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Event:
Highland 204
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Beast tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beast is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Murray closes the distance and clinches.
Murray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beast just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Beast gets control of Murray's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beast will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Beast throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murray uses it to pass to side control.
Beast definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Beast is trying to control Murray's posture but Murray avoids it.
Beast trying to control but Murray flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Beast trying to control the hands but Murray won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Murray gets his hands free as Beast looks to control. #T1#
Beast is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murray is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Beast is in bad spot here.
Beast trying to control the action but Murray just sinks the hooks in.
Beast tries to escape but Murray has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Beast is working hard here to advance position.
Beast trying to control the action but Murray just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Beast's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
Beast trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Murray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Beast doesn't escape.
Beast trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Murray trying to control momentarily.
Murray has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Beast's body.
Murray gets his hands free as Beast looks to control. #T3#
Beast tries to escape the position.
Beast just trying to survive but Murray is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Beast is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Beast is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Beast trying to control the action but Murray just sinks the hooks in.
Beast tries to break free.
#T4#
Beast wants to control his opponent's hands but Murray gets his hands free.
Murray is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Murray has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Beast.
Murray not allowing Beast to control his hands.
Beast is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray is looking to control Beast but Beast is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Beast looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Beast is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Beast moves into the clinch.#TD#
Beast drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Beast had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murray defends it easily.
Murray trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Beast is looking for a triangle but Murray pushes his legs off easily.
Murray trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Murray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Beast throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murray sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB#
Beast throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murray escapes and throws Beast's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Beast keeps Murray under control for a moment.
Beast trying to control but Murray flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Beast can't escape the position.
Murray avoiding Beast 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
Beast tries to break free.
Murray tries to get the hooks in deep but Beast pushed the leg off.
Murray not allowing Beast to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Beast looking very determined here, making life difficult for Murray.
Murray is not going to allow Beast to sit and survive in this position.
Beast is trying to break free.
#T3#
Beast just trying to survive but Murray is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Micah Murray has got the better of the ground game so far.
What can Beast do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Beast trying to control the hands but Murray won't let him.
Good control from Murray.
Beast trying to control the position but Murray manages to sink in the hooks.
Murray controls the action.
Beast just trying to survive but Murray is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Murray just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Beast rolls, trying to escape but Murray keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Beast's body.
Beast is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Beast tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it. #CL#
Beast moves into range and clinches up with Murray.#TD2#
Murray manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Murray tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Beast drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beast jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beast trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Murray manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Beast not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murray pushes down on Beast's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Beast looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Beast actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Murray is trying to control the action in half guard but Beast is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murray perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beast trying to hold on to Murray's head to control him but Murray postures up.
Murray tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beast knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Murray is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Beast looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murray prevents Beast from improving his position.#SUB#
Beast looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beast wants to control but Murray is keeping busy.
Murray prevents Beast from improving his position.
Murray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beast manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Beast has an active guard here but Murray has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Beast looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB#
Beast looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beast keeps working.
Beast trying to hold on to Murray's head to control him but Murray postures up.
Murray is trying to control the action in half guard but Beast is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Beast is looking to clinch.
Murray tests Beast's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beast tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murray scores with a jab to the head.
Beast doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beast fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beast has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Beast clinches up with Murray and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Beast manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Beast working for submissions but it's allowed Murray to get to half guard.
Beast trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Beast is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murray pulls his head out easily.
Don Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Micah Murray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Beast looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murray 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Murray! |
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Event:
Highland 194
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Beast wants to clinch up but Mosey keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mosey is defended easily by Beast.#CL#
Beast rushes Mosey and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Beast pulls Mosey into guard.
Beast pulls Mosey in close to his closed guard and prevents Mosey from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Beast is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosey trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast trying to control the position here. #T1##SUB#
Beast is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mosey is aware though and is defending well.
Beast controls Mosey momentarily but Mosey frees himself.
Mosey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mosey postures up.
Mosey trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Beast definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mosey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beast. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beast is controlling Mosey's posture.#SUB#
Beast looking for subs off his back but Mosey has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beast is pressing down on Mosey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mosey trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Beast pulls Mosey in close to prevent any damage.
Mosey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beast's guard.
Beast is trying to control but Mosey passes into side control!
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mosey is trying to get an arm triangle but Beast is defending well.
Beast managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mosey.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Beast manages to get back to half guard.
Mosey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mosey wants to control but Beast is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Beast actively working from the bottom here.
Beast wants to control but Mosey is keeping busy.
Beast avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mosey.
Beast is controlling Mosey's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Beast wants to control but Mosey is keeping busy.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beast tries to roll over but Mosey keeps him under control.#SUB#
Beast actively working from the bottom here.
Mosey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mosey is trying to control. Beast wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beast stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Beast pushes Mosey up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Beast jumps guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beast is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Beast working for a triangle but Mosey defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Beast dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Beast fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beast wants to clinch#TD2#
and Mosey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beast trying to control the position.
Mosey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mosey trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mosey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Beast escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mosey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beast trying to keep a closed guard but Mosey is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Mosey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mosey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mosey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Beast managing to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mosey trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Mosey gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mosey working away.#T2#
Beast tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mosey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beast is not content to let Mosey control the position.
Beast struggling a bit here.
Mosey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mosey is looking to take a break and control but Beast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mosey misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Beast holding on.
Beast is looking for a sweep.
Mosey is looking to take a break and control but Beast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beast can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mosey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mosey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Mosey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beast struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mosey dives in and grabs Beast's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beast pushes down on Mosey's head and hops out.
Beast tries to clinch but Mosey is having none of it.
Don Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Beast drives through and clinches with Mosey against the cage.
#TD#
Beast successfully pulls guard.
Beast is pulling down on Mosey's head. It's preventing any offense from Mosey, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mosey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beast is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Mosey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Beast tries to clinch up.#CL#
Beast closes the distance and pushes Mosey back into the cage.#TD#
Beast jumps into guard, dragging Mosey to the mat.
Beast controls Mosey momentarily but Mosey frees himself.
Beast managing to control the position.
Mosey wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
Mosey is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Beast looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Beast working a defensive guard here.
Mosey is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Beast looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beast not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mosey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mosey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beast's guard.
Beast is not content to let Mosey control the position.
Beast is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Beast makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beast.
Beast controlling Mosey's posture. #T3#
Mosey stands and throws Beast's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Beast sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Mosey is working for a kimura here but Beast manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mosey's guard.
Beast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mosey is keeping the position for now.
Beast pushes down on Mosey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mosey 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.#SUB#
Beast is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mosey sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB#
Beast is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mosey defends it well.
Mosey wants to control but Beast is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Beast is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mosey defends it well.
Beast wants to pass to mount but Mosey is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Beast showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beast 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Beast! |
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Event:
Highland 188
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Houle. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beast tries to close the distance and clinch but Houle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Houle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Don Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houle misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Houle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beast tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Beast is trying to pull guard but Houle has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Beast jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Houle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Houle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beast on the ground.
Houle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Houle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houle postures up.
Beast looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Houle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beast looking to control.
Houle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Beast is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Houle rolls with it to try and escape but Beast cranks on the arm and Houle is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Beast! |
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Event:
Highland 176
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Beast closes the distance and clinches.
Beast tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gilbert just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beast is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gilbert to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Beast gets control of Gilbert 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beast will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Beast working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gilbert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Beast is tightening it up a little... Gilbert has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gilbert reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gilbert taps out! Nice BJJ there by Beast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Don Beast! |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Beast instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Beast pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Beast looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Aki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beast is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aki looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Beast looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aki working some strikes from top position.
Aki trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beast working a defensive guard here.
Aki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Beast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aki defends well.#SUB2#
Beast throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Beast working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Beast working for submissions but it's allowed Aki to get to half guard.
Beast is looking to control Aki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beast avoid being mounted?
Beast looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aki wants to pass to mount but Beast is defending the position. #SUB2#
Beast looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aki is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Beast is refusing to be controlled, as Aki sits in half guard.
Beast wants to control but Aki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aki working Beast over with strikes.
Aki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aki content to control rather than advance.
Aki throwing shots but Beast is blocking nicely.
Beast is refusing to be controlled, as Aki sits in half guard.
Beast regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Beast seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Beast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aki defends well.
Aki distracts Beast with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aki scoring with some ground and pound.
Beast pulls Aki in close to his closed guard and prevents Aki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aki wants to pass the guard but Beast is keeping the position.
Beast trying to control the position.
#T4#
Aki chips away with some ground and pound.
Aki lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Beast looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aki passes into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Aki lands an elbow.
Beast sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aki wants to take a breather but Beast is having none of it.
Aki slips a nice elbow through Beast's hands, connecting with Beast's forehead.#SUB2#
Beast actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aki is nestled in close to Beast, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beast is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aki scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aki connects with a nice short shot to Beast's temple.
Beast is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Purple Aki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Aki shoots in and gets a takedown into Beast's guard.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Aki from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Beast throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aki uses it to pass to side control.
Aki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beast on the ground.
Aki cracks Beast with a big right hand but Beast just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beast to see if he's OK.
Aki grinds an elbow into Beast's temple.
Beast struggling a bit here.
Aki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beast keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Aki are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Aki working away.
Aki tries to advance to mount but Beast denies him.
Beast taking a bit of punishment here - Aki scoring with strikes.
Beast can't do much from the bottom here.
Aki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beast some visible discomfort.
Aki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Beast is trying to improve his position.
Beast struggling a bit here.
Purple Aki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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Aki grinds an elbow into Beast's temple. #T2#
Aki working the head with strikes.
Beast tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Beast wants to hold on but Aki pushes him away.
Aki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Aki lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aki avoids the attempt from Beast to control.
Aki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Beast hang on?
A nice elbow there by Aki.
Beast wants to control but Aki is having none of it.
Aki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Beast's face.
Beast tries to hold on but Aki postures up.
Aki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Beast is in a horrible position here. Aki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Beast in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Aki controlling the position easily from mount.
Beast is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Aki avoids the attempt from Beast to control.
Aki scoring with strikes but Beast is staying in there.
Aki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Beast's face.
Aki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Beast is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Aki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Beast wants to hold on but Aki pushes him away.
Aki lands a big shot there that rocks Beast but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Beast tries to hold on but Aki postures up.
Aki lands a big shot there that rocks Beast but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aki dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Beast is rocked!
BOOM! Aki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Beast is still in real trouble! Can Aki finish him?
Beast is desperately trying to improve his position but Aki has a good base and remains in mount.
Beast seems to have recovered his senses.
Aki dominating with strikes here.
Aki lands with some strikes.
Aki softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Beast is out cold! Aki jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Purple Aki!
A very excited looking Purple Aki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Beast looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arishima misses with an uppercut.
Arishima works the jab nicely.
Arishima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beast throws out a loose jab but Arishima uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Beast darts in and clinches Arishima up against the cage.
Beast tries to pull guard but Arishima won't allow it.
Beast fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Beast pulls guard. #SUB#
Arishima is posturing up here but Beast has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Arishima tries to roll out but it's too tight and Arishima has to tap! Slick submission there by Beast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Beast! |
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Event:
VFC 82 Da Silva Jr vs Graham
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Beast moves into the clinch.#TD#
Orlov has Beast pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Orlov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Beast tumbling to the mat - Orlov dives into Beast's guard.
Beast is pulling down on Orlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Orlov, at least for the moment.
Orlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beast's guard.
Beast wants to improve his position but Orlov is controlling well.
#SUB#
Orlov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beast is just riding it out for now. Orlov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Beast is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orlov pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orlov is working away from the top position though.
Orlov is looking to advance position but Beast won't allow it.
Beast wants to improve his position but Orlov is controlling well.
Orlov wants to pass to mount but Beast is defending the position. #T1##SUB2#
Beast is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orlov pulls his head out easily.
Orlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orlov is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Beast actively working from the bottom here.
Beast has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orlov is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Beast is defending against the submission attempts here by Orlov.
Orlov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beast desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Orlov passes to full mount!
Beast looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Beast slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Beast is trying to control but can't.
Beast is positioning himself well to prevent Orlov advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Beast looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beast wants to control but Orlov is keeping busy.
Orlov wants to free his trapped foot but Beast is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Beast actively working from the bottom here.
Beast wants to control but Orlov is keeping busy.
Orlov works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Orlov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Beast can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T3#
Beast tries to hold on but Orlov postures up.#SUB#
Orlov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Beast is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beast might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Orlov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Beast is looking to get to half guard.
Beast tries to hold on but Orlov pushes him away. #SUB#
Orlov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Beast manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Beast struggling a bit here.
Orlov tries to advance to mount but Beast denies him.
Beast is trying to control Orlov's posture but Orlov avoids it. #T4##SUB#
Orlov is working to tighten his grip on Beast's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Beast has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Orlov is really squeezing tight and eventually Beast passes out! Orlov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pedro Orlov!
Our winner, Pedro Orlov, 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. |
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Event:
VFC 70 Thibs vs Dinklage
Date: Apr 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Laroi throws a body kick that misses.
Laroi just misses with a punch to the body.
Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laroi.
Laroi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beast circles away quickly and effectively.
Laroi swings for the body but Beast moves out of range.
#CL#
Beast moves into the clinch.#TD#
Beast manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Beast trying to control the position here.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Laroi from controlling successfully.
Beast pulls Laroi in to control the position.
Laroi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Beast is looking for a triangle but Laroi pushes his legs off easily.
Beast keeping full guard, as Laroi tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Laroi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Laroi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Beast to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Laroi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Beast pulls down on the head and he's put Laroi to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Don Beast! |
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Event:
VFC 60 Alkoun vs Izzy
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Beast closes the distance and clinches.
Beast tries to pull guard but Tomonaga won't allow it.
Beast takes a knee to the side of the body.
Beast fails to pull guard.
Tomonaga lands an elbow inside that Beast shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Don Beast has been cut.
Tomonaga lands a good knee to the midsection. Beast won't want to take too many of those.
Tomonaga scores a nice knee to the body.
Tomonaga lands a nice elbow.
Beast blocks an elbow strike.
Tomonaga lands an elbow inside that Beast shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tomonaga.
#TD2#
Beast manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomonaga trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Beast is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Beast has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tomonaga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tomonaga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tomonaga wants to pass the guard but Beast is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Beast is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tomonaga rolls with it to try and escape but Beast cranks on the arm and Tomonaga is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Beast! |
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Event:
VFC 43 You Bleed For This
Date: Mar 09, 2022 |
#R1#
HiChi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beast under the eye.
HiChi stuns Beast with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
HiChi tests Beast's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beast doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
HiChi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
HiChi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Don Beast has been cut.
HiChi scores with a shot to the body.
HiChi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
HiChi cracks a nice hook into Beast's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
HiChi cracks Beast with an open hand slap.
Beast walks into a straight right hand from HiChi.#T1#
HiChi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beast momentarily.
#KD2#
HiChi lands a big right hand that sends Beast crashing to the mat! HiChi stays standing though and waves Beast back to his feet!#ROC2#Beast is rocked!
Beast gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! HiChi points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Beast wakes up just in time to hear HiChi thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xon HiChi!
Xon HiChi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
VFC 20 Hump Day Humbling
Date: Feb 16, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Aires drives through and clinches with Beast against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aires.
Aires is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beast gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beast has Aires pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Beast drags the fight down to the ground.
Beast has Aires pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Aires has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Beast to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Aires is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Beast pulls down on the head and he's put Aires to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Don Beast! |
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