now in his guard.
Beecher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hiko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hiko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beecher is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiko wants to control from the top but Beecher keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiko postures up in Beecher's guard and throws a big left but Beecher blocks it.
Beecher keeping full guard, as Hiko tries to pass.
Beecher is looking to stand up but Hiko isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Hiko is working Beecher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beecher keeping moving, preventing Hiko from controlling successfully.
Hiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beecher keeping moving, preventing Hiko from controlling successfully.
Hiko throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Hiko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beecher is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beecher has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiko wants to sweep here but Beecher controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aki Hiko dominated that round.
That's time! Beecher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hiko looks to land a left hand but Beecher moved out of range nicely.
Hiko ducks under a wild hook from Beecher.
Aki Hiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiko looks for a takedown but Beecher sprawls well.
Beecher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiko manages to avoid it.
Hiko with the counter takedown but Beecher avoids it easily.
Hiko swings for the body but Beecher moves out of range.
Beecher cracks a nice hook into Hiko's ribs.
Beecher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beecher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hiko is out of range and Beecher settles back down.
Hiko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beecher defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Beecher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.
Beecher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hiko.
Hiko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beecher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiko.
Paul Beecher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hiko moves out of range of the body kick from Beecher.
Beecher looks to land a combination but Hiko avoids it well.
Hiko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beecher manages to avoid it.
Beecher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beecher misses with a straight right.
Hiko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Hiko misses.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beecher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beecher misses with a body kick.
Beecher is looking to land body kicks.
Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Hiko.
Beecher slips a jab from Hiko.#T2#
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beecher.
Hiko throws a hook to the side of Beecher's head but Beecher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beecher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
And Hiko tries to counter it with a takedown but Beecher pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Hiko.
Hiko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beecher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiko misses with a series of wild punches.
Hiko misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beecher throws a head kick but Hiko moves out of range. #T3#
No joy there for Hiko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hiko moves out of range as Beecher strikes.
Hiko misses the shot to the body.
Hiko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beecher is out of range.
Beecher lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Beecher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiko was well out of range. Poor timing from Beecher.
Hiko throws a chopping leg kick but Beecher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice straight punches there by Beecher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beecher.#CUT#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko moves out of range as Beecher throws a body kick.
Hiko throws a head kick that misses.
Hiko lands a slapping body shot.
Beecher swings for the body but Hiko moves out of range.
Beecher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Hiko throws a shot from downtown. Beecher moves away and avoids it.
Hiko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hiko throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hiko misses with a straight right.
Hiko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beecher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beecher throws a low kick, looking for Hiko's leg but Hiko calmly moves out of range.
Hiko misses with a straight left.
Hiko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBeecher.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiko defending well as Beecher loads up on a big left hand.
And Hiko tries to counter it with a takedown but Beecher pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beecher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beecher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beecher there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aki Hiko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Beecher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Hiko tries to counter it with a takedown but Beecher pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
Hiko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiko lands a head shot.
Beecher slips under a jab from Hiko.
A little feinted left hand from Beecher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Hiko scores with a takedown into Beecher's guard.
Hiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hiko throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hiko is looking to work some ground and pound but Beecher has wrist control.
Hiko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hiko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hiko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beecher's guard. #T1#
Beecher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Hiko there.
Hiko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hiko throws a strike but Beecher avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hiko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beecher being controlled here, momentarily.
Hiko stands up over Beecher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hiko throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Beecher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beecher wants to stand but Hiko is controlling the position.
Hiko is looking to work some ground and pound but Beecher has wrist control.
Hiko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hiko stands up over Beecher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beecher managing to control the position.
Hiko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beecher's head.
Hiko trying to control but Beecher is working from the bottom.
Hiko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Hiko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hiko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beecher swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beecher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiko.
Hiko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beecher. That did some damage!
Hiko fails with the takedown.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beecher.
Hiko looks to throw the jab but Beecher is out of range.
Aki Hiko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hiko throws a leg kick which misses Beecher's front leg but catches the back leg as Beecher tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Hiko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paul Beecher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hiko misses with a hook to the body
and Beecher counters with a left and a right that stings Hiko.
Beecher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hiko with a nice cross.
Hiko scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beecher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beecher half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hiko looks to land a left hand but Beecher moved out of range nicely.
Hiko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beecher.
Beecher defending well as Hiko loads up on a big left hand.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
Hiko fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aki Hiko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hiko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aki Hiko!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aki Hiko waved his t-shirt featuring Freebok (85% Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GC 344 Starker vs Cobb
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1#
A slow jab from Nickels misses its intended target.
Beecher checks a leg kick nicely.
As Nickels backs away, Beecher returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Beecher seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beecher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beecher takes one on the button.
Nickels misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Nickels.
Nickels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beecher.
Beecher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beecher tried to counter with a leg kick but Nickels avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher digs a good body shot into Nickels's ribs.
Nickels slips under a jab.
Beecher throws a head kick but Nickels moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beecher.
Beecher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Beecher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickels moves to clinch but Beecher breaks away
and Beecher counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nickels misses with a body shot.
Beecher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beecher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickels manages to avoid it.
Nickels feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Nickels clinches up with Beecher and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Nickels works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Beecher pulls Nickels in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickels from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beecher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Nickels trying to control but Beecher is working from the bottom.
Nickels won't allow Beecher to sweep him here.
Nickels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nickels scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nickels trying to control but Beecher is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beecher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickels.
Beecher lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beecher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nickels.#T3#
Nickels works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nickels misses with an uppercut.
Nickels throws a jab but it's blocked by Beecher.
A punch combination from Beecher misses.
Beecher does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nickels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beecher moves away.
Beecher tries to clinch up
and Nickels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jimmy Nickels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beecher throws a body kick that misses
and Nickels counters with a stiff right hand.
Beecher looks to land a combination but Nickels avoids it well.
Paul Beecher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beecher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beecher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Beecher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beecher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickels.
Nickels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beecher throws a head kick but Nickels moves out of range.
Beecher throws a head kick that misses.
Nickels lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nickels throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Beecher stumbling backwards into the cage! Beecher bounces back off the cage towards Nickels, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Nickels lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Nickels celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: GC 341 Coco vs Hiko
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Duif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beecher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Elite Strikehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Duif throws a lazy right hand but Beecher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duif misses with a straight left.
Beecher misses with a left hand
and Duif counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Duif with a nice cross.
Duif scores with the left hand. Beecher knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Beecher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duif doesn't seem phased though.
Good shot there by Beecher.
Beecher misses with a body shot.
Beecher missing with a left hand there. Duif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duif throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beecher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Duif misses with a hook. Beecher ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Duif misses its intended target.
Beecher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Duif keeps the fight on the outside.
Duif takes a swing at Beecher's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Duif blocks a head kick by Beecher.
Duif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beecher counters with a nice low kick that buckles Duif's knee momentarily.
Duif misses with a jab to the body
and Beecher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duif tries a head kick but it misses.
Duif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Beecher.
Beecher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duif manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fernand Duif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beecher just misses with a punch to the body.
Duif takes a swing at Beecher's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Duif.
Duif lands a jab to the nose.
Beecher throws a body punch but Duif moves out of range.
Beecher throws a leg kick but Duif checks it. #T2#
Duif throws a big shot that misses.
Beecher jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Beecher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beecher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duif.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beecher goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Fernand Duif has been cut.
Beecher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duif swings widly with a right hand
and Beecher counters with a nice body shot.
Beecher lands with a good body shot.
Duif misses with a left hand
and Beecher counters with an inside leg kick.
Duif throws a head kick that half lands.
Duif throws a hook but Beecher blocks it.#KD#
Beecher lands a big head kick that sends Duif tumbling to the mat! Beecher takes a step backwards and waves Duif back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Beecher lands a nice shot to the body.
Duif misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Duif just misses with a punch to the body.
Duif jabs at Beecher's body.
Beecher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Duif as he checks the leg kick.
Duif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duif lands a nice looking body shot.
Beecher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duif manages to avoid it.
Duif doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beecher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duif.
A little feinted left hand from Beecher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beecher just misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher tests Duif's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duif throws a leg kick but Beecher checks it.
It appears Beecher was looking to counter with a kick there.
Duif lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duif.
Beecher lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Beecher misses the jab.
Beecher blocks a head kick by Duif.
Beecher avoids the body shot from Duif.
Beecher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beecher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duif.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duif tries to bum rush Beecher with a series of wild strikes but Beecher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duif throws a leg kick but Beecher moved away.
Duif scores with a jab to the head.
Duif throws a low kick but Beecher moves out of range easily.
Duif throws a looping overhand right but Beecher ducks down to avoid it.
Beecher tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beecher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Duif looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duif ducks under a wild hook from Beecher.
Duif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beecher manages to avoid it.
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 Paul Beecher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fernand Duif's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duif.
Duif cracks the inside of Beecher's front leg.
Duif takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beecher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beecher scores with a nice strike.
Duif misses with a head kick.
Beecher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Duif just misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher half committed to a counter leg kick.
Duif throws out a loose jab but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duif is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beecher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Duif lands with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Duif there.
Duif misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duif misses with a hook
and Beecher counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Duif lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beecher at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Duif misses the target.
Beecher misses with a double jab.
Beecher moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDuif.
Duif lands a leg kick that knocks Beecher off balance momentarily.
Beecher lands with an uppercut that bounces Duif off the cage and back into range.
Duif comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duif chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duif.
Beecher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duif.
Duif misses with a looping right.
Duif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duif punishes Beecher's body with a nice straight punch.
Beecher scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duif throws a looping overhand right but Beecher ducks down to avoid it.
Beecher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duif throws a head kick that misses.
Duif lands a jab-cross combination.
Duif throws a jab when Beecher was well out of range.
Beecher throws a body punch but Duif moves out of range.
Duif throws a leg kick but Beecher checks it.
Beecher is looking to counter with head kicks.
Duif throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beecher finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Duif is breathing heavily.
Duif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beecher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duif tries a low kick but Beecher avoids it.
Beecher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Duif loads up on a big right hand but Beecher slips the punch.
Beecher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duif lands a right hook to the body.
Duif misses with a series of wild punches.
Beecher uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Duif.
Duif misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Beecher misses its target.
Duif takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fernand Duif seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duif connects with an inside leg kick.
Beecher is looking to wear down Duif with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beecher blocks a low kick nicely.
Duif staying out of range there.
Duif only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Duif looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Duif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duif misses with a series of wild punches.
Duif is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Duif blocks a head kick by Beecher.
Duif throws a nice inside leg kick.
Duif throws a right and a left that Beecher avoids nicely.
Duif throws a sloppy head kick and Beecher moves out of range easily.
Duif lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beecher circles away quickly and effectively.
Beecher lands a nice looking kick to the body. Duif takes a step back to recover.
Beecher lands a nice shot that snaps Duif's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernand Duif showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fernand Duif's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Duif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Duif tenderised Beecher's leg. Beecher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duif looks to throw the jab but Beecher is out of range.
Beecher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beecher manages to avoid it.
Duif misses with a straight left.
Duif fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beecher checks it well.
Beecher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Duif throws a chopping leg kick but Beecher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beecher throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beecher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duif.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beecher lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Duif has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duif and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Duif missing with a left hand there. Beecher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Beecher counters with a quick kick to the body but Duif blocks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Beecher scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Beecher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duif moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beecher tries to close the distance and clinch but Duif swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duif feints a counter leg kick.
Beecher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beecher with a nice cross.
Duif is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Duif walks into a jab.
Beecher throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Duif works the jab nicely.
Duif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beecher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Duif jabs Beecher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Duif misses with a wild body shot.
Beecher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beecher lands with a hook. Duif tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Beecher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beecher.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duif lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Beecher clinches.
Duif misses with a body punch.
Duif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duif blocks a body shot from Beecher.
Beecher working aggressively here.
Duif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beecher lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duif.
Duif takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beecher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duif's efforts to push away.
Beecher misses with the head strike.
Beecher prevents Duif from breaking the clinch.
Beecher misses with some punches.
Duif misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Duif blocks a body shot from Beecher.
A right hand to the body from Beecher.
Duif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duif has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Duif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beecher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duif is trying to break free.
Beecher throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Duif manages to break the clinch.
Duif lands with an uppercut that bounces Beecher off the cage and back into range.
Beecher misses with a straight left.
Duif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beecher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duif scores with a hook.
Beecher checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Beecher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duif misses with a leg kick.
Duif takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beecher avoids the head kick by Duif.
Beecher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duif throws a body shot but no joy.
As Duif backs away, Beecher returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Duif looks to throw the jab but Beecher is out of range.
Duif fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duif throws a lazy right hand but Beecher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beecher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duif lands a slapping body shot.
Duif feints and then cracks Beecher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beecher down.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Beecher.
I think Beecher has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Beecher!
After winning the bout, Paul Beecher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: *GC 339 Smith Jr vs Alvarez
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1#
Beecher punishes Kodjia's body with a nice straight punch.
Kodjia misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kodjia.
Beecher raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Kodjia pushes Beecher up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Kodjia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kodjia cracks Beecher with a nice body shot.
Kodjia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beecher backwards. #BC#
Kodjia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kodjia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kodjia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beecher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kodjia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kodjia is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kodjia scores with a jab to the body.
Kodjia sizes up Beecher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kodjia avoids the body shot from Beecher.
Beecher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beecher throws a sloppy body shot
and Kodjia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kodjia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beecher replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kodjia blocks it well.
Beecher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kodjia throws a head kick that misses.
Beecher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beecher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beecher sizes up Kodjia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kodjia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beecher throws a body kick that misses
and Kodjia counters with a nice uppercut.
Kodjia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beecher has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kodjia throws a hook but Beecher blocks it.
Kodjia tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Kodjia moves into the clinch.#T2#
Kodjia lands a body punch. #BC#
Kodjia breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kodjia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kodjia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beecher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Beecher is predictable there
and Kodjia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beecher's knee momentarily.
Kodjia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kodjia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beecher throws a lazy head kick
and Kodjia counters with an outside leg kick.
Beecher looks winded!
Kodjia tries a head kick but it misses.
Beecher raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Kodjia clinches up with Beecher and pushes him back against the cage.
Beecher misses with a punch to the body.
Kodjia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Beecher lands a shot to the body.
Beecher working aggressively here. #T3#
Kodjia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beecher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beecher blocking some punches.
Beecher lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Kodjia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beecher connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kodjia's hands.
Kodjia lands with a cross.
Kodjia avoids the body shot from Beecher.
Kodjia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kodjia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beecher.
Kodjia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Kodjia has Beecher up against the cage in a clinch.
Beecher blocks an uppercut. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kodjia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kodjia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beecher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beecher scores with a shoulder strike.
Kodjia struggles to land a body shot inside as Beecher controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kodjia.
Nice body punch from Kodjia. #BC#
Kodjia breaks the clinch.
Kodjia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kodjia scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#
Beecher is rocked!
Kodjia cracks the inside of Beecher's front leg.
Kodjia throws the kick towards the body but Beecher avoids it.
As Kodjia backs off Beecher throws a huge counter combo but Kodjia manages to avoid it all.
Kodjia scoring well with a low kick there.
Kodjia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kodjia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franck Kodjia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kodjia takes a swing at Beecher's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Beecher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kodjia looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Kodjia forces Beecher back against the cage and clinches.
Franck Kodjia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kodjia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kodjia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kodjia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beecher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kodjia.
Beecher tries to throw a body punch but Kodjia avoids it by throwing Beecher back against the cage.
Beecher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kodjia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beecher can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kodjia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beecher is breathing heavily.
Kodjia lands a big right hand that drops Beecher! The killer instinct kicks in and Kodjia finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kodjia!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franck Kodjia!
A less than humble Franck Kodjia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GC 336 Andrade vs Pearson
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Horse.
Horse lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Beecher. #CL#
Beecher forces Horse back against the cage and clinches.
Beecher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beecher tries a body shot but Horse blocks it.
Beecher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Beecher fails to land.
Horse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beechers head.
Beecher trying to control the position but instead, Horse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Beecher into the cage.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horse has a couple of punches blocked by Beecher.
Beecher tries to throw a body punch but Horse avoids it by throwing Beecher back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher lands a left hand.
Horse takes a shot to the head.
Beecher managing to block the knees to the body from Horse.
Beecher lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horse misses with a body punch.
A short right from Horse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beecher. #T1#
Horse tries to land knees in the clinch but Beecher avoids the damage to the body.
Beecher misses with a body punch.
Horse lands a right hand.
Beecher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beecher can't find room to land a body shot as Horse controls the action.
Beecher misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Beecher manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Beecher rushes Horse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beecher.
A hook to the body from Horse.
Horse managing to block the knees to the body from Beecher.
Horse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beecher working aggressively here.
Horse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horse is working Beecher over against the cage.
Beecher misses with some punches.
Horse tries a body shot but Beecher blocks it.
Beecher working aggressively here.
Horse struggles to land a body shot inside as Beecher controls his hands.
Beecher prevents a body shot from Horse. #T2#
Horse tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beecher avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Beecher fails to land.
Horse lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horse lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Beecher breaks the clinch.
Horse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beecher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horse tries to clinch there but Beecher circles away.
Horse just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Beecher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beecher gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Horse.
Horse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beecher on the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Horse.
Beecher looks to land a right hand but Horse moved out of range.
It seemed like Horse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horse throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Horse throws out a loose jab but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beecher avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Beecher.
Horse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beecher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Horse looks to score with a jab to the body but Beecher is just out of range.
Beecher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Horse wants to counter the offense by Beecher and move into the clinch position.
Horse misses with a jab to the body
and Beecher counters with a nice uppercut.
Beecher moves out of range of the body kick from Horse.
Beecher tries to land a front kick but Horse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Horse throws a poor cross that misses
and Beecher counters with a nice uppercut.
Horse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beecher throws a quick counter kick to the body but Horse avoids it.
Beecher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Beecher tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beecher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Horse blocks a head kick by Beecher.
Horse lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beecher will feel that in the morning.
Roar Horse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beecher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Horse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beecher walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Beecher clinches up against the cage.
Horse pushes Beecher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beecher blocks a body shot from Horse.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horse.
Horse avoiding damage as Beecher throws knees to the body.
Horse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Horse throws a punch but it's blocked by Beecher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roar Horse dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Beecher just misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Horse moves into the clinch.
Horse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Horse scores with a shoulder strike.
Beecher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beecher looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Horse blocking some punches.
Beecher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Horse.
Horse misses with a knee strike.
Horse is leaning against Beecher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Horse presses Beecher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Horse throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horse.
Horse lands a nice uppercut.
Horse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left hand lands to the body for Horse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Horse lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Horse works on Beecher's body with a couple of short punches.
Horse lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Beecher is rocked!
Horse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Beecher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Horse works on Beecher's body with a couple of short punches.
Horse creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Beecher with a big uppercut! Beecher tries to clinch up but Horse pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Beecher to the mat! Beecher covers up and Horse unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roar Horse!
During a confident post fight interview, Roar Horse thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#811 Ricard v Spud
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Ruas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ruas stands and throws Beecher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ruas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Beecher's legs.
Ruas trying to control the position but Beecher is working away.
Ruas tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruas works to advance to full mount. Beecher defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Ruas looking to control but Beecher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beecher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beecher is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ruas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ruas works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Ruas working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Well, with Ruas on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Beecher is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Ruas working for a choke but Beecher is defending well.
Beecher staying busy and making it hard for Ruas to control. #T2##SUB2#
Ruas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Beecher has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Beecher right now.
Beecher covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Ruas gets his hands free as Beecher looks to control.
Beecher has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Beecher is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Beecher defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T3#
Beecher rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ruas is controlling the pace.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Beecher is defending well.
Ruas is keen to just control but Beecher is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ruas passes to full mount!
Ruas pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Beecher takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Ruas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Beecher to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Beecher shrugs it off.
Ruas tries to control but Beecher wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ruas looking for a guillotine from mount but Beecher is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beecher prevents Ruas from taking his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ruas dives in for a single leg takedown but Beecher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ruas misses with an uppercut.
Beecher throwing a counter right hand but Ruas manages to avoid it.
Ruas digs a good hook to Beecher's body.
Carlos Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beecher avoids the body shot from Ruas.
Beecher throws a sloppy head kick and Ruas moves out of range easily.
Ruas feints the counter takedown.
Ruas takes a swing at Beecher's ribcage but misses.
Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Ruas.
Beecher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beecher pinned against the cage. Beecher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Ruas.
Ruas misses the jab.#T1#
Beecher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ruas cracks Beecher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ruas misses with a straight left.
Ruas is looking to clinch.
Beecher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruas throws a right hand that misses
and Beecher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruas swings for the body but Beecher moves out of range. #TD2#
Ruas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beecher is trying to defend but Ruas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Beecher holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ruas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Beecher is defending well. #SUB2#
Ruas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beecher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruas is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Beecher tries to get to full guard but Ruas has control of the leg.
Ruas is looking to pass Beecher's guard but actually Beecher recovers to full guard.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruas forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruas works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Ruas looking for a guillotine from mount but Beecher is having none of it. #T3#
Ruas looking to control but Beecher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beecher tries to reverse the position but Ruas maintains control.
Ruas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beecher is looking to escape.
Beecher prevents Ruas from taking his back.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruas wants to control the pace but Beecher is squirming around nicely.
Ruas wants to take Beecher's back here but Beecher is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Beecher is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Ruas wants to finish this one by submission but Beecher is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ruas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beecher wants to control but Ruas is having none of it.
Beecher prevents Ruas from taking his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Ruas.
Beecher takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Ruas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beecher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Beecher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ruas tries to move to mount but Beecher blocks the move with his legs.
Beecher regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ruas's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher is trying to stand back up but Ruas is controlling him
Ruas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beecher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Ruas wants to control but Beecher is keeping him busy.
Carlos Ruas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beecher is in trouble now - Ruas has advanced to mount!
Beecher tries to hold on but Ruas postures up.
Ruas is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ruas takes Beecher's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Beecher is in trouble.
Beecher staying busy and making it hard for Ruas to control. #T2#
Beecher trying to control the hands but Ruas won't let him. #SUB2#
Beecher defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ruas's arms.
Beecher trying to control the hands but Ruas won't let him.
Will Ruas go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T3##SUB2#
Beecher is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Beecher looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ruas. #SUB2#
Ruas working for the choke.
Ruas is looking to control Beecher but Beecher is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Paul Beecher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Beecher fending off the submission attempt from Ruas. #SUB2#
Ruas has got his arm under Beecher's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Beecher has spun round into Ruas's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beecher trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlos Ruas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruas wants to sweep here but Beecher controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ruas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruas!
A very excited looking Carlos Ruas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#805 Ricard v Arendse
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Beecher thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zola if he has to take too many more of those.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zola tries to close the distance and clinch but Beecher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zola has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Beecher throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Zola shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zola was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Beecher can't do much from the bottom here.
Zola taking a break here but Beecher is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Beecher's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zola is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Zola controlling the action here.
Zola wants to pass the guard but Beecher is defending well.
Zola throwing shots but Beecher is blocking nicely.
Beecher trying to control here.
Zola stalling. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beecher is not content to let Zola control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beecher keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beecher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beecher leaves Zola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Zola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beecher's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beecher duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Gorgon Zola has been cut.
Beecher misses with a hook to the body
and Zola finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zola shoots in for a takedown but Beecher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beecher.
Zola fails with the takedown
and Beecher counters with a stiff right hand.
Paul Beecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
Zola shoots in for a takedown but Beecher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beecher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beecher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zola unleashes a big counter combination but Beecher bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A clash of legs there as Zola blocks the low kick.
Beecher throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zola.
Zola fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Zola fails to land the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beecher.
Zola tries to clinch but Beecher is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Beecher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beecher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zola fails with the takedown
and Beecher counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Beecher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gorgon Zola's cut.
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.
#R2#
Zola closes the distance and clinches up with Beecher, looking for a takedown. Zola pushes Beecher against the cage but Beecher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beecher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beecher looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
Beecher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beecher but Beecher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beecher lands a head kick. Zola smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paul Beecher is winning the standup battle so far.
Zola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beecher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zola thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beecher misses with a straight left.
Zola wants to counter the offense by Beecher and move into the clinch position.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zola checks a leg kick. #T1#
Beecher lands with a slapping head kick.
Zola darts in looking for a takedown but Beecher gets double underhooks and turns Zola into the cage.
Paul Beecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
Beecher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zola at a distance.
Beecher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zola doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Beecher to counter with a crisp jab.
Gorgon Zola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beecher defends it nicely.
Zola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beecher defends it nicely.#T2#
Beecher tries a head kick but it misses.
Zola cracks the inside of Beecher's front leg.
Zola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beecher.
Beecher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beecher, as that shot connected.
Zola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beecher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zola somewhat.
Beecher misses with a combination
and Zola counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beecher as he avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Beecher tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beecher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Zola looks for a takedown but Beecher sprawls well.
Zola shoots in looking for a takedown but Beecher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
Beecher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Beecher.
Beecher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zola shoots in but no luck this time.
Beecher throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zola avoids it.
Zola tries to clinch up but Beecher circles away and keeps his distance.
Zola dives in and grabs Beecher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beecher pushes down on Zola's head and hops out.
Zola is breathing heavily.
Beecher takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Paul Beecher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beecher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beecher lands a nice looking body kick.
Zola doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beecher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Beecher throws a leg kick which misses Zola's front leg but catches the back leg as Zola tries to avoid it.
Beecher feints and then cracks Zola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zola down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola misses with a combination
and Beecher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zola thinking.
Beecher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zola's sensitive parts.
Zola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beecher.
Zola throws a sloppy head kick and Beecher moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Zola gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zola.
Beecher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beecher misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Beecher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gorgon Zola's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Beecher. No joy for Zola on that attempt.
That kick from Zola tenderised Beecher's leg. Beecher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beecher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beecher scores with a jab to the body.
Beecher cracks a nice hook into Zola's ribs.
Beecher doesn't manage to clinch there - Zola circles away.
Beecher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zola blocks a head kick by Beecher.
Zola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beecher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorgon Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
Beecher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beecher is looking to wear down Zola with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beecher throws a solid leg kick but Zola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beecher.
Zola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Zola dodges the punch combination from Beecher.
Beecher throws a sloppy head kick and Zola moves out of range easily.
Beecher thows a body kick. Zola tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Beecher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beecher digs a good hook to Zola's body.
Zola tries to clinch but Beecher moves away
and Beecher counters with a straight right hand.
Beecher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beecher lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beecher misses with a low kick.
Beecher lands with a straight right. Zola didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Zola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beecher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paul Beecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
Beecher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beecher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zola misses with a straight right.
Beecher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beecher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beecher connects with a jab.
Zola dodges the punch combination from Beecher.
Beecher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zola has time to react.
Beecher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Beecher stuffs the takedown attempt from Zola. Zola gets slowly back to his feet.
Beecher misses with a body shot.
Zola tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beecher counters with a straight right hand.
Zola shoots in looking for a takedown. Beecher tries to sprawl out of it but Zola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beecher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beecher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gorgon Zola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beecher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zola.
Zola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beecher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zola somewhat.
Beecher throws a counter high kick but Zola was just alert enough to avoid it.
Paul Beecher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Beecher is looking to chop away at Zola's legs. #CL#
Zola gets tackled into the cage by Beecher. Beecher maintains the clinch.
Zola tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beecher smiles and moves away.
Zola tries for a takedown but Beecher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zola shoots for a double leg takedown but Beecher sprawls well. He's pushed Zola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Beecher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zola lands with a light punch inside.
Beecher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beecher prevents a takedown attempt there.
Beecher prevents a takedown attempt there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Beecher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beecher, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Beecher!
A victorious Paul Beecher thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#801 Fungus v Turillo
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Beecher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Gomu Gomu has been cut.
Beecher misses with a hook.
Gomu throws out a counter right but Beecher avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Gomu there.#CUT2#
It looks like Paul Beecher has been cut.
Gomu misses with a looping right.
Beecher misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Gomu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gomu.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gomu prevents a body shot from Beecher.
Beecher tries to work over Gomu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beecher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beecher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gomu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gomu fails to land.
Gomu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beecher lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gomu lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Gomu breaks from the clinch.
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!
Gomu avoids a kick to the body.
Beecher lands a lovely overhand right.#T1##CL#
Beecher has Gomu up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beecher.
Gomu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Beecher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beecher working aggressively here.
Beecher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gomu lands an uppercut.
Beecher avoids a wild elbow strike from Gomu.
Beecher throws a head punch that misses.
Beecher prevents a body shot from Gomu.
Gomu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beecher looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gomu lands a left hand.
Gomu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beecher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beecher is leaning against Gomu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gomu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beecher's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Gomu.
Beecher scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Gomu Gomu's cut even more.#T2#
Gomu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beecher misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gomu.
Gomu swings wildly with an uppercut but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomu is leaning against Beecher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beecher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gomu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomu misses with some punches.
Gomu misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beecher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gomu's brow.
Gomu blocking some punches.
Gomu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gomu tries to work over Beecher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beecher pushes off an throws an elbow but Gomu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Beecher.
Gomu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Gomu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Gomu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beecher blocks it with crossed arms.
Beecher lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Gomu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gomu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beecher's elbow. #BC2#
Gomu manages to break the clinch.
Gomu stuns Beecher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gomu staying out of range there.
Beecher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gomu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beecher.
Gomu throws out a loose jab but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beecher.
Gomu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gomu wants to clinch.
Beecher seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Beecher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gomu looks to land a left hand but Beecher moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
Gomu lands a big uppercut and Beecher crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Beecher looks OK. Gomu waves Beecher back to his feet!#ROC2#
Beecher is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomu ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Beecher out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gomu Gomu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gomu Gomu thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: EFC Izmir VS Kagonbo 2
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beecher.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Beecher ducks down to avoid it.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox connects with a body shot.
Beecher throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Beecher moves away from the strike by Knox.
Beecher throws a head kick that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Beecher let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Knox.#CL2#
Beecher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beecher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox digs a right hand into Beecher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beecher's gas tank.
Beecher blocking some punches.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Beecher misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox tries a body shot but Beecher blocks it. #T1#
Beecher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
Beecher is trying to maintain a safe position but Knox gets an underhook and turns Beecher into the cage.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beecher throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beecher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Beecher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox blocks a body shot from Beecher.
Beecher misses with the head strike.
Beecher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knox up against the cage.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beecher looks winded!#T2#
Knox lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beecher tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Beecher back against the cage.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knox - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Beecher misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beecher blocks an uppercut.
Knox pushes Beecher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beecher throws an elbow that misses.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Beecher.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Beecher is rocked!
Beecher looking to stall.
Beecher is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Knox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Beecher seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beecher.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox blocks a body shot from Beecher. #T4#
Beecher tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox gets through Beecher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beechers head.
Knox stalling against the cage.
Knox effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Still in the clinch, Beecher scores with a nice short uppercut.#KD#
Knox drops Beecher onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Beecher is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Knox works on Beecher's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Beecher! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Knox is unloading with more strikes now! Beecher drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Our winner, Zeta Knox, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EFC Izmir vs Pulu
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beecher throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beecher moves away.
Beecher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panda with a poor takedown
enabling Beecher to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Panda misses with a two punch combination.
Beecher jabs Panda right on the nose. Panda blinks but takes it well.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beecher throws a nice looking combination but Panda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beecher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt - Beecher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beecher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beecher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panda misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Beecher counters with a crisp right hand that drops Panda! Beecher lets Panda back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Panda is rocked!
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beecher scores with a counter punch that sends Panda to the canvas! Beecher smells blood - he's punishing Panda with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Panda has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Beecher!
Our winner, Paul Beecher, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EFC Pato vs Paa
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Babyara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beecher.
Babyara avoids the body shot from Beecher.
Beecher tries to land a body kick
and Babyara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Babyara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beecher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Babyara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Babyara misses with a series of wild punches.
Babyara lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babyara avoids the body shot from Beecher.
Beecher takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Babyara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Babyara throws a right and a left that Beecher avoids nicely.
Beecher thinks about the counter body kick.
Babyara throws a shot from downtown. Beecher moves away and avoids it.
Beecher misses with a body shot #KD#
and Babyara counters with a nice right hand that sends Beecher toppling to the canvas! Beecher scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Babyara finish him?!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Babyara knocks Beecher out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francisco Babyara!
Francisco Babyara made sure to mention his sponsor, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear in his post fight interview.

Event: EFC Maeda vs Petrone
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Beecher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bamboo Face.
Beecher steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Beecher walks into a stiff left hand from Bamboo Face.
Beecher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamboo Face sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beecher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bamboo Face blocks the body kick.
Beecher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Beecher. That snapped Bamboo Face's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Bamboo Face throws a hook to the side of Beecher's head but Beecher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bamboo Face throws an overhand right that lands on Beecher's shoulder, as Beecher tries to avoid the shot.
Beecher connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Bamboo Face misses the jab.
Bamboo Face moves in looking to clinch but Beecher pushes him off.
Bamboo Face uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beecher.
Beecher is looking to clinch but Bamboo Face is avoiding it.
Bamboo Face looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bamboo Face slips a jab from Beecher.
Bamboo Face cracks Beecher with an open hand slap.
Bamboo Face is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beecher throws a poor cross that misses
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beecher avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Beecher throws out a leg kick but Bamboo Face moves out of range and Beecher only half commits.
Bamboo Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bamboo Face throws out a loose jab but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamboo Face throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beecher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beecher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bamboo Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bamboo Face lands a slapping body shot.
Beecher throws a jab but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
As Beecher tries to get set, Bamboo Face tries to push him back and clinch up but Beecher manages to avoid the attempt.
Bamboo Face swings widly with a right hand
and Beecher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paul Beecher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beecher throws a sloppy head kick
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beecher slips under a jab.
Bamboo Face steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beecher.#T3#
Beecher just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Bamboo Face was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beecher.
Bamboo Face moves out of range as Beecher throws a body kick.
Bamboo Face on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Beecher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beecher has a couple of punches blocked by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Beecher fails to land.
Bamboo Face tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beecher's elbow.
Beecher lands a nice uppercut.
Bamboo Face has a couple of punches blocked by Beecher.
Beecher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beecher fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face.
Beecher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bamboo Face backwards.
Beecher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beecher working aggressively here.
Bamboo Face is working Beecher over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
A head punch on the inside from Bamboo Face fails to land.
Beecher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bamboo Face scores with a shoulder strike.
Beecher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beecher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beecher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Beecher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bamboo Face looks to clinch
and Beecher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face sizes up Beecher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bamboo Face loads up on a big right hand but Beecher slips the punch.
Beecher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face looks to throw the jab but Beecher is out of range.
Bamboo Face loads up on a big right hand but Beecher slips the punch.
Bamboo Face throws the left hand but Beecher avoids the punch easily.
We've been informed that Beecher has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face throws a looping overhand right but Beecher ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Beecher misses.
Beecher loads up on a big right hand but Bamboo Face slips the punch.
It looked like Bamboo Face wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beecher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Bamboo Face moves out of range as Beecher throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bamboo Face misses the target.#CL#
Bamboo Face rushes Beecher and presses him up against the cage.
Beecher lands an elbow just above Bamboo Face 's eye.
Beecher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beecher throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
Beecher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Beecher tries a body shot but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Bamboo Face can't find room to land a body shot as Beecher controls the action.
Bamboo Face has a couple of punches blocked by Beecher.
Beecher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beecher tries to throw a body punch but Bamboo Face avoids it by throwing Beecher back against the cage.
Bamboo Face throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beechers head.
Bamboo Face swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Beecher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beecher scores with a hook to the body.
Beecher is trying to stall.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Bamboo Face scores with a shoulder strike.
Bamboo Face lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beecher.
Beecher blocks a body shot from Bamboo Face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamboo Face lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Beecher working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beecher. #CUT2#
Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is getting worse.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Beecher struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Bamboo Face scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Bamboo Face dodges an elbow strike from Beecher.
Beecher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bamboo Face lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bamboo Face lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beecher stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bamboo Face lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Beecher misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Beecher takes a shot to the head.
Bamboo Face lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Beecher is rocked!
Beecher misses with a punch on the inside.
Beecher is still on wobbly legs! Can Bamboo Face finish him?
Bamboo Face has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T4#
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Beecher seems to have recovered his senses.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beecher.
Bamboo Face blocks a body shot from Beecher.
Beecher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bamboo Face lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beecher misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beecher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bamboo Face's brow.
Beecher wants to get back to striking at distance but Bamboo Face won't allow it.
Beecher tries to throw a body punch but Bamboo Face avoids it by throwing Beecher back against the cage.
Beecher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Beecher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beecher tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamboo Face tries a body shot but Beecher blocks it.
Ubungu Bamboo Face has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bamboo Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ubungu Bamboo Face dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bamboo Face takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bamboo Face throws an overhand right that lands on Beecher's shoulder, as Beecher tries to avoid the shot.
Bamboo Face lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Beecher moves into the clinch.
Beecher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beecher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches. #T1#
Beecher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bamboo Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Beecher.
Bamboo Face tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beecher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beecher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beecher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beecher prevents a body shot from Bamboo Face.
Beecher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bamboo Face backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beecher tries to stall but Bamboo Face uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face. #T2#
Beecher throws a head punch that misses.
Beecher misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Beecher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beecher tries a body shot but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Beecher tries to throw a body punch but Bamboo Face avoids it by throwing Beecher back against the cage. #BC2#
Beecher manages to break the clinch.
Bamboo Face keeps the fight on the outside.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch up but Beecher circles away and keeps his distance.
Bamboo Face backing away here, and Beecher unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bamboo Face throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bamboo Face cracks a nice hook into Beecher's ribs.#T3#
Beecher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beecher scores with a push kick.
Beecher misses with the body kick
and Bamboo Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Bamboo Face gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beecher.
Bamboo Face takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paul Beecher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bamboo Face misses with a left hand
and Beecher counters with a one-two to the body.
Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Bamboo Face.
A countering left hand to the body from Beecher misses.
Bamboo Face tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beecher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beecher throws out a leg kick but Bamboo Face moves out of range and Beecher only half commits. #T4#
Bamboo Face fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bamboo Face blocks a jab.
Bamboo Face throwing a counter right hand but Beecher manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Beecher misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bamboo Face keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beecher. #CL#
Bamboo Face pushes Beecher up against the cage in a clinch.
Beecher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beecher throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
Beecher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face dodges an elbow strike from Beecher.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Beecher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beecher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Beecher!
Paul Beecher seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EFC Tronstone vs Beecher
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Tronstone misses the shot to the body.
Beecher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tronstone was well out of range. Poor timing from Beecher.
Tronstone tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tronstone.
We've been informed that Beecher has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tronstone lands a slapping body shot.
Beecher defending well as Tronstone loads up on a big left hand.
Beecher misses with a jab to the body
and Tronstone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tronstone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tronstone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beecher throws a wild body kick that Tronstone sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tronstone throws a low kick but Beecher moves out of range easily.
Beecher only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Beecher staying out of range there.
Tronstone scores with a jab to the head.
Beecher moves out of range of the strikes.
Tronstone swings away with a body shot that misses
and Beecher counters with a body kick. #T1#
Beecher misses with a wild body shot.
Tronstone feints and then cracks Beecher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beecher down.
Tronstone misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tronstone.
Beecher misses with a left hand
and Tronstone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Beecher closes the distance and clinches.
Tronstone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tronstone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beecher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tronstone blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tronstone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Beecher fails to land.
Beecher misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Tronstone has picked Beecher up - he's going for a ride! Tronstone dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Beecher pushes Tronstone off but Tronstone dives into side control. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tronstone is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Beecher's shoulder. That is not cool.
Beecher manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tronstone is controlling Beecher's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tronstone gets full guard.
Tronstone keeping moving, preventing Beecher from controlling successfully.
Beecher preventing the sweep.
Beecher wants to control from the top but Tronstone keeps moving.
Tronstone controls Beecher momentarily but Beecher frees himself. #T3#
Tronstone looking for a sweep. Not yet Tronstone, not yet.
Tronstone is looking to sweep but instead, Beecher has passed into half guard.
Beecher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tronstone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tronstone tries to roll over but Beecher keeps him under control.
Tronstone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beecher is working away from the top position though.
Tronstone tries to get to full guard but Beecher has control of the leg.
Tronstone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beecher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tronstone is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Beecher wants to free his trapped foot but Tronstone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tronstone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beecher controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tronstone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beecher looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Beecher staying out of range there.
As Tronstone backs off Beecher throws a huge counter combo but Tronstone manages to avoid it all.
Ike Tronstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beecher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tronstone.
Tronstone backing away here, and Beecher unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tronstone misses the jab.
Beecher now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tronstone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Tronstone dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Beecher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tronstone misses with a hook.
Tronstone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tronstone throws a lazy head kick
and Beecher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Tronstone.
Beecher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tronstone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beecher can do to turn this around?
Tronstone just misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tronstone moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tronstone wants to slow Beecher down by chopping away at his legs.
Tronstone misses with a left hand
and Beecher makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beecher throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Beecher looks to clinch
and Tronstone counters with a stiff right hand.
Beecher moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Tronstone misses with a looping left.
Tronstone is looking to land body kicks.
Beecher checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Tronstone.
Beecher now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ike Tronstone is winning the standup battle so far.
Tronstone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Beecher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tronstone looks to land a combination. Beecher sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Paul Beecher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beecher lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tronstone throws a series of punches but Beecher avoids them all with ease.
Beecher was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A head kick from Beecher lands but Tronstone takes it in his stride.
Beecher throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Tronstone throws a lazy right hand but Beecher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beecher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beecher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tronstone. Those never looked like landing.
Tronstone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Tronstone misses its intended target.
Beecher swings for the body but Tronstone moves out of range. #KD#
Tronstone lands a big head kick that sends Beecher tumbling to the mat! Tronstone takes a step backwards and waves Beecher back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Beecher is rocked!
Tronstone throws a hook but Beecher blocks it.
Tronstone walks into a stiff left hand from Beecher.
Tronstone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tronstone swats away the attempt to clinch by Beecher.
Tronstone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beecher finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Beecher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tronstone rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Beecher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tronstone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beecher throws a jab when Tronstone was well out of range.
Beecher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tronstone has time to react.
Tronstone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tronstone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beecher is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Tronstone misses its intended target.
Tronstone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Beecher.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tronstone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tronstone misses with a wild body shot.
Beecher lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A good leg kick by Tronstone.
Beecher tried to score with a low kick but Tronstone checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tronstone misses the target.
Tronstone throws a series of punches but Beecher moves out of range. #T4#
Beecher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tronstone.
Donk. Beecher catches Tronstone right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Beecher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tronstone is trying to pull guard but Beecher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Beecher digs a right hand underneath Tronstone's ribcage. Tronstone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beecher tries a body shot but Tronstone blocks it.
Beecher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beecher blocking some punches.
Tronstone tries to throw a body punch but Beecher avoids it by throwing Tronstone back against the cage.
Beecher misses with a body punch.
Beecher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beecher misses with a punch on the inside.
Tronstone prevents a body shot from Beecher.
Tronstone tries to pull guard but Beecher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tronstone blocks a body shot from Beecher.
A right hook to the body lands for Beecher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ike Tronstone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tronstone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Tronstone misses the jab.
Tronstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beecher.
Beecher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tronstone is able to avoid easily.
Beecher with a jab.
Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Tronstone.
Tronstone throws a poor cross that misses
and Beecher counters with a two punch combo.
Beecher misses with a series of wild punches.
Beecher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher throws the left hand but Tronstone avoids the punch easily.
Beecher darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tronstone scores with a head kick. Beecher tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Tronstone.#T1#
Tronstone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beecher throws the kick towards the body but Tronstone avoids it.
Beecher swinging wildly here.
Tronstone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tronstone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beecher lands a nice shot that snaps Tronstone's head back.
Tronstone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beecher counters with a right hand to the body.
Tronstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beecher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tronstone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beecher looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Beecher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tronstone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tronstone is looking to slow Beecher down with leg kicks. #T2#
Tronstone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Tronstone. Beautiful body shot.
Beecher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tronstone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beecher just misses with a punch to the body.
Tronstone throws a hook but Beecher avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Tronstone.
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!
Beecher throws the left hand but Tronstone avoids the punch easily.
Beecher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tronstone, right into the meat.
Tronstone lands with a slapping head kick.
Beecher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tronstone scores with a leg kick.
Tronstone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
A cross from Tronstone lands.
Beecher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tronstone ducks under a wild hook from Beecher.
Tronstone throws a shot from downtown. Beecher moves away and avoids it.
Beecher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tronstone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tronstone lands a head kick!
Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Tronstone.
Tronstone misses with a shot to the body
and Beecher counters with a nice uppercut.
Beecher slips under a jab.
Tronstone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tronstone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beecher slips a jab and a cross from Tronstone.
Tronstone swings widly with a right hand
and Beecher counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tronstone misses with a hook.#T4#
Beecher lands a glancing blow to the side of Tronstone's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tronstone throws a big shot that misses.
Beecher avoids the body shot from Tronstone. #CL2#
Beecher clinches up against the cage.
Tronstone dodges an elbow strike from Beecher.
Beecher controlling the action here for a moment. #TD#
Tronstone manages to pull guard.
Tronstone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beecher is one step ahead there.
Beecher is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Paul Beecher just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Tronstone misses with a wild combination.
Tronstone lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Tronstone.
Tronstone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tronstone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beecher.
Tronstone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tronstone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tronstone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beecher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beecher moves out of range as Tronstone strikes.
Tronstone throws a sloppy head kick and Beecher moves out of range easily.
Beecher is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beecher. #T1#
Beecher listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tronstone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tronstone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beecher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tronstone throws a right hand that Beecher ducks under and follows up with a left that Beecher also avoids with ease.
Beecher will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tronstone tries to land a leg kick but Beecher saw it coming and moves away.
Beecher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beecher throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Tronstone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beecher sprawls well initially but Tronstone persists and gets the takedown into half 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!
Beecher trying to hold on to Tronstone's head to control him but Tronstone postures up.
Tronstone prevents Beecher from improving his position.#T2#
Beecher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tronstone is looking to take a break and control but Beecher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beecher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tronstone. #T3#
Tronstone prevents Beecher from improving his position.
Tronstone thows a huge punch but Beecher dodges it nicely.
Tronstone wants to control but Beecher is keeping him busy.
Beecher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tronstone.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU#
Tronstone stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Beecher to get to his feet.
Tronstone moves away from the strike by Beecher.
Tronstone misses with a body shot.
Beecher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tronstone throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tronstone. #T4#
Tronstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tronstone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Beecher's head.
Tronstone lands a right hook to the body.
Tronstone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beecher eats them both and turns towards Tronstone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tronstone throws a jab when Beecher was well out of range.
Tronstone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tronstone looks to land a left hand but Beecher moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Tronstone does no damage.
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!
Tronstone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beecher is looking to clinch.
Beecher just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Tronstone had his way with Paul Beecher in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Beecher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tronstone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beecher's hands.
Tronstone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beecher circles away quickly and effectively.
Tronstone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tronstone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beecher throws a big counter head kick but Tronstone avoids it with no problem.
Beecher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Beecher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beecher throws a body kick that misses.
Tronstone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tronstone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beecher looks to throw the jab but Tronstone is out of range.
Tronstone misses with a head kick.
Beecher appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beecher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beecher lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tronstone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tronstone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Tronstone misses with a leg kick
and Beecher counters with a body kick.
Tronstone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tronstone throws a head kick but Beecher moves out of range.
Beecher wants to clinch.
Tronstone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tronstone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beecher blocks a jab.
Tronstone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tronstone throws a shot from downtown. Beecher moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Tronstone swings for the body but Beecher moves out of range.
Beecher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beecher paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tronstone misses with a jab to the body
and Beecher counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beecher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beecher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tronstone.
Beecher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tronstone avoids the head kick by Beecher.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tronstone misses with a hook
and Beecher counters with a good, hard body kick but Tronstone shrugs it off.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Beecher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tronstone in his tracks.
Tronstone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tronstone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beecher.
Tronstone throws the left hand but Beecher avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Tronstone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tronstone tries to bum rush Beecher with a series of wild strikes but Beecher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tronstone misses with a left hand
and Beecher counters with a big head kick but Tronstone shrugs it off.
A solid body kick from Beecher.
Beecher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tronstone throws out the jab.
Tronstone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tronstone sizes up Beecher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beecher throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Tronstone counters with a takedown into side control.
Tronstone cracks Beecher with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tronstone working away.
Tronstone in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tronstone tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Paul Beecher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ike Tronstone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Tronstone is looking to take a break and control but Beecher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tronstone is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Beecher's shoulder. That is not cool.
Beecher defending against the ground and pound. #SU#
Tronstone stands up.
Tronstone misses with a shot to the body
and Tronstone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beecher slips under a jab.
Tronstone fakes the leg kick and cracks Beecher in the body.
Beecher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tronstone manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Tronstone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tronstone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Tronstone!
Ike Tronstone retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Ike Tronstone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EFC Matusov vs Daughtrey
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Beecher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Pankratios closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pankratios lands in his opponent's guard.
Beecher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pankratios. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pankratios trying to control but Beecher is working from the bottom.
Beecher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pankratios's guard. #REVB#
Beecher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pankratios wants to control but Beecher passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pankratios is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Pankratios actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Pankratios is trying to control but can't.
Pankratios is positioning himself well to prevent Beecher advancing to mount.
Pankratios is looking to control Beecher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pankratios avoid being mounted?
Pankratios preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pankratios trying to hold on to Beecher's head to control him but Beecher postures up.
Beecher perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Pankratios actively working from the bottom here.
Pankratios is trying to get back to full guard.
Beecher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pankratios keeps working.
Pankratios tries to roll over but Beecher keeps him under control.
Pankratios might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pankratios keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pankratios tries to roll over but Beecher keeps him under control.
Pankratios missing with punches from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Beecher misses with a body shot.
Pankratios closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beecher circles away.
Pankratios is looking to clinch but Beecher is avoiding it.
Pankratios shoots in and drives through. Beecher sprawls well.
Beecher cracks the inside of Pankratios's front leg.
Pankratios avoids the body shot from Beecher.
Pankratios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pankratios shoots in and drives through. Beecher sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hellas Pankratios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pankratios looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beecher is fending him off so far but Pankratios persists. Nope, Beecher circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Beecher.
Beecher stuffs the takedown attempt from Pankratios. Pankratios gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Pankratios takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Pankratios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beecher throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pankratios counters with a straight right hand.
Beecher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Hellas Pankratios has been cut.
Pankratios gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Beecher counter with a right hand.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Pankratios tries to keep at a distance but Beecher has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beecher lands a nice shot to the body.
Pankratios tries to pull guard but Beecher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Beecher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hellas Pankratios's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pankratios fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pankratios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beecher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pankratios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pankratios misses with a takedown attempt
and Beecher counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beecher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beecher tries to work over Pankratios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beecher throws a punch but it's blocked by Pankratios.
Pankratios has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beecher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hellas Pankratios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Beecher.
Pankratios tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Pankratios jumps into guard, dragging Beecher to the mat. #SUB#
Pankratios working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Beecher has passed into half guard!
Beecher controlling the pace. #T1#
Beecher passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pankratios is squirming around, avoiding Beecher's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pankratios tries to hold on but Beecher postures up.
Beecher looking to control but Pankratios is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pankratios is looking to improve his position but Beecher isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Beecher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pankratios keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beecher looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pankratios really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Beecher controlling the pace for now.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Paul Beecher has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Pankratios is looking to get to half guard.
Pankratios slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Pankratios looking for submissions off his back.
Pankratios wants to control but Beecher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pankratios is refusing to be controlled, as Beecher sits in half guard.
Pankratios is looking for a sweep. Beecher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Pankratios looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beecher trying to control from half guard but Pankratios is working away. #SUB#
Pankratios with the active half guard here but Beecher passes nicely into side control.
Beecher in side control, throwing shots but Pankratios defends.
You can see the frustration on Pankratios's face as Beecher controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pankratios struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Beecher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hellas Pankratios's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Beecher connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pankratios. Pankratios circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pankratios fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beecher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A combination from Pankratios does no damage.
Jab, jab by Beecher - just one landing.
Beecher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pankratios's head backwards.
Pankratios shoots in for a double leg but Beecher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beecher throws out a counter right but Pankratios avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hellas Pankratios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pankratios with a poor takedown
letting Beecher counter with a right hand.
No luck for Pankratios with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Beecher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beecher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beecher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beecher lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pankratios shoots for a double leg takedown but Beecher sprawls well. He's pushed Pankratios's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beecher stuffs the takedown.
Beecher scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pankratios fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Beecher connects with a body shot that sends Pankratios's belly button to the back.
Beecher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beecher lands with a good body shot.
Beecher lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Beecher instigates a clinch.
Beecher tries to land knees in the clinch but Pankratios avoids the damage to the body.
Pankratios takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beecher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pankratios's elbow.
Beecher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beecher misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pankratios backwards. #TD#
Pankratios lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T3#
Beecher regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pankratios controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pankratios trying to control the position from guard on top but Beecher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pankratios slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pankratios accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beecher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pankratios manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SU2#
Beecher gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pankratios dives in for a single leg takedown but Beecher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paul Beecher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Beecher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paul Beecher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beecher misses with the combination.
Beecher throws a push kick but Pankratios slaps the foot to one side.
Pankratios tries to clinch there but Beecher circles away.
Pankratios has a takedown stuffed.
Pankratios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pankratios closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Beecher to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Beecher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beecher has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Beecher!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Beecher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EFC Reid vs Hooper
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1##CL#
Bin gets a clinch.
Bin misses with the head strike.
Beecher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Bin.
Bin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beecher looking to slow down the pace here.
Bin tries to land knees in the clinch but Beecher avoids the damage to the body.
Bin misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Beecher.
Bin misses with some punches.
Bin blocking some punches.
Bin lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Beecher on the inside.
Beecher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bin backwards.
Beecher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beecher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beecher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beecher lands a shoulder strike.
Bin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bin misses with a body punch. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Beecher as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Bin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bin looks to land a left hand but Beecher moved out of range nicely.
Bin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beecher circles away quickly and effectively.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bin, right into the meat.
Beecher punishes Bin's body with a nice straight punch.
Bin is breathing heavily.
Beecher cracks the inside of Bin's front leg.
Beecher scores with a nice body kick.
Bin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beecher.
Bin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beecher lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Beecher.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beecher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Bin misses with an uppercut
and Beecher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beecher walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Beecher swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bin's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Beecher!
After winning the bout, Paul Beecher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EFC Lambton vs Gustafsson
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Beecher swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lakota wants to slow Beecher down by chopping away at his legs.
Lakota throws a right and a left that Beecher avoids nicely.
Beecher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lakota is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Beecher.
Beecher moves out of range of the strikes.
Lakota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beecher lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Beecher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Beecher scores with a sloppy right hand. Lakota should have avoided that one.
Lakota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beecher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lakota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beecher goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beecher. That's going to slow Lakota down. #CL#
Beecher clinches up with Lakota and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Beecher stalling in the clinch.
Beecher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beecher blocks an uppercut.
Lakota throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beechers head.
Beecher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Beecher fails to land.
Lakota swings wildly with an uppercut but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beecher misses with a body punch.
Beecher lands a nice shot to the body.
Beecher lands a hook that snaps the head of Lakota backwards.
A short right from Beecher on the inside.
Beecher presses Lakota against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lakota looks winded!
Beecher blocks an uppercut.
Beecher lands a right hand.
Lakota misses with a punch to the body.
Lakota works on Beecher's body with a couple of short punches.
Lakota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lakota misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Beecher. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beecher is leaning against Lakota and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Beecher on the inside.
Beecher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lakota backwards.
Beecher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lakota's elbow.
Beecher lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Beecher.
Beecher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lakota blocks a body shot from Beecher.
Lakota dodges an elbow strike from Beecher.
A right hook to the body lands for Beecher.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beecher holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beecher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Beecher as the two fighters clinch.
Beecher has Lakota pushed against the cage.
Lakota working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beecher lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Beecher breaks the clinch. #T3#
Beecher throws a good cross that connects.
Lakota on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beecher. Beecher obviously looking to wear him down.
Lakota takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle, before Beecher throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Lakota's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Beecher lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Paul Beecher!
Paul Beecher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Billy Lakota spoke after the fight, saying 'I am honored to have fought and learned from you. Next time I will not make the same mistakes. Well Done.'.

Event: EFC Horowich vs Yoshida
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Bowen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beecher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beecher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bowen.
Bowen throws a shot from downtown. Beecher moves away and avoids it.
Bowen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Beecher to counter with a crisp jab.
Beecher lands a head kick. Bowen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brandon Bowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowen swings widly with a right hand
and Beecher finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Beecher catches Bowen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bowen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bowen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Beecher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beecher lands a head kick. Bowen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bowen shoots and misses
and Beecher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowen throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Beecher counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bowen! Beecher lets Bowen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Bowen is rocked!
Beecher lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oh Bowen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowen is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Beecher moves into range and clinches up with Bowen.
Beecher lands a nice shot to the body.
Bowen seems to have got his legs back now.
Bowen managing to block the knees to the body from Beecher. #BC2#
Beecher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beecher cracks Bowen on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bowen falls backwards against the cage. Beecher follows up with more strikes that drop Bowen to his knees. Beecher keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bowen! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Beecher!
Paul Beecher 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.

Event: EFC Cobb vs Turturro
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
MP swinging wildly here.
MP tries a head kick but it misses.
MP fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MP shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Beecher misses the target.
MP ducks right into an uppercut from Beecher.
MP throws a sloppy head kick
and Beecher counters with a big head kick but MP shrugs it off. #CL#
Beecher forces MP back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Beecher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beecher lands a jab to MP's midsection.
Beecher has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A shot to the liver by Beecher. Beautiful body shot.
MP has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beecher.
MP walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beecher throws a front kick aimed at MP's knee but MP avoids it well.
MP throws a combination that misses
and Beecher counters with a solid body kick.
MP looks winded!
A head kick misses from MP. #KD#
Beecher lands a big head kick that sends MP tumbling to the mat! Beecher takes a step backwards and waves MP back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Michael MP has been cut.
Michael MP seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
MP throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beecher throws a counter high kick but MP was just alert enough to avoid it.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice jab there from Beecher. #ROC#
MP is rocked!
Beecher jabs at MP's body.
MP is still on wobbly legs! Can Beecher finish him?
MP wants to stay close but Beecher steps back to make room for something. MP seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Beecher and MP drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paul Beecher!
After the fight, Paul Beecher was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Michael MP had this to say: 'That was unexpected. Give me another 5 minutes and that dude is getting wrecked.'.

Event: UCF America 5
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Crane moves out of range as Beecher strikes.
Beecher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Beecher counters with a quick kick to the body but Crane blocks it.
Beecher misses with an uppercut.
Beecher blocks the body kick.
Crane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beecher defends it nicely.
Paul Beecher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher throws a series of punches but Crane moves out of range.
Crane moves away from the strike by Beecher. #T1#
Beecher throws a series of punches but Crane avoids them all with ease.
Beecher punishes Crane's body with a nice straight punch.
Beecher misses with a low kick.
Crane tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beecher scores with a punch to the head.
Beecher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crane tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beecher.
Crane wants to counter the offense by Beecher and move into the clinch position.
Beecher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crane.
Crane tries to counter with a clinch but Beecher shakes him off and moves away.
Beecher misses with an uppercut.
Crane ducks under a wild hook from Beecher.#T2#
Beecher looks for the body kick but Crane saw that one coming.
Beecher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crane.
Beecher misses with a body kick.
Crane tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beecher connects with an inside leg kick.
Crane shoots in looking for a takedown but Beecher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paul Beecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Crane.
Crane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beecher connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crane's hands.
Beecher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beecher is fending him off so far but Crane persists. Nope, Beecher circles away and we're back to standing.
Beecher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Crane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beecher tries to avoid it but Crane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beecher to the ground. Beecher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Beecher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crane.#CL#
Beecher gets a clinch.
Beecher lands with a light punch inside.
Beecher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crane tries to pull guard but Beecher won't allow it.
Crane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beecher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Beecher lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crane looks winded!
Beecher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beecher walks away with a smile on his face. Crane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crane fails with the takedown
and Beecher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beecher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Beecher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crane steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beecher.
Beecher thuds a left hand into Crane's body.
Beecher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beecher tries to land a front kick but Crane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crane is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beecher throws a head kick but Crane moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Beecher feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crane sprawling to the canvas! Crane rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Beecher finish him?! #ROC#
Crane is rocked!
Beecher lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beecher misses with a lunging right hand
and Crane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beecher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Beecher dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A good leg kick by Beecher.
Crane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crane shoots in for a takedown but Beecher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beecher is looking to counter with a body kick.
Beecher throws the left hand but Crane avoids the punch easily.
Beecher takes a swing at Crane's ribcage but misses.
Beecher misses with an uppercut. Crane saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane shoots in looking for a takedown but Beecher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beecher throws a body punch but Crane moves out of range.
Beecher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Crane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paul Beecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Crane.
Crane avoids the body shot from Beecher.
Crane steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beecher.
Crane shoots and misses
and Beecher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Beecher clinches.
Crane can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Beecher.
Crane is trying to pull guard but Beecher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Beecher throws a punch but it's blocked by Crane.
Beecher misses with a punch to the body.
Crane wants a takedown but no success here.
Beecher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Beecher.
Beecher is working Crane over against the cage.
Crane is breathing heavily.#BC#
Beecher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Beecher tenderised Crane's leg. Crane is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2##KD#
Beecher drops Crane with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Crane looks back up at him and smiles so Beecher waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Crane is still on wobbly legs! Can Beecher finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beecher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crane seems to have recovered his senses.
Beecher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crane.
Beecher fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Crane to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Crane looks to clinch but Beecher throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Crane taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Paul Beecher!
In his post fight interview, Paul Beecher started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: UCF America 3
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Boston. Those never looked like landing.
Boston throws a right and a left that Beecher avoids nicely.
Beecher scores with a jab to the head.
Boston misses with a head kick.
Boston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beecher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beecher blocks a head kick by Boston.
Boston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Beecher moves into the clinch.
Boston lands a hook that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Boston blocks a body shot from Beecher.
Beecher lands a right hand.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beecher has Boston pressed against the cage, preventing Boston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beecher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boston takes a shot to the head.
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!
Boston lands a left hand.
Boston tries to work over Beecher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Beecher throws an elbow but misses.
Boston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beecher misses with a punch to the body.
Boston is trying to drag Beecher to the mat but Beecher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Boston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boston takes one to the chin there.
Boston lands a leg kick that knocks Beecher off balance momentarily.
Beecher connects with a high kick.
Boston throws a series of strikes that have Beecher backpedaling.
Boston blocks a leg kick.
Boston looks to throw a body kick
letting Beecher counter with a right hand.
Boston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Boston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beecher's corner calls for a 1-2. Beecher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Boston throws a sloppy head kick and Beecher moves out of range easily.
Beecher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boston.
Beecher lands a high kick!
Beecher cracks a nice hook into Boston's ribs.
Boston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beecher takes one on the button.
Boston walks into a straight right hand from Beecher.
Boston throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Boston.
Beecher lands with a good body shot.
Boston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boston doesn't manage to clinch there - Beecher circles away. #CL#
Beecher takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Boston wants to break free but Beecher has control.
Beecher struggles to land a body shot inside as Boston controls his hands.
Boston working aggressively here.
Beecher working aggressively here. #KD#
Beecher drops Boston onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Boston is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Boston is rocked!
Beecher throws a big uppercut that drops Boston! More strikes from Beecher and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Boston lies dazed against the cage as Beecher celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Beecher!
Paul Beecher spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: UCF 9
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Menger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beecher avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Menger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Beecher takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Beecher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Menger misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Menger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Menger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beecher, who protects the arm well.
Menger misses with the ground and pound.#T1##SUB#
Menger goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Beecher has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Menger but great work by Beecher.
Beecher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menger keeps working.
Menger can't do much from the bottom here.
Menger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Menger tries to buck Beecher off but Beecher is having none of it.
Menger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beecher off and has taken his back!
Menger throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Menger seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Menger lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Menger throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Beecher covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Beecher has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Beecher is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Menger is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beecher tries to break free. #T2#
Even with his hooks in, Menger manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Menger throwing damaging strikes from the back! Beecher could be in trouble here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beecher trying to get back to his feet but Menger is in full control for now.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Menger misses with a punch to the head.
Menger struggling to land strikes to the head as Beecher covers up.
Menger lands strikes to the head.
Menger scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Beecher covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Menger scores with punches to the body.
Menger lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Beecher. #ROC#
Beecher is rocked!
Beecher is trying to remain composed but Menger is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Beecher is still in real trouble! Can Menger finish him?#T3#
Beecher trying to control the action but Menger just sinks the hooks in.
Menger drops a big shot to the side of Beecher's head! Oh, Beecher is out! He's out cold! Menger jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner. In his post fight interview he thanks God. Saying that without him, he wouldn't have the power to knock his opponent senseless. Amen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carl Menger!
Carl Menger opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: OFL 7
Date: Sep 02, 2018

#R1#
Beecher slips a jab from Versu.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beecher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beecher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good shot there by Beecher.
A looping hook to the body misses from Versu. Beecher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Versu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Versu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beecher.
Versu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
Beecher looks to score with a jab to the body but Versu is just out of range.
Versu takes a swing at Beecher's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Beecher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Geo Versu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beecher lands a glancing blow to the side of Versu's head.
Versu jabs Beecher right on the nose. Beecher blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Versu looks to land a right hand but Beecher moved out of range.#T1#
Versu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Versu misses with a hook to the body
and Beecher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Versu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beecher.
Beecher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Versu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Versu lands with a nice body punch.
Versu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beecher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beecher looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Versu throws a lazy right hand but Beecher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Versu lands a glancing blow to the side of Beecher's head.
Beecher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Versu has time to react.
Versu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Versu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beecher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Versu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beecher's sensitive parts. #T2#
Versu misses with a right hand
and Beecher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beecher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Versu.
Versu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Versu swings widly with a right hand
and Beecher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch combination from Versu misses.
Versu misses with a hook
and Beecher counters with a straight right hand.
Beecher misses with a hook to the body
and Versu counters with an outside leg kick.
Versu throws an off balance right hand
and Beecher finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Beecher tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Versu misses.
Beecher misses with a body punch
enabling Versu to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Versu misses. #CL#
Beecher clinches. #T3#
Versu misses with a knee strike.
Beecher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Versu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beecher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Versu misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Beecher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Versu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Versu misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Versu is defending well for now.#BC2#
Versu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beecher.
Versu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Versu looks to land a combination but Beecher avoids it well.
Beecher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beecher throws a leg kick but Versu checks it. #T4#
Versu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beecher.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beecher lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Versu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Versu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beecher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!#CL2#
Versu rushes Beecher and presses him up against the ropes.
Beecher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beecher tries a body shot but Versu blocks it.
Beecher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Versu avoids it.
Versu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beecher tries a body shot but Versu blocks it.
Versu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Beecher struggles to land a body shot inside as Versu controls his hands.
Beecher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Beecher.
Beecher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Versu tries to stall but Beecher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geo Versu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Versu avoids the body shot from Beecher.
A cross from Beecher lands.
Beecher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Versu.
Beecher tried to counter with a leg kick but Versu avoided it.
Beecher takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beecher swats away the attempt to clinch by Versu.
A telegraphed right hand from Versu misses the target.
Beecher blocks the body kick.
Versu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBeecher.
A big left from Beecher misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Versu clinches up against the ropes.
Versu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Versu.#T1#
Versu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Beecher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Beecher.
Beecher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beecher lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Versu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Versu throws a body shot but no joy.
Versu avoids the body shot from Beecher.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beecher.
Versu misses with an uppercut. Beecher saw that one coming.
Beecher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Versu jabs Beecher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beecher throws a body punch but Versu moves out of range.
Versu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Versu misses the target.
Beecher is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jab from Versu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Versu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Versu throws a right hand that misses
and Beecher counters with a nice body shot.
Versu lands a glancing blow to the side of Beecher's head.
Beecher misses with a wild body shot.
Beecher throws a chopping leg kick but Versu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beecher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Versu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Versu misses.
Beecher misses with a looping right.
Versu misses with an uppercut.
Beecher looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Beecher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Versu throws a hook but Beecher avoids it easily.
Beecher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Versu throws a series of punches but Beecher avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Versu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Versu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Versu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Beecher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beecher throws a body punch but Versu moves out of range.
Versu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Versu misses the jab.
Donk. Beecher catches Versu right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Versu.
Versu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beecher punishes Versu's body with a nice straight punch.
Versu blocks a head kick by Beecher. #T4#
Beecher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beecher thuds his right hand into Versu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beecher lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Beecher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Versu throws an off balance right hand
and Beecher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beecher 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.
Versu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beecher.
Versu connects with a body shot.#CL#
Beecher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Beecher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beecher throws a head punch that misses.
Beecher misses with a body punch.
Versu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Geo Versu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Versu tries to land a leg kick but Beecher saw it coming and moves away.
Beecher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beecher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Versu throws a looping overhand right but Beecher ducks down to avoid it.
Versu missing with a left hand there. Beecher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beecher feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Beecher moves out of range of the strikes.
Versu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Versu does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beecher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Versu drops his hands momentarily and Beecher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Versu wants to slow Beecher down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Versu swings widly with a right hand
and Beecher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Versu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Versu lands a jab.
Beecher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Versu is looking to clinch.
Beecher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Versus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Versu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Versu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Versu looks to land a left hand but Beecher moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Versu does it's job there.
Versu tries to land a front kick but Beecher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Beecher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beecher avoids the head kick by Versu.
An attempted straight right counter from Beecher misses the target.
Beecher throws a predictable looking body shot
and Versu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beecher looks for the body kick but Versu saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Beecher.
Beecher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Versu! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Versu. Beecher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beecher looks to score with a jab to the body but Versu is just out of range.
Versu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beecher is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beecher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Versu.
Beecher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Versu doesn't seem bothered though.
Versu throws a body shot but no joy.
Versu cracks Beecher with an open hand slap.
Versu misses the body punch
and Beecher counters with a nice uppercut.
Geo Versu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Versu misses the target.
Beecher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beecher misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Versu catches Beecher right on the button with a cross.
Beecher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Versu misses.
Versu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beecher manages to avoid it.
Paul Beecher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Versu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beecher.
Versu throws a good cross that connects.
Versu throws the left hand but Beecher avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Versu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Versu moves out of range of the body kick from Beecher.
Beecher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Versu.
Versu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Versu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beecher tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Versu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Versu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geo Versu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Versu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geo Versu!
Geo Versu 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.

Event: OFL k1 - 1
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beecher.
Romanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Beecher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Romanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beecher counters with a left to the body.
Beecher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Romanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexandr Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beecher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beecher swings away with a body shot that misses
and Romanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beecher tries a head kick but it misses.
Romanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Romanov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romanov.#CL#
Beecher clinches up with Romanov and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Beecher obliges.
Romanov looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Beecher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beecher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Romanov is out of range.
A nice side step and Romanov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Beecher forces Romanov back against the ropes and clinches.
Romanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beecher pushes Romanov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beecher works on Romanov's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Beecher struggles to land a body shot inside as Romanov controls his hands.
Beecher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
Beecher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beecher lands a hook that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Beecher.
Beecher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Beecher.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beecher.
Romanov blocks a body shot from Beecher. #BC#
Beecher breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Romanov misses.
Beecher is looking to counter punch.
Beecher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romanov is out of range and Beecher settles back down. #T2#
Beecher cracks the inside of Romanov's front leg.
Beecher digs a good body shot into Romanov's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beecher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Beecher closes the distance and clinches.
Beecher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beecher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Beecher.
Beecher misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Beecher - that landed with a thud.
Beecher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
Romanov takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Romanov is rocked!
Beecher breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Romanov with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Romanov looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Romanov get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Paul Beecher!
Paul Beecher decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: OFL 4
Date: Aug 17, 2018

#R1#
Beecher slips a jab from Lucarescu.
Lucarescu misses with a wild body shot.
Beecher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lucarescu.
Lucarescu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lucarescu misses with a series of wild punches.
Beecher let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mircea Lucarescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucarescu misses with a wild body shot.
Lucarescu lands with a cross.
Lucarescu walks into a stiff left hand from Beecher.
Lucarescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beecher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucarescu manages to avoid it.
Lucarescu throws a body punch but Beecher moves out of range.
Lucarescu misses with a body shot.
Lucarescu lands a right hook to the body.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beecher misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Lucarescu misses with a series of wild punches.
Beecher shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lucarescu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lucarescu throws a body punch but Beecher moves out of range.
Beecher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the body from Beecher misses
and Lucarescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucarescu blocks a head kick by Beecher.
Lucarescu misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Beecher moves into the clinch.
Beecher tries to throw a body punch but Lucarescu avoids it by throwing Beecher back against the ropes. #BC#
Lucarescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Lucarescu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beecher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lucarescu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beecher counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Beecher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lucarescu misses with a wild body shot.
Beecher unleashes a big counter combination but Lucarescu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lucarescu punishes Beecher's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beecher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucarescu throws out a loose jab but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beecher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beecher looks to throw the jab but Lucarescu is out of range.
Lucarescu is looking to counter punch.
Beecher throws a leg kick but Lucarescu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lucarescu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beecher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Beecher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beecher pushes off an throws an elbow but Lucarescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Beecher misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lucarescu backwards.
Beecher misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Beecher misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Beecher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucarescu takes a swing at Beecher's ribcage but misses.
Beecher throws a fast counter high kick but Lucarescu manages to duck under it in time.
Beecher slips a jab and a cross from Lucarescu.
The fighters circling - Lucarescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beecher blocks a jab.
Lucarescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beecher manages to avoid it.
Lucarescu is looking to wear down Beecher with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheers as Lucarescu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beecher doesn't seem phased though.
Lucarescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beecher was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucarescu.
Beecher throws a head kick but Lucarescu moves out of range.
Lucarescu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lucarescu scores with a hook.
Lucarescu throws a series of punches but Beecher moves out of range.
Beecher wants to clinch.#T4#
Lucarescu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Beecher.
The fighters circling - Lucarescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beecher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beecher lands the left hand.
Beecher lands a jab to Lucarescu's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucarescu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucarescu slips a jab from Beecher.
An attempted straight right counter from Lucarescu misses the target.
Beecher moves in looking to clinch but Lucarescu pushes him off.
Beecher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lucarescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beecher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucarescu.
It looked like Lucarescu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beecher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Beecher will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lucarescu moves out of range as Beecher throws a body kick.
Beecher tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucarescu lands a body shot.
Mircea Lucarescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Lucarescu scores with a shot to the body.
Beecher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucarescu.
Lucarescu lands a slapping body shot.
Beecher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beecher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lucarescu throws a right hand that Beecher ducks under and follows up with a left that Beecher also avoids with ease.
Beecher moves away from the strike by Lucarescu.
Beecher now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lucarescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beecher follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucarescu takes a swing at Beecher's ribcage but misses.
Lucarescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Beecher.
Jab, jab by Lucarescu - just one landing.
Sloppy strikes from Lucarescu. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Beecher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beecher motions for Lucarescu to come forward. Beecher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lucarescu looks to land a combination. Beecher sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Beecher avoids the body shot from Lucarescu.
Beecher gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lucarescu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beecher misses with a left hand
and Lucarescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Lucarescu misses the jab.
Lucarescu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beecher on the side of the head.
Beecher throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucarescu misses with a body shot.
Lucarescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beecher can do to turn this around?
Lucarescu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beecher.
Lucarescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beecher.
Beecher is trying to counter with his kicks.
Beecher slips a jab and a cross from Lucarescu.
Beecher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucarescu.
Beecher is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beecher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beecher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Lucarescu.
Lucarescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beecher was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucarescu.
Beecher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucarescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Beecher.
Lucarescu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beecher throws a body punch but Lucarescu moves out of range.
Lucarescu misses the shot to the body.
Beecher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Lucarescu. Beautiful body shot.
Lucarescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beecher moves away.
Beecher avoids the body shot from Lucarescu.
Beecher thumps Lucarescu with a low kick.#T3#
Beecher scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucarescu misses the target.
Lucarescu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Beecher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lucarescu thinking.
Beecher thuds a left hand into Lucarescu's body.
Lucarescu lands with a cross.
Beecher tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lucarescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Beecher looks to move away, Lucarescu throws a big counter combo but Beecher just gets out of the way.
Lucarescu feints a jab promting Beecher to slip. Lucarescu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Beecher slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Beecher throws out a leg kick but Lucarescu moves out of range and Beecher only half commits.
Beecher looks for the body kick but Lucarescu saw that one coming.
Beecher throws a head kick that misses
and Lucarescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lucarescu sizes up Beecher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beecher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beecher lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Lucarescu takes a swing at Beecher's ribcage but misses.
Beecher now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beecher throws a body punch but Lucarescu moves out of range.
Beecher throws a push kick but Lucarescu slaps the foot to one side.
Beecher moves out of range as Lucarescu strikes.
A little jabbing left from Beecher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beecher moves out of range as Lucarescu strikes.
Beecher flicks out a counter leg kick but Lucarescu steps away.
Beecher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucarescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beecher.
Beecher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucarescu moves away.
Lucarescu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beecher backs up against the ropes.
Lucarescu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beecher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beecher slips under a jab.
Lucarescu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lucarescu throws a right hand that Beecher ducks under and follows up with a left that Beecher also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mircea Lucarescu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lucarescu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Beecher makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beecher swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lucarescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Lucarescu.
Beecher looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucarescu is just out of range.
Beecher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beecher throws an off balance right hand
and Lucarescu counters with a left to the body.
Beecher throws a body shot but no joy.
Beecher throws a sloppy head kick
and Lucarescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Lucarescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beecher is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lucarescu with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lucarescu catches Beecher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beecher connects with a body shot that sends Lucarescu's belly button to the back.
Lucarescu looks to land a right hand but Beecher moved out of range.
Lucarescu lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Lucarescu lands a slapping body shot.
Beecher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lucarescu.
Beecher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beecher tries to clinch up
and Lucarescu counters with a nice body shot.
Lucarescu misses with an uppercut. Beecher saw that one coming.
Beecher lands with a shot to the body.
Lucarescu throws a body shot but no joy.
Beecher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucarescu.
Lucarescu looks to land a left hand but Beecher moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Lucarescu throws a body punch but Beecher moves out of range.
Beecher misses with a wild body shot.
Lucarescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beecher moves away.
Beecher tries to close the distance and clinch but Lucarescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucarescu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beecher's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lucarescu under the eye.
Lucarescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucarescu. Beecher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beecher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Lucarescu misses.
Lucarescu cracks Beecher with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucarescu misses the shot to the body.
Beecher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucarescu moves away.
Beecher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lucarescu just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Lucarescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beecher.
Beecher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucarescu.
Beecher is looking for the big counter here.
Lucarescu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beecher scores with a nice right hand.
Lucarescu connects with a body shot.
Lucarescu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucarescu takes a swing at Beecher's ribcage but misses.
Beecher is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lucarescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucarescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Beecher is just out of range.
Beecher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucarescu.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
Lucarescu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Beecher moves out of range as Lucarescu strikes.
Beecher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucarescu.#T4#
Beecher tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lucarescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lucarescu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beecher just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucarescu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Lucarescu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beecher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucarescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beecher.
An attempted straight right counter from Lucarescu misses the target.
Beecher tries to work over Lucarescu's front leg with a kick but Lucarescu checks it.
Lucarescu throws a hook but Beecher avoids it easily.
Beecher just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucarescu throws a jab when Beecher was well out of range.
A jab from Beecher misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Lucarescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucarescu throwing a counter right hand but Beecher manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mircea Lucarescu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lucarescu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mircea Lucarescu!
In his post fight interview, Mircea Lucarescu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CCF FN27:Wearmouth v Veronin 3
Date: Jul 08, 2018

#R1#
Beecher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Hound avoids the head kick by Beecher.
The Hound has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The Hound throws a leg kick that misses.
Beecher jabs The Hound to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beecher connects with a looping right hand.
Beecher misses with a wild combination.
Beecher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Hound moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Hound counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher motions for The Hound to come forward. Beecher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beecher moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThe Hound.
The Hound throws a series of punches but Beecher moves out of range.
Beecher seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Beecher misses. #T1#
The Hound checks a leg kick.
Beecher falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Hound counters with an inside leg kick.
The Hound misses with a hook
and Beecher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beecher lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Hound fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beecher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beecher fakes the leg kick and cracks The Hound in the body. #T2#
Beecher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beecher goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beecher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beecher throws a lazy head kick
and Beecher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beecher gets off balance looking for a body kick
and The Hound counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beecher tries to land a leg kick but The Hound saw it coming and moves away.
The Hound cracks Beecher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Hound. That's going to slow Beecher down.
The Hound throws a body punch but Beecher moves out of range. #T3#
The Hound with a jab.
Beecher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Beecher.
The Hound looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Hound swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Hound throws a looping overhand right but Beecher ducks down to avoid it.
Beecher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Hound is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
The Hound darts in and clinches Beecher up against the cage.
The Hound throws a head punch that misses.
The Hound fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beecher.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beecher misses with the head strike. #T4#
The Hound swings wildly with an uppercut but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Beecher manages to break the clinch.
Beecher throws a head kick but The Hound moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on The Hound's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Beecher tries to score with a low kick but The Hound moves his leg out of the way.
The Hound is looking to clinch but Beecher is avoiding it.
Beecher swings for the body but The Hound moves out of range.
The Hound keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
The Hound takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Hound keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Hound looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beecher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Hound.
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 Paul Beecher will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
The Hound pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paul Beecher is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Beecher lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Hound doesn't seem phased though.
Beecher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Hound momentarily.
The Hound avoids a kick to the body.
The Hound scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Hound. Beecher does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Beecher as he checks the leg kick.
Beecher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beecher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
The Hound takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beecher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beecher misses the shot to the body.
Beecher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Hound.
Beecher throws a quick counter kick to the body but The Hound avoids it.
The Hound misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beecher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Hound moves out of range of the strikes.
The Hound is looking to clinch.
Beecher slips under a jab from The Hound.#T2#
Beecher blocks a head kick by The Hound.
Beecher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beecher throws a hook but The Hound avoids it easily.
The Hound misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beecher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Hound cracks Beecher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beecher lunges at The Hound with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Hound's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beecher misses with a body shot.
It seemed like The Hound was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beecher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Beecher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Hound doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Hound lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Hound throws a wild body kick that Beecher sees coming a mile off.
Beecher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beecher throws a head kick that misses.
Beecher swings for the body but The Hound moves out of range.
The Hound is looking for the big counter here.
The Hound misses with the combination.
Beecher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Beecher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Hound momentarily.
Beecher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Hound moves away.
The Hound is looking for the big counter here.
Beecher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beecher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Hound.
Beecher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Hound misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Beecher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as The Hound checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Hound cracks Beecher with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Beecher will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Beecher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ben The Hound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beecher throws a body punch but The Hound moves out of range.
The Hound swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beecher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Hound feints a counter leg kick.
The Hound just misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher misses with a straight left.
Beecher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beecher is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Hound appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Hound throws a hook but Beecher avoids it easily.
Beecher moves out of range as The Hound throws a body kick. #T1#
Beecher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Hound manages to avoid it.
Beecher slips a straight right by The Hound.
Beecher is looking for a counter combo.
The Hound tries to land a front kick but Beecher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Hound misses with a looping left.
The Hound throws a wild body kick that Beecher sees coming a mile off.
Nice body punch from Beecher.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
The Hound looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beecher blocks the body kick. #T2#
Beecher misses the shot to the body.
Beecher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Hound is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The Hound blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from The Hound on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Hound throws a looping overhand right but Beecher ducks down to avoid it.
Beecher with a jab.
Beecher swings for the body but The Hound moves out of range.
Beecher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Hound lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Beecher feints a jab promting The Hound to slip. Beecher then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Hound slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Beecher misses with a double jab
and Beecher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Hound takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beecher sizes up The Hound with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Hound keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beecher misses with a body shot.
Beecher lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Hound showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beecher.
Paul Beecher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Beecher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Hound throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beecher is looking to wear down The Hound with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beecher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beecher scores with a hook to the body. The Hound takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Hound looks to land a combination but Beecher avoids it well.
The Hound throws an overhand right that lands on Beecher's shoulder, as Beecher tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Beecher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beecher, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Beecher!
After the fight, Paul Beecher was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CCF 24:Butler vs Cobb
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1#
Beecher misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Beecher.
Hirsch wants to clinch but Beecher slips to the side
and Beecher counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beecher keeps Hirsch at a distance using the push kick.
Hirsch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hirsch shoots in and drives through. Beecher sprawls well.
It looked like Beecher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hirsch.
Beecher tries to bum rush Hirsch with a series of wild strikes but Hirsch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hirsch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beecher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beecher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hirsch.
Beecher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beecher misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Beecher scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Hirsch takes the fight into the clinch.
Hirsch jumps guard but Beecher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Paul Beecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Hirsch.
Beecher lands with a short shot to the head.
Beecher avoiding damage.
Beecher scores with a shot to the side of Hirsch's head.
Beecher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hirsch being controlled against the cage.
Beecher working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Beecher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beecher can't find room to land a body shot as Hirsch controls the action. #BC#
Beecher breaks the clinch.
Hirsch shoots in but no luck this time.
Beecher stuns Hirsch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
Beecher keeps the fight on the outside.
Beecher looks to land a body kick but Hirsch moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Hirsch does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Hirsch shoots in and gets a takedown into Beecher's guard.
Hirsch advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Beecher takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Beecher struggling a bit here.
Hirsch in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Hirsch has an Americana. Beecher didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hirsch is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hirsch hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Harry Hirsch!

Event: KOFC 104 - Out vs Leonidas
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Meechum tries to close the distance and clinch but Beecher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Meechum clinches up against the cage.
Beecher misses with a body punch.
Meechum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beecher to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Beecher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meechum blocks a head kick by Beecher.
Meechum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meechum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beecher as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Beecher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beecher stuffs the takedown.
Paul Beecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Meechum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meechum is looking to clinch but Beecher is avoiding it.
Beecher lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Harold Meechum has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Beecher.
Harold Meechum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meechum closes the distance but Beecher moves to the side
and Beecher counters with a body kick.
Meechum looks winded!#T1#
Beecher connects with a high kick.
Beecher jabs at Meechum's body.
Beecher scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Meechum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beecher avoids it really well and circles away.
As Meechum looks to move away, Beecher throws a big counter combo but Meechum just gets out of the way.
Beecher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Beecher lands with a nice body punch.
Beecher circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beecher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Beecher scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
That has opened up Harold Meechum's cut even more.
Beecher throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meechum seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Beecher shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Meechum is backing up but Beecher catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Meechum covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Beecher Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Beecher!
In his post fight interview, Paul Beecher started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: KOFC 95 - Mountain vs Out
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
Dibley is looking to land body kicks.
Beecher is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've been hearing reports that Dibley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A lazy body kick from Dibley
and Beecher counters with a right hand to the body.
Dibley throws a right hand that misses
and Beecher counters with a nice uppercut.
Beecher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dibley moves away.
Beecher looks to land a right hand but Dibley moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Dibley.
Beecher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dibley in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Duane Dibley has been cut.
Beecher takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Dibley does it's job there.
Beecher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beecher lands a jab.
Beecher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Beecher misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Dibley has Beecher up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Dibley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Beecher tries to work over Dibley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beecher stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Beecher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dibley looks for the body kick but Beecher saw that one coming.
Dibley thumps Beecher with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dibley.
Dibley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dibley misses with a looping right.
Beecher lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Beecher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dibley lands a nice hook to Beecher's body. Beecher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dibley lands a jab to Beecher's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beecher connects with a right hand. Dibley shakes it off.
Beecher throws a combination. Dibley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dibley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Beecher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Dibley.
Dibley misses with a hook. Beecher ducked under it nicely.
Dibley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beecher throws out a counter right but Dibley avoids it with no problem.
Dibley misses with a right hand
and Beecher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Duane Dibley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dibley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beecher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dibley is looking to counter the offense by Beecher and move into the clinch.#T3#
Beecher looks to score with a jab to the body but Dibley is just out of range.
Beecher misses with a series of wild punches.
Dibley throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice side step and Beecher releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Beecher jabs Dibley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beecher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dibley manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Beecher.
Beecher let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beecher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dibley misses with a body shot.
Beecher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beecher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dibley moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dibley.
Dibley thuds a left hand into Beecher's body.#T4#
Beecher loads up on a big right hand but Dibley slips the punch.
Beecher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dibley rather than just go for the knockout.
Dibley scores with a jab.
Beecher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dibley.
Beecher looks to score with a jab to the body but Dibley is just out of range.
Beecher tries to move into range but Dibley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beecher misses the body punch
and Dibley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Dibley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dibley avoids the body shot from Beecher.
Dibley misses with a looping right.
Dibley lands a jab.
Beecher swinging wildly here.
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 Duane Dibley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duane Dibley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Beecher. #KD#
Dibley lands a big shot that drops Beecher! Can he finish him? #ROC#
Beecher is rocked!
Dibley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dibley advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Dibley is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Beecher is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Duane Dibley!
After winning the bout, Duane Dibley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KOFC 90 - Out vs Runt
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1#
A head kick by Prouxontas misses
enabling Beecher to counter with a crisp jab.
Beecher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Prouxontas is looking to land body kicks.
Prouxontas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Prouxontas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Prouxontas misses with a combination
and Beecher counters with a nice uppercut.
Prouxontas throws a front kick that sends Beecher stumbling back into the cage.
Prouxontas misses with a head kick.
Beecher doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Prouxontas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prouxontas looks for the body kick but Beecher saw that one coming.
Beecher is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Prouxontas with a body shot.
Prouxontas tries to clinch but Beecher is having none of it.
Beecher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beecher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Prouxontas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Prouxontas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Prouxontas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Prouxontas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beecher takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Prouxontas darts in and clinches Beecher up against the cage.#BC2#
Beecher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prouxontas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beecher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beecher throws out a counter right but Prouxontas avoids it with no problem.
Prouxontas darts in trying to clinch
and Beecher counters with a nice body shot.
Prouxontas misses with a lunging right hand
and Beecher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Prouxontas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beecher misses with a shot to the body
and Prouxontas counters with a left and a right that stings Beecher. #T2#
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!
Prouxontas throws a nice head kick!
Beecher throws a series of punches but Prouxontas avoids them all with ease.
Prouxontas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beecher lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Prouxontas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beecher, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Beecher breaks from the clinch.
Prouxontas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Prouxontas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beecher is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Prouxontas takes one on the button.
No joy there for Beecher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prouxontas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Decent striking displayed by Prouxontas there.
Beecher takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Prouxontas misses with a straight right.
Prouxontas moves away from the strike by Beecher.
Prouxontas scores with a push kick.
Prouxontas lands with an overhand left.
Beecher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Prouxontas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beecher misses with a body punch #KD#
and Prouxontas counters with a crisp one two that drops Beecher! Prouxontas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Beecher to his feet! Beecher is in big trouble!#ROC#
Beecher is rocked!
Beecher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beecher is still on wobbly legs! Can Prouxontas finish him?
Beecher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beecher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prouxontas was well out of range. Poor timing from Beecher.
Beecher seems to have recovered his senses.
Prouxontas avoids the body shot from Beecher.
Prouxontas lands a leg kick that knocks Beecher off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Prouxontas. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beecher misses with a body shot.
Prouxontas thows a body kick. Beecher tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Beecher uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Prouxontas tries to clinch but Beecher moves out of range.
Nikolaos Prouxontas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beecher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prouxontas moves away.
Beecher avoids the head kick by Prouxontas.
Beecher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Prouxontas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Prouxontas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beecher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beecher misses with a jab to the body
and Prouxontas counters with a solid body kick.
Prouxontas throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prouxontas throws an overhand right that lands on Beecher's shoulder, as Beecher tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Beecher releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolaos Prouxontas 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.
#R2##CL#
Prouxontas darts in and clinches Beecher up against the cage.
Prouxontas misses with the head strike.
Beecher controlling the action here for a moment.
Prouxontas lands a body punch. #BC2#
Beecher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prouxontas misses with a kick to the body.
Prouxontas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Beecher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prouxontas misses with a kick to the body.
Beecher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Prouxontas. Prouxontas obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prouxontas misses with a looping left.
Beecher throws a series of punches but Prouxontas moves out of range.
Prouxontas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Prouxontas lands a leg kick that knocks Beecher off balance momentarily.
Beecher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Prouxontas throws a lazy right hand but Beecher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prouxontas's corner calls for a 1-2. Prouxontas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Prouxontas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beecher on the side of the head.
Prouxontas throws a sloppy head kick
and Beecher counters with a nice body shot.
Beecher throws a series of strikes that have Prouxontas backpedaling.
Prouxontas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beecher can do to turn this around?
Prouxontas tries to clinch up.
Prouxontas cracks the inside of Beecher's front leg.
Prouxontas misses with a body kick.
Beecher just misses with a punch to the body.
Prouxontas looks for the body kick but Beecher saw that one coming.
Prouxontas lands with a nice body kick.
Prouxontas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beecher looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Beecher lands with a nice body punch.
Beecher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Prouxontas jabs Beecher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Prouxontas lands a nice shot that snaps Beecher's head back.
Beecher takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beecher throws a body shot but no joy.
Prouxontas misses with the body kick
and Beecher counters with a nice body shot.
Beecher has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Prouxontas.
Beecher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beecher takes one on the button.
Beecher blocks a head kick by Prouxontas.
Prouxontas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Beecher misses.
Beecher throws a predictable looking body shot
and Prouxontas counters with a nice uppercut.
Beecher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Prouxontas here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T3#
Beecher moves out of range of the strikes.
Beecher blocks a low kick nicely.
Prouxontas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beecher counters with a left and a right that stings Prouxontas.
Prouxontas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Prouxontas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prouxontas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prouxontas misses with a left hand
and Beecher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beecher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nikolaos Prouxontas is winning the standup battle so far.
Prouxontas misses with a body kick.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beecher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy body kick from Prouxontas
letting Beecher counter with a right hand.
Prouxontas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
A good leg kick by Prouxontas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beecher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Prouxontas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beecher is out of range and Prouxontas settles back down.
Good standup being displayed there by Prouxontas as he connects with a hook.
Beecher blocks a jab.
Beecher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Prouxontas rather than just go for the knockout.
Prouxontas misses with a hook. Beecher ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Prouxontas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beecher just misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Prouxontas doesn't seem bothered though.
Prouxontas misses with a kick to the body.
Prouxontas tries to land a body kick
and Beecher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prouxontas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nikolaos Prouxontas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Prouxontas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Prouxontas scores with a kick to the body.
Beecher moves out of range as Prouxontas throws a body kick.
Prouxontas wants to clinch.
Beecher avoids a kick to the body.
Beecher throws a counter combo.
Prouxontas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beecher misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher blocks the body kick.
Beecher takes a swing at Prouxontas's ribcage but misses.
Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Prouxontas.
A combination from Beecher does no damage. #T1#
Prouxontas scores with a leg kick.
Beecher throws a body punch but Prouxontas moves out of range.
Beecher walks into a left hand.
Prouxontas tries to land a front kick but Beecher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Prouxontas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Prouxontas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Prouxontas throws a sloppy head kick and Beecher moves out of range easily.
Beecher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prouxontas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beecher misses the shot to the body.
Prouxontas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beecher throws a body shot but no joy.
Prouxontas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Beecher moves out of range of the body kick.
Prouxontas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick from Prouxontas lands but Beecher takes it in his stride.
Prouxontas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Prouxontas drives through and clinches with Beecher against the cage.
Prouxontas pushes off an throws an elbow but Beecher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Prouxontas misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Prouxontas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Prouxontas can't find room to land a body shot as Beecher controls the action. #BC2#
Beecher breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Prouxontas.
Beecher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Prouxontas catches Beecher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nikolaos Prouxontas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Prouxontas connects with a solid leg kick.
Prouxontas throws a sloppy head kick and Beecher moves out of range easily.
Prouxontas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beecher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prouxontas.
Prouxontas cracks Beecher with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beecher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beecher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Prouxontas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prouxontas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Decent striking displayed by Beecher there.
Prouxontas with a jab.
Paul Beecher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Prouxontas misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Prouxontas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Beecher misses
and Prouxontas counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prouxontas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prouxontas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beecher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beecher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prouxontas moves away.
Prouxontas scores with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prouxontas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prouxontas dodges the punch combination from Beecher.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolaos Prouxontas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Prouxontas 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 Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolaos Prouxontas!
Nikolaos Prouxontas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KOFC 85 - Murhaa vs Out
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Beecher there.
Beecher looks to score with a jab to the body but Stiffy is just out of range.
Beecher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stiffy looks to score with a jab to the body but Beecher is just out of range.
Beecher defending well as Stiffy loads up on a big left hand.
Beecher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stiffy throws a hook but Beecher avoids it easily.
Beecher misses with a double jab.
Stiffy misses with a looping right.
Beecher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Stiffy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beecher misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Stiffy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher cracks Stiffy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beecher looks to land a combination. Stiffy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beecher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stiffy.#T1#
Beecher avoids the body shot from Stiffy.
Stiffy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stiffy loads up on a big right hand but Beecher slips the punch.
Beecher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nacho Stiffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beecher lands a slapping body shot.
Stiffy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beecher defending well as Stiffy loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Stiffy misses the target.
Beecher takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Stiffy misses its intended target.
Beecher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Beecher's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beecher.
Beecher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stiffy.
A shot to the body from Stiffy misses
and Beecher counters with a straight right hand.
Beecher throws a body punch but Stiffy moves out of range. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beecher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stiffy was well out of range. Poor timing from Beecher.
Beecher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stiffy takes a swing at Beecher's ribcage but misses.
Beecher scores with a sloppy right hand. Stiffy should have avoided that one.
Beecher is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beecher connects with a body shot that sends Stiffy's belly button to the back.
Beecher cracks a nice hook into Stiffy's ribs.
Beecher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Beecher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stiffy looks to land a right hand but Beecher moved out of range.
Beecher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beecher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stiffy manages to avoid it.
Beecher slips a straight right by Stiffy.
Stiffy looks to throw the jab but Beecher is out of range.
Beecher digs a good body shot into Stiffy's ribs.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stiffy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beecher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beecher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beecher lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Stiffy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stiffy looks winded!
Beecher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stiffy moves away.
Stiffy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stiffy misses with an uppercut
and Beecher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stiffy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beecher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beecher lands with a shot to the body.
Beecher plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Stiffy to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Stiffy just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Beecher!
Paul Beecher spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: KOFC 79 - Christmas Chaos
Date: Dec 25, 2017

#R1##CL#
Kryger has closed the distance and engaged Beecher in a clinch.
Kryger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kryger lands a hook that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Kryger lands a shot to the body.
Kryger struggles to land a body shot inside as Beecher controls his hands.
Kryger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Kryger.
Nice body punch from Kryger - that landed with a thud.
Beecher taking a breather.
We've been informed that Beecher has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kryger stalling against the cage.
Beecher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Kryger.
Kryger digs a right hand underneath Beecher's ribcage. Beecher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kryger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kryger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kryger.
Beecher looks winded!#T1#
Kryger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kryger lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Beecher is rocked!
Beecher tries to circle away but Kryger has him pinned against the cage.
Beecher is still on wobbly legs! Can Kryger finish him?
Kryger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beecher seems to have recovered his senses.
A left hand lands to the body for Kryger.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kryger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beecher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beecher stalling the fight.
Kryger lands with a light punch inside.
Kryger tries a body shot but Beecher blocks it.
Kryger tries a body shot but Beecher blocks it.
Beecher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#KD#
Kryger drops Beecher onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Beecher is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Kryger.
Beecher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Kryger. #KD#
Kryger lands an uppercut that drops Beecher! Kryger follows him to the canvas looking to finish. #SU#
Kryger decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kryger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beecher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Kryger does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Kryger drops his shoulder and cracks Beecher with a huge uppercut! Beecher goes down! Can Kryger finish him? #SUB#
Kryger drops back looking for a leg! Beecher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beecher manages to kick Kryger off! Kryger jumps back into Beecher's guard.
Kryger 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. #T3#
Kryger connects with a couple of short punches.
Beecher trying to control the position.
Kryger advances to half guard. #SU#
Kryger stands up from half guard.
Kryger jabs at Beecher's body.#T4#
Kryger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beecher manages to avoid it.
Kryger just misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kryger.
Beecher slips a straight right by Kryger.
Kryger throws a shot from downtown. Beecher moves away and avoids it.
Beecher doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Beecher misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kryger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kryger misses with a looping left.
Kryger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kryger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beecher's hands.
Beecher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kryger.
Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Kryger.
Kryger lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bilda Kryger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Beecher slips under a jab.
A big right from Kryger misses.
Beecher throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Kryger does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Kryger rushes Beecher and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kryger.
Beecher leaning against his opponent.
Beecher blocks an uppercut.
Beecher being controlled against the cage.
Kryger lands a hook that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kryger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kryger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beecher.#T1#
Beecher is trying to break the clinch but Kryger has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from Kryger on the inside.
Beecher is breathing heavily.
Kryger swings wildly with an uppercut but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Kryger.
Nice body punch from Kryger - that landed with a thud.
Kryger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kryger lands a hook that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Beecher wants to stall.
Kryger scores with a shot to the side of Beecher's head.
Beecher wants to get back to striking at distance but Kryger won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kryger is working Beecher over against the cage.
Kryger lands an uppercut.#T2#
Kryger lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Kryger. #KD#
Kryger lands a big right hand that sends Beecher to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Beecher!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kryger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kryger is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Beecher is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kryger fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Beecher from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kryger! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bilda Kryger!
An out of breath Bilda Kryger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GFO VIII: Kaalee v Beecher
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Beecher misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kaalee to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaalee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beecher was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaalee.
Beecher throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaalee.
Beecher avoids a kick to the body.
Kaalee misses with a looping left.
Beecher misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaalee. Beecher does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Kaalee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaalee misses with a left hand
and Beecher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beecher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaalee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beecher lands a nice shot to the body.
Beecher moves away from the strike by Kaalee.
Kaalee lands a jab to the head.
Beecher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaalee was well out of range. Poor timing from Beecher.#T1#
Kaalee misses with a hook.
Kaalee misses with a hook
and Beecher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kaalee avoids the body shot from Beecher.
Beecher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaalee was well out of range. Poor timing from Beecher.
Beecher slips a straight right by Kaalee.
Kaalee tries to clinch but Beecher is having none of it.
Kaalee misses the jab.
A nice side step and Beecher releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kaalee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Beecher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Kaalee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaalee throws a right hand that Beecher ducks under and follows up with a left that Beecher also avoids with ease.
Kaalee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Kaalee.
Kaalee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beecher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Beecher. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Kaalee lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaalee misses with a right hand
and Beecher counters with a nice body shot.
Kaalee is breathing heavily.
Kaalee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beecher listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beecher stuns Kaalee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beecher lands a nice looking body shot.
Beecher misses with a body shot.
Beecher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kaalee rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab lands there for Beecher.
Beecher connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaalee. Beecher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beecher throws a body shot but no joy.
Beecher throws out a powerful jab.
Kaalee lands the left hand.
Kaalee walks into a jab.#T3#
Beecher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaalee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Kaalee misses its intended target.
Beecher moves away from the strike by Kaalee.
Beecher walks into a straight right hand from Kaalee.
Beecher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaalee.
Kaalee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaalee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kaalee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beecher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beecher misses with a two punch combination.
Beecher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beecher scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kaalee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaalee as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beecher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaalees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#
Kaalee is rocked!
Kaalee misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Kaalee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaalee misses with an uppercut.
Beecher now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kaalee misses with a body kick.
Mr Kaalee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Beecher cracks Kaalee with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kaalee looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Beecher finish him?
Oh Kaalee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beecher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kaalee misses with a right hand
and Beecher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beecher lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Kaalee out cold! Kaalee is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Beecher!
Paul Beecher is the new super heavyweight champion!
Paul Beecher spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GFO V: Grady v Song
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
Beecher throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Beecher's ribs.
Knox slips a straight right by Beecher.
Knox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beecher is fending him off so far but Knox persists. Nope, Beecher circles away and we're back to standing.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beecher lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Beecher. Beautiful body shot.
Knox looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Gamma Knox has been cut.
Beecher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Beecher.#T1#
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beecher closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Knox out cold! Knox corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Beecher!
Paul Beecher spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GFO III: Muniz v Felix
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Punzo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Beecher counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Punzo has been cut.
Punzo takes one on the button.
Beecher thuds a left hand into Punzo's body.
Punzo takes one on the button.
Punzo misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Beecher counter with a right hand.
Beecher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Punzo looks winded!
A decent looking cross lands there for Beecher.#CUT#
That has opened up Alessandro Punzo's cut even more.
Beecher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Punzo ducks right into an uppercut from Beecher.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Beecher drops Punzo with a beautiful combination! Punzo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Beecher is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Punzo is rocked!
Crack! Beecher connects with the perfect overhand right and Punzo falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Beecher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Beecher!

Event: GFO I: St George v Punzo
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
Beecher fails to land with a series of punches.
Beecher misses with a wild combination.
Beecher scores with a jab to the body.
Beecher lands a body shot.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beecher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Beecher.
Jones takes one on the button.#KD#
Beecher lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Beecher thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Marcus Jones has been cut.
Beecher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beecher lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Jones out cold! Jones is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Beecher!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017

#R1#
Beecher stalks Jack and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jack's face. Jack staggers backwards, shaken.
Jack lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beecher backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jack is defended easily by Beecher.
Beecher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jack has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Jack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beecher, pushing him back against the cage.
Beecher tries to stall but Jack uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jack goes for a takedown attempt but Beecher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beecher slaps away a takedown attempt from Jack, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Beecher. #T1#
Beecher throws a right and a left that Jack avoids nicely.
Beecher throws a right and a left that Jack avoids nicely.
Beecher tests Jack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beecher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beecher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Jack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Jack closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jack not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jack seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Beecher has recovered full guard. #T2#
Beecher is trying to control the position but Jack postures up.
Beecher is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Beecher looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jack puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jack is pressing down on Beecher's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beecher is holding on for now. #SUB#
Jack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beecher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jack. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Beecher manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beecher throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beecher is trying to keep Jack in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Jack drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beecher dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Beecher stopping the sweep attempt from Jack.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Beecher from controlling successfully.
Beecher looking to sit in guard and control but Jack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Beecher dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Beecher.
Beecher throws a series of punches but Jack moves out of range.
Beecher misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Jack closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beecher did well to prevent Jack getting side control.
Jack controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beecher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jack is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jack connects with a nice short shot to Beecher's temple. #T1#
Jack not doing much here. #SUB#
Jack is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jack trying to control the pace. #SU#
Jack decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beecher scores with a jab. Jack acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Jack clinches up against the cage.
Beecher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beecher is trying to stall. #TD#
Jack gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Beecher regains guard.
Jack engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Jack postures up.
Beecher might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jack haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Beecher being controlled here, momentarily.
Jack seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Beecher for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jack with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Jack is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beecher's half guard.#ES2#
Beecher has one foot on Jack's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Beecher feints a jab promting Jack to slip. Beecher then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jack slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Beecher lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beecher throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Jack gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Beecher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jack pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beecher is out of range and Jack settles back down. #TD#
Jack shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beecher's guard.
Jack postures up.
Jack seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Beecher wants to sweep here but Jack controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Jack stands up and waves to Beecher to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jack tries to clinch up.
Beecher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Jack darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Jack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beecher sees it coming and defends easily.
Beecher trying to hold on to Jack's head to control him but Jack postures up. #T2#
Beecher pushes Jack off looking to stand but Jack dives back in and keeps control.
Jack not doing much here.
Beecher regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jack 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.
Beecher doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Beecher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beecher misses with the combination.
Jack tries to clinch up but Beecher circles away and keeps his distance.
Beecher throws a shot to the body.
Paul Beecher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beecher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beecher throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Jack counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jack.
Beecher is trying to control the position but Jack postures up.
Jack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paul Beecher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Beecher 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.#SU#
Jack decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Beecher, up you get!
Beecher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jack circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Beecher gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beecher wants to get back to his feet but Jack passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVB#
Jack perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to New Jack.
I think Beecher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Beecher!

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