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Event:
SPARTA 42
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1#
D Ace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beaswood manages to avoid it.
Beaswood attempts a counter takedown but D Ace avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Beaswood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
D Ace has a couple of punches blocked by Beaswood.
Beaswood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. D Ace fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beaswood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but D Ace avoids it really well and circles away.
Beaswood staying out of range there.
D Ace throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Beaswood counters by moving into the clinch.
Beaswood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Ace working aggressively here.
D Ace lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beaswood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. D Ace gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flint Beaswood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
D Ace gets through Beaswood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Beaswood pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
D Ace 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. #SUB#
Beaswood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
D Ace engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beaswood looking to control.
D Ace sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beaswood pulls D Ace in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
D Ace won't allow Beaswood to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beaswood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
D Ace lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beaswood backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Flint Beaswood has been cut.
D Ace misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Beaswood was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from D Ace.
A big right from D Ace misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Ace. Beaswood does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Ace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
D Ace throws a shot from downtown. Beaswood moves away and avoids it.
Beaswood takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Beaswood moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from D Ace misses the target.
D Ace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beaswood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beaswood wants to clinch.
Beaswood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Ace.
Portgas D Ace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Ace connects with a body shot that sends Beaswood's belly button to the back.#TD#
Beaswood closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
D Ace gets back to full guard.
D Ace has his hands on Beaswood's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Beaswood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. D Ace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
D Ace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beaswood showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
D Ace is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beaswood trying to control the position from guard on top but D Ace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Portgas D Ace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flint Beaswood's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Beaswood.
D Ace scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
D Ace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beaswood on the side of the head.
D Ace works the jab nicely.
D Ace throws a right hand that Beaswood ducks under and follows up with a left that Beaswood also avoids with ease.
Portgas D Ace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
D Ace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Beaswood scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
D Ace tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beaswood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beaswood trying to control the position but D Ace is working away. #SUB#
Beaswood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beaswood is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt D Ace will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
D Ace is trying to get back to half guard.
Beaswood working the ground and pound.
Beaswood lands some shots froms side control.
D Ace tries to control but Beaswood manages to take his back.
D Ace looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Beaswood biding his time, looking for the opening.
Beaswood wants to control but D Ace is keeping busy.#T2#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Beaswood. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
D Ace takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Beaswood is hanging on to D Ace's back as he tries to escape.
D Ace trying to control the hands but Beaswood breaks the grip. #SUB#
Beaswood working for the choke. #SUB#
D Ace defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Beaswood tries to keep control of the position but D Ace is staying busy.
D Ace turns into Beaswood and is now in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beaswood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Beaswood trying to keep a closed guard but D Ace is proving a slippery customer.
Beaswood thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Beaswood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. D Ace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Beaswood is looking for a triangle but D Ace pushes his legs off easily.
Beaswood can't keep his opponent in guard - D Ace advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
D Ace is taking a breather. Beaswood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Beaswood is looking for a sweep. D Ace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Beaswood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beaswood wants to control but D Ace is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
D Ace is pressing down on Beaswood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beaswood is holding on for now.
D Ace looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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 Flint Beaswood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Flint Beaswood's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
D Ace lands a right hook to the body.
Beaswood shoots in and drives through. D Ace sprawls well.
D Ace lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to the liver by D Ace. Beautiful body shot.
Beaswood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
D Ace throws a jab when Beaswood was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Beaswood misses its target.
Beaswood has his takedown stuffed
and D Ace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
D Ace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beaswood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Ace.
D Ace leaves Beaswood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from D Ace! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flint Beaswood. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Beaswood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beaswood shoots in for a takedown but D Ace shows good takedown defense.
Beaswood closes the distance and clinches up with D Ace, looking for a takedown. Beaswood pushes D Ace against the cage but D Ace circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from D Ace misses its intended target.
Beaswood is looking to counter the offense by D Ace and move into the clinch.
D Ace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beaswood has time to react.#CL#
Beaswood takes the fight into the clinch.
Beaswood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by D Ace after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from D Ace. #BC#
Beaswood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
D Ace just misses with a punch to the body.
Beaswood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Ace.
D Ace punishes Beaswood's body with a nice straight punch.
D Ace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
D Ace jabs at Beaswood's body.
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!
Beaswood drops his hands momentarily and D Ace takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from D Ace.
Beaswood moves away from the strike by D Ace.
D Ace throws a shot from downtown. Beaswood moves away and avoids it.
Portgas D Ace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beaswood is defended easily by D Ace.
D Ace is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
D Ace scores with the left hand. Beaswood knows he should have avoided that one.
D Ace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beaswood.
D Ace looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
D Ace connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
D Ace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Beaswood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and D Ace counters with a stiff right hand.
D Ace digs a good hook to Beaswood's body.
No luck for Beaswood with that takedown attempt.
Beaswood takes one to the chin there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts D Ace, as that shot connected.
#ROC2#
Beaswood is rocked!
The fighters circling - D Ace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beaswood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Portgas D Ace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think D Ace 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Portgas D Ace!
During a confident post fight interview, Portgas D Ace thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SPARTA 35
Date: Mar 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Gutu throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Beaswood instigates a clinch.
Gutu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beaswood.
Beaswood tries to circle away but Gutu has him pinned against the cage.
Gutu lands an elbow inside that Beaswood shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Flint Beaswood has been cut.
Gutu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gutu lands a damaging elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Gutu.
Gutu throws an elbow but it misses.
Gutu lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Gutu.
Gutu prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gutu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutu lands an elbow that stopped Beaswood in his tracks for a moment.
Gutu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beaswood tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flint Beaswood. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gutu works on Beaswood's body with a couple of short punches.
Gutu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beaswood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Beaswood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beaswood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gutu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gutu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beaswood's elbow.
Beaswood takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gutu is pressed up against the cage. Beaswood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gutu down to the mat. Gutu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Gutu closes the distance and clinches.
Gutu stops a takedown attempt from Beaswood.
Beaswood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gutu prevents it.
Gutu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beaswood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gutu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Gutu lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Flint Beaswood's cut is getting worse.
Beaswood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gutu is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gutu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Gutu throws an elbow but misses.
Gutu lands a damaging elbow.
Beaswood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gutu walks away with a smile on his face. Beaswood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Artur Gutu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gutu drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Beaswood's head, knocking him out cold! Gutu is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artur Gutu!
A very excited looking Artur Gutu 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.
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Event:
SPARTA 29
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Sor Ploenchit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beaswood has time to react.
Beaswood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sor Ploenchit cracks Beaswood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kaensak Sor Ploenchit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sor Ploenchit scores with a sloppy right hand. Beaswood should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Sor Ploenchit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sor Ploenchit lands a nice hook to Beaswood's body. Beaswood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beaswood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sor Ploenchit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Sor Ploenchit closes the distance and pushes Beaswood back into the cage.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sor Ploenchit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beaswood or not.
Beaswood wants to take the fight to the mat but Sor Ploenchit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sor Ploenchit 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.
Beaswood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sor Ploenchit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Beaswood struggles to land a body shot inside as Sor Ploenchit controls his hands.
Beaswood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaensak Sor Ploenchit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flint Beaswood.
Beaswood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sor Ploenchit after a bit of a struggle.
Beaswood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beaswood misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sor Ploenchit.
Beaswood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sor Ploenchit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sor Ploenchit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beaswood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sor Ploenchit after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a light punch inside.
Sor Ploenchit digs a right hand underneath Beaswood's ribcage. Beaswood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit lands a hook that snaps the head of Beaswood backwards. #T2#
Sor Ploenchit lands a left hand.
Sor Ploenchit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Sor Ploenchit.
A nice left hand lands by Sor Ploenchit.
#ROC#
Beaswood is rocked!
Sor Ploenchit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beaswood is still on wobbly legs! Can Sor Ploenchit finish him?
Beaswood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sor Ploenchit prevents it.
Beaswood fails to pull guard.
Beaswood seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hand to the body from Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Sor Ploenchit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beaswood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sor Ploenchit is defending well.
Beaswood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sor Ploenchit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Beaswood wants a takedown but no success here.
Sor Ploenchit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beaswood looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Sor Ploenchit.
Beaswood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
A short right from Sor Ploenchit.
Beaswood is working for takedown but Sor Ploenchit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beaswood fails to pull guard.
Sor Ploenchit leaning against his opponent.
Sor Ploenchit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beaswoods head.
Sor Ploenchit unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Beaswood! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sor Ploenchit is unloading with more strikes now! Beaswood drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaensak Sor Ploenchit!
Kaensak Sor Ploenchit tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
SPARTA 24
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Beaswood ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beaswood manages to avoid it.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Beaswood.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Beaswood shoots in.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Beaswood counters with a takedown into side control.
Beaswood creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gracie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Beaswood working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Beaswood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beaswood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beaswood creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Beaswood throws a strike but Gracie manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Beaswood tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SPARTA 21
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Alexandersson dips to his left and cracks Beaswood with an uppercut!
Alexandersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Beaswood is just out of range.
Beaswood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beaswood.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot.
Gustaf Alexandersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Beaswood closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beaswood lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Alexandersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Beaswood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaswood trying to hold on to Alexandersson's head to control him but Alexandersson postures up.
Alexandersson wants to get back to his feet.
Beaswood trying to control but Alexandersson postures up.
#T1#
Alexandersson wants to stand but Beaswood has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Beaswood has his hands clasped together around Alexandersson's back. He's all about the action.
Alexandersson wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Beaswood uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Alexandersson won't allow Beaswood to sweep him here.
I've been told that Alexandersson has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Beaswood has a closed guard, preventing Alexandersson from standing up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Beaswood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alexandersson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alexandersson postures up.
Alexandersson won't allow Beaswood to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gustaf Alexandersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Beaswood moves into range and clinches up with Alexandersson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandersson is trying to break free.
Beaswood tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexandersson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexandersson is trying to force a seperation but Beaswood has the dominant position.#TD#
Beaswood has picked Alexandersson up - he's going for a ride! Beaswood dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Beaswood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Alexandersson is trying to stand up here but Beaswood is controlling him well.
Beaswood wants to advance to full mount but Alexandersson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Alexandersson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beaswood controls the pace.#SUB2#
Alexandersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beaswood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beaswood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Alexandersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beaswood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alexandersson has momentary wrist control but Beaswood slips an elbow through the middle.
Beaswood trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beaswood postures up and lands a big shot to Alexandersson's brow.
Beaswood landing with the ground and pound.
Beaswood chips away with some ground and pound.
Beaswood looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Alexandersson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beaswood lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beaswood is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beaswood lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Alexandersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Alexandersson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Beaswood uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flint Beaswood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alexandersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beaswood manages to avoid it.
Alexandersson throws a series of punches but Beaswood avoids them all with ease.
Alexandersson misses with a wild body shot.
Beaswood shoots in for a double leg but Alexandersson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alexandersson!
Beaswood staying out of range there.
Alexandersson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Beaswood shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Alexandersson looking for submissions off his back.
Beaswood trying to control the action but Alexandersson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Beaswood lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Beaswood seems content to control.
Beaswood looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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. Beaswood connects with a nice short shot to Alexandersson's temple. #SUB#
Beaswood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexandersson defends it well.
Beaswood winds up and cracks Alexandersson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Beaswood is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Beaswood 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.
Alexandersson is not content to let Beaswood control the position.#T2#
Ground and pound from Beaswood.
Beaswood lands strikes from half guard.
Alexandersson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flint Beaswood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beaswood passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beaswood trying to control the action but Alexandersson is working from the bottom.
Beaswood in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Beaswood working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Beaswood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alexandersson, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Beaswood tries for a kimura but Alexandersson is defending well. #T3#
Alexandersson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alexandersson is trying to improve his position.
Alexandersson being controlled for a moment.
Alexandersson is not content to let Beaswood control the position.
Alexandersson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#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.
Alexandersson is not content to let Beaswood control the position.
Alexandersson is pushing Beaswood's head away, looking to escape. Beaswood manages to hold on to the position though.
Beaswood is working Alexandersson over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beaswood looks up at the clock and then as Alexandersson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Beaswood smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alexandersson is looking for a sweep.
Beaswood cracks Alexandersson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alexandersson regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flint Beaswood dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandersson. Beaswood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandersson throws a hook but Beaswood blocks it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beaswood.
Beaswood tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Beaswood working the head with strikes.
Alexandersson is looking to regain half guard here but Beaswood keeps moving and retains side control.
Alexandersson keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaswood wants to control but Alexandersson is keeping him busy.
Beaswood connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alexandersson some visible discomfort.
#T1#
Alexandersson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Alexandersson looking for submissions off his back.
Beaswood is nestled in close to Alexandersson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Alexandersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alexandersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beaswood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Beaswood scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexandersson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beaswood scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beaswood works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Beaswood.#ROC#
Alexandersson is rocked!#T2#
Alexandersson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Beaswood's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flint Beaswood!
A relieved looking Flint Beaswood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Gustaf Alexandersson was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight, man!'.
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Event:
SPARTA 18: Smit vs. Ndlandla
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Cena throws a body punch but Beaswood moves out of range. #CL#
Beaswood gets tackled into the cage by Cena. Cena maintains the clinch.
Cena has a couple of punches blocked by Beaswood.
Cena misses with some punches.
Cena misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cena as Beaswood tries to tie him up.
Beaswood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cena is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Cena gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cena thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beaswood's head.
Beaswood is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaswood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cena. #SUB2#
Beaswood looking for submissions off his back.
Cena looks to land a strike but Beaswood avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Beaswood working a defensive guard here.
Cena is working Beaswood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cena throws an elbow that misses. Beaswood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cena's guard. Nice move by Beaswood!#REVB#
Cena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beaswood is one step ahead there.
Beaswood trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beaswood pushes down on Cena's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cena wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Beaswood is trying to work for a kimura but Cena is defending well.
Beaswood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Beaswood passes the guard and advances to mount!
Beaswood avoids the attempt from Cena to control.
Beaswood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cena is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Cena'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.
Beaswood has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cena's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like John Cena has been cut.#T3#
Beaswood unloading with bombs!
Cena is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beaswood cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cena is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beaswood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beaswood is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cena can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#CUT2#
John Cena's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cena tries to hold on but Beaswood pushes him away.
Beaswood looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#CUT2#
Jeez, John Cena's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Cena's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Flint Beaswood!
A very excited looking Flint Beaswood 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.
John Cena spoke after the fight, saying 'My time is not yet now.'.
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Event:
SPARTA 14: Yamamoto vs. Knives
Date: Feb 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Brewer has managed to clinch.
Brewer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beaswood is defending well for now.#TD#
Beaswood lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Beaswood wants to take a breather but Brewer is having none of it.
Beaswood is looking to pass Brewer's guard but actually Brewer recovers to full guard.
Brewer is looking to stand up but Beaswood isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beaswood's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Beaswood connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beaswood throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaswood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Beaswood wants to control from the top but Brewer keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Beaswood is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Beaswood wants to pass the guard but Brewer is keeping the position.
Beaswood trying to control but Brewer is working from the bottom.
Beaswood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beaswood scoring with some ground and pound.
Beaswood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Brewer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beaswood makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Beaswood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brewer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beaswood makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beaswood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beaswood throws a big elbow that misses.
Beaswood working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beaswood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brewer's guard.
Beaswood looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beaswood scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beaswood is controlling the pace.
Beaswood takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Beaswood scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beaswood working over Brewer with some ground and pound. Brewer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Beaswood lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Brewer is rocked!
Beaswood trying to control the pace.
Beaswood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Beaswood is looking for a kimura but Brewer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beaswood to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Beaswood there.
Beaswood 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.
Beaswood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brewer keeps working.
Brewer has hold of Beaswood's hands but Beaswood slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beaswood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brewer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Beaswood is really struggling to control Brewer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Beaswood has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beaswood looking to finish Brewer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brewer!
Beaswood lands a nice shot to the head.
Beaswood tries to control but Brewer wriggling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beaswood in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Beaswood with shots to the head and body - Brewer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Brewer is still in real trouble! Can Beaswood finish him?
Beaswood working the ground and pound effectively.
Beaswood loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Brewer scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Beaswood land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Beaswood stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flint Beaswood!
A relieved looking Flint Beaswood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SPARTA 10: Khamsing vs. Holmes
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Beaswood dives in and scores a takedown into Wojcik's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wojcik has his hands on Beaswood's head, controlling the position.
Beaswood preventing the sweep.
Beaswood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wojcik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beaswood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beaswood trying to control but Wojcik is working from the bottom.
Wojcik keeping full guard, as Beaswood tries to pass.
Wojcik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wojcik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaswood wants to sweep here but Wojcik controlling him for the moment.
Beaswood wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Wojcik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beaswood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wojcik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beaswood is proving hard to escape from.
Beaswood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wojcik sitting in guard here, content to control. #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.
Beaswood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wojcik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beaswood is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wojcik looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wojcik looking to pass the guard.
Beaswood wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Wojcik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wojcik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beaswood's guard.
Wojcik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beaswood seems keen to control Wojcik's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wojcik wants to get up but he can't break Beaswood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wojcik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Wojcik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beaswood is in trouble now - Wojcik has advanced to mount!
Wojcik tries to stand up but Beaswood had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Wojcik tries to get to full guard but Beaswood has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzistov Wojcik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Beaswood leaves Wojcik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wojcik darts in looking for a takedown but Beaswood gets double underhooks and turns Wojcik into the cage.
Flint Beaswood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Wojcik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wojcik is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Beaswood turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Beaswood manages to end up in side control.
Beaswood controlling the position.
Wojcik wants to control but Beaswood postures up.
Wojcik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beaswood content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Wojcik is trying to control Beaswood's posture but Beaswood avoids it.
Beaswood trying to control the position but Wojcik is working away.
Krzistov Wojcik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beaswood is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wojcik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Beaswood is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wojcik will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Beaswood trying to control the position but Wojcik is working away. #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.
Wojcik is trying to escape the position but Beaswood is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wojcik is looking to regain half guard here but Beaswood keeps moving and retains side control.
Wojcik can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wojcik or perhaps it was just good defense by Beaswood, which made it look bad.
It looked like Beaswood was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Flint Beaswood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzistov Wojcik.
Wojcik shoots in for a double leg but Beaswood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beaswood shoots for a double leg takedown but Wojcik sprawls well. He's pushed Beaswood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3##TD2#
Wojcik gets the takedown into side control.
Wojcik content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wojcik trying to control the position but Beaswood is working away.
Beaswood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wojcik on the ground.
Beaswood is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Wojcik tries to stand but Beaswood is controlling his head.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wojcik wants to stand but Beaswood has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wojcik wants to control from the top but Beaswood keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beaswood keeping full guard, as Wojcik tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Krzistov Wojcik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Beaswood stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Wojcik tries to sprawl but Beaswood drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Beaswood working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wojcik's thigh. Wojcik counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Beaswood sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beaswood trying to control but Wojcik is working from the bottom.
Wojcik 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaswood 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.
Beaswood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wojcik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Wojcik looking for a guillotine here but Beaswood defends easily.
Wojcik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beaswood is one step ahead there.
Beaswood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wojcik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wojcik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beaswood is one step ahead there.
Flint Beaswood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beaswood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beaswood trying to control the position from guard on top but Wojcik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beaswood controlling from the top position.
Wojcik keeping moving, preventing Beaswood from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krzistov Wojcik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojcik misses with a takedown attempt - Beaswood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beaswood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wojcik throws a jab but it's blocked by Beaswood. #T3#
Wojcik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beaswood's waist but Beaswood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wojcik off to one side.
Flint Beaswood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzistov Wojcik.
Beaswood stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Beaswood drives through and clinches with Wojcik against the cage.
#TD#
Beaswood has picked Wojcik up - he's going for a ride! Beaswood dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Beaswood trying to control from half guard but Wojcik is working away.
Beaswood wants to free his trapped foot but Wojcik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beaswood is working hard here to advance position.
Beaswood sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Beaswood trying to control from half guard but Wojcik is working away.
Beaswood not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Beaswood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wojcik is just riding it out for now. Beaswood eventually gives up the hold.
Beaswood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wojcik keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flint Beaswood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wojcik 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzistov Wojcik!
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Event:
ST. PIERRE vs. BLACKBEARD
Date: Jan 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Smit lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Smit clinches up with Beaswood and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Beaswood turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Beaswood manages to end up in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Beaswood.
Smit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Smit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beaswood pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Smit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beaswood pulls his head out easily.
Beaswood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smit regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Smit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smit trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
Smit is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Beaswood frees his head nicely. Oh but Smit has switched to an armbar! Beaswood is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Piet Smit!
A very excited looking Piet Smit 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Dark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Beaswood misses its target.
Beaswood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dark counters with a left and a right that stings Beaswood. #TD2#
Dark scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beaswood wants to control but Dark postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beaswood manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dark's best efforts.
Dark is looking to advance position but Beaswood won't allow it.
Beaswood is trying is best to control the position here.
Dark trying to control the action but Beaswood is working from the bottom. #T1#
Beaswood wants to control but Dark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beaswood wants to improve his position but Dark is controlling well.
Dark working over Beaswood with some ground and pound. Beaswood looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dark trying to pass the guard but Beaswood defending well.
Beaswood tries to get to full guard but Dark has control of the leg.
Beaswood is working hard here to advance position.
Beaswood manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beaswood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Dark closes the distance and pushes Beaswood back into the cage.
Dark gets underhooks to prevent Beaswood's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Dark gets control of Beaswood's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dark will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Beaswood trying to control the position from guard on top but Dark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Beaswood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dark thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dark keeping moving, preventing Beaswood from controlling successfully.
Beaswood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beaswood with a nice head shot there.
Dark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dark can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beaswood postures up.
Dark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beaswood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dark looks winded!#SUB#
Beaswood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dark keeping full guard, as Beaswood tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beaswood content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Beaswood stands and throws Dark's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Beaswood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beaswood advances nicely into full mount.
A nice elbow there by Beaswood.
Beaswood content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dark taking shots to the head.
Beaswood looking to control and managing it successfully.
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 Flint Beaswood will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Dark. No joy for Beaswood on that attempt.
Beaswood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beaswood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beaswood somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flint Beaswood. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dark bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dark in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Beaswood is trying to control Dark's posture but Dark avoids it. #T1#
Dark lands a few punches from side control.
Beaswood tries to bench press Dark off him but Dark keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beaswood keeps Dark under control for a moment.
Dark cracks Beaswood with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Beaswood is trying to control Dark's posture but Dark avoids it.
Beaswood is trying to improve his position.
Beaswood tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Dark. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Beaswood trying to control the hands but Dark breaks the grip.
Flint Beaswood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dark doesn't have the hooks in and Beaswood manages to turn into his guard.
Beaswood postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beaswood passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dark is breathing heavily.
Dark being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Beaswood connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dark some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Beaswood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dark has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beaswood cracks Dark with a big elbow.
Beaswood is chipping away with strikes.
Dark is not content to let Beaswood control the position.
Beaswood grinds an elbow into Dark's temple. #T4#
Beaswood scoring with punches and elbows.
Beaswood trying to control the position but Dark is working away.
Beaswood scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dark to see if he's OK.
Beaswood looks up at the clock and then as Dark takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Beaswood smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Beaswood tries to stand but Dark is controlling his head.
Dark takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC#
Dark is rocked!
A big shot lands for Beaswood! That's hurt Dark! Will he recover? Beaswood fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flint Beaswood!
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