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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flint Beaswood (ranked 2942 p4p, 385 weight class) and Gustaf Alexandersson (ranked 3761 p4p, 463 weight class). Alexandersson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Amon Amarth - Twilight of the Thunder God. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Flint Beaswood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gustaf Alexandersson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandersson dips to his left and cracks Beaswood with an uppercut!
Alexandersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Beaswood is just out of range.
Beaswood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beaswood.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot.
Gustaf Alexandersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beaswood closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beaswood lands in his opponent's guard.
Alexandersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Beaswood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaswood trying to hold on to Alexandersson's head to control him but Alexandersson postures up.
Alexandersson wants to get back to his feet.
Beaswood trying to control but Alexandersson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson wants to stand but Beaswood has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Beaswood has his hands clasped together around Alexandersson's back. He's all about the action.
Alexandersson wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Beaswood uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Alexandersson won't allow Beaswood to sweep him here.
I've been told that Alexandersson has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Beaswood has a closed guard, preventing Alexandersson from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beaswood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alexandersson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alexandersson postures up.
Alexandersson won't allow Beaswood to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gustaf Alexandersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beaswood moves into range and clinches up with Alexandersson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandersson is trying to break free.
Beaswood tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexandersson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexandersson is trying to force a seperation but Beaswood has the dominant position.
Beaswood has picked Alexandersson up - he's going for a ride! Beaswood dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Beaswood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson is trying to stand up here but Beaswood is controlling him well.
Beaswood wants to advance to full mount but Alexandersson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Alexandersson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beaswood controls the pace.
Alexandersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beaswood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beaswood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alexandersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beaswood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alexandersson has momentary wrist control but Beaswood slips an elbow through the middle.
Beaswood trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beaswood postures up and lands a big shot to Alexandersson's brow.
Beaswood landing with the ground and pound.
Beaswood chips away with some ground and pound.
Beaswood looking to pass the guard.
Alexandersson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beaswood lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beaswood is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beaswood lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alexandersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alexandersson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Beaswood uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flint Beaswood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alexandersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beaswood manages to avoid it.
Alexandersson throws a series of punches but Beaswood avoids them all with ease.
Alexandersson misses with a wild body shot.
Beaswood shoots in for a double leg but Alexandersson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alexandersson!
Beaswood staying out of range there.
Alexandersson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beaswood shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alexandersson looking for submissions off his back.
Beaswood trying to control the action but Alexandersson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaswood lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Beaswood seems content to control.
Beaswood looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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. Beaswood connects with a nice short shot to Alexandersson's temple.
Beaswood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexandersson defends it well.
Beaswood winds up and cracks Alexandersson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Beaswood 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.
Beaswood 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.
Alexandersson is not content to let Beaswood control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Beaswood.
Beaswood lands strikes from half guard.
Alexandersson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flint Beaswood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beaswood passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beaswood trying to control the action but Alexandersson is working from the bottom.
Beaswood in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Beaswood working the ground and pound.
Beaswood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alexandersson, who protects the arm well.
Beaswood tries for a kimura but Alexandersson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alexandersson is trying to improve his position.
Alexandersson being controlled for a moment.
Alexandersson is not content to let Beaswood control the position.
Alexandersson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Alexandersson is not content to let Beaswood control the position.
Alexandersson is pushing Beaswood's head away, looking to escape. Beaswood manages to hold on to the position though.
Beaswood is working Alexandersson over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beaswood looks up at the clock and then as Alexandersson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Beaswood smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alexandersson is looking for a sweep.
Beaswood cracks Alexandersson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alexandersson regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flint Beaswood dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandersson. Beaswood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandersson throws a hook but Beaswood blocks it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beaswood.
Beaswood tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Beaswood working the head with strikes.
Alexandersson is looking to regain half guard here but Beaswood keeps moving and retains side control.
Alexandersson keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaswood wants to control but Alexandersson is keeping him busy.
Beaswood connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alexandersson some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alexandersson looking for submissions off his back.
Beaswood is nestled in close to Alexandersson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alexandersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alexandersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beaswood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Beaswood scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexandersson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beaswood scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beaswood works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Beaswood.
Alexandersson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Beaswood's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flint Beaswood!
A relieved looking Flint Beaswood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Gustaf Alexandersson was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight, man!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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