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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harrold Branch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Beckman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cocaine Blues, Johnny Cash. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Harrold Branch looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harrold Branch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ralph Beckman!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckman throws a right hand that Branch ducks under and follows up with a left that Branch also avoids with ease.
Branch is breathing heavily.
Beckman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Branch is looking to clinch but Beckman is avoiding it.
Branch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Branch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Beckman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Beckman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Branch defends well.
Branch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beckman is keeping the position for now.
Beckman wants to sweep here but Branch controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckman working a defensive guard here.
Branch 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.
Beckman keeping full guard, as Branch tries to pass.
Beckman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Branch trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beckman has his hands on Branch's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ralph Beckman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Branch blocks a head kick by Beckman.
Nice cross by Beckman.
No joy there for Beckman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beckman.
Beckman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beckman misses with a takedown
and Branch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Branch walks away with a smile on his face. Beckman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harrold Branch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Beckman.
Beckman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ralph Beckman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Branch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Branch advances to half guard.
Branch is thwarting Beckman's attempts to control the position.
Branch works his way into side control.
Beckman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Branch asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Beckman prevents Branch from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckman wants to control but Branch postures up.
The referee asks Branch politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Branch prefers to stall for the moment though.
Beckman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Branch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branch is looking to take a break and control but Beckman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Branch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Branch is trying to get an arm triangle but Beckman is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branch tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrold Branch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beckman closes the distance and clinches.
Beckman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Branch has him pressed against the cage.
Beckman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beckman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Branch is fending him off so far but Beckman persists. Nope, Branch circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Beckman misses
and Branch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beckman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beckman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Branch walks away with a smile on his face. Beckman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beckman.
Harrold Branch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Beckman.
Branch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckman keeps the fight on the outside.
Beckman fails with a takedown attempt.
Beckman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beckman looks for a takedown but Branch sprawls well.
Beckman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Branch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beckman counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckman scores with a one two! Branch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Beckman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beckman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beckman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beckman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beckman swats away the attempt to clinch by Branch.
Beckman moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckman can't break the clinch.
Beckman working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Beckman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beckman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Branch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beckman's efforts to push away.
Knees in the clinch landing for Branch.
Branch has Beckman pressed against the cage, preventing Beckman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Branch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckman throws a right hand that Branch ducks under and follows up with a left that Branch also avoids with ease.
Beckman gets caught flat footed, as Branch shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beckman wants to control the position but Branch says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Branch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Branch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beckman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beckman is not content to let Branch control the position.
Branch wants to free his trapped foot but Beckman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Branch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beckman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ralph Beckman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Branch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beckman tries for a takedown but Branch circles away easily
and Branch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Branch tries to pass to full mount but Beckman defends it.
Branch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beckman is looking to improve his position.
Branch content to control rather than advance.
Branch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branch is keen to just control but Beckman is a slippery customer.
Harrold Branch has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Branch checks the leg kick.
Beckman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Branch.
Beckman rushes Branch and presses him up against the cage.
Beckman is trying to force a seperation but Branch has the dominant position.
Beckman wants to get back to striking at distance but Branch won't allow it.
Beckman tries to circle away but Branch has him pinned against the cage.
Branch gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branch wants to control from the top but Beckman keeps moving.
Branch cracks Beckman with a solid left hand.
Beckman pulls Branch in to control the position.
Branch passes Beckman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Branch wants to control but Beckman is keeping him busy.
Branch is really struggling to control Beckman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckman tries to roll over but Branch keeps him under control.
Branch stalling.
Branch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckman trying to control here.
Branch trying to control the action but Beckman is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Harrold Branch.
Branch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beckman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Branch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beckman won't be happy with that.
Harrold Branch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Beckman.
Beckman tries to buck Branch off but Branch is having none of it.
Harrold Branch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckman stops Branch from passing to mount.
Branch has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Beckman!
Beckman is trying to escape the mount.
Beckman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branch moves to back control.
What can Beckman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Beckman prevents Branch from getting a body triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beckman covering up well under a series of strikes from Branch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harrold Branch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Branch 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrold Branch!
Harrold Branch made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thank You all so much thanks QFC for giving me a fight and thanks to my opponent for taking this fight. Its been a long road to stand here today, i've been through hell and back with drugs and crime and i stand here ready to be a new man! THANK YOU ALL!!'.
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energy
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hype
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