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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Beardsley (ranked 803 p4p, 1117 weight class) and Cassus Fett (ranked 130 p4p, 173 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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206 cm 26 284 12 - 4 - 0 |
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197 cm 23 245 11 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler Decent boxing Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Beardsley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassus Fett! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! 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.
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. Beardsley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fett defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round. 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Beardsley looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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.
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! 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. 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. 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. 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. Beardsley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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. 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?
That's three minutes gone in the round. 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. 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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. Fett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. 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. 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. 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. 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?
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!
Beardsley is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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