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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Law (ranked 3062 p4p, 2287 weight class) and Jim Beam (ranked 416 p4p, 328 weight class). Law comes to the cage accompanied by Country Boy Can Survive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Beam!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beam lands a nice hook to Law's body. Law takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beam.
Beam throws a lazy body kick
and Law decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beam's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beam's head.
Law postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Law is in close to Beam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Law pushing down on Beam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beam is looking to escape.
Beam is defending against the submission attempts here by Law.
Law is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beam taking some punishment here, with Law in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law is trying to work for a kimura but Beam is defending well.
Law seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Law landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Law prevents Beam from improving his position.
Beam is trying to maintain the position but Law is very close to passing his half guard.
Law lands strikes from half guard.
Law wants to work for an arm triangle but Beam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beam wants to improve his position but Law is controlling well.
Beam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Law cracks Beam with a solid left hand.
Law preventing the sweep.
Law with a nice head shot there.
Law pushing down on Beam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beam taking some punishment here, with Law in his half guard.
Law slips a nice elbow through Beam's hands, connecting with Beam's forehead.
Law drops an elbow to the side of Beam's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Law lands a nice short elbow.
Beam tries to get to full guard but Law has control of the leg.
Law working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam is pressing down on Law's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Law 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.
Beam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Law's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Law distracts Beam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Law working for a triangle but Beam defends it easily.
Law looking for a guillotine here but Beam defends easily.
Beam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beam lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beam lands with a punch from half guard.
Beam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Beam connects with a nice short shot to Law's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beam decides to stand up.
Beam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Law tries to sprawl but Beam drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law wants to improve his position but Beam is controlling well.
Beam controlling the pace.
Law is staying active underneath Beam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beam sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Law defending well though.
Beam is looking to advance position but Law won't allow it.
Law looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Beam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Law dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
That kick from Beam tenderised Law's leg. Law is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beam misses with the combination.
Beam lands a head kick!
A big left from Beam misses.
Beam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Beam.
Beam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam keeps the fight on the outside.
Beam is trying to counter with his kicks.
Law tries to clinch but Beam is having none of it.
Law keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beam gets caught flat footed, as Law shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beam looking to control.
Law scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Law chips away with some ground and pound.
Law is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Law can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Law keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beam's head.
Beam will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law stands up over Beam, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Law's guard.
Law working for a triangle but Beam defends it easily.
Law can't keep his opponent in guard - Beam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Law looking for submissions off his back.
Beam winds up and cracks Law with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Law tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Law is refusing to be controlled, as Beam sits in half guard.
Law looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law won't allow Beam to pass to mount.
Law gets full guard.
Law escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beam is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Law had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beam defends it easily.
Beam trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beam forces his way into half guard.
Beam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Law does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Law flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Law tries to roll over but Beam keeps him under control.
Tyson Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beam wants to pass to mount but Law is defending the position.
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. Beam connects with a nice short shot to Law's temple.
Beam takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Law is looking for a sweep. Beam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beam wants to pass to mount but Law is defending the position.
Law looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Law looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Beam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beam.
Law shoots in and drives through. Beam sprawls well.
Beam lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Law moves out of range as Beam throws a body kick.
Law keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beam. Law does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beam lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Beam throws a combination. Law tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Law shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beam as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Beam releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Beam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Law. Law circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam just misses with a punch to the body.
Law half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Law staying out of range there.
Beam is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Law rather than just go for the knockout.
Beam throws an overhand right that lands on Law's shoulder, as Law tries to avoid the shot.
Beam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beam throws a sloppy head kick and Law moves out of range easily.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Beam.
Beam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beam wants it to stay on the feet.
Beam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam misses with a wild body shot.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Beam.
Law changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Law blocks a jab.
Beam lands a nice shot that snaps Law's head back.
Beam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law tests Beam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Beam misses the target.
Beam lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beam misses with a looping right.
Beam misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beam.
Law slips a straight right by Beam.
Beam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beam goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Law walks forward, straight into a front kick from Beam.
Beam thows a body kick. Law tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Beam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Law avoids the head kick by Beam.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beam as he avoids it easily.
Beam swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Law looks for a takedown but Beam sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Law looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beam throws a body punch but Law moves out of range.
Law half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beam throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Beam coming out on top.
Beam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beam works over Law's head and body with a nice combination.
Beam throws a head kick that misses.
Beam misses with a head kick.
Beam dips to his left and cracks Law with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beam throws a head kick but Law moves out of range.
Beam misses with a leg kick
and Law counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Law.
Law blocks the strikes from Beam.
Law working Beam over with strikes.
Law 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.
Beam trying to hold on to Law's head to control him but Law postures up.
Beam is defending against the submission attempts here by Law.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beam has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Beam!
A very excited looking Jim Beam 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.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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