Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Railio vs Drake
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Beardsley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Unbelivable fails to land the takedown.
Unbelivable wants to clinch
and Beardsley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beardsley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Unbelivable closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beardsley's guard.
Beardsley working a defensive guard here.
Beardsley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Beardsley prevents Unbelivable from improving his position.#SUB#
Beardsley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Unbelivable has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beardsley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Unbelivable knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beardsley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Beardsley uses his free foot to push down on Unbelivable's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Unbelivable.
Unbelivable wants to hold on but Beardsley pushes him away.
Beardsley is looking to work his way around to Unbelivable's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Beardsley wants to control but Unbelivable has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Unbelivable tries to roll over but Beardsley keeps him under control.#SUB#
Beardsley looking for a submission but Unbelivable manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Unbelivable trying to control the position. #T2#
Our spies down at at Deathsquad inform us that Unbelivable has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Unbelivable can't keep his opponent in guard - Beardsley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Beardsley is controlling the pace.
Beardsley trying to control the action but Unbelivable is working from the bottom.
Beardsley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Beardsley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Beardsley is trying to work for a kimura but Unbelivable is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Beardsley is working for a kimura but Unbelivable is defending it quite comfortably.
Unbelivable wants to get back to full guard.
Unbelivable wants to control but Beardsley is keeping busy.
Beardsley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Unbelivable is pressing down on Beardsley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beardsley looking to pass the guard.
Beardsley stopping the sweep attempt from Unbelivable.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Unbelivable is looking for a triangle but Beardsley pushes his legs off easily.
Beardsley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Unbelivable is keeping the position for now.
Beardsley pushes down on Unbelivable's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beardsley is pressing down on Unbelivable's thigh, looking to free his foot. Unbelivable is holding on for now. #SUB#
Beardsley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Unbelivable defends it well. #SUB#
Beardsley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Beardsley is trying to work for a kimura but Unbelivable is defending well.
Unbelivable tries to roll over but Beardsley keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley dominated that 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.#R2#
Unbelivable wants to clinch but Beardsley slips to the side
and Beardsley counters with a stiff right hand.
Usko Unbelivable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Unbelivable manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Beardsley on his heels. He'll look to pass Beardsley's guard now, I'm sure.
Unbelivable lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Beardsley has his feet on Unbelivable's thighs here. He's pushed Unbelivable off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Unbelivable screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Beardsley!
A very excited looking Peter Beardsley rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Usko Unbelivable was interviewed post fight and said 'well he was a better man tonight'.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Beardsley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drake throws a hook but Beardsley blocks it.
A big right from Drake misses.
Drake thuds his right hand into Beardsley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Beardsley slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
Beardsley wants to counter with a clinch but Drake pushes him away.
Beardsley dips to his left and cracks Drake with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like JD Drake has been cut.
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Beardsley counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Beardsley uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Drake's head coaches at LA FIGHT BARN that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Drake has knocked Beardsley down with a huge combo! Drake steps away and waves a wobbly Beardsley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Beardsley clinches with his opponent.
Beardsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beardsley is leaning against Drake and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beardsley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beardsley lands a nice shot to the body.
Beardsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beardsley presses Drake against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Drake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beardsley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beardsley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drake walks away with a smile on his face. Beardsley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Drake cracks Beardsley with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Peter Beardsley's cut even more.
Drake connects with a body shot.
JD Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beardsley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Drake.
Drake plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Beardsley swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Beardsley face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JD Drake!
Our winner, JD Drake, 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: SMASH: Sitsongrit v Materlak 2
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Masunwendinghamar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masunwendinghamar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beardsley.
Masunwendinghamar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beardsley misses with a straight right.
Beardsley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beardsley keeps Masunwendinghamar at a distance using the push kick.
Beardsley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beardsley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masunwendinghamar throws out a loose jab but Beardsley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beardsley is looking for the big counter here.
Masunwendinghamar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Masunwendinghamar.
Beardsley tries to clinch
and Masunwendinghamar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Beardsley.
Beardsley lands with a shot to the body.
Masunwendinghamar throws a jab when Beardsley was well out of range.
Beardsley tries to counter with a clinch but Masunwendinghamar shakes him off and moves away.
Beardsley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masunwendinghamar misses with an uppercut.
Beardsley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masunwendinghamar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beardsley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masunwendinghamar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Masunwendinghamar throws a right hand that misses
and Beardsley counters with a stiff right hand.
Beardsley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Masunwendinghamar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beardsley ducks under a wild hook from Masunwendinghamar.#T2#
Beardsley cracks a nice hook into Masunwendinghamar's ribs.
Tau Masunwendinghamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beardsley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masunwendinghamar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masunwendinghamar is looking to counter punch.
Masunwendinghamar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beardsley has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beardsley throws a head kick but Masunwendinghamar moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Beardsley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beardsley.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a hook. Beardsley ducked under it nicely.
Beardsley scores with a jab.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a looping left.
Beardsley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Masunwendinghamar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beardsley throws a body shot but no joy. #T3##CL2#
Beardsley moves into the clinch.
Beardsley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beardsley scores with a hook to the body.
Masunwendinghamar is breathing heavily.
Beardsley fails to pull guard.
Masunwendinghamar swings wildly with an uppercut but Beardsley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beardsley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beardsley digs a right hand underneath Masunwendinghamar's ribcage. Masunwendinghamar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beardsley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masunwendinghamar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masunwendinghamar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Masunwendinghamar wants to get back to striking at distance but Beardsley won't allow it.
Beardsley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masunwendinghamar's efforts to push away.
Masunwendinghamar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but Masunwendinghamar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Beardsley struggles to land a body shot inside as Masunwendinghamar controls his hands.
Beardsley has Masunwendinghamar pressed against the cage, preventing Masunwendinghamar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beardsley cracks Masunwendinghamar with a nice body shot.#T4##TD2#
Beardsley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Beardsley seems keen to control Masunwendinghamar's posture.#SUB2#
Beardsley has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Masunwendinghamar should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Beardsley has tightened it up now! Masunwendinghamar should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter Beardsley!
A less than humble Peter Beardsley misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Gustafsson
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Beardsley scores with a sloppy right hand. Lunak should have avoided that one.
Beardsley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lunak moves away.
Lunak misses with a low kick.
Beardsley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beardsley staying out of range there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lunak - that will leave a mark!
Beardsley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beardsley moves out of range as Lunak strikes.
Beardsley lands with a shot to the body.
Lunak with a nice cross.
Donk. Lunak catches Beardsley right on the button with a cross.
Beardsley throws a body punch but Lunak moves out of range.
Lunak is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beardsley.#CL#
Lunak forces Beardsley back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lunak throws a head punch that misses.
Beardsley swings wildly with an uppercut but Lunak uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Beardsley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lunak uses from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Lunak avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Beardsley has his foot on Lunak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lunak works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Beardsley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beardsley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Beardsley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lunak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beardsley has a closed guard, preventing Lunak from standing up.
Beardsley trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Beardsley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lunak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lunak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beardsley looking for a sweep. Not yet Beardsley, not yet.
Lunak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Beardsley is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Beardsley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lunak is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Beardsley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU#
Lunak stands up and waves to Beardsley to follow him.
Lunak throws a jab but it's blocked by Beardsley.
Beardsley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lunak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beardsley has time to react.
Lunak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Libor Lunak has been cut.#CL2#
Beardsley closes the distance and clinches.
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lunak to keep the fight standing.
Beardsley blocks an elbow strike from Lunak.
A nice left hand lands by Lunak. #T3#
Beardsley lands with a right to the head.
Beardsley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lunak's elbow.
Lunak working Beardsley over with knees to the body.
Beardsley looks winded!
Lunak prevents a body shot from Beardsley.
Beardsley working aggressively here.
Lunak lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Beardsley tries to pull guard but Lunak won't allow it.
Lunak has a couple of punches blocked by Beardsley.
Beardsley struggles to land a body shot inside as Lunak controls his hands.
Beardsley lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lunak.
Beardsley can't find room to land a body shot as Lunak controls the action.
Beardsley throws a punch but it's blocked by Lunak.
Lunak lands with a light punch inside.
Beardsley blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Beardsley.
Lunak misses the jab.
We've been told by Lunak's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Beardsley gets tackled into the cage by Lunak. Lunak maintains the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lunak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beardsley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Libor Lunak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Beardsley.
Lunak working aggressively here.
Lunak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lunak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beardsley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beardsley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lunak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lunak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Beardsley tries a body shot but Lunak blocks it.
Lunak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lunak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beardsley's efforts to push away.
Lunak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beardsley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beardsley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lunak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Beardsley can turn it around.
Beardsley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lunak smiles and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lunak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Libor Lunak dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lunak misses with an uppercut. Beardsley saw that one coming.
Lunak loads up on a big right hand but Beardsley slips the punch.
Beardsley slips under a jab.
Lunak looks to throw the jab but Beardsley is out of range.
Beardsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lunak.
Lunak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lunak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beardsley can do to turn this around?
Beardsley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lunak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lunak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lunak misses with a lunging right hand
and Beardsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lunak.
Beardsley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Beardsley.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beardsley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beardsley gets through Lunak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beardsley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
A short uppercut from Beardsley.
Beardsley misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Beardsley. #BC2#
Beardsley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lunak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beardsley.#CL2#
Beardsley takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lunak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lunak misses the jab.
Lunak throws a jab when Beardsley was well out of range.
Beardsley wants to counter with a clinch but Lunak pushes him away.
Beardsley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lunak's head.
Beardsley throws a shot from downtown. Lunak moves away and avoids it.
Lunak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Lunak misses with a hook.
Beardsley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lunak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beardsley. Beardsley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lunak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Beardsley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beardsley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lunak throws out the jab.
A big right from Lunak misses.
Lunak missing with a left hand there. Beardsley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beardsley tries to counter with a clinch but Lunak shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Beardsley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lunak misses with the head strike.
Beardsley pushes Lunak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lunak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beardsley's elbow.
Beardsley lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Beardsley. #T3#
Lunak misses with some punches. #BC2#
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beardsley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lunak on the side of the head.
Libor Lunak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Beardsley closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beardsley.
Lunak misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Beardsley. #TD2#
Beardsley decides to pull guard.
Lunak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beardsley's guard.
Beardsley controls Lunak momentarily but Lunak frees himself. #SUB2#
Beardsley is looking for a triangle but Lunak pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Lunak stands up and waves to Beardsley to follow him.
Beardsley stuns Lunak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Lunak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beardsley blocks a head kick by Lunak.
Lunak misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Beardsley counters by clinching up.
Lunak with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beardsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lunak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lunak missing with knees to the body.
Beardsley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peter Beardsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A knee to the head by Lunak.
Lunak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lunak throws an elbow but it misses.
Beardsley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beardsley lands with a short shot to the head.
Beardsley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Beardsley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beardsley moves away from the strike by Lunak.
Beardsley wants to counter with a clinch but Lunak pushes him away.
Lunak wants to clinch but Beardsley slips to the side
and Beardsley counters with a solid body kick.
Beardsley ducks under a wild hook from Lunak.
Lunak misses with a few strikes there.
Lunak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lunak misses with an uppercut. Beardsley saw that one coming.
Beardsley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lunak was well out of range. Poor timing from Beardsley.
Beardsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lunak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beardsley lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beardsley scores with a shot to the side of Lunak's head.
Beardsley tries a body shot but Lunak blocks it. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Beardsley.
Beardsley lands with a light punch inside.
Beardsley lands an uppercut.
Lunak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beardsley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lunak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but Lunak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Beardsley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Beardsley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lunak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beardsley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lunak tries to work over Beardsley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beardsley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beardsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lunak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Libor Lunak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Beardsley.
Beardsley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lunak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lunak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beardsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but Lunak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Beardsley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beardsley lands with a short shot to the head.
Beardsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lunak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lunak misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Beardsley drags the fight down to the ground.
Beardsley is trying to keep Lunak in close.
Beardsley has a closed guard, preventing Lunak from standing up. #SUB2#
Beardsley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lunak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Beardsley is looking for a triangle but Lunak pushes his legs off easily.
Lunak tries to stand but Beardsley is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SU#
Lunak stands and steps away. Beardsley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Beardsley takes the fight into the clinch.
Beardsley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lunak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beardsley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lunak smiles and moves away.
Beardsley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lunak was well out of range. Poor timing from Beardsley.
Lunak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good exchange - Lunak coming out on top.
Lunak throws a looping overhand right but Beardsley ducks down to avoid it.
Lunak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Beardsley.#T4#
Beardsley lands with a straight right. Lunak didn't see that one coming.
Beardsley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Beardsley instigates a clinch.
Lunak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lunak tries to work over Beardsley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lunak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lunak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lunak trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lunak.
Beardsley tries to work over Lunak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lunak lands with a left to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lunak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beardsley's brow.
Beardsley misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Beardsley successfully pulls guard.
Lunak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Beardsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beardsley 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Beardsley!
A less than humble Peter Beardsley misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Khan
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Beardsley throws a shot to the body.
Beardsley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beardsley throws an overhand right that lands on Mountain's shoulder, as Mountain tries to avoid the shot.
Beardsley connects with a single shot there.
Mountain needs to keep his hands up - Beardsley had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut there from Beardsley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.#T1#
Beardsley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beardsley lands a nice looking body shot.
Beardsley thuds his right hand into Mountain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mountain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Beardsley tries to close the distance and clinch but Mountain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mountain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beardsley swings widly with a right hand
and Mountain counters with a big head kick but Beardsley shrugs it off.
Beardsley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beardsley misses with a left hand
letting Mountain counter with a right hand. #T2#
Beardsley misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Mountain counters with a crisp one two that drops Beardsley! Mountain thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Beardsley to his feet! Beardsley is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beardsley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mountain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Mountain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mountain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beardsley throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Mountain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beardsley misses with a lunging right hand
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mountain slips under a jab from Beardsley.#T3#
Beardsley closes the distance but Mountain moves to the side
and Mountain counters with a thumping low kick.
Beardsley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Beardsley avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Beardsley. #CL#
Beardsley clinches with his opponent.
Mountain blocking some punches.
Mountain lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Mountain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beardsley misses with an uppercut
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Beardsley misses with a series of wild punches.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Beardsley avoids it with no problem.
Beardsley wants to clinch.
Beardsley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beardsley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Peter Beardsley will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##CL#
Beardsley pushes Mountain up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mountain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Beardsley does it's job there.
Beardsley swings widly with a right hand
and Mountain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beardsley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tauski Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beardsley misses with a few strikes there.
Mountain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mountain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beardsley with a body shot.#T1#
Mountain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mountain slips a straight right by Beardsley.
Beardsley wants to clinch.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Beardsley avoids it with no problem.
Beardsley throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beardsley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beardsley tries to clinch up but Mountain circles away and keeps his distance.
Mountain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beardsley with a body shot.
Beardsley throws a series of punches but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Beardsley closes the distance and clinches.
Beardsley doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Mountain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beardsley closes the distance but Mountain moves to the side
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Peter Beardsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Beardsley misses with a looping right.
Mountain has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Beardsley tries to clinch but Mountain moves away
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beardsley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mountain feints a counter leg kick.
Beardsley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beardsley misses with a right hand
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.#T4##CL#
Beardsley darts in and clinches Mountain up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mountain is looking to break free of the clinch but Beardsley has double underhooks.
Beardsley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mountain blocks a body shot from Beardsley.
The referee calls for Mountain to work.
Beardsley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mountain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beardsley jumps guard but Mountain stands there with Beardsley around his waist. Beardsley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mountain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beardsley has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Mountain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Beardsley closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beardsley lands a left hand. #BC2#
Mountain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beardsley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Beardsley tries to bum rush Mountain with a series of wild strikes but Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mountain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beardsley misses with a straight right.
Beardsley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mountain.
Beardsley is looking to clinch but Mountain is avoiding it.
Mountain is looking for the big counter here.
Beardsley lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mountain's hands.
Nice shot lands for Beardsley.#T1#
Beardsley throws a hook but Mountain blocks it.
Beardsley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mountain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Beardsley misses.
A cross from Beardsley lands.
Beardsley moves in looking to clinch but Mountain pushes him off.
Mountain is looking for the big counter here.
Beardsley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beardsley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Beardsley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Beardsley with a hook.
Beardsley misses with a left hand
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is getting worse.
Beardsley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mountain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beardsley with a body shot.
Beardsley works Mountain's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Mountain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beardsley is looking to clinch.
Beardsley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mountain can do to turn this around?#CL#
Beardsley forces Mountain back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Mountain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mountain slips a straight right by Beardsley.
Despite the aggression on Mountain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Beardsley misses.
It seemed like Mountain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beardsley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Mountain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beardsley.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Beardsley avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Beardsley clinches up against the cage.
Beardsley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mountain's elbow. #BC2#
Mountain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Beardsley moves into range and clinches up with Mountain.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mountain taking a breather. #BC2#
Mountain manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Beardsley.
Mountain replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Beardsley blocks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Beardsley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beardsley, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Beardsley!
Peter Beardsley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 262
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Hardin throws a jab but it's blocked by Beardsley. #CL2#
Beardsley darts in and clinches Hardin up against the cage.
Beardsley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hardin walks away with a smile on his face. Beardsley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beardsley with the inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Beardsley.
Hardin loads up on a big right hand but Beardsley slips the punch.
Beardsley lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Beardsley.#CL2#
Beardsley closes the distance and pushes Hardin back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardin.
Hardin can't find room to land a body shot as Beardsley controls the action. #TD2#
Beardsley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hardin uses from the top position.
Hardin wants to get up but he can't break Beardsley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Beardsley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hardin wanted to stand there but Beardsley had control of the position. #T1##SUB2#
Beardsley has his foot on Hardin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardin works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardin wanted to stand there but Beardsley had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Beardsley has his foot on Hardin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardin works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Hardin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beardsley looking to control. #SUB2#
Beardsley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hardin wants to stand but Beardsley is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Beardsley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardin is aware though and is defending well.
Beardsley has control of Hardin's left arm, preventing Hardin from doing any damage.
Hardin wants to get up but he can't break Beardsley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Beardsley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardin wants to stand but Beardsley is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Beardsley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardin defends well.
Beardsley is trying to keep Hardin in close.
Hardin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beardsley is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Hardin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beardsley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardin has managed to get both his arms back between Beardsley's legs - danger averted.
Beardsley controls Hardin momentarily but Hardin frees himself. #T3##SUB2#
Beardsley has his foot on Hardin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardin works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Beardsley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardin defends well.
Hardin wanted to stand there but Beardsley had control of the position.
Beardsley trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Beardsley is looking for a triangle but Hardin pushes his legs off easily.
Hardin is looking to stand up but Beardsley won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hardin throws a hook but Beardsley blocks it.
Beardsley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardin throws out the jab.
Beardsley wants to counter the offense by Hardin and move into the clinch position.
Hardin misses with a looping left.
Hardin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Beardsley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardin clobbers Beardsley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Hardin lands a glancing blow to the side of Beardsley's head.
Hardin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beardsley.
John Wesley Hardin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Hardin misses.
Hardin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beardsley.
A telegraphed right hand from Beardsley misses the target.
Hardin takes a swing at Beardsley's ribcage but misses.
Beardsley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Beardsley tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Hardin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beardsley misses the shot to the body.
Hardin swinging wildly here.
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 John Wesley Hardin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley's cut.
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#
Hardin throws a body punch but Beardsley moves out of range.
Hardin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beardsley moves away.
Beardsley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hardin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Beardsley clinches.
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but Hardin has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hardin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hardin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards.
Hardin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hardin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beardsley.
Beardsley jumps guard but Hardin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hardin gets through Beardsley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Beardsley successfully pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardin tries to stand but Beardsley is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Beardsley is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beardsley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardin.
Hardin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beardsley is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Beardsley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beardsley avoids the head kick by Hardin.
Hardin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beardsley.
Hardin misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Beardsley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardin throws an overhand right that lands on Beardsley's shoulder, as Beardsley tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Beardsley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beardsley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hardin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beardsley misses with a left hand
and Hardin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardin just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Hardin misses its intended target.
Beardsley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hardin.
Hardin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beardsley can do to turn this around?
Beardsley staying out of range there.
Hardin lands with a nice body punch.
Beardsley is breathing heavily.
Hardin misses with a wild body shot.
Beardsley counters with a body kick.
Beardsley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beardsley scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Hardin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hardin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardin misses with an uppercut. Beardsley saw that one coming.#T3#
Hardin throws a looping overhand right but Beardsley ducks down to avoid it.
Hardin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hardin digs a good hook to Beardsley's body.
Hardin looks to land a right hand but Beardsley moved out of range.#KD#
Hardin drops Beardsley with a beautiful combination! Beardsley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hardin is looking for the KO!#CUT#That has opened up Peter Beardsley's cut even more.
Hardin looks to land a right hand but Beardsley moved out of range.
Hardin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beardsley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beardsley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beardsley is looking to clinch but Hardin is avoiding it.
Hardin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beardsley. #KD#
Hardin lands a big uppercut and Beardsley crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Beardsley looks OK. Hardin waves Beardsley back to his feet!#ROC#Beardsley is rocked!
Hardin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardin misses with an uppercut. Beardsley saw that one coming.
Beardsley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hardin.#T4##KD#
Hardin lands a big right hand that sends Beardsley crashing to the mat! Hardin stays standing though and waves Beardsley back to his feet!
Beardsley is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardin finish him?#CUT#The cut above Peter Beardsley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crack! Hardin connects with the perfect overhand right and Beardsley falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Hardin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Wesley Hardin!
During a confident post fight interview, John Wesley Hardin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Frewin 2
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Beardsley misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Mountain misses.
Beardsley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Beardsley.#CL#
Beardsley clinches up against the cage.
Mountain scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Beardsley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mountain's elbow.
Beardsley tries to throw a body punch but Mountain avoids it by throwing Beardsley back against the cage.
Beardsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beardsley jumps guard but Mountain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Beardsley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beardsley.
Mountain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mountain lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beardsley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mountain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beardsley's brow.
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but Mountain has him pressed against the cage.
Mountain is trying to stall. #T1#
Mountain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beardsley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mountain smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Beardsley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beardsley throws a body punch but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beardsley scores with the left hand. Mountain knows he should have avoided that one.
Mountain 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 Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Beardsley doesn't manage to clinch there - Mountain circles away.
A big right from Beardsley misses.
Mountain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beardsley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Beardsley throws out a loose jab but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Mountain looks to clinch
and Beardsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beardsley misses the shot to the body.
Peter Beardsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountain is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Beardsley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mountain slips a jab from Beardsley.
Mountain throws a right and a left that Beardsley avoids nicely.
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!
Beardsley tries to clinch
and Mountain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beardsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain. #CL2#
Mountain gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but Mountain has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mountain's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Beardsley jumps guard.
Beardsley trying to control the position.
Mountain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Beardsley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mountain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mountain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Beardsley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mountain stacks Beardsley on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mountain!
Beardsley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mountain is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Beardsley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Beardsley gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Beardsley looking for subs from the bottom but Mountain mounts him!
Mountain prevents Beardsley from getting the reversal.#T4#
Beardsley is working hard here to advance position.
Beardsley tries to hold on but Mountain pushes him away.
Beardsley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beardsley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beardsley is looking to improve his position but Mountain isn't that keen on the idea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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 Peter Beardsley will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A combination from Mountain does no damage.
Beardsley throws a jab when Mountain was well out of range.
Mountain throws a right hand that Beardsley ducks under and follows up with a left that Beardsley also avoids with ease.
Beardsley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mountain throws a nice looking combination but Beardsley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beardsley wants to clinch
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley misses with a left hand
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beardsley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Mountain unleashes a big counter combination but Beardsley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Beardsley misses with a right hand
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Beardsley.#CL2#
Mountain moves into the clinch.
Mountain lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Mountain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beardsley throws a lazy head kick
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Mountain tries to keep at a distance but Beardsley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mountain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mountain working hard to break the clinch.
Beardsley jumps guard but Mountain stands there with Beardsley around his waist. Beardsley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beardsley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mountain's elbow. #T2#
Mountain is pushing Beardsley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Beardsley avoiding damage as Mountain throws knees to the body.
Beardsley tries to throw a body punch but Mountain avoids it by throwing Beardsley back against the cage.
Mountain lands with a right to the head.
Beardsley misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Mountain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Beardsley misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mountain! But no joy.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beardsley throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
Beardsley is looking to clinch but Mountain is avoiding it. #T3#
Beardsley wants to clinch.
As Beardsley backs off Mountain throws a huge counter combo but Beardsley manages to avoid it all.
Beardsley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mountain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Mountain responds with a good body kick, but Beardsley manages to step out the way in time.
Beardsley lands an overhand right.#T4#
Beardsley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mountain lands with a nice body kick.
Beardsley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Beardsley digs a good hook to Mountain's body.
Mountain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beardsley is looking to clinch.
Beardsley tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tauski Mountain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Beardsley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Beardsley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
Beardsley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Beardsley backs off Mountain throws a huge counter combo but Beardsley manages to avoid it all.
Beardsley is looking to clinch.
Beardsley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beardsley throws an overhand right that lands on Mountain's shoulder, as Mountain tries to avoid the shot.
Mountain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beardsley moves to clinch but Mountain breaks away
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Beardsley tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mountain lands with a hook. Beardsley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mountain has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Beardsley misses the body punch
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is getting worse.
Beardsley misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Mountain counters with a crisp right hand that drops Beardsley! Mountain lets Beardsley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Beardsley just misses with a punch to the body.
Beardsley throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Mountain counters with a crisp right hand that drops Beardsley! Mountain lets Beardsley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Beardsley is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beardsley wants to clinch.
Beardsley swinging wildly here.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beardsley.
Beardsley misses with a hook. Mountain ducked under it nicely.
Beardsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain. #T3#
Mountain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beardsley tries to clinch up
and Mountain counters with a right hand to the body.
Beardsley throws a body punch but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beardsley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mountain.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Beardsley avoids it with no problem.
Beardsley misses with a right hand
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Beardsley misses with a right hand
and Mountain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Beardsley throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Beardsley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mountain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beardsley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mountain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#Jeez, Peter Beardsley's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Beardsley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Mountain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beardsley moves out of range as Mountain strikes.
Beardsley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mountain manages to circle out of the way.
Mountain blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tauski Mountain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mountain 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Nascimento
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Ringnes misses.
Ringnes cracks Beardsley with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Ringnes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beardsley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ringnes .
Ringnes scores with a nice right hand.
Beardsley looks to land a combination but Ringnes avoids it well.
Ringnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beardsley wants to clinch up but Ringnes keeps it at a distance.
Beardsley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beardsley throws an off balance right hand
and Ringnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beardsley walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Beardsley.
Ringnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Ringnes misses with a body shot.
Ringnes misses with a looping right.
Ringnes throws a hook but Beardsley avoids it easily.
Beardsley is looking to counter the offense by Ringnes and move into the clinch.#T1#
Beardsley dips to his left and cracks Ringnes with an uppercut!
Ringnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beardsley.
Beardsley throws a lazy right hand but Ringnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ringnes looks to throw the jab but Beardsley is out of range.
Ringnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Beardsley counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Beardsley clinches.
Beardsley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Beardsley.
Beardsley struggles to land a body shot inside as Ringnes controls his hands.
Beardsley misses with the head strike.
Beardsley is leaning against Ringnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beardsley avoiding damage as Ringnes throws knees to the body.
Beardsley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ringnes misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Beardsley pulls guard effortlessly.
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!#SUB#
Beardsley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ringnes is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Ringnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beardsley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Beardsley has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ringnes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Beardsley has tightened it up now! Ringnes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter Beardsley!
Peter Beardsley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 230 Barboza vs Bonaparte
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Beardsley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beardsley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mfer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Beardsley.
Mfer connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Beardsley scores with a sloppy right hand. Mfer should have avoided that one.
Beardsley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beardsley tries to clinch there but Mfer circles away.
A jab from Mfer misses. #T1#
Beardsley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Peter Beardsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Mfer gets tackled into the cage by Beardsley. Beardsley maintains the clinch.
Beardsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mfer just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Mfer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beardsley working aggressively here.
Beardsley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beardsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer working hard to break the clinch.
Beardsley tries to pull guard but Mfer won't allow it.
Beardsley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Beardsley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mfer walks away with a smile on his face. Beardsley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Isopaa Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Beardsley.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
A big left from Mfer misses.
A big right from Beardsley misses.
Beardsley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mfer is looking to score with low kicks.
Beardsley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beardsley connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer walks into a straight right hand from Beardsley.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Beardsley.
The crowd cheers as Beardsley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mfer doesn't seem phased though.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beardsley was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Beardsley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mfer with a body shot.#T3#
Beardsley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beardsley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mfer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mfer 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.
Beardsley slips under a jab.
Mfer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beardsley scores with a sloppy right hand. Mfer should have avoided that one.
Beardsley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mfer.
Mfer avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Beardsley looks for the body kick but Mfer saw that one coming. #CL2#
Beardsley rushes Mfer and presses him up against the cage.
Beardsley misses with a punch to the body.
Beardsley tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Beardsley lands a body punch.
Beardsley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow. #BC#
Mfer breaks the clinch.
Beardsley swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Isopaa Mfer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beardsley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mfer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beardsley drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mfer right on the button. Mfer goes down! Beardsley follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Beardsley gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Beardsley!
Peter Beardsley decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DMMA 219 Klimenko vs Swahn
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Beardsley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beardsley moves away from the strike by Cortez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beardsley.
Beardsley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beardsley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Beardsley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cortez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beardsley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cortez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cortez 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.
Cortez loads up on a big right hand but Beardsley slips the punch.
Beardsley throws out a counter right but Cortez avoids it with no problem.
Beardsley cracks a nice hook into Cortez's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Beardsley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cortez connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Beardsley darts in and clinches Cortez up against the cage.
Beardsley lands with a right to the head.
Beardsley scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Cortez tries to pull guard but Beardsley holds him up against the cage and eventually Cortez drops back down to his feet.
Beardsley scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Beardsley pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Beardsley is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Beardsley working for a triangle but Cortez defends it easily. #SUB2#
Beardsley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cortez defends it easily.
Cortez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cortez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Beardsley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cortez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beardsley's guard.
Cortez is looking to take a break and control but Beardsley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cortez 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.#T2#
Cortez trying to control the pace.
Beardsley gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Beardsley looking for a guillotine here but Cortez defends easily.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
Cortez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Beardsley trying to keep a closed guard but Cortez is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Beardsley is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Beardsley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cortez passes into half guard.
Beardsley is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cortez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cortez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cortez wants to take a breather but Beardsley is having none of it.
Beardsley is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cortez slows the pace down in half guard.
Cortez is trying to control the action in half guard but Beardsley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beardsley felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Beardsley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cortez trying to control but Beardsley is working from the bottom. #T4#
Cortez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beardsley's head.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Beardsley is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Beardsley has an active guard here but Cortez has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Beardsley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beardsley is looking to improve his position.
Cortez not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Beardsley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Beardsley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cortez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cortez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Beardsley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beardsley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cortez misses with a double jab
and Beardsley counters with a nice body shot.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Beardsley ducks down to avoid it.
Cortez misses with a looping left.
Beardsley avoids the body shot from Cortez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley throws a nice looking combination but Cortez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cortez cracks Beardsley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beardsley throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cortez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez loads up on a big right hand but Beardsley slips the punch.#T1#
Cortez misses with a body shot.
Cortez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beardsley's hands.
Don Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez throws a body punch but Beardsley moves out of range.
Beardsley moves out of range as Cortez strikes.
Beardsley wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.
Cortez tries to bum rush Beardsley with a series of wild strikes but Beardsley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortez throws a hook but Beardsley avoids it easily.
Beardsley lands the left hand.
Cortez works over Beardsley's head and body with a nice combination.
Beardsley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beardsley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Beardsley does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Cortez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Beardsley moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Beardsley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beardsley.
Cortez is trying to pull guard but Beardsley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cortez is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Beardsley jumps guard. #SUB2#
Beardsley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Beardsley is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Beardsley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cortez defends it easily.
Cortez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beardsley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cortez is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Cortez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beardsley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cortez. #T3#
Cortez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cortez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Beardsley has hold of Cortez's hands but Cortez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beardsley wants to control but Cortez is keeping busy.
Cortez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Beardsley actively working from the bottom here.
Beardsley is trying to get back to full guard.
Cortez wants to pass to mount but Beardsley is defending the position.
Don Cortez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Still in half guard, Cortez seems content to control.
Beardsley trying to control here.
Cortez drops an elbow to the side of Beardsley's head. #SUB2#
Beardsley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Beardsley looking for submissions off his back.
Cortez is trying to control. Beardsley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Cortez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cortez throws a hook but Beardsley blocks it.
Beardsley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Beardsley tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Beardsley misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Cortez loads up on a big right hand but Beardsley slips the punch.
Cortez misses with a wild combination.
Don Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cortez.
Cortez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beardsley swivels and escapes.#T1#
Cortez misses with a right hand
and Beardsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortez jabs Beardsley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Beardsley.
Cortez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Beardsley counter with a right hand.
Beardsley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beardsley tries to clinch but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez staying out of range there.#TD#
Cortez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beardsley quickly recovers to half guard.
Beardsley regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Beardsley has his foot on Cortez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cortez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Beardsley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cortez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cortez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Beardsley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cortez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cortez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Beardsley working for submissions but it's allowed Cortez to get to half guard.
Beardsley is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cortez in particular looking to stall.
Cortez is keen to just control but Beardsley is a slippery customer.#T3#
Beardsley tries to roll over but Cortez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Beardsley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beardsley is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cortez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cortez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cortez prevents Beardsley from improving his position.
Cortez wants to take a breather but Beardsley is having none of it.
Cortez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beardsley is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cortez lands a nice short elbow.
Cortez trying to control from half guard but Beardsley is working away.
Beardsley wants to get back to full guard.
Beardsley trying to get back to full guard but Cortez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Beardsley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cortez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Beardsley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cortez cracks Beardsley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cortez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Beardsley that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Beardsley tries to lock up and control but Cortez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Beardsley is looking to get to half guard.
Cortez trying to control but Beardsley is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Cortez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cortez 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Cortez!
Don Cortez 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: DMMA 209 Adeoluwa vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Primo throws a nice looking combination but Beardsley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab lands there for Beardsley.
Primo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beardsley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beardsley! But no joy.
Primo misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Beardsley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beardsley punishes Primo's body with a nice straight punch.
Beardsley tries to clinch up but Primo circles away and keeps his distance.
Primo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primo misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Beardsley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beardsley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Beardsley decides to pull guard.
Beardsley pulls Primo in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Beardsley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Primo defends it easily.
Primo postures up.
Beardsley keeping moving, preventing Primo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Beardsley is looking for a triangle but Primo pushes his legs off easily.
Primo trying to control the position from guard on top but Beardsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Beardsley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Primo is aware though and is defending well.
Beardsley trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Beardsley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Primo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Beardsley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Primo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Primo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Primo 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##SUB2#
Beardsley is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Primo has his hands clasped together but Beardsley extends and breaks Primo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Beardsley.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Beardsley!
Peter Beardsley 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: DMMA 201 Outback vs Roos 2
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Beardsley lunges at Zhdanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zhdanov's hand.
Zhdanov scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Zhdanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beardsley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zhdanov throws a body kick that misses
and Beardsley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beardsley throws a wild body kick that Zhdanov sees coming a mile off.
Zhdanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Beardsley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beardsley misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zhdanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Beardsley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhdanov lands a slapping body shot.
Beardsley is breathing heavily.
Zhdanov throws a shot from downtown. Beardsley moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Beardsley avoids a kick to the body.
Beardsley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zhdanov manages to circle out of the way.
Zhdanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beardsley on the side of the head.
Zhdanov misses with a wild body shot.
Zhdanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Beardsley.
Zhdanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beardsley.
Zhdanov throws a shot to the body.
Zhdanov misses with an uppercut.
Beardsley scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Zhdanov misses with a hook.
Beardsley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
A jab from Zhdanov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Beardsley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhdanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beardsley.
Zhdanov misses with a looping right.
Beardsley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zhdanov.#CL2#
Beardsley gets tackled into the cage by Zhdanov. Zhdanov maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Beardsley fails to land.
Beardsley pushes Zhdanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beardsley managing to block the knees to the body from Zhdanov.
Beardsley lands a nice uppercut.
Zhdanov blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Beardsley tries to throw a body punch but Zhdanov avoids it by throwing Beardsley back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhdanov.
Beardsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zhdanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beardsley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Beardsley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beardsley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beardsley misses with a body punch.
Beardsley blocks a body shot from Zhdanov.
Beardsley scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhdanov.
Beardsley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beardsley tries to pull guard but Zhdanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Beardsley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beardsley fails to pull guard.
Zhdanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards.
Beardsley tries to throw a body punch but Zhdanov avoids it by throwing Beardsley back against the cage.
Beardsley lands an uppercut.
Beardsley misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
A short right from Zhdanov.
I was talking to Beardsley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Zhdanov as the two fighters clinch.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beardsley scores with a shot to the side of Zhdanov's head.
Beardsley tries to throw a body punch but Zhdanov avoids it by throwing Beardsley back against the cage.
Zhdanov misses with a body punch.
Beardsley working aggressively here.
Zhdanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhdanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beardsley is defending well for now.#TD#
Beardsley drags the fight down to the ground.
Zhdanov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Beardsley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zhdanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zhdanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zhdanov throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roman Zhdanov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Beardsley misses with an uppercut. Zhdanov saw that one coming.
Beardsley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Zhdanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhdanov lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Beardsley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhdanov throws a shot from downtown. Beardsley moves away and avoids it.
Beardsley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zhdanov manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Zhdanov darts in and clinches Beardsley up against the cage.
Beardsley tries to pull guard but Zhdanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Beardsley drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhdanov digs a right hand underneath Beardsley's ribcage. Beardsley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zhdanov trying to land knees to the body.
Zhdanov lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Beardsley lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands an uppercut.
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zhdanov to keep the fight standing.
Zhdanov lands with a left to the head.
Beardsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beardsley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhdanov blocks a body shot from Beardsley.
Beardsley tries to pull guard but Zhdanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Beardsley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhdanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zhdanov lands a right hand. #CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is getting worse.
Zhdanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards.
Beardsley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beardsley jumps guard but Zhdanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zhdanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beardsley's elbow.
Zhdanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beardsley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zhdanov walks away with a smile on his face. Beardsley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhdanov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Zhdanov digs a good body shot into Beardsley's ribs.
Zhdanov scores with a nice right hand.
Zhdanov looks to land a right hand but Beardsley moved out of range.
Beardsley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhdanov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zhdanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beardsley struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhdanov controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhdanov.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhdanov. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhdanov.
Beardsley managing to block the knees to the body from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zhdanov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beardsley's face.
Beardsley prevents a body shot from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhdanov lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beardsley's elbow.
Zhdanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Beardsley controls his hands.
Beardsley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhdanov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zhdanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zhdanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards. #CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zhdanov scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Zhdanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhdanov missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Zhdanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Beardsley takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Beardsley gets control of Zhdanov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beardsley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zhdanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beardsley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zhdanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Beardsley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zhdanov defends well.
Beardsley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peter Beardsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhdanov wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
Zhdanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beardsley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beardsley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zhdanov controls the pace.
Zhdanov wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Zhdanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Beardsley slips a jab from Zhdanov.
Jab, jab by Zhdanov - just one landing.
Zhdanov lands a nice looking body kick.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhdanov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zhdanov walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Beardsley drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Zhdanov swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Beardsley's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zhdanov!
Our winner, Roman Zhdanov, 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: DMMA May the 4th be with You
Date: May 04, 2023

#R1#
Lee misses with a double jab.
We've been informed that Lee 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.
Lee lands a head kick. Beardsley smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Beardsley counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Lee has been cut.
Beardsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Beardsley lands with a good body shot.
Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A left lands for Beardsley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee misses with a hook. Beardsley ducked under it nicely.
Beardsley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Beardsley slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
A head kick from Lee lands but Beardsley takes it in his stride. #T1#
Beardsley lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Beardsley cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Lee looks winded!
Lee throws a head kick but Beardsley moves out of range.
Beardsley moves away from the strike by Lee.
Decent striking displayed by Beardsley there.
Beardsley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.#CUT#That has opened up Alexander Lee's cut even more.
Beardsley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Beardsley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Beardsley misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Beardsley counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee feints the counter takedown.
Beardsley blocks a head kick by Lee.
Beardsley takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beardsley connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee throws a head kick but Beardsley moves out of range.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beardsley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beardsley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Beardsley blocks a head kick by Lee.
Beardsley throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Beardsley avoids the head kick by Lee.
Beardsley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Beardsley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Beardsley moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Beardsley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Beardsley scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Beardsley jumps guard.
Beardsley pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beardsley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Beardsley has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lee should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Beardsley has tightened it up now! Lee should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter Beardsley!
In his post fight interview, Peter Beardsley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DMMA 181 Roll vs Asteroid
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Menshikov misses with a wild combination.
Menshikov takes one on the button.#CL2#
Beardsley gets a clinch.
Menshikov is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley presses Menshikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beardsley lands an uppercut.#BC#
Menshikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menshikov misses the body punch
and Beardsley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Beardsley has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Beardsley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Menshikov uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Beardsley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Menshikov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Beardsley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beardsley can't keep his opponent in guard - Menshikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Beardsley is trying to get back to full guard.
Menshikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beardsley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Menshikov 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.
Menshikov prevents Beardsley from improving his position.
Beardsley wants to control but Menshikov is keeping busy.
Beardsley keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Beardsley tries to get to full guard but Menshikov has control of the leg.
Beardsley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Menshikov is working away from the top position though.
Beardsley is positioning himself well to prevent Menshikov advancing to mount.
Menshikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Beardsley actively working from the bottom here.
Menshikov controlling the action here.
Beardsley is pressing down on Menshikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Beardsley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Menshikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Beardsley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Beardsley controls Menshikov momentarily but Menshikov frees himself.
Menshikov wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving. #SUB2#
Beardsley looking for a guillotine here but Menshikov defends easily. #SUB2#
Menshikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beardsley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Menshikov has managed to get both his arms back between Beardsley's legs - danger averted.
Beardsley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Menshikov controls the pace.
Beardsley keeping moving, preventing Menshikov from controlling successfully.
Beardsley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menshikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Beardsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Beardsley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Menshikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Beardsley working for a triangle but Menshikov defends it easily.
Menshikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Menshikov trying to control but Beardsley is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Beardsley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Menshikov trying to control but Beardsley is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beardsley trying to keep a closed guard but Menshikov is proving a slippery customer.
Menshikov content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley dominated that round.
That's time! Menshikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beardsley throws a nice looking combination but Menshikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Beardsley moves out of range.
Menshikov tries to bum rush Beardsley with a series of wild strikes but Beardsley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beardsley! But no joy.
Menshikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Menshikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beardsley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Beardsley there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beardsley. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Beardsley connects with a single shot there.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Beardsley moves out of range.
Menshikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beardsley avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Beardsley misses.
A head kick misses from Beardsley.
An attempted straight right counter from Menshikov misses the target.
Menshikov moves in looking to clinch but Beardsley pushes him off.#T2#
Beardsley avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Beardsley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov sets himself, and Beardsley steps forward looking for the clinch! Menshikov avoids it this time.
Menshikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick lands for Beardsley.
Beardsley lands a slapping body shot.
Beardsley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Beardsley keeps the fight on the outside.
Menshikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beardsley staying out of range there.
Menshikov wants to clinch.
Beardsley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beardsley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Menshikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beardsley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Beardsley connects with a nice looking jab.
Beardsley jabs Menshikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Beardsley instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but Menshikov has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Beardsley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Menshikov stays in close to Beardsley's body and controls the position.
Menshikov wants to stand but Beardsley is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Beardsley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Menshikov. That did some damage!
Beardsley staying out of range there.
Beardsley tries to counter with a clinch but Menshikov shakes him off and moves away.
Beardsley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beardsley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Menshikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beardsley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beardsley was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Beardsley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Menshikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beardsley manages to avoid it.
Beardsley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Beardsley slips a jab and a cross from Menshikov.
Peter Beardsley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menshikov looks to clinch
and Beardsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Beardsley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menshikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Menshikov misses with the head strike. #BC#
Menshikov manages to break the clinch.
Beardsley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Beardsley and Menshikov goes tumbling to the canvas! Beardsley follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Peter Beardsley has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Beardsley slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Beardsley wants to work for an arm triangle but Menshikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maxim Menshikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Beardsley is trying to control. Menshikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beardsley controlling the pace.
Menshikov wants to control but Beardsley is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Beardsley in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Menshikov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Beardsley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Beardsley!
Peter Beardsley 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 206
Date: Nov 23, 2022

#R1#
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Beardsley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Barnes there.
Beardsley ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Beardsley is out of range.
Beardsley throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beardsley.
Beardsley moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Beardsley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beardsley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Beardsley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beardsley. Barnes shrugs it off though.
Beardsley swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beardsley is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes is in close to Beardsley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes stands up over Beardsley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Beardsley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes won't allow Beardsley to sweep him here. #T1#
Barnes distracts Beardsley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beardsley seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Beardsley managing to control the position.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Beardsley's head. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Beardsley moves into full guard.
Beardsley is adopting a defensive guard.
Barnes cracks Beardsley with a solid left hand.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Barnes content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beardsley trying to control the position.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2##SUB#
Beardsley has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barnes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Beardsley.
Beardsley is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes is chipping away with strikes.
Beardsley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barnes lands a nice forearm strike.
Beardsley regains half guard.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Beardsley's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beardsley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beardsley wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Beardsley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes is nestled in close to Beardsley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beardsley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Beardsley taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard. #CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is getting worse.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#Beardsley is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Peter Beardsley's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Peter Beardsley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Drew Barnes!
Drew Barnes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 198
Date: Oct 26, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Republic gets a double leg takedown into Beardsley's guard.
Republic told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Republic stands and steps away. Beardsley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Beardsley moves to clinch but Republic breaks away
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Beardsley misses with a leg kick
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beardsley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Republic.
Republic ducks under a wild hook from Beardsley.
Beardsley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Republic throws a fast counter high kick but Beardsley manages to duck under it in time.
Beardsley lands with a nice body kick.
Beardsley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beardsley throws a hook but Republic avoids it easily.
Beardsley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beardsley with a body shot.#T1#
Beardsley throws a lazy head kick
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Republic clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Beardsley breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Beardsley.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Beardsley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beardsley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Beardsley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beardsley tries a body shot but Republic blocks it. #BC#
Beardsley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beardsley throws a leg kick but Republic moved away.
Republic throws out a counter right but Beardsley avoids it with no problem.
Beardsley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Republic closes the distance and pushes Beardsley back into the cage.#T2#
Republic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Republic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beardsley's elbow.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Beardsley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beardsley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beardsley blocking some punches.
Beardsley lands an uppercut.
Beardsley blocking some punches.
Republic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beardsley lands a shoulder strike.
Beardsley takes a shot to the head.
Beardsley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Republic's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
Beardsley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Beardsley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beardsley has a couple of punches blocked by Republic.
Republic misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beardsley.
Beardsley blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beardsley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Beardsley misses with a body punch
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Republic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beardsley throws a leg kick but Republic checks it.
Beardsley tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Republic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beardsley fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Republic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Republic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beardsley tries to work over Republic's front leg with a kick but Republic checks it.
Republic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beardsley misses with a combination
and Republic counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Good exchange - Beardsley coming out on top.
Beardsley tries to close the distance and clinch but Republic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beardsley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Beardsley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Republic, pushing him back against the cage.
Beardsley struggles to land a body shot inside as Republic controls his hands.
Beardsley blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Republic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beardsley throws a head kick that misses
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Beardsley connects with a high kick.
Nice jab there from Beardsley.
Beardsley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Republic circles away quickly and effectively.
Beardsley lands a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Beardsley throws a sloppy head kick
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
Beardsley throws a sloppy head kick
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beardsley misses with a hook. Republic ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beardsley misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beardsley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick by Beardsley misses
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Beardsley looks to throw the jab but Republic is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley tries to bum rush Republic with a series of wild strikes but Republic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beardsley throws a leg kick but Republic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beardsley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Republic sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Beardsley closes the distance but Republic moves to the side
and Republic counters with a head kick. That will keep Beardsley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Beardsley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beardsley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good work by Republic as he checks the leg kick.
Republic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beardsley wants to slow Republic down by chopping away at his legs.
Beardsley misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Peter Beardsley is winning the standup battle so far.
Beardsley thows a leg kick but Republic checks it
and Republic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beardsley misses with a kick to the body.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beardsley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Republic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beardsley.
Beardsley scores with a nice strike.
Beardsley tries to clinch up
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Beardsley throws a sloppy head kick
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
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 lazy body kick from Beardsley
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beardsley. Republic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Republic wants to clinch
and Beardsley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Republic swats away the attempt to clinch by Beardsley.
Beardsley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beardsley takes a swing at Republic's ribcage but misses.
Republic throws a counter combo.
Beardsley connects with a single shot there.
A low kick from Beardsley is predictable there
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beardsley throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Beardsley throws a leg kick
and Republic counters with a body kick that stops Beardsley in his tracks momentarily.
Beardsley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Peter Beardsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beardsley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4##CL#
Beardsley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beardsley tries to work over Republic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beardsley has a couple of punches blocked by Republic.
I was talking to Beardsley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Republic moves out of range of the body kick.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beardsley throws out a loose jab but Republic uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Beardsley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beardsley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Republic throws out a counter right but Beardsley avoids it with no problem.
Republic blocks a head kick by Beardsley.
Beardsley misses with a leg kick
and Beardsley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beardsley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Beardsley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
That's time! Beardsley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Republic blocks a low kick nicely.
Beardsley throws a right hand that misses
and Beardsley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Beardsley closes the distance and clinches.
Republic working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Republic blocks an uppercut.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
Republic blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Beardsley.
Beardsley scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Republic.
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Republic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Republic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beardsley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beardsley with a body shot.
Republic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beardsley throws out the jab.
Republic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beardsley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.#T1#
Republic defending well as Beardsley loads up on a big left hand.
Beardsley misses with an uppercut
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Beardsley takes the fight into the clinch.
Beardsley blocking some punches.
Beardsley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic.
Republic misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Republic.
Banana Republic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Beardsley.
Beardsley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Beardsley - that landed with a thud.
Republic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beardsley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Beardsley.
A nice left hand lands by Beardsley.
Beardsley lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Beardsley lands with a left to the head.
Peter Beardsley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beardsley lands with a short shot to the head.
Beardsley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beardsley blocking some punches.
Republic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beardsley blocks it with crossed arms.
Beardsley lands an uppercut.
Beardsley scores with a shot to the side of Republic's head.
Beardsley lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Beardsley.
Beardsley struggles to land a body shot inside as Republic controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beardsley.
Beardsley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beardsley lands a left hand.
Beardsley lands a nice shot to the body.
Beardsley lands an uppercut.
Beardsley scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beardsley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Beardsley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD#
Beardsley drops Republic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Republic looks back up at him and smiles so Beardsley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Republic is rocked!
Beardsley misses with a low kick.
Republic wants to counter the offense by Beardsley and move into the clinch position.
Republic is still on wobbly legs! Can Beardsley finish him?
Republic tries to clinch there but Beardsley circles away.
Republic seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Beardsley darts in and clinches Republic up against the cage.
Beardsley throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Beardsley.
Republic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beardsley misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beardsley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beardsley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beardsley lands with a light punch inside.
Republic tries to break the clinch but Beardsley is controlling the position.
Republic fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Republic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beardsley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Republic's hands.
Peter Beardsley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Beardsley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Republic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beardsley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Beardsley throws a looping overhand right but Republic ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beardsley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Republic counters with a body kick.
Republic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beardsley tries to clinch but Republic is having none of it.
Republic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beardsley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Republic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Beardsley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beardsley, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Beardsley!
Peter Beardsley decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 190
Date: Oct 05, 2022

#R1##TD#
Neves scores with a takedown into Beardsley's guard.
Beardsley trying to control the position here.
Neves postures up. #SUB2#
Beardsley is looking to cinch up a triangle. Neves throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Beardsley's body to avoid the submission. Beardsley has instead reached around Neves's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Beardsley arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Peter Beardsley!
Peter Beardsley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 175
Date: Aug 24, 2022

#R1#
Beardsley tries to clinch but Dupree is having none of it.
Beardsley wants to clinch up but Dupree keeps it at a distance.
Beardsley tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Dupree misses its target.
Dupree tries to work over Beardsley's front leg with a kick but Beardsley checks it.
Beardsley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dupree thinks about countering with a head kick.
Beardsley thuds his right hand into Dupree's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Beardsley misses.
Beardsley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Beardsley. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beardsley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Dupree does it's job there.#CL2#
Dupree gets tackled into the cage by Beardsley. Beardsley maintains the clinch.
Beardsley misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dupree escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Dupree throws a lazy uppercut
letting Beardsley counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Beardsley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beardsley lands a body shot.
Beardsley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beardsley.
Dupree blocks a body shot from Beardsley.
Beardsley struggles to land a body shot inside as Dupree controls his hands.
Beardsley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beardsley is working Dupree over against the cage.
Beardsley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dupree wants to stall.
Dupree prevents a body shot from Beardsley.
Dupree misses with a punch on the inside.
Dupree takes a shot to the head.
Beardsley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Dupree's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dupree throws the left hand but Beardsley avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Beardsley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dupree seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beardsley misses with an uppercut.
Dupree connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupree throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beardsley tries a head kick but it misses.
Dupree's corner calls for a 1-2. Dupree obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Dupree scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dupree moves out of range of the strikes.
Beardsley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dupree connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beardsley's hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dupree.
Dupree lands a nice shot to the body.
Beardsley with the inside leg kick.
Beardsley misses with a hook.#T3#
Dupree stuns Beardsley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dupree misses with a straight left.
A jab from Dupree misses.
Dupree throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beardsley on the side of the head.
Beardsley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dupree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dupree connects with an inside leg kick.
Dupree swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beardsley counters with an outside leg kick.
Beardsley tries to clinch but Dupree moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Beardsley. Beautiful body shot.
Dupree scores with a body shot.
Dupree tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Dupree.
Dupree scores with a nice body kick.
Dupree lands a nice shot that snaps Beardsley's head back. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dupree looks to land a combination. Beardsley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dupree scores with a nice strike.
Dupree throws a body punch but Beardsley moves out of range.
Dupree keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dupree throws a sloppy body shot
and Beardsley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dupree throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beardsley counters with a straight right hand.
Beardsley throws a right hand that Dupree ducks under and follows up with a left that Dupree also avoids with ease.
Beardsley throws a hook but Dupree avoids it easily.
Dupree went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Beardsley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beardsley needs to keep his hands up - Dupree had a free shot at his head there.
Dupree throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dupree misses with a shot to the body
and Beardsley counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dupree, as that shot connected.
Dupree misses with a shot to the body
and Beardsley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Christophe Dupree will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley'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#
Beardsley tries to clinch but Dupree is having none of it.
Dupree lands a right hook to the body.
Beardsley throws a body punch but Dupree moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Beardsley 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Beardsley clinches with his opponent.
Dupree misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beardsley misses with some punches.
Beardsley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beardsley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupree.
Beardsley misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dupree manages to break the clinch.
Beardsley misses with a few strikes there.
Beardsley misses the shot to the body.
Christophe Dupree is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Beardsley closes the distance and pushes Dupree back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Beardsley fails to land. #T1#
Beardsley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beardsley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Dupree.
A nice left hand lands by Dupree.
Beardsley tries to work over Dupree's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beardsley throws a punch but it's blocked by Dupree.
Beardsley has a couple of punches blocked by Dupree.
Dupree misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dupree lands with a left to the head.
Dupree struggles to land a body shot inside as Beardsley controls his hands.
Beardsley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dupree seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Beardsley can turn it around.
Peter Beardsley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dupree tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beardsley's elbow.
Dupree lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dupree is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beardsley is defending well for now.
Beardsley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beardsley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beardsley lands a hook that snaps the head of Dupree backwards. #BC2#
Beardsley breaks from the clinch.
Dupree takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dupree drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beardsley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beardsley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Dupree misses the target.
Beardsley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beardsley works the jab nicely.
Dupree fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dupree will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dupree throws out a loose jab but Beardsley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dupree lands a jab to Beardsley's midsection.
Beardsley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dupree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Dupree.
Dupree looks to score with a jab to the body but Beardsley is just out of range.
Beardsley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dupree on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beardsley. Beardsley obviously looking to wear him down.
Beardsley tries to bum rush Dupree with a series of wild strikes but Dupree uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beardsley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dupree circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Dupree smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beardsley is breathing heavily.
Dupree misses with a straight right.
Dupree scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beardsley in his tracks.
Dupree just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dupree.
Dupree swings for the body but Beardsley moves out of range.
Dupree dips to his left and cracks Beardsley with an uppercut!
Dupree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beardsley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dupree.
Beardsley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dupree looks to land a combination but Beardsley avoids it well.
Beardsley thows a leg kick but Dupree checks it
and Dupree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beardsley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beardsley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beardsley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Beardsley moves into range and clinches up with Dupree.
Dupree throws a head punch that misses.
Dupree scores with a shot to the side of Beardsley's head.
Still in the clinch, Dupree scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dupree lands a left hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dupree here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nice body punch from Beardsley - that landed with a thud.
Beardsley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dupree pushes Beardsley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dupree lands with a light punch inside.
Beardsley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beardsley misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Dupree pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Dupree, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beardsley moves to clinch but Dupree breaks away
and Dupree counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christophe Dupree dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley's cut.
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#
Dupree blocks a head kick by Beardsley.
Dupree is looking to counter punch.
Beardsley throws a lazy uppercut
and Dupree counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Beardsley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A bone on bone clash there as Beardsley blocks the leg kick.
Dupree chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beardsley can pounce on him.
Dupree throws a lazy right hand but Beardsley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dupree slips under a jab from Beardsley.
Dupree tries to land a leg kick but Beardsley saw it coming and moves away.
Beardsley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dupree.
Dupree fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beardsley under the eye.
Dupree connects with the punch.#CUT#That has opened up Peter Beardsley's cut even more.
Beardsley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dupree cracks a nice hook into Beardsley's ribs.
Beardsley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beardsley avoids the body shot from Dupree. #T1#
Dupree throws a head kick but Beardsley moves out of range.
A punch combination from Beardsley misses.
Dupree with a hook.
Dupree throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beardsley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dupree rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beardsley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beardsley motions for Dupree to come forward. Beardsley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beardsley misses with a straight right.
It looked like Dupree wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beardsley tries to move into range but Dupree moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dupree throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beardsley misses with a hook. Dupree ducked under it nicely.
Beardsley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beardsley scores with a hook.
Dupree lands a big right hook! Beardsley looks hurt but is still standing! Dupree lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Beardsley falls down and Dupree dives in with a huge hammer fist! Beardsley's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Dupree runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christophe Dupree!
A very excited looking Christophe Dupree 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 163
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Jab, jab by Beardsley - just one landing.
Beardsley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beardsley throws a looping overhand right but Republic ducks down to avoid it.
Republic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beardsley misses with a head kick. #CL#
Beardsley moves into the clinch.
Republic misses with some punches.
Beardsley lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Beardsley.
Republic prevents a body shot from Beardsley.
Beardsley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beardsley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beardsley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beardsley can't find room to land a body shot as Republic controls the action.
Nice body punch from Beardsley - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beardsley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Beardsley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Beardsley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beardsley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Republic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Republic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beardsley.#T1#
Good leg kick by Beardsley.
Beardsley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Republic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beardsley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Beardsley forces Republic back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic.
Republic is trying to break free.#BC#
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peter Beardsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beardsley tries to clinch up.
Republic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beardsley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beardsley misses with a hook. Republic ducked under it nicely.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beardsley swings for the body but Republic moves out of range.
Beardsley misses with a body shot.
Republic throws out a counter right but Beardsley avoids it with no problem.#T2##CL#
Beardsley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beardsley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
Beardsley misses with a punch on the inside.
Beardsley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Republic misses with a punch on the inside.
Republic lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Republic blocks a body shot from Beardsley.
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
Republic misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Beardsley fails to land.
Beardsley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beardsley misses with a punch on the inside.
Beardsley takes a shot to the head.
Beardsley doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Republic breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Republic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beardsley misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Republic checks a leg kick nicely.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Republic drops his hands momentarily and Beardsley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beardsley throws a sloppy head kick
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Beardsley throws a solid leg kick but Republic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beardsley.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beardsley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Republic moves in looking to clinch but Beardsley pushes him off.
Beardsley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Republic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Beardsley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Republic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Republic 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.#T4#
Beardsley scores with a jab to the head.
Republic slips under a jab from Beardsley.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Republic wants to clinch.
Republic takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Republic has Beardsley up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beardsley blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Republic takes the fight into the clinch.
Republic lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Republic takes a shot to the head.
Beardsley swings wildly with an uppercut but Republic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beardsley pushes Republic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beardsley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Republic misses with a body punch.
Beardsley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Republic can do to turn this around?
Republic misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Republic. #BC2#
Republic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beardsley throws a head kick but Republic moves out of range.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
Beardsley lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Republic avoids the head kick by Beardsley. #T1#
Good work by Republic as he checks the leg kick.
Beardsley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beardsley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Beardsley.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beardsley.
A cross from Beardsley lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Republic blocks the leg kick.
Republic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.#CL#
Beardsley rushes Republic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beardsley tries a body shot but Republic blocks it. #T2#
Republic working aggressively here.
Beardsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beardsley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Republic's elbow. #BC2#
Republic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beardsley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Republic clinches with his opponent.
Republic lands with a light punch inside.
Republic misses with a body punch.
Beardsley misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Beardsley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Republic misses with some punches.
Republic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards.
Republic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beardsley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beardsley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Republic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beardsley has a couple of punches blocked by Republic.
Republic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Republic working aggressively here.
Beardsley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beardsley lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Beardsley fails to land.
Beardsley takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Beardsley misses with the head strike.
Beardsley avoids a wild elbow strike from Republic.
Republic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Republic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Republic scores with a shot to the side of Beardsley's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beardsley misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Republic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beardsley throws a sloppy head kick
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beardsley throws a head kick that half lands.
Beardsley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beardsley throws a hook but Republic blocks it.
Beardsley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Republic.
Beardsley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Republic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Beardsley doesn't manage to clinch there - Republic circles away.
Beardsley looks to clinch
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Beardsley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Republic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beardsley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Republic if he has to take too many more of those.
Beardsley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Republic.
Republic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beardsley throws a leg kick
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Beardsley takes a swing at Republic's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Republic moves into range and clinches up with Beardsley.
Peter Beardsley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Republic.
Republic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Republic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Beardsley will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Beardsley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Republic's hands.
Republic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Republic walks into a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Republic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Beardsley clinches up with Republic and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Republic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards.
Republic misses with some punches.
Republic misses with the head strike. #BC#
Beardsley manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Beardsley clinches up with Republic and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Beardsley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Republic blocking some punches.
Beardsley swings wildly with an uppercut but Republic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
Beardsley can't find room to land a body shot as Republic controls the action.
Beardsley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Beardsley.
Beardsley pushes Republic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Beardsley fails to land.
Beardsley avoids a wild elbow strike from Republic.
Beardsley blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Republic manages to break the clinch.
Republic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banana Republic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beardsley throws a series of punches but Republic moves out of range.
Beardsley throws a combination that misses
and Beardsley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Beardsley rushes Republic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Beardsley lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Beardsley. #BC2#
Republic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Republic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beardsley throws the left hand but Republic avoids the punch easily.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beardsley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Republic throws out a counter right but Beardsley avoids it with no problem.
Beardsley with a nice cross.
Beardsley wants to clinch.
Republic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
A head kick misses from Beardsley.
Beardsley misses with a leg kick.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beardsley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beardsley tries to score with a low kick but Republic moves his leg out of the way.
Beardsley sets himself, and Republic steps forward looking for the clinch! Beardsley avoids it this time.
Beardsley throws a hook to the side of Republic's head but Republic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Republic avoids the body shot from Beardsley.
Republic wants to counter with a clinch but Beardsley pushes him away.
A bone on bone clash there as Republic blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Republic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beardsley throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beardsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Republic.
Peter Beardsley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Beardsley misses with a left hand
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beardsley misses with a head kick.
Republic moves out of range as Beardsley strikes.
Republic throws out a counter right but Beardsley avoids it with no problem.
Beardsley misses with a lunging right hand
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beardsley misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Republic misses.
Beardsley misses with a lunging right hand
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Beardsley. Republic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Republic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Beardsley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beardsley misses with a straight left.
Republic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Beardsley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beardsley 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Beardsley!
Peter Beardsley 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 154
Date: Jun 15, 2022

#R1#
Slugger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Beardsley wants to clinch up but Slugger keeps it at a distance.
Slugger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Beardsley closes the distance and pushes Slugger back into the cage.
Beardsley has a couple of punches blocked by Slugger. #BC2#
Slugger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slugger ducks under a wild hook from Beardsley.
A swing and a miss from Beardsley.
Slugger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beardsley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slugger's head backwards.
That kick from Beardsley tenderised Slugger's leg. Slugger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beardsley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Beardsley misses
and Slugger counters with a leg kick.
Beardsley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Slugger blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Beardsley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Slugger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slugger checks a leg kick.
Slugger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Beardsley.
Beardsley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slugger checks a leg kick.
Slugger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slugger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beardsley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Slugger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beardsleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Slugger misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beardsley with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Slugger checks a low kick from Beardsley.
Slugger throws a lazy uppercut
and Beardsley counters with a thumping low kick.
Beardsley throws out a leg kick but Slugger moves out of range and Beardsley only half commits.
Slugger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beardsley misses with a body shot
and Slugger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beardsley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slugger checks it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Beardsley. That snapped Slugger's head back.
Beardsley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beardsley is breathing heavily.
Beardsley misses with a shot to the body
and Slugger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beardsley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slugger misses with a looping left.#CL#
Beardsley drives through and clinches with Slugger against the cage. #T3#
Beardsley misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Slugger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Beardsley.
Slugger 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.
A low kick from Beardsley is predictable there
and Slugger counters with a one-two to the body.
Beardsley lands with a nice body kick.
Beardsley throws a leg kick but Slugger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beardsley lands a leg kick that knocks Slugger off balance momentarily.
Beardsley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slugger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beardsley thuds his shin into the meat of Slugger's side.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Beardsley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beardsley with the inside leg kick.
Beardsley lands with an overhand left.
Slugger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beardsley doesn't manage to clinch there - Slugger circles away.
Beardsley fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Slugger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beardsley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slugger catches Beardsley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beardsley throws a combination that misses
and Slugger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beardsley throws a sloppy head kick
and Slugger counters with a leg kick.
Slugger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beardsley doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Slugger.
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 Peter Beardsley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Beardsley slips under a jab from Slugger.
Beardsley connects with a leg kick.
Peter Beardsley is winning the standup battle so far.
Slugger checks a leg kick nicely.
Beardsley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Slugger will feel that in the morning.
Slugger throws the left hand but Beardsley avoids the punch easily.
Slugger blocks a head kick by Beardsley.
Slugger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beardsley throws a poor cross that misses
and Slugger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Beardsley tenderised Slugger's leg. Slugger is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beardsley.
Slugger lands the left hand.#CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is getting worse.
Slugger stuns Beardsley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slugger throws a jab but it's blocked by Beardsley. #T1#
Slugger throws a leg kick which misses Beardsley's front leg but catches the back leg as Beardsley tries to avoid it.
Slugger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beardsley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slugger circles away quickly and effectively.
Slugger throws a hook to the side of Beardsley's head but Beardsley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beardsley misses with a double jab
and Slugger counters with a good, hard body kick but Beardsley shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slugger misses with a hook.
Beardsley misses with a right hand
and Slugger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beardsley thuds his right hand into Slugger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beardsley throws a low kick but Slugger moves out of range easily.
Slugger scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Slugger with the inside leg kick.
Slugger throws a hook to the side of Beardsley's head but Beardsley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Slugger does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slugger misses with a low kick as Beardsley jumps back.
Beardsley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Beardsley moves out of range of the body kick.
Beardsley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slugger just manages to avoid it.
Beardsley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slugger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beardsley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slugger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beardsley scores with a jab. Slugger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slugger digs a good hook to Beardsley's body. #T3#
Slugger scores with a nice strike.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slugger.#CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Slugger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beardsley manages to avoid it.
Beardsley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Slugger slips under a jab.
Slugger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beardsley blocks the body kick.
Beardsley is looking for a counter combo.
Slugger throws an overhand right that lands on Beardsley's shoulder, as Beardsley tries to avoid the shot.
Beardsley misses with a low kick.
Beardsley connects with a nice looking jab.
Slugger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Slugger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beardsley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slugger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beardsley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slugger checks it well.
Slugger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beardsley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slugger. Slugger obviously looking to wear him down.
Slugger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beardsley.
Slugger is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Beardsley like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Beardsley from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Slugger!
Lou Slugger was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 145
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Beardsley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beardsley lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Amir blocks the leg kick.
Beardsley wants to clinch.
Amir misses with a few strikes there.
Beardsley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amir misses with a low kick.
Amir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beardsley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amir punishes Beardsley's body with a nice straight punch.
Amir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amir scores with a hook to the body. Beardsley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Amir moves out of range of the strikes.
Amir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beardsley takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Beardsley moves out of range of the strikes.
Beardsley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beardsley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Amir throws a series of strikes that have Beardsley backpedaling. #CL2#
Amir closes the distance and clinches.
Amir blocking some punches. #BC#
Beardsley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amir slips a jab and a cross from Beardsley.
Beardsley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beardsley tries to clinch but Amir is having none of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beardsley, as that shot connected.
Beardsley checks a leg kick.
Amir lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Amir misses
and Beardsley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Amir throws a shot from downtown. Beardsley moves away and avoids it.#T2##CL#
Beardsley closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Amir.
Nice body punch from Amir - that landed with a thud.
Amir prevents a body shot from Beardsley.
Amir is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Amir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Beardsley - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Amir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beardsley throws a hook but Amir avoids it easily.
Amir lands a nice shot to the body.
Amir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beardsley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beardsley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Amir counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Amir moves into the clinch.#BC#
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beardsley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Beardsley misses the target.
Amir uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beardsley has time to react.#T3#
Amir throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Beardsley has Amir up against the cage in a clinch.
Beardsley working aggressively here.
Amir wants to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Amir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Beardsley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards.
I was talking to Beardsley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Beardsley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amir backwards.
Amir is trying to stall.
Beardsley misses with the head strike.
Beardsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beardsley takes a shot to the head.
Amir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beardsley misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Amir. #T4#
Amir digs a right hand into Beardsley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beardsley's gas tank.
Beardsley is breathing heavily.
Amir lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amir.
Amir displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beardsley up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Amir.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beardsley.
Amir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Amir presses Beardsley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Amir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amir swings for the body but Beardsley moves out of range.
A punch combination from Amir misses.
Amir with a nice cross.
Amir lands a lovely overhand right.
Amir just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beardsley slips a jab from Amir.
Amir throws a shot from downtown. Beardsley moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Amir dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jab by Amir.
Beardsley cracks Amir with an open hand slap.
Amir throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beardsley on the side of the head.
Ali Amir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beardsley slips under a jab from Amir.
Amir with a jab.
Beardsley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beardsley tries a head kick but it misses.
Amir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beardsley manages to avoid it.
Beardsley tries to land a leg kick but Amir saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amir avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice side step and Amir releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Amir throws out a loose jab but Beardsley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beardsley throws a big counter combination but Amir scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Amir lands a nice hook to Beardsley's body. Beardsley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beardsley lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Amir swings for the body but Beardsley moves out of range.
Beardsley tries to clinch up but Amir circles away and keeps his distance.
Amir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beardsley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beardsley swinging wildly here.
Amir lands with a good body shot.
Amir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beardsley.
Beardsley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beardsley moves away from the strike by Amir.
Amir lands a really nice looking cross but Beardsley seems unphased.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Amir. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Amir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amir misses with a hook
and Beardsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Amir misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Beardsley misses the target.
Amir looks to land a right hand but Beardsley moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Amir. That snapped Beardsley's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beardsley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amir.
Beardsley throws a hook but Amir blocks it.
Beardsley looks to throw the jab but Amir is out of range.
Amir lands with a right hand.
Beardsley throws a right hand that Amir ducks under and follows up with a left that Amir also avoids with ease.
As Beardsley backs off Amir throws a huge counter combo but Beardsley manages to avoid it all.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beardsley. That's going to slow Amir down.
Amir scores with the left hand. Beardsley knows he should have avoided that one.
Amir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beardsley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beardsley throws a poor cross that misses
and Amir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Beardsley avoids the body shot from Amir.
Amir lands the left hand.#CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is getting worse.
Amir looks to land a combination but Beardsley avoids it well.
Beardsley throws a looping overhand right but Amir ducks down to avoid it.
Amir scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beardsley in his tracks.
A jab from Beardsley misses.
Amir scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beardsley in his tracks.
Beardsley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amir scores with the left hand. Beardsley knows he should have avoided that one.
Amir lands with a cross.
Beardsley slips under a jab.
Amir getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Amir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beardsley throws a big counter combination but Amir scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beardsley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beardsley sets himself, and Amir steps forward looking for the clinch! Beardsley avoids it this time.
Amir scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Amir looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amir digs a good hook to Beardsley's body.
Beardsley lands a nice looking body shot.
Beardsley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amir throws out the jab. #CL#
Beardsley takes the fight into the clinch.
Beardsley tries to work over Amir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amir gets through Beardsley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beardsley prevents Amir from breaking the clinch.
Beardsley wants to break free but Amir has control.
Ali Amir seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beardsley working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Amir.
Beardsley prevents a body shot from Amir.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Amir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Beardsley works Amir's body with a nice hook.
Beardsley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Amir misses.
Beardsley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amir counters with a right hand to the body.
Amir throws a low kick but Beardsley avoids it.
Beardsley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amir connects with a looping right hand.
Beardsley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beardsley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Amir if he has to take too many more of those.
Beardsley tries to score with a low kick but Amir moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amir moves out of range of the strikes.
Amir feints a counter leg kick.
Amir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Amir slips under a jab.
Beardsley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Beardsley misses with a wild body shot.
Beardsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amir.
Amir lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Amir takes a swing at Beardsley's ribcage but misses.
Beardsley throws a big counter combination but Amir scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Beardsley lands a jab to the nose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Amir.
Amir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beardsley looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Beardsley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beardsley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amir throws a body punch but Beardsley moves out of range.
Amir thuds his right hand into Beardsley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beardsley throws a big shot that misses.
Peter Beardsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Amir lands a glancing blow to the side of Beardsley's head.
Beardsley looks to land a left hand but Amir moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Amir misses.
Amir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Beardsley.
Beardsley tries a head kick but it misses.
Beardsley throws a lazy head kick
and Amir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amir lands a body shot.
Amir turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beardsley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amir can pounce on him.
Amir throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beardsley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Amir has Beardsley up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Amir breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Amir misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Amir.
Amir scores with a body shot.
Beardsley throws a leg kick
and Amir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beardsley lands a lovely overhand right.
A good leg kick by Amir.
Amir punishes Beardsley's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Beardsley 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Amir feints and then cracks Beardsley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beardsley down.
Amir lands a nice hook to Beardsley's body. Beardsley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Amir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Amir. #T4#
Amir with a nice calf kick.
Amir throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Beardsley is predictable there
and Amir counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Beardsley is rocked!
Beardsley misses with a left hand
and Amir counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Beardsley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beardsley takes one to the chin there.
Amir lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Beardsley falls backwards - clearly groggy! Amir dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Amir!
Ali Amir thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 138
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
Beardsley connects with a right hand. Spong shakes it off.
Beardsley throws a shot from downtown. Spong moves away and avoids it.
Spong throws out a counter right but Beardsley avoids it with no problem.
Spong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beardsley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Spong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beardsley moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Beardsley closes the distance and clinches.
Beardsley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong lands a left hand.
Beardsley misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong cracks Beardsley with a nice body shot.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Spong.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Beardsley is breathing heavily.
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!
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beardsley.#BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Spong.#CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Nice shot by Spong.#T1##KD2#
Spong cracks Beardsley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Beardsley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Spong finish him? #ROC2#Beardsley is rocked!
Beardsley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Spong with a dominant takedown and that's winded Beardsley.
Oh Beardsley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spong lands a couple of digs.
Spong arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Beardsley's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Spong!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 131
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Fett lands a nice shot that snaps Beardsley's head back.
Beardsley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fett.
Fett scores with a punch to the head.
Beardsley takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Fett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beardsley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fett lands with an uppercut that bounces Beardsley off the cage and back into range.
Beardsley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Fett tries to counter it with a takedown but Beardsley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beardsley scores with a decent looking hook.
Beardsley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beardsley throws a hook but Fett blocks it.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beardsley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Beardsley.
Fett throws a hook but Beardsley blocks it.
Fett slips a jab and a cross from Beardsley. #TD2#
Beardsley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Beardsley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fett defends well.#T1#
Beardsley is trying to control the position but Fett postures up.
Fett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beardsley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beardsley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beardsley wants to control but Fett is keeping busy.
Fett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett lands with a punch from half guard.
Beardsley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beardsley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fett is looking to take a break and control but Beardsley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beardsley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Total Impact MMA/KT, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Beardsley is trying to control but can't.
Beardsley is trying to get back to full guard.
Beardsley has hold of Fett's hands but Fett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fett prevents Beardsley from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Fett there.
Beardsley wants to control but Fett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Beardsley looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Fett winds up and cracks Beardsley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fett controlling the action here.
Fett drops an elbow to the side of Beardsley's head.
Fett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Fett 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.
Beardsley is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Fett there. #T4#
Beardsley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fett is working away from the top position though.
Fett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beardsley keeps working.
Beardsley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beardsley working a defensive guard but Fett passes into half guard.
Fett working the head and body with strikes.
Fett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beardsley is trying to maintain the position but Fett is very close to passing his half guard.
Fett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Beardsley has his hands clasped together around Fett's back. He's all about the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cassus Fett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beardsley on the side of the head.
Fett takes one on the button.
Beardsley blocks a jab.
Beardsley throws a leg kick
and Fett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Beardsley.
Fett throws a hook but Beardsley blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Fett.
Fett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beardsley's head.
Fett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beardsley counters with a series of strikes. Fett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fett has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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!
Fett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beardsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Beardsley closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Fett.
Fett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beardsley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fett can't get the takedown.
Beardsley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fett's efforts to push away.
Beardsley has a couple of punches blocked by Fett. #T1##TD2#
Fett has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Beardsley clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fett avoiding Beardsley 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Beardsley is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fett gets his way!
Beardsley is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fett.
Beardsley trying to control the action but Fett just sinks the hooks in.
Fett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beardsley manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fett's guard. Nice work there by Beardsley.
Beardsley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fett is concentrating on defense, preventing Beardsley from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett is looking for a sweep. Beardsley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Beardsley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Beardsley wants to control but Fett is keeping him busy.
Beardsley passes to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fett swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #SUB#
Beardsley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fett is surviving well by controlling Beardsley's body position as best he can.
Beardsley trying to control but Fett is having none of it.
Fett regains half guard.
Fett is looking to control Beardsley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fett avoid being mounted?#T3#
Beardsley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Beardsley wants to free his trapped foot but Fett is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Beardsley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beardsley.
Beardsley wants to free his trapped foot but Fett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beardsley prevents Fett from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beardsley is looking to stall here but Fett recovers full guard.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Beardsley from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Beardsley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fett distracts Beardsley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beardsley keeping moving, preventing Fett from controlling successfully.
Beardsley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cassus Fett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley'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. 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#
Beardsley tries a head kick but it misses.
Beardsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Beardsley tries to close the distance and clinch but Fett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beardsley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beardsley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beardsley has time to react.#TD2#
Fett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beardsley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fett wants to control but Beardsley is keeping him busy.
Fett working the body and head with strikes.
Fett scores with punches from side control.
Beardsley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Beardsley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beardsley is looking for a sweep. Fett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fett. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Beardsley tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fett has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T1#
Fett trying to control but Beardsley is having none of it.
Beardsley wants to hold on but Fett pushes him away.
Fett landing strikes, looking to finish!
Beardsley is looking to improve his position but Fett isn't that keen on the idea.
Fett scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Beardsley? #SUB2#
Fett jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Beardsley manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Beardsley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Peter Beardsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#Beardsley is rocked!#T2#
Fett scores with punches from side control.
Oh Beardsley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fett scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Beardsley is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Fett can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cassus Fett!
A less than humble Cassus Fett misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 122
Date: Feb 23, 2022

#R1#
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ashwin Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beardsley looks for the body kick but Tyson saw that one coming.
Tyson slips under a jab.
Beardsley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beardsley ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Beardsley tries to move into range but Tyson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Beardsley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Beardsley circles away.
Beardsley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beardsley eats them both and turns towards Tyson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tyson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beardsley throws a wild body kick that Tyson sees coming a mile off.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beardsley slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Beardsley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson. #T1#
Tyson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beardsley connects with a right hand. Tyson shakes it off.
A big left from Beardsley misses. #CL#
Tyson clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beardsley.
Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beardsley scores with a shoulder strike.
Beardsley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beardsley misses with the head strike.
Beardsley swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Beardsley is out of range.
Beardsley misses with a wild body shot.
Beardsley just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTyson.
Beardsley lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beardsley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson.
Tyson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Beardsley throws out a counter right but Tyson avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Tyson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beardsley was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Beardsley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Beardsley circles away.
Tyson scores with a spinning back kick!#KD2#
Beardsley drops Tyson with a nice combination! Beardsley dives into Tyson's guard, looking to finish! #CUT2#It looks like Ashwin Tyson has been cut.
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beardsley wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Beardsley looking to pass the guard.
Tyson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beardsley advances to half guard.
Tyson is staying active underneath Beardsley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Beardsley is looking to advance position but Tyson won't allow it.
Tyson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tyson is staying active underneath Beardsley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tyson is in trouble now - Beardsley has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Beardsley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tyson is surviving well by controlling Beardsley's body position as best he can.
Tyson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tyson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Beardsley working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Tyson looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Beardsley! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Peter Beardsley!
After the fight, Peter Beardsley 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.
In defeat, Ashwin Tyson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Huh?'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 114
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Beardsley's ribs.
Magomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Beardsley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beardsley trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Beardsley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
Magomedov postures up in Beardsley's guard and throws a big left but Beardsley blocks it.
Beardsley is trying to keep Magomedov in close. #T1#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beardsley misses the jab.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Beardsley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov jabs at Beardsley's body.
We've been informed that Magomedov 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.
A combination from Beardsley does no damage.
Magomedov throws a jab when Beardsley was well out of range.
It looked like Beardsley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beardsley scores with a jab. Magomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maksud Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beardsley slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Beardsley throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beardsley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Beardsley moves out of range. #T2#
Beardsley slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Beardsley moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Beardsley takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beardsley throws out a powerful jab.
Beardsley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Beardsley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beardsley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Beardsley to the mat! Beardsley manages to get full guard.
Beardsley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Beardsley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Beardsley keeping hold of Magomedov's head, controlling as best he can.
Beardsley is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Beardsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Beardsley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beardsley controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedov throws a strike but Beardsley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Beardsley from controlling successfully.
Beardsley is looking to advance position but Magomedov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Beardsley is trying desperately to improve position.
Magomedov avoids the attempt from Beardsley to control.
Magomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Beardsley?
Beardsley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Magomedov lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maksud Magomedov dominated that 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.#R2#
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Beardsley counters with a straight right hand.
Beardsley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Magomedov.
Beardsley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov cracks Beardsley with a good jab.
Beardsley throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Beardsley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Beardsley.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Beardsley.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Magomedov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Beardsley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov blocks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beardsley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Beardsley is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in Beardsley's guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving. #T1#
Beardsley looking to control. #SUB#
Beardsley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.#SUB#
Beardsley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov cracks Beardsley with a solid left hand.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beardsley seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.#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.
Beardsley working a defensive guard here.
Beardsley has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Magomedov throws an elbow that misses. Beardsley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Beardsley!#REVR#
Beardsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beardsley tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Magomedov pulls Beardsley in to control the position. #T3#
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Beardsley tries to pass.
Maksud Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beardsley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Beardsley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Magomedov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beardsley, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Beardsley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Magomedov stacks Beardsley on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Magomedov!#T4#
Beardsley struggling a bit here.
Beardsley is trying to get back to half guard.
Beardsley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Total Impact MMA/KT, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Magomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beardsley some visible discomfort.
Beardsley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Beardsley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Beardsley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maksud Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Magomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Beardsley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beardsley.#TD2#
Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Beardsley tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Beardsley manages to get back to half guard.
Beardsley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magomedov's back!
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!#SUB#
Magomedov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Beardsley not allowing Magomedov to control his hands. #T1#
Magomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Beardsley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Beardsley's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Beardsley looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Magomedov is controlling Beardsley 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Beardsley keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Peter Beardsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beardsley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Beardsley is retaining full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
Beardsley is trying to hold Magomedov in close to prevent damage but Magomedov has managed to pass into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Beardsley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magomedov is nestled in close to Beardsley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beardsley wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well. #T4#
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Beardsley's hands, connecting with Beardsley's forehead.
Maksud Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beardsley is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Beardsley manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maksud Magomedov.
Well Magomedov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksud Magomedov!
Maksud Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 105
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
Manivong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Beardsley.
Beardsley misses with a jab to the body
and Manivong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beardsley takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.#CL2#
Manivong clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to Beardsley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Beardsley gets underhooks to prevent Manivong's takedown attempt.
Manivong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manivong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beardsley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 fight stays on the outside here - Manivong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manivong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beardsley's sensitive parts. #CL#
Beardsley rushes Manivong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beardsley tries to throw a body punch but Manivong avoids it by throwing Beardsley back against the cage.
A short left from Beardsley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manivong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beardsley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beardsley has a couple of punches blocked by Manivong. #BC#
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Manivong is looking to slow Beardsley down with leg kicks. #CL#
Beardsley clinches up with Manivong and pushes him back against the cage.
Beardsley blocking some punches.
A short right from Beardsley.
A short left from Beardsley.
Manivong lands a nice uppercut.
Manivong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beardsley after a bit of a struggle.
Manivong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beardsley's elbow.
Beardsley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manivong misses with some punches.
Manivong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beardsley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beardsley lands a left hand.
Beardsley tries to work over Manivong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beardsley is working Manivong over against the cage.
Manivong looks winded!
Manivong doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beardsley throws a looping overhand right but Manivong ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manivong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manivong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A jab from Beardsley does it's job there.#T2#
Beardsley throws a body kick that misses.
Beardsley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beardsley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beardsley takes one on the button.
Manivong misses with a body shot
letting Beardsley counter with a right hand.
Manivong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beardsley misses with a looping right.
Beardsley scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Manivong. That's going to slow Beardsley down.
Beardsley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Manivong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beardsley blocks a body shot from Manivong.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beardsley.
Beardsley swings wildly with an uppercut but Manivong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beardsley tries to work over Manivong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Beardsley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beardsley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manivong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beardsley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manivong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manivong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Manivong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Beardsley.
Beardsley cracks Manivong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manivong thumps Beardsley with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manivong 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 Beardsley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beardsley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Manivong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beardsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beardsley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manivong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Beardsley misses with a series of wild punches.
Beardsley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Beardsley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beardsley thinks about countering with a head kick.
Manivong is looking to slow Beardsley down with leg kicks.
Manivong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beardsley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Manivong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beardsley misses with a punch on the inside.
Manivong blocks an uppercut.
Manivong has a couple of punches blocked by Beardsley.
Beardsley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manivong goes for a takedown attempt but Beardsley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peter Beardsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beardsley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manivong swings for the body but Beardsley moves out of range.
Beardsley scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Beardsley scores with a push kick.
Beardsley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beardsley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manivong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beardsley 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.
Beardsley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manivong.
Beardsley swats away the attempt to clinch by Manivong.
Beardsley lands with a shot to the body.
Manivong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beardsley.
Peter Beardsley is winning the standup battle so far.
Beardsley misses with a hook
and Manivong counters with a nice uppercut.
Beardsley misses with an uppercut.
Beardsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manivong.
Beardsley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beardsley moves in looking to clinch but Manivong pushes him off.#T1#
Beardsley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manivong counters with a nice uppercut.
Beardsley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beardsley slips under a jab from Manivong.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manivong.
Beardsley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manivong lands an overhand right.
Beardsley misses with a kick to the body.
Beardsley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Manivong.
Beardsley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manivong cracks a nice hook into Beardsley's ribs.
Beardsley with the inside leg kick.
Manivong moves out of range of the strikes.
Beardsley misses with a low kick.
Manivong throws a leg kick but Beardsley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beardsley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manivong digs a good hook to Beardsley's body. #CL#
Beardsley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beardsley pushes Manivong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manivong misses with a punch to the body.
Beardsley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Beardsley.
Manivong is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beardsley.
Beardsley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beardsley misses with the head strike.
Beardsley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manivong has a couple of punches blocked by Beardsley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beardsley.
Manivong has a couple of punches blocked by Beardsley.
Beardsley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beardsley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beardsley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Beardsley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manivong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manivong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manivong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beardsley doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Beardsley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manivong looking for a takedown.
Manivong lands an uppercut.
Manivong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beardsley lands a shot to the body.
Beardsley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Beardsley breaks from the clinch.
Manivong tries to move into range but Beardsley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manivong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beardsley.
Akuma Manivong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beardsley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beardsley backing away here, and Manivong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Beardsley cracks Manivong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beardsley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beardsley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beardsley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Beardsley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beardsley lands a high kick! #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manivong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beardsley stuns Manivong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beardsley tries to land a front kick but Manivong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beardsley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beardsley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manivong tries to clinch up but Beardsley circles away and keeps his distance.
Beardsley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manivong moves to clinch but Beardsley breaks away #KD#
and Beardsley counters with a crisp one two that drops Manivong! Beardsley thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Manivong to his feet! Manivong is in big trouble!#ROC#Manivong is rocked!
Beardsley feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Manivong collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Peter Beardsley!
In his post fight interview, Peter Beardsley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SPPS 98: Tokyo Turkey Bowl!
Date: Nov 26, 2021

#R1#
Hill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beardsley. Beardsley obviously looking to wear him down.
Hill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beardsley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beardsley throws a body shot but no joy.
Beardsley misses with the combination.
Beardsley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beardsley circles away quickly and effectively.
Beardsley throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily.
Hill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beardsley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hill takes one to the chin there.
Beardsley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hill misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill works Beardsley's body with a nice hook.
Beardsley scores with a punch to the head.
Beardsley misses with a low kick. #T1#
Hill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Beardsley saw that one coming.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beardsley.
Beardsley tries to land a front kick but Hill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hill cracks Beardsley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hill swinging wildly here.
Hill looks to throw the jab but Beardsley is out of range.
Hill drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hill blocks a jab.
Beardsley looks to land a left hand but Hill moved out of range nicely.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Beardsley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hill! But no joy.
Beardsley throws a right hand that Hill ducks under and follows up with a left that Hill also avoids with ease.
Devin Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beardsley throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Hill takes a swing at Beardsley's ribcage but misses.
Beardsley throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
Hill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Hill throws a series of punches but Beardsley avoids them all with ease.
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!
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Hill - just one landing.
Hill misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy body kick from Hill
and Beardsley counters with a left and a right that stings Hill.
Hill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hill lands with a cross.
Beardsley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beardsley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beardsley throws a big shot that misses.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Beardsley slips the punch.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Beardsley works the jab nicely.#T3#
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill misses with a combination
and Beardsley counters with a left to the body.
Beardsley lands a lovely overhand right.
Hill 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.
Beardsley misses with a straight left.
Beardsley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beardsley with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Devin Hill has been cut.
Hill throws a leg kick but Beardsley checks it.
Hill misses with a kick to the body
and Beardsley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beardsley throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.
Beardsley tries a head kick but it misses.
Beardsley throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Beardsley.
Hill misses with a looping right.
Beardsley lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Beardsley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Hill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beardsley doesn't seem phased though.
Beardsley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beardsley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beardsley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beardsley misses with a low kick as Hill jumps back.
Beardsley lands a nice shot that snaps Hill's head back.
Hill checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hill throws a sloppy body shot
and Beardsley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hill is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Beardsley misses with a body shot.
Hill scores with a decent looking hook.
Beardsley misses the jab.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beardsley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beardsley lands with a straight right. Hill didn't see that one coming.
A left and a right from Hill both land. Nice combination.
Hill slips under a jab from Beardsley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devin Hill'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#
Hill slips a jab from Beardsley.
Hill doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beardsley's hands.
Hill misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Beardsley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beardsley scores with a hook.
Beardsley looks to land a left hand but Hill moved out of range nicely.
Beardsley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
Hill takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Peter Beardsley is winning the standup battle so far.
Beardsley misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley tries to land a leg kick but Hill saw it coming and moves away.
Beardsley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hill misses with a double jab.
Hill connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beardsley. Beardsley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beardsley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Hill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beardsley counters with a stiff right hand.
Hill throws a series of punches but Beardsley moves out of range.
Beardsley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beardsley lands with a slapping head kick.
Beardsley throws a big shot that misses.
Beardsley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Beardsley.
Hill misses with a hook
and Beardsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Beardsley lands a left and a right that send Hill crashing to the mat, dazed. Beardsley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beardsley misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Hill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beardsley drops his hands momentarily and Hill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A leg kick checked by Hill.
The fighters circling - Hill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Beardsley does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Hill throws a hook but Beardsley avoids it easily.
Hill swinging wildly here.
Hill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beardsley.
Beardsley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hill can do to turn this around?
Hill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beardsley tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Hill is predictable there
and Hill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hill looks to throw the jab but Beardsley is out of range.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Beardsley moved out of range nicely.
Hill moves out of range as Beardsley throws a body kick.
Devin Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Beardsley misses.
Beardsley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Beardsley. Those never looked like landing.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Beardsley moves away and avoids it.
Hill lands a nice shot that snaps Beardsley's head back. #T3#
Beardsley blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Hill.
Hill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beardsley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hill throws a body punch but Beardsley moves out of range.
Beardsley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hill slips a jab from Beardsley.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beardsley moves away.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Beardsley - that will leave a mark!
Hill misses with a body punch
and Beardsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Beardsley moves away and avoids it.
Hill throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beardsley connects with the punch.#T4#
Hill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beardsley throws out the jab.
Hill misses with a hook.
Beardsley dodges the punch combination from Hill.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beardsley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill cracks Beardsley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beardsley scores with a nice head shot.
Hill has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beardsley throws out a leg kick but Hill moves out of range and Beardsley only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Hill misses the target.
Beardsley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hill might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Beardsley has got the better of the exchanges.
Hill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beardsley avoids the body shot from Hill.
Beardsley is looking to counter punch.
Beardsley misses with a straight left.
Beardsley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devin Hill's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beardsley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Beardsley throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
A combination from Beardsley does no damage.
Hill misses with a looping right.
Beardsley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hill is looking to clinch.
Beardsley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hill scores with a shot to the body.
Beardsley connects with a body shot that sends Hill's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beardsley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beardsley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill throws a head kick that Beardsley semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A nice combination there by Hill.
Hill slips under a jab from Beardsley.
Hill throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Beardsley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Beardsley.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill avoids the head kick by Beardsley.
Hill lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Beardsley. That snapped Hill's head back.
Hill misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Beardsley scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Beardsley.
Hill slips under a jab.
Hill misses with a looping right.#T2#
Beardsley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hill momentarily.
Hill wants to clinch.
Beardsley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beardsley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hill! But no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Beardsley.
Beardsley moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill misses with a double jab. #KD#
Beardsley lands a big uppercut and Hill crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hill looks OK. Beardsley waves Hill back to his feet!#ROC#Hill is rocked!
The fighters circling - Beardsley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hill is still on wobbly legs! Can Beardsley finish him?
Beardsley defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Hill seems to have recovered his senses.
Hill slips a jab and a cross from Beardsley.
Hill scores with a one two! Beardsley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Beardsley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
It seemed like Hill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Beardsley moves away and avoids it.
Beardsley throwing a counter right hand but Hill manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hill.
Hill checks a low kick from Beardsley.
Hill misses with a two punch combination.
Beardsley slips under a jab.
Beardsley throws a shot from downtown. Hill moves away and avoids it.
Beardsley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hill throws a solid leg kick but Beardsley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hill.
Beardsley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Beardsley moved out of range.
Beardsley looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range.
Hill tries to move into range but Beardsley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hill takes one to the chin there.
Hill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Beardsley misses.
Peter Beardsley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Hill.
Beardsley looks to land a left hand but Hill moved out of range nicely.
Hill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beardsley moves forwards but Hill connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Beardsley finds it's way through Hill's defenses.
Beardsley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beardsley throws a push kick but Hill slaps the foot to one side.
Beardsley cracks Hill with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hill misses with a left hand
and Beardsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beardsley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Beardsley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Devin Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hill throws a combination that misses
and Beardsley counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Beardsley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beardsley 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Beardsley!
Peter Beardsley 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.
Devin Hill spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 92
Date: Oct 27, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from Beardsley.
Cooper scoring well with a low kick there.
Cooper tries to clinch but Beardsley is having none of it.
Beardsley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooper jabs Beardsley right on the nose. Beardsley blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Cooper.
Cooper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Sam Cooper has been cut.
Beardsley missing with a left hand there. Cooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beardsley throws a front kick that sends Cooper stumbling back into the cage.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
It looked like Beardsley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beardsley scoring well with a low kick there.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Beardsley.
Jab from Beardsley.
Beardsley misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beardsley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooper blocks a leg kick.
Cooper throws a combination that misses
and Beardsley counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nice jab there from Beardsley.
Good work by Cooper as he checks the leg kick.
Beardsley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cooper is out of range.
Beardsley misses with a body punch
and Cooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Cooper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beardsley tries to get to full guard but Cooper has control of the leg.
Beardsley trying to control from the bottom.
Cooper prevents Beardsley from improving his position.
Beardsley's coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Beardsley is pressing down on Cooper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beardsley trying to keep a closed guard but Cooper is proving a slippery customer.
Beardsley being controlled here, momentarily.
Beardsley is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Beardsley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cooper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cooper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beardsley trying to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Beardsley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cooper chips away with some ground and pound.
Beardsley looking to control.
Cooper passes Beardsley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooper content to control rather than advance.
Beardsley trying to control 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.#SU2#
Cooper decides to stand up.
Cooper throws a leg kick which misses Beardsley's front leg but catches the back leg as Beardsley tries to avoid it.
Cooper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown but Beardsley shows good takedown defense.
Beardsley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cooper.
Cooper slips a jab from Beardsley.
Beardsley wants to land a leg kick but Cooper is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Beardsley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beardsley.
Beardsley tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooper is looking to slow Beardsley down with leg kicks.
Cooper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peter Beardsley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beardsley misses with an uppercut
and Cooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Beardsley.
Beardsley looks to land a combination but Cooper avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sam Cooper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Cooper's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cooper lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.#TD2#
Cooper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beardsley!#SUB2#
Cooper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cooper working the ground and pound but Beardsley is defending the strikes.
Beardsley tries to bench press Cooper off him but Cooper keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Beardsley's face as Cooper controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Cooper 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 Beardsley's shoulder. That is not cool.
Beardsley regains half guard.
Beardsley wants to get back to full guard but Cooper has mounted him!
Beardsley is trying to escape the mount.
Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beardsley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cooper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beardsley is looking to escape.
Beardsley wants to control but Cooper is having none of it.
Cooper landing strikes from the mount and Beardsley is in trouble! #T2#
Beardsley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beardsley tries to reverse the position but Cooper maintains control.
Beardsley tries to hold on but Cooper pushes him away.
Cooper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Beardsley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Beardsley tries to hold on but Cooper postures up.
Sam Cooper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beardsley is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Cooper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cooper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beardsley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beardsley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cooper is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Beardsley is desperately trying to improve his position but Cooper has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Beardsley wants to hold on but Cooper pushes him away.
Beardsley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cooper controlling from mount.
Beardsley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Beardsley wants to control but Cooper is having none of it.
Beardsley is desperately trying to improve his position but Cooper has a good base and remains in mount.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cooper. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beardsley is squirming around, avoiding Cooper's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cooper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beardsley.#CL2#
Cooper clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Cooper has picked Beardsley up - he's going for a ride! Cooper dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Beardsley tries to get to full guard but Cooper has control of the leg.
Cooper trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper is thwarting Beardsley's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Beardsley is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cooper jumps into side control!
Beardsley is looking for a sweep.
Beardsley regains half guard.
Beardsley is looking to control Cooper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beardsley avoid being mounted?
Beardsley trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Beardsley regains half guard.
Beardsley trying to hold on to Cooper's head to control him but Cooper postures up.
Peter Beardsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Beardsley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cooper moves into full mount! Beardsley won't be happy about that!
Beardsley is desperately trying to improve his position but Cooper has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cooper cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Beardsley is trying desperately to improve position.
Cooper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beardsley working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Beardsley is squirming around, avoiding Cooper's attempts to control the action.
Beardsley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sam Cooper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cooper controlling the position easily from mount.
Beardsley wants to control but Cooper is having none of it.
Beardsley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Beardsley regains half guard.#T4#
Beardsley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cooper is working away from the top position though.
Beardsley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cooper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cooper is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Cooper the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB#
Beardsley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cooper passes into half guard. #SUB#
Beardsley actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Cooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cooper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 88
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Beardsley.
Beardsley blocks the body kick.
Beardsley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kekkonen throws the kick towards the body but Beardsley avoids it.
Kekkonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kekkonen. Beardsley shrugs it off though.
A head kick misses from Kekkonen. #CL#
Beardsley closes the distance and pushes Kekkonen back into the cage.
Beardsley misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Beardsley breaks the clinch.
Beardsley pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Beardsley forces Kekkonen back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley has a couple of punches blocked by Kekkonen.
A short right from Beardsley on the inside.
Kekkonen blocking some punches.
Beardsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kekkonen breaks from the clinch.
Kekkonen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Kekkonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beardsley momentarily.
Kekkonen scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kekkonen. That snapped Beardsley's head back.
Kekkonen misses with a body shot.
Beardsley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kekkonen's head.#CUT#It looks like Ultima Kekkonen has been cut.
Kekkonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beardsley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beardsley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD#
Beardsley feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kekkonen sprawling to the canvas! Kekkonen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Beardsley finish him?! #ROC#Kekkonen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Kekkonen.
It looked like Beardsley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Beardsley moves into the clinch.
Beardsley misses with a body punch.
Kekkonen wants a takedown.
Kekkonen blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Beardsley fails to land. #TD2#
Kekkonen gets control of Beardsley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kekkonen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beardsley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kekkonen's guard.
Beardsley trying to control from half guard but Kekkonen is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Beardsley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Beardsley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kekkonen is looking to control Beardsley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kekkonen avoid being mounted?#T3#
Beardsley trying to pass the guard but Kekkonen defending well. #SUB2#
Kekkonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beardsley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kekkonen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kekkonen trying to control from the bottom.
Beardsley controlling the pace.
Beardsley tries to pass to full mount but Kekkonen defends it.
Kekkonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Beardsley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beardsley performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kekkonen won't allow Beardsley to pass to mount.
Beardsley prevents Kekkonen from improving his position.
Kekkonen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Beardsley passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kekkonen!
Beardsley forces the positional change into back control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ultima Kekkonen'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#
Beardsley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kekkonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beardsley loads up on a big right hand but Kekkonen slips the punch.
Kekkonen misses with a jab to the body
and Beardsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beardsley misses with a body punch.
Beardsley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kekkonen.
Beardsley lands with a light punch inside.
Beardsley misses with the head strike.
Kekkonen trying to land knees to the body.
Beardsley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beardsley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beardsley scores with a shot to the side of Kekkonen's head. #CUT#That has opened up Ultima Kekkonen's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beardsley avoids a wild elbow strike from Kekkonen.#T1##TD#
Beardsley pulls guard. #SUB#
Beardsley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kekkonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kekkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Beardsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kekkonen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kekkonen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Beardsley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kekkonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Beardsley is retaining full guard.
Beardsley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kekkonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Beardsley working for submissions but it's allowed Kekkonen to get to half guard.
Beardsley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kekkonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kekkonen's back!#T2##SUB#
Beardsley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kekkonen wants to escape the position.
Kekkonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beardsley not allowing Kekkonen to control his hands.
Kekkonen breaks Beardsley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kekkonen throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Beardsley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Kekkonen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kekkonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Beardsley is just out of range.
Beardsley misses the shot to the body.
Kekkonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beardsley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kekkonen can do to turn this around?#T3#
Beardsley moves in looking to clinch but Kekkonen pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Beardsley.
Beardsley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kekkonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beardsley wants to clinch.
Kekkonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beardsley blocks the body kick.
Beardsley scores with a head kick. Kekkonen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Beardsley wants to clinch.
Beardsley moves in looking to clinch but Kekkonen pushes him off.#T4#
Kekkonen misses with a hook. Beardsley ducked under it nicely.
Kekkonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beardsley swinging wildly here.
Beardsley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beardsley wants to clinch up but Kekkonen keeps it at a distance.
Kekkonen ducks under a wild hook from Beardsley.
Kekkonen throws a wild body kick that Beardsley sees coming a mile off.
Kekkonen needs to keep his hands up - Beardsley had a free shot at his head there.
Beardsley checks a leg kick nicely.
Beardsley connects with the punch.#CUT#The cut above Ultima Kekkonen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Beardsley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kekkonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ultima Kekkonen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kekkonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Beardsley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Beardsley wants to clinch but Kekkonen slips to the side
and Kekkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beardsley misses with a two punch combination.
Kekkonen throws out a counter right but Beardsley avoids it with no problem.
Beardsley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kekkonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kekkonen cracks Beardsley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kekkonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beardsley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Kekkonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kekkonen misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Beardsley misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kekkonen misses with a wild combination.
Kekkonen throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Peter Beardsley is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Beardsley throws a hook but Kekkonen avoids it easily.
Kekkonen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Beardsley tries to clinch there but Kekkonen circles away.
Kekkonen checks a leg kick.
Beardsley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kekkonen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Beardsley gets tackled into the cage by Kekkonen. Kekkonen maintains the clinch.
Kekkonen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Beardsley tries to break free but Kekkonen pushes him back against the cage.
Kekkonen tries to pull guard but Beardsley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kekkonen prevents a body shot from Beardsley.
Beardsley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beardsley swings wildly with an uppercut but Kekkonen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##TD2#
Kekkonen decides to pull guard.
Kekkonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kekkonen, not yet. #SUB#
Beardsley 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.
Beardsley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beardsley won't allow Kekkonen to sweep him here.
Beardsley trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kekkonen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Beardsley controls Kekkonen momentarily but Kekkonen frees himself. #SUB#
Kekkonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Beardsley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kekkonen stacks Beardsley on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kekkonen!#T3#
You can see the frustration on Beardsley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kekkonen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Beardsley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
An elbow from Kekkonen crashes against the mat.
Ultima Kekkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I wouldn't like to be where Beardsley is right now. #SUB2#
Kekkonen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beardsley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kekkonen's best efforts.
Beardsley trying to hold on to Kekkonen's head to control him but Kekkonen postures up.
Peter Beardsley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beardsley is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kekkonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beardsley trying to hold on to Kekkonen's head to control him but Kekkonen postures up.
Kekkonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Beardsley actively working from the bottom here.
Beardsley trying to control but Kekkonen postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kekkonen throwing shots but Beardsley is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Beardsley looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Kekkonen decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ultima Kekkonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beardsley 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Beardsley!
A less than humble Peter Beardsley misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 80
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Beardsley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Meshkov ducks under a wild hook from Beardsley.
Beardsley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beardsley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Meshkov catches Beardsley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beardsley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meshkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beardsley closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Anton Meshkov has been cut.
Beardsley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beardsley staying out of range there.
Beardsley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Meshkov just manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Meshkov - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meshkov misses with an uppercut. Beardsley saw that one coming.
Beardsley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beardsley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meshkov.
Beardsley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meshkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Beardsley is just out of range.#T1#
Meshkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Meshkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Meshkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Meshkov throws a shot from downtown. Beardsley moves away and avoids it.
Beardsley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meshkov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed right hand from Meshkov misses the target.
Beardsley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beardsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meshkov.
A head kick from Beardsley lands but Meshkov takes it in his stride.
Meshkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Meshkov slips under a jab from Beardsley.
Beardsley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meshkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meshkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Beardsley clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beardsley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meshkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Beardsley throws a head kick that misses.
Anton Meshkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Meshkov.
Meshkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meshkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beardsley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meshkov throws a series of strikes that have Beardsley backpedaling.
Beardsley avoids the body shot from Meshkov.
Beardsley is looking to counter punch.
Beardsley scores with a hook.
Beardsley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Beardsley clinches with his opponent.
Beardsley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beardsley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beardsley lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Meshkov.
Meshkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards. #T3##BC#
Beardsley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meshkov with a hook.
Meshkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Beardsley misses the target.
Meshkov misses with an uppercut. Beardsley saw that one coming.
Beardsley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meshkov moves away.
Beardsley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meshkov manages to avoid it.
Beardsley scores with a jab.
Meshkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Beardsley thinks about countering with a head kick.
Beardsley misses with a few strikes there.
Meshkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beardsley wants to clinch.#T4#
Meshkov throws a hook but Beardsley blocks it.
As Meshkov looks to move away, Beardsley throws a big counter combo but Meshkov just gets out of the way.
Beardsley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meshkov looks to land a right hand but Beardsley moved out of range.
Beardsley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beardsley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meshkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Beardsley.
Meshkov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beardsley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beardsley defending well as Meshkov loads up on a big left hand.
Beardsley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meshkov moves away.
Good exchange - Beardsley coming out on top.#CL#
Beardsley has managed to clinch. #BC#
Beardsley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Beardsley takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Meshkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Peter Beardsley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anton Meshkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Beardsley.
Beardsley throws a series of punches but Meshkov avoids them all with ease.
Meshkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beardsley throws an off balance right hand
and Meshkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Good exchange - Beardsley coming out on top.
Meshkov lands a lovely overhand right.
Beardsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meshkov.
Meshkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beardsley.
Beardsley misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley lands a nice looking body shot.
Beardsley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meshkov counters with a two punch combo.
Peter Beardsley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meshkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Meshkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beardsley throws a head kick that half lands. #T1#
Good shot there by Meshkov.
Beardsley missing with a left hand there. Meshkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beardsley loads up on a big right hand but Meshkov slips the punch.
Meshkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beardsley.
Beardsley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beardsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meshkov.
Meshkov misses with a body shot
and Meshkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Meshkov.
Meshkov lands with a good body shot.
Beardsley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beardsley throws a sloppy head kick and Meshkov moves out of range easily.
Beardsley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Beardsley darts in and clinches Meshkov up against the cage.#T2#
Beardsley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beardsley misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beardsley misses with a punch on the inside.
Meshkov can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meshkov.
Beardsley prevents Meshkov from breaking the clinch.
Beardsley pushes Meshkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Beardsley misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Meshkov breaks the clinch.
Beardsley lands a nice shot that snaps Meshkov's head back.
Meshkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beardsley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Meshkov just manages to avoid it.
Meshkov dips to his left and cracks Beardsley with an uppercut!
Beardsley misses the jab.
Beardsley ducks under a wild hook from Meshkov.#T3#
Beardsley scores with a hook to the body. Meshkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beardsley scores with a hook to the body. Meshkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beardsley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meshkov.
An inside leg kick lands from Beardsley.
Meshkov misses with a straight left.
Beardsley slips under a jab.
Beardsley throws a quick counter head kick but Meshkov was just out of range.
Beardsley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meshkov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beardsley, as that shot connected.
Beardsley lands a jab to the head.
Meshkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Beardsley forces Meshkov back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beardsley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meshkov drops his hands momentarily and Beardsley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Peter Beardsley is winning the standup battle so far.
Meshkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meshkov misses the jab.
Meshkov looks to land a right hand but Beardsley moved out of range.
Beardsley with a nice cross.
Meshkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beardsley was well out of range. Poor timing from Meshkov.
Meshkov misses with an uppercut.
Meshkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beardsley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meshkov throws a right hand that misses
and Beardsley counters with a low kick, right behind Meshkov 's knee.
Meshkov is breathing heavily.
OH! Meshkov has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Beardsley smells blood and charges in for the finish! Beardsley unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Meshkov sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Beardsley!
In his post fight interview, Peter Beardsley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 74
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Good work by Brazil as he checks the leg kick.
Brazil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brazil throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brazil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Bobo Brazil has been cut.
Bobo Brazil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beardsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brazil.
Beardsley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brazil's head.
A punch combination from Beardsley misses.
Brazil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beardsley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Beardsley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brazil.
Beardsley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - Brazil coming out on top.
Beardsley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beardsley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brazil to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Brazil lands.
Brazil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beardsley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brazil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Brazil closes the distance and clinches up with Beardsley, looking for a takedown. Brazil pushes Beardsley against the cage but Beardsley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brazil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beardsley throws a head kick that misses.
Brazil went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brazil on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brazil misses with a body shot
and Beardsley counters with a nice uppercut.
Beardsley avoids the head kick by Brazil.
Beardsley is looking for the big counter here.
Brazil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beardsley.
Beardsley looks to land a right hand but Brazil moved out of range.
Beardsley misses with a body shot.
Brazil throws a looping overhand right but Beardsley ducks down to avoid it.
Brazil misses with a left hand
and Beardsley counters with a two punch combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beardsley.
Brazil swings for the body but Beardsley moves out of range.
Brazil misses with a left hand
and Beardsley counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brazil avoids the body shot from Beardsley.
Brazil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brazil moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBeardsley.
Beardsley lands a head kick!
Beardsley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brazil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beardsley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beardsley looks to land a right hand but Brazil moved out of range.
Brazil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beardsley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Brazil misses.
Brazil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brazil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beardsley feints a counter leg kick.
Beardsley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Brazil checks a leg kick.
Brazil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Brazil.
Brazil connects with a high kick.
Beardsley slips under a jab.
Brazil connects with a high kick.
Brazil throws a head kick that misses.
Beardsley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brazil moves away.
Brazil throws a sloppy head kick and Beardsley moves out of range easily.
Beardsley blocks a head kick by Brazil.
Beardsley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beardsley connects with a body shot that sends Brazil's belly button to the back.
Brazil throws a head kick but Beardsley moves out of range.
Brazil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beardsley. #T4#
Brazil throws a hook but Beardsley avoids it easily.
Beardsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brazil.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beardsley keeps the fight on the outside.
Brazil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beardsley checks it well.
Beardsley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brazil rather than just go for the knockout.
Beardsley moves out of range of the body kick from Brazil.
Beardsley is looking to score with low kicks.
Beardsley throws a series of strikes that have Brazil backpedaling.
Brazil lands with an overhand left.
Brazil misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beardsley.
Beardsley connects with a body shot that sends Brazil's belly button to the back.
Brazil needs to keep his hands up - Beardsley had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beardsley throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Beardsley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobo Brazil's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Beardsley. Brazil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brazil slips a jab and a cross from Beardsley.
Brazil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peter Beardsley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brazil throws a leg kick which misses Beardsley's front leg but catches the back leg as Beardsley tries to avoid it.
Beardsley slips a jab and a cross from Brazil.
Brazil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beardsley tries to clinch up.
Beardsley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brazil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beardsley avoids a kick to the body.
Brazil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beardsley under the eye.#CL#
Brazil clinches.
A short right from Beardsley on the inside. #T1#
Beardsley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beardsley blocks an uppercut.
Brazil takes a shot to the head.
Brazil scores with a shoulder strike.
Beardsley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beardsley misses with a punch on the inside.
Beardsley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beardsley has a couple of punches blocked by Brazil.
Brazil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beardsley tries to throw a body punch but Brazil avoids it by throwing Beardsley back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beardsley.
Brazil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brazil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beardsley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brazil misses with some punches.
Beardsley struggles to land a body shot inside as Brazil controls his hands.
Beardsley swings wildly with an uppercut but Brazil uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 head punch on the inside from Brazil fails to land.
A short uppercut from Brazil.
Beardsley misses with a punch on the inside.
Beardsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Beardsley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beardsley scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beardsley.
Brazil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beardsley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beardsley misses with a punch to the body.
Beardsley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brazil backwards.
A short left from Beardsley.
Beardsley is trying to break the clinch but Brazil is controlling him.
Beardsley scores with a shot to the side of Brazil's head.
A nice left hand lands by Brazil.
Beardsley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beardsley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beardsley throws a punch but it's blocked by Brazil.
Brazil swings wildly with an uppercut but Beardsley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brazil misses with a punch on the inside.
Beardsley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Brazil.
Brazil blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Brazil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brazil throws a nice head kick!
Beardsley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brazil seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Beardsley moves out of range as Brazil strikes.
Beardsley lands a really nice looking cross but Brazil seems unphased.
Beardsley misses with a straight right.
Brazil scores with a head kick.
Beardsley avoids the head kick by Brazil.
Beardsley unleashes a big counter combination but Brazil bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Beardsley moves into the clinch successfully.
Beardsley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brazil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beardsley struggles to land a body shot inside as Brazil controls his hands.
A short right from Brazil on the inside.
Beardsley lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brazil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beardsley gets through Brazil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Beardsley fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beardsley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beardsley lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beardsley digs a right hand underneath Brazil's ribcage. Brazil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beardsley digs a right hand underneath Brazil's ribcage. Brazil let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Beardsley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brazil ducks under a wild hook from Beardsley.
Beardsley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beardsley swings for the body but Brazil moves out of range.
Brazil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beardsley.
Beardsley slips under a jab.
Beardsley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beardsley misses with a straight right.
Brazil lands with an uppercut that bounces Beardsley off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobo Brazil's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Beardsley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brazil rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beardsley counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Brazil misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beardsley. Brazil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brazil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beardsley with a jab.#CUT2#Bobo Brazil's cut is getting worse.
Beardsley stuns Brazil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beardsley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beardsley tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Brazil. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazil misses with an uppercut.
Brazil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beardsley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beardsley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Beardsley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beardsley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Brazil finds it's target.
Beardsley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beardsley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brazil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beardsley ducks under a wild hook from Brazil.
Beardsley tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Brazil to counter with a crisp jab.
Brazil throws a head kick that misses.
Beardsley is looking for the big counter here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brazil. Beardsley shrugs it off though.
Beardsley throws a head kick that misses.
Beardsley avoids the head kick by Brazil.
Brazil defending well as Beardsley loads up on a big left hand.
Bobo Brazil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Beardsley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brazil.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brazil. That's going to slow Beardsley down.
Beardsley looks to land a left hand but Brazil moved out of range nicely.
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!
Beardsley lands with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Brazil blocks the low kick.
Beardsley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brazil throws a sloppy head kick and Beardsley moves out of range easily.
Brazil throws out a powerful jab.
Beardsley lands with a shot to the body.
Beardsley throws a good cross that connects.
Beardsley throws a right hand that Brazil ducks under and follows up with a left that Brazil also avoids with ease.
Brazil throws a big shot that misses.
Beardsley throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Brazil takes a swing at Beardsley's ribcage but misses.
Brazil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brazil tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beardsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beardsley motions for Brazil to come forward. Beardsley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Beardsley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beardsley.
Brazil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beardsley cracks Brazil with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beardsley avoids the head kick by Brazil. #CL#
Beardsley tries to keep at a distance but Brazil has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peter Beardsley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beardsley can't find room to land a body shot as Brazil controls the action.
Peter Beardsley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Beardsley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#Bobo Brazil's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Beardsley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brazil.#BC2#
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beardsley scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beardsley thuds a left hand into Brazil's body.
Brazil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beardsley!
Beardsley scores with a sloppy right hand. Brazil should have avoided that one.
Nice body kick there by Beardsley.
Beardsley scores with a jab. Brazil acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brazil throws a poor cross that misses
and Beardsley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beardsley clobbers Brazil with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brazil misses with a right hand
and Beardsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Beardsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beardsley 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Beardsley!
A less than humble Peter Beardsley misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 67
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Persson looks to throw the jab but Beardsley is out of range.
Peter Beardsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beardsley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Persson under the eye.
A low kick from Beardsley is predictable there
and Persson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Persson takes a swing at Beardsley's ribcage but misses.
Beardsley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Persson misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Beardsley counters with a crisp one two that drops Persson! Beardsley thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Persson to his feet! Persson is in big trouble!#ROC#Persson is rocked!
Persson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Persson is still on wobbly legs! Can Beardsley finish him?
Beardsley moves out of range as Persson strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beardsley throws a sloppy head kick
and Persson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Persson seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Persson misses its intended target.
Beardsley throws a head kick that misses
letting Persson counter with a right hand.
Beardsley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Beardsley throws a lazy head kick
and Persson counters with a stiff right hand.
Persson throws the left hand but Beardsley avoids the punch easily.
Persson defending well as Beardsley loads up on a big left hand.
Beardsley fails to land with a series of punches.
Persson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Persson misses with a double jab
and Beardsley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beardsley throws a right and a left that Persson avoids nicely.
Beardsley misses with a kick to the body
and Persson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Persson throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Beardsley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Persson! Beardsley lets Persson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Persson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beardsley blocks a jab.
Beardsley is looking to counter punch.
Persson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beardsley.
Beardsley's corner calls for a 1-2. Beardsley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Persson swings for the body but Beardsley moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Beardsley.
Beardsley cracks Persson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Persson falls backwards against the cage. Beardsley follows up with more strikes that drop Persson to his knees. Beardsley keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Persson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Beardsley!
Peter Beardsley 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.
In defeat, Petter Persson stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 59
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Bjoergen misses with a head kick.
Bjoergen misses with an uppercut.
Beardsley throws a wild body kick that Bjoergen sees coming a mile off.
Beardsley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bjoergen tries to counter with a clinch but Beardsley shakes him off and moves away.
Beardsley throws a looping overhand right but Bjoergen ducks down to avoid it.
Beardsley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bjoergen checks it well.
Bjoergen tests Beardsley's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Bjoergen avoids the head kick by Beardsley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjoergen tries to clinch but Beardsley is having none of it.
Beardsley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beardsley throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Jeppe Bjoergen has been cut.
Beardsley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Bjoergen loads up on a big right hand but Beardsley slips the punch.
Beardsley throws the left hand but Bjoergen avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Beardsley. Those never looked like landing.
Bjoergen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No joy there for Beardsley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beardsley just misses with a punch to the body.
Beardsley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bjoergen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjoergen throws a series of punches but Beardsley moves out of range.
Beardsley moves out of range as Bjoergen throws a body kick.
Beardsley lands with a cross.
Beardsley throws a body punch but Bjoergen moves out of range.
Bjoergen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beardsley.#T2#
Beardsley throws a lazy right hand but Bjoergen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bjoergen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beardsley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjoergen throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Beardsley misses the target.
Beardsley lands with a slapping head kick.
Bjoergen throws a nice looking combination but Beardsley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beardsley throws a lazy head kick
and Beardsley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Beardsley misses.
Bjoergen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beardsley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bjoergen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beardsley.
Bjoergen blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Beardsley. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beardsley, as that shot connected.
Beardsley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bjoergen!
A jab from Beardsley misses.
Bjoergen tries to counter with a clinch but Beardsley shakes him off and moves away.
Beardsley throws a head kick but Bjoergen moves out of range.
Bjoergen throws a chopping leg kick but Beardsley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bjoergen.
Beardsley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beardsley dips to his left and cracks Bjoergen with an uppercut!#CUT#That has opened up Jeppe Bjoergen's cut even more.
Bjoergen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beardsley staying out of range there.
Bjoergen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Bjoergen throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Beardsley counters with a head kick that drops Bjoergen to the mat! Bjoergen scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjoergen throws a sloppy head kick and Beardsley moves out of range easily.
Beardsley stuns Bjoergen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beardsley moves away from the strike by Bjoergen.
Beardsley blocks the body kick.
Bjoergen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beardsley if he has to take too many more of those.
Beardsley connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#The cut above Jeppe Bjoergen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A head kick misses from Beardsley.
Bjoergen wants to counter the offense by Beardsley and move into the clinch position.
Beardsley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bjoergen lands a glancing blow to the side of Beardsley's head.
Bjoergen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley dominated that round.
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#
Beardsley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beardsley throws a hook to the side of Bjoergen's head but Bjoergen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjoergen throws out a loose jab but Beardsley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beardsley tries to bum rush Bjoergen with a series of wild strikes but Bjoergen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Beardsley. Beautiful body shot.
Beardsley missing with a left hand there. Bjoergen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bjoergen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bjoergen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beardsley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjoergen misses with a body kick.
Beardsley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjoergen can do to turn this around?
Beardsley lands with a right hand.
Beardsley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Beardsley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beardsley misses with a kick to the body
enabling Bjoergen to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Bjoergen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beardsley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Bjoergen looks to move away, Beardsley throws a big counter combo but Bjoergen just gets out of the way.
Bjoergen misses with a hook.
Beardsley is looking to counter punch.
Bjoergen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Bjoergen backs away, Beardsley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Beardsley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bjoergen circles away quickly and effectively.
Bjoergen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Beardsley. Beautiful body shot.
Bjoergen delivers a nice body kick.
Bjoergen moves out of range as Beardsley throws a body kick.
Beardsley just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjoergen just misses with a punch to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bjoergen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Beardsley has got the better of the exchanges.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Beardsley.
Beardsley tries to land a front kick but Bjoergen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bjoergen tries to bum rush Beardsley with a series of wild strikes but Beardsley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beardsley misses with a two punch combination.
Bjoergen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Beardsley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Beardsley misses with a two punch combination.
Bjoergen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beardsley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beardsley looks to land a combination but Bjoergen avoids it well.
Bjoergen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beardsley.
Bjoergen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bjoergen throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Bjoergen misses with a looping left.
Bjoergen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bjoergen walks into a left hand. #CUT#Jeppe Bjoergen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bjoergen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beardsley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beardsley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jeppe Bjoergen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peter Beardsley!
After the fight, Peter Beardsley 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: Pride Heavyweight Final
Date: Jul 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beardsley throws a shot from downtown. Gascoigne moves away and avoids it.
Gascoigne takes a swing at Beardsley's ribcage but misses.
Gascoigne misses with a hook. Beardsley ducked under it nicely.
Beardsley tries to counter with a clinch but Gascoigne shakes him off and moves away.
Beardsley misses with a few strikes there.
Gascoigne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beardsley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beardsley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gascoigne.
Gascoigne looks to land a left hand but Beardsley moved out of range nicely.
Gascoigne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gascoigne throws a body punch but Beardsley moves out of range.
Beardsley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne slips under a jab from Beardsley.
Gascoigne misses with a right hand
and Beardsley counters with a left and a right that stings Gascoigne.
Gascoigne swinging wildly here. #T1#
Gascoigne slips under a jab.
Gascoigne is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Gascoigne misses its intended target.
Beardsley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gascoigne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Beardsley has knocked Gascoigne down with a huge combo! Beardsley steps away and waves a wobbly Gascoigne back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Gascoigne is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Paul Gascoigne has been cut.
Gascoigne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gascoigne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beardsley counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Gascoigne out cold! What a finish! Beardsley is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Beardsley!
Peter Beardsley is the new super heavyweight champion!
Peter Beardsley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Pride Heavyweight GP(Finals)
Date: Jul 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beardsley swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kelly lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
A cross from Kelly lands.
Beardsley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Beardsley.
Jab from Beardsley.
Nice jab there from Kelly.
A lazy left from Kelly finds it's target.
Kelly throws a jab when Beardsley was well out of range.
Beardsley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beardsley manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beardsley! #CUT#It looks like David Kelly has been cut.
Kelly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beardsley throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Beardsley moves into the clinch.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Beardsley as the two fighters clinch.
Kelly misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kelly.
Kelly looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beardsley blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Beardsley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beardsley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beardsley misses with a shot to the body
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beardsley throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.
Kelly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beardsley with a body shot.
Beardsley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Beardsley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beardsley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kelly.#T2#
Kelly looks to land a combination but Beardsley avoids it well.
Beardsley with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beardsley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beardsley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kelly. Kelly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beardsley throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beardsley scores with a hook to the body. Kelly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kelly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Kelly misses.
Kelly misses with a right hand
and Beardsley counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beardsley counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Beardsley misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Kelly misses.
Beardsley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Beardsley.
A jab lands there for Beardsley.#ROC#Kelly is rocked!
Kelly throws a poor cross that misses
and Beardsley counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Kelly badly! Beardsley follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Kelly out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Beardsley finished him against the ropes.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Beardsley!
After the fight, Peter Beardsley 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: Pride Heavyweight GP (Finals)
Date: Jun 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdinand throws a lazy uppercut
and Beardsley counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Les Ferdinand has been cut.
Beardsley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferdinand was well out of range. Poor timing from Beardsley.
Ferdinand misses with a body punch
and Beardsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beardsley throws the left hand but Ferdinand avoids the punch easily.
Beardsley takes a swing at Ferdinand's ribcage but misses.
Ferdinand throws a poor cross that misses
and Beardsley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferdinand connects with a looping right hand.
Ferdinand throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beardsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beardsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferdinand.
Beardsley lands a head shot.
Ferdinand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beardsley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beardsley misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beardsley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferdinand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Ferdinand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beardsley was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferdinand.
Beardsley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Ferdinand drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ferdinand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beardsley.
Beardsley throws a hook to the side of Ferdinand's head but Ferdinand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferdinand misses with a looping right.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Beardsley has knocked Ferdinand down with a huge combo! Beardsley steps away and waves a wobbly Ferdinand back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Ferdinand is rocked!
Beardsley lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Ferdinand falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Beardsley!
After the fight, Peter Beardsley 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: B.A Boxing Bash Rd3
Date: May 22, 2020

#R1#
Gascoigne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beardsley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gascoigne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beardsley throws out the jab.
Gascoigne slips under a jab from Beardsley.
Gascoigne lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Beardsley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gascoigne blocks a body shot from Beardsley.
Gascoigne is trying to force a seperation but Beardsley has the dominant position.#BC#
Gascoigne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gascoigne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beardsley at a distance.
Gascoigne lands with a hook. Beardsley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Beardsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gascoigne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne misses with a body shot
and Beardsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beardsley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gascoigne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beardsley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beardsley walks into a straight right hand from Gascoigne.#T1#
Beardsley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gascoigne was well out of range. Poor timing from Beardsley.
Beardsley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gascoigne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gascoigne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beardsley.
Gascoigne scores with a sloppy right hand. Beardsley should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Beardsley misses its intended target.
Beardsley misses with an uppercut. Gascoigne saw that one coming.
Beardsley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gascoigne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gascoigne went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Beardsley misses with a straight left.
Gascoigne throwing a counter right hand but Beardsley manages to avoid it.
Gascoigne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gascoigne moves out of range of the strikes.
Beardsley lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Paul Gascoigne has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Beardsley.
Jab, jab by Gascoigne - just one landing.
Gascoigne throws a combination that misses
and Beardsley counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gascoigne throws the left hand but Beardsley avoids the punch easily.
Gascoigne with a nice cross.
Gascoigne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beardsley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gascoigne dips to his left and cracks Beardsley with an uppercut!#KD#
Gascoigne feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Beardsley sprawling to the canvas! Beardsley rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gascoigne finish him?! #CUT#
That has opened up Peter Beardsley's cut even more.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gascoigne. Beardsley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gascoigne is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gascoigne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beardsley on the side of the head.
Gascoigne looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gascoigne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beardsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gascoigne moves out of range as Beardsley strikes.
Beardsley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beardsley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Beardsley misses.
Gascoigne is looking to counter the offense by Beardsley and move into the clinch.#T3#
Beardsley throws a poor cross that misses
and Gascoigne counters with a straight right hand.
Gascoigne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beardsley. Beardsley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beardsley missing with a left hand there. Gascoigne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Beardsley looks to move away, Gascoigne throws a big counter combo but Beardsley just gets out of the way.
Beardsley throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Gascoigne counters with a crisp right hand that drops Beardsley! Gascoigne lets Beardsley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Beardsley is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Peter Beardsley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Beardsley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
No joy there for Beardsley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gascoigne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beardsley throws a hook but Gascoigne avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beardsley looks to score with a jab to the body but Gascoigne is just out of range.
Beardsley moves out of range of the strikes.
Gascoigne throws a right and a left that Beardsley avoids nicely.
Beardsley misses with an uppercut. Gascoigne saw that one coming.
Gascoigne misses with an uppercut. Beardsley saw that one coming.
Beardsley throws out a counter right but Gascoigne avoids it with no problem.
Gascoigne throws a right and a left that Beardsley avoids nicely. #T4#
Gascoigne swinging wildly here.
Beardsley throws out a counter right but Gascoigne avoids it with no problem.
Beardsley throws an off balance right hand
and Beardsley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gascoigne scores with a shot to the body.
Gascoigne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gascoigne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beardsley.
Gascoigne throws a right hand that Beardsley ducks under and follows up with a left that Beardsley also avoids with ease.
Gascoigne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beardsley.
Beardsley works over Gascoigne's head and body with a nice combination.
We've been informed that Beardsley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Beardsley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beardsley moves away from the strike by Gascoigne.
Gascoigne avoids the body shot from Beardsley. #T5#
Gascoigne shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beardsley eats them both and turns towards Gascoigne to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gascoigne lands a glancing blow to the side of Beardsley's head.#CUT#
Peter Beardsley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gascoigne slips under a jab.
Beardsley throws the left hand but Gascoigne avoids the punch easily.
Gascoigne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gascoigne throws a lazy uppercut
and Beardsley counters with a nice uppercut.
Beardsley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gascoigne throws a right hand that misses
and Beardsley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beardsley loads up on a big right hand but Gascoigne slips the punch.
Gascoigne looks to land a right hand but Beardsley moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beardsley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beardsley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T6#
Beardsley throws a hook to the side of Gascoigne's head but Gascoigne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beardsley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gascoigne counters with a nice body shot.
Beardsley looks winded!
A jab from Beardsley misses.
Beardsley takes a swing at Gascoigne's ribcage but misses.
Gascoigne throwing a counter right hand but Beardsley manages to avoid it.
Gascoigne scores with a jab to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Peter Beardsley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Gascoigne!
Paul Gascoigne 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: B.A Boxing Bash Rd2
Date: May 08, 2020

#R1#
Kelly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beardsley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kelly.
Kelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Beardsley misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Kelly throws a counter combo.
Beardsley throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beardsley throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beardsley thuds a left hand into Kelly's body.
Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beardsley throws out the jab.
Beardsley throws a series of punches but Kelly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Kelly misses with a straight left.
Kelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Kelly misses with a right hand
letting Beardsley counter with a right hand.
Beardsley looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Kelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Beardsley loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch.
Kelly throws a hook but Beardsley avoids it easily.
Kelly misses with a shot to the body
and Beardsley counters with a series of strikes. Kelly will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beardsley blocks a jab.
As Kelly looks to move away, Beardsley throws a big counter combo but Kelly just gets out of the way.
Kelly missing with a left hand there. Beardsley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beardsley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beardsley misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Kelly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Beardsley misses.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Beardsley is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Beardsley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kelly slips a straight right by Beardsley.
Beardsley scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Kelly misses with an uppercut. Beardsley saw that one coming.
Kelly works Beardsley's body with a nice hook.
Beardsley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly misses with a double jab.
Beardsley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kelly darts in trying to clinch
and Beardsley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly lands a glancing blow to the side of Beardsley's head.
Beardsley throws a poor cross that misses
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kelly wants to clinch but Beardsley slips to the side
and Beardsley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R2#
Kelly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
David Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beardsley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelly appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beardsley slips a straight right by Kelly.
A nice combination there by Beardsley.
Peter Beardsley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beardsley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beardsley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kelly missing with a left hand there. Beardsley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Beardsley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Kelly. That snapped Beardsley's head back.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Beardsley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beardsley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kelly throws a right hand that Beardsley ducks under and follows up with a left that Beardsley also avoids with ease.
Kelly misses with an uppercut
letting Beardsley counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Kelly has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Beardsley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kelly throws a hook but Beardsley blocks it.
Beardsley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Beardsley slips the punch.
A big right from Beardsley misses.
Kelly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beardsley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Beardsley.
It looked like Beardsley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beardsley throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it.
Beardsley scores with a three punch combo!
A cross from Kelly lands.
Kelly throws a shot from downtown. Beardsley moves away and avoids it.
Kelly misses the jab.
Beardsley cracks Kelly with a good jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peter Beardsley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Beardsley. #BC2#
Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beardsley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beardsley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kelly backs up against the ropes.
Beardsley throws a nice looking combination but Kelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kelly misses with a combination
and Beardsley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beardsley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly.
Beardsley scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beardsley lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Beardsley misses.
Kelly throws a counter combo.
Kelly throws a looping overhand right but Beardsley ducks down to avoid it.

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 Peter Beardsley.
I think Beardsley 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 20:18
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 20:18
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 20:18

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Beardsley!
Peter Beardsley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: B.A Boxing Bash Rd1
Date: Apr 19, 2020

#R1#
Beardsley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Nice defenses there by Clark.
Clark connects with a body shot that sends Beardsley's belly button to the back.
Clark moves out of range as Beardsley strikes.
Beardsley drops his hands momentarily and Clark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clark throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Beardsley misses the shot to the body.
Clark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beardsley misses the shot to the body.
Clark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beardsley lands with a cross.
Beardsley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clark scores with a jab.
Beardsley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Lee Clark has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Clark misses with a hook.#T1#
Beardsley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beardsley scrambles back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clark, as that shot connected.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Clark throws a series of punches but Beardsley avoids them all with ease.
Clark lands a nice hook to Beardsley's body. Beardsley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clark scores with a jab to the body.
Beardsley takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Beardsley misses.
Clark scores with a hook to the body. Beardsley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clark with a hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beardsley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beardsley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clark misses with a looping left.
Beardsley is looking for a counter combo.
Beardsley throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clark.
Beardsley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Beardsley is breathing heavily.
Beardsley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beardsley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clark stalls. #T3#
Clark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Beardsley throws a head punch that misses.
Beardsley scores with a shoulder strike.
Clark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Clark manages to break the clinch.
Beardsley misses with a double jab.
Clark lands with an uppercut that bounces Beardsley off the ropes and back into range.
A punch lands to the side of Clark 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Beardsley drives through and clinches with Clark against the ropes.
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beardsley's elbow.
Clark manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clark looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Clark tries to circle away but Beardsley has him pinned against the ropes.
Clark prevents a body shot from Beardsley. #BC#
Beardsley manages to break the clinch.
Beardsley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beardsley scrambles back to his feet.
Beardsley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Beardsley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beardsley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beardsley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clark moves in looking to clinch but Beardsley pushes him off.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beardsley.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clark 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Clark!
After the fight, Lee Clark 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.

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