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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Beavers closes the distance and pushes The Doctor back into the cage.
Beavers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Doctor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Doctor tries to score a body lock takedown but Beavers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Doctor stops a takedown attempt from Beavers.
#BC#
The Doctor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Beavers looking to score a takedown here. The Doctor is defending well but Beavers drives through and ends up in The Doctor's guard.
Beavers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beavers landing some decent shots from guard.
The Doctor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Doctor is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beavers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Doctor controls Beavers momentarily but Beavers frees himself.
Beavers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Beavers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beavers has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The Doctor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beavers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beavers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beavers stands up over The Doctor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beavers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beavers lands a couple of elbows.
Beavers wants to control from the top but The Doctor keeps moving.
Beavers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Doctor is keeping the position for now.
The Doctor has momentary wrist control but Beavers slips an elbow through the middle.
Beavers landing some decent shots from guard.
Beavers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Doctor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beavers is looking to work some ground and pound but The Doctor has wrist control.#T2#
Beavers is looking to work some ground and pound but The Doctor has wrist control.
Beavers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beavers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Doctor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beavers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beavers throws a looping overhand right but The Doctor ducks down to avoid it.
Beavers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Doctor takes one to the side of the head.
Beavers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Beavers dives in and scores a takedown into The Doctor's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beavers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beavers is looking to work some ground and pound but The Doctor has wrist control.
Beavers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Beavers throwing strikes from guard but The Doctor blocks nicely.
Beavers stops The Doctor from standing up.
The Doctor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SU2#
Beavers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Doctor, up you get!
Eaton Beavers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Beavers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Doctor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joe The Doctor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eaton Beavers.#BC2#
Beavers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Beavers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beavers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
The Doctor is not content to let Beavers control the position.
Beavers is putting a hurting on The Doctor here, landing some big shots from side control.
Beavers trying to control the action but The Doctor is working from the bottom.
Beavers is chipping away with strikes.
#SU2#
Beavers stands up and beckons The Doctor to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beavers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beavers lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eaton Beavers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The Doctor misses with the combination.
Beavers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beavers lands the left hand.
Beavers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beavers blocks a head kick by The Doctor.
Despite the aggression on Beavers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The Doctor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beavers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Doctor's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Beavers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Doctor on his heels. He'll look to pass The Doctor's guard now, I'm sure.
Beavers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Doctor looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beavers is looking to work some ground and pound but The Doctor has wrist control.#T1#
Beavers wants to control from the top but The Doctor keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Doctor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beavers preventing the sweep.
The Doctor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Doctor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Beavers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beavers throws a big right hand that misses.
Beavers won't allow The Doctor to sweep him here.
Beavers wants to control from the top but The Doctor keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beavers throws a nice looking combination but The Doctor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beavers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beavers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2##TD2#
Beavers shoots in and bounces The Doctor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Beavers trying to control the position from guard on top but The Doctor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eaton Beavers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beavers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beavers postures up and lands a big shot to The Doctor's brow.
Beavers throws a big elbow that misses.
The Doctor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beavers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beavers distracts The Doctor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beavers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Doctor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Doctor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Beavers wants to control from the top but The Doctor keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Beavers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beavers throws a big elbow that misses.
Beavers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beavers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beavers looking to pass the guard.
Beavers trying to control but The Doctor is working from the bottom.
Beavers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4##SUB#
The Doctor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beavers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beavers throws an elbow that misses. The Doctor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beavers's guard. Nice move by The Doctor!#REVR#
The Doctor trying to control but Beavers is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beavers can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beavers wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eaton Beavers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! The Doctor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A cross from Beavers lands.
The Doctor blocks a jab.
The Doctor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Beavers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beavers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Beavers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Beavers has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
The Doctor manages to break the clinch.
Beavers misses with a few strikes there.
Beavers misses with a body shot.
Joe The Doctor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Beavers misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Beavers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beavers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beavers looks for the body kick but The Doctor saw that one coming.
No luck for Beavers with that takedown attempt.
The Doctor jabs Beavers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beavers lands a two punch combo.
Beavers scores with a three punch combo!
The Doctor slips a straight right by Beavers.#T2#
Beavers throws a series of punches but The Doctor avoids them all with ease.
Beavers falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Doctor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Doctor fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Beavers does no damage.
Eaton Beavers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Doctor shoots for a double leg takedown but Beavers sprawls well. He's pushed The Doctor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A cross from Beavers lands.
Beavers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Doctor. That did some damage!
The Doctor takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
The Doctor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Beavers lands a jab-cross combination.
Beavers throws a head kick that misses.
Beavers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Doctor momentarily.
Beavers tries to bum rush The Doctor with a series of wild strikes but The Doctor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beavers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Doctor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe The Doctor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beavers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
The Doctor slaps away a takedown attempt from Beavers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Doctor closes the distance and clinches up with Beavers, looking for a takedown. The Doctor pushes Beavers against the cage but Beavers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beavers lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Beavers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Doctor quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beavers content to control rather than advance.
Beavers is keen to just control but The Doctor is a slippery customer.
The Doctor trying to control but Beavers postures up.
Joe The Doctor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beavers controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eaton Beavers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beavers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eaton Beavers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Cruz shoots in and bounces The Doctor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cruz is in close to The Doctor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Doctor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The Doctor trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Doctor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cruz wants to sweep here but The Doctor controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Doctor wanted to stand there but Cruz had control of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Doctor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Doctor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cruz pulls The Doctor in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Doctor looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Doctor's waist but The Doctor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
No luck for The Doctor with that takedown attempt.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
The Doctor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but The Doctor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Cruz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Cruz decides to stand back up. Cruz steps back and let's The Doctor get back to his feet.
The Doctor misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Doctor tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The Doctor tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz trying to control the action but The Doctor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
The Doctor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Doctor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
The Doctor wants to stand and escape but Cruz is having none of it. #SU2#
Cruz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz leaves The Doctor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darko Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruz misses with some punches.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but The Doctor has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz jumps guard but The Doctor stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The Doctor being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but The Doctor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Joe The Doctor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Cruz.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
The Doctor keeps the fight on the outside.
The Doctor throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
The Doctor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cruz did well to prevent The Doctor getting side control.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Cruz is trying to control the position but The Doctor postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Doctor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
The Doctor passes into half guard.
The Doctor wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy. #T2##SU#
The Doctor stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The Doctor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Doctor.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Doctor defends well and Cruz ends up having to push The Doctor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
The Doctor misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz is looking to clinch but The Doctor is avoiding it.
The Doctor feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Doctor. #TD#
The Doctor drives through with a takedown into Cruz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3##SU#
The Doctor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The Doctor lands a head kick. Cruz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cruz dives in and grabs The Doctor's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Doctor pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Doctor defends well and Cruz ends up having to push The Doctor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Doctor attempts a counter takedown but Cruz avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
The Doctor drives through and clinches with Cruz against the cage.
Cruz is struggling to control the position.
Cruz working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The Doctor.
Cruz jumps guard but The Doctor stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cruz has The Doctor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Doctor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Doctor jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The Doctor is struggling to control the position.
Cruz jumps guard but The Doctor stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
The Doctor has hold of one of Cruz's legs. Cruz is fighting the takedown attempt but The Doctor gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe The Doctor dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Doctor pinned against the cage. The Doctor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Doctor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cruz sprawls and moves away.#CL#
The Doctor takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Doctor's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
The Doctor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
The Doctor has a takedown stuffed.
The Doctor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Doctor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cruz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Doctor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but The Doctor sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joe The Doctor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Cruz.#CL#
The Doctor darts in and clinches Cruz up against the cage.#BC2#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Cruz gets a clinch. #T2##TD2#
Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
The Doctor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The Doctor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Doctor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
The Doctor closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but The Doctor is controlling him.#T3##BC#
The Doctor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
The Doctor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
The Doctor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Cruz counters with a single leg into guard. The Doctor didn't expect that. #ES#
The Doctor uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Doctor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
The Doctor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cruz has hold of The Doctor's hands but The Doctor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Doctor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cruz is staying active underneath The Doctor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Doctor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe The Doctor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Doctor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe The Doctor!
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