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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Probert Beukeboom (ranked 513 p4p, 411 weight class) and Jeff Christ (ranked 66 p4p, 52 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Probert Beukeboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Christ!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christ.
The fighters circling - Beukeboom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christ moves out of range as Beukeboom strikes.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beukeboom as he jumps to the side.
Christ tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beukeboom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Christ somewhat.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beukeboom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Christ tries to counter it with a takedown but Beukeboom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Christ connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beukeboom. Beukeboom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Christ shoots in for a double leg but Beukeboom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Probert Beukeboom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Christ.
Christ moves out of range as Beukeboom strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom misses with an uppercut.
Beukeboom needs to keep his hands up - Christ had a free shot at his head there.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.
Christ tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beukeboom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Christ somewhat.
Beukeboom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beukeboom blocks a jab.
Beukeboom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
Beukeboom misses with an uppercut. Christ saw that one coming.
Christ connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Beukeboom.
Christ misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Beukeboom to counter with a crisp jab.
Christ shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Beukeboom counter with a right hand.
A big right from Christ misses.
Beukeboom is looking to counter punch.
Beukeboom 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.
Christ shoots in but no luck this time.
Christ with a poor takedown
and Beukeboom counters with a straight right hand.
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.
Christ darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beukeboom takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beukeboom misses with a straight right.
Beukeboom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beukeboom misses with a double jab.
Beukeboom connects with a looping right hand.
Beukeboom cracks Christ with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Beukeboom as Christ shoots in.
Beukeboom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beukeboom misses with a hook
and Christ counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Christ seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beukeboom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beukeboom trying to control but Christ postures up.
Christ seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beukeboom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beukeboom tries to roll over but Christ keeps him under control.
Christ throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christ.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Christ working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Christ keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Christ landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Christ lands a nice short elbow.
Christ is controlling the pace.
Christ missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beukeboom is refusing to be controlled, as Christ sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ with the ground and pound but Beukeboom uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Beukeboom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christ chips away with some ground and pound.
Christ wants to pass the guard but Beukeboom is keeping the position.
Beukeboom is trying to keep Christ in close.
Christ working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beukeboom's head.
Christ trying to control but Beukeboom is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ throwing strikes from guard but Beukeboom blocks nicely.
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 Probert Beukeboom will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Christ misses with a left hand
and Beukeboom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beukeboom wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance.
Christ goes for a double leg but Beukeboom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beukeboom continues to drive forward.
Christ is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beukeboom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Christ moves away from the strike by Beukeboom.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beukeboom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christ moves away from the strike by Beukeboom.
Christ has a takedown stuffed.
Probert Beukeboom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Christ.
Beukeboom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christ's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Beukeboom misses.
Christ with a poor takedown
and Beukeboom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jeff Christ has been cut.
Beukeboom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?
Christ with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beukeboom to score with a decent uppercut.
Beukeboom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beukeboom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Christ is defended easily by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beukeboom.
Probert Beukeboom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Christ.
A counter left hand to the body from Beukeboom misses its target.
Beukeboom instigates a clinch.
Beukeboom pushes Christ back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Beukeboom misses with the head strike.
Christ drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beukeboom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Christ.
Beukeboom misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom is fighting off a takedown attempt but Christ is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Beukeboom to the mat. Beukeboom regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Christ lands a couple of elbows.
Beukeboom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Christ on the ground.
Christ postures up.
Christ scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Christ is stalling in the full guard.
Beukeboom looking to control.
Beukeboom has control of Christ's left arm, preventing Christ from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christ wants to pass the guard but Beukeboom is keeping the position.
Christ postures up and lands a big shot to Beukeboom's brow.
Christ working some strikes from top position.
Christ preventing the sweep.
Christ throws a big elbow that misses.
Beukeboom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christ has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beukeboom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christ.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Christ tries for a takedown but Beukeboom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beukeboom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beukeboom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Beukeboom as Christ shoots in.
Beukeboom misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christ darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beukeboom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christ takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Christ has his takedown stuffed
letting Beukeboom counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Beukeboom.
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!
Christ fails with the takedown
and Beukeboom counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Probert Beukeboom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Christ's cut.
That's time! Beukeboom'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.
Christ moves out of range as Beukeboom strikes.
Christ closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beukeboom's guard.
Christ throwing strikes but missing.
Christ tries to free his leg and advance position but Beukeboom is retaining full guard.
Christ makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beukeboom looking to control.
Christ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beukeboom is keeping the position for now.
Beukeboom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom controls Christ momentarily but Christ frees himself.
Beukeboom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beukeboom is adopting a defensive guard.
Christ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Christ won't allow Beukeboom to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beukeboom looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Christ slips a jab and a cross from Beukeboom.
Christ with the counter takedown but Beukeboom avoids it easily.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beukeboom.
Christ drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beukeboom defends it well.
Beukeboom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
Christ misses with a right hand
and Beukeboom counters with a left to the body.
Beukeboom misses with a hook.
Christ scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beukeboom in his tracks.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beukeboom.
Christ is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Probert Beukeboom is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beukeboom throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom throws a series of punches but Christ moves out of range.
Christ dives in and grabs Beukeboom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beukeboom pushes down on Christ's head and hops out.
A cross from Beukeboom lands.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beukeboom sprawls well. Beukeboom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christ gets slowly back to his feet.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.
Probert Beukeboom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Christ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beukeboom lands the left hand.
Beukeboom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beukeboom wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom scores with a jab to the body.
Christ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christ shoots in looking for a takedown but Beukeboom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christ's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.
Christ avoids the body shot from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
Beukeboom scores with a hook.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beukeboom is looking to counter punch.
Christ is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beukeboom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Christ 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.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beukeboom slips under a jab from Christ.
Beukeboom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christ closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beukeboom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom stuffs the takedown attempt from Christ. Christ gets slowly back to his feet.
Beukeboom drives through and clinches with Christ against the cage.
Christ is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beukeboom is defending well.
Beukeboom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beukeboom prevents the takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beukeboom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beukeboom lands with a short shot to the head.
Beukeboom pushes Christ back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christ's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beukeboom lands with a right to the head.
Beukeboom presses Christ against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beukeboom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jeff Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Probert Beukeboom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beukeboom, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Probert Beukeboom!
Probert Beukeboom gave a mention to 30th Century Beer Store in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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