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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Beastly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Halpert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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192 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Beastly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Halpert!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halpert takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Jim Halpert has been cut.
Halpert misses with a takedown attempt - Beastly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beastly throws a hook but Halpert avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Beastly as Halpert shoots in.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Beastly drives through and clinches with Halpert against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beastly.
Halpert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Richard Beastly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Halpert.
Beastly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Halpert tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beastly smiles and moves away.
Halpert scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halpert is looking to take a break and control but Beastly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halpert stops Beastly from getting back to his feet.
Halpert trying to control the action but Beastly is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beastly is trying to stand.
Halpert thows a huge punch but Beastly dodges it nicely.
Halpert is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Beastly!
Beastly is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Halpert working for a guillotine from mount but Beastly is in no mood to give up.
Halpert tries to control but Beastly wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beastly is trying to stand up.
Halpert wants to finish this one by submission but Beastly is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Halpert.
Halpert looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Halpert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beastly is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Beastly really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beastly is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beastly is squirming around, avoiding Halpert's attempts to control the action.
Beastly is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Richard Beastly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Halpert's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Halpert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beastly's waist but Beastly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halpert off to one side.
Halpert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Halpert with that takedown attempt.
Richard Beastly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Halpert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beastly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Halpert is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halpert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beastly.
Halpert on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Beastly tries to clinch up.
Richard Beastly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Beastly misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halpert moves in looking to clinch but Beastly pushes him off.
Beastly cracks Halpert with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beastly lands a nice shot that snaps Halpert's head back.
Beastly lands a glancing blow to the side of Halpert's head.
Halpert fails with a takedown attempt.
Halpert looks for a takedown but Beastly sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Beastly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Halpert's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beastly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Halpert's hands.
Halpert fails to land the takedown.
Beastly scores with a jab to the head.
Halpert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beastly throws a shot from downtown. Halpert moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halpert fails with a takedown attempt.
Richard Beastly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Halpert.
Beastly looks to land a left hand but Halpert moved out of range nicely.
Richard Beastly is winning the standup battle so far.
Halpert on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halpert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Halpert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Beastly finds it's way through Halpert's defenses.
Halpert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beastly misses with a series of wild punches.
Beastly works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Beastly clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Halpert's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beastly tries to clinch but Halpert is having none of it.
Halpert shoots in but no luck this time.
Halpert shoots in but Beastly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beastly drops Halpert with a left and a right! Oh, Halpert is hurt - Beastly dives into side control looking to finish!
Beastly decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Halpert is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Beastly.
Beastly cracks Halpert with a nice body shot.
Beastly lands a body shot.
Halpert fails to pull guard.
Richard Beastly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Halpert.
Beastly works on Halpert's body with a couple of short punches.
Beastly lands a body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A hook to the body from Beastly.
Beastly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halpert or not.
Beastly lands a body punch.
Beastly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beastly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Beastly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beastly lands a nice shot to the body.
Beastly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Halpert tries to pull guard but Beastly won't allow it.
Beastly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beastly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beastly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beastly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halpert can do to turn this around?
Beastly cracks Halpert with a nice body shot.
Beastly pushes Halpert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beastly cracks Halpert with a nice body shot.
Beastly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halpert or not.
A body shot lands from Beastly.
Beastly works on Halpert's body with a couple of short punches.
Beastly lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Beastly - that landed with a thud.
Beastly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halpert or not.
Beastly presses Halpert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Richard Beastly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Halpert pulls guard.
Halpert wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Beastly wants to get up but he can't break Halpert's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Halpert trying to keep a closed guard but Beastly is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Halpert has his hands on Beastly's head, controlling the position.
Halpert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Beastly had his way with Jim Halpert in that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Halpert's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Halpert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beastly.
Beastly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halpert lands a takedown into guard.
Beastly wants to stand but Halpert is controlling the position.
Halpert advances to half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Halpert works his foot free and advances to mount.
Beastly is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halpert with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Beastly is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Halpert is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Beastly is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Beastly flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Halpert anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Beastly and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Halpert slips an arm under Beastly chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Halpert has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Halpert is squeezing on Beastly like an anaconda would it's prey. Beastly fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Halpert!
Jim Halpert is the new light heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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