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Event:
IFC 55 Mumu vs Thomas
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1# Beerus fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Beerus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Beerus fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Beerus closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Beerus pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jab Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Beerus. Brown stuffs the takedown. Beerus tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Beerus sprawls and moves away. Beerus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Brown feinted with a counter takedown.#TD# Beerus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beerus swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Beerus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Beerus is keeping the position.#SUB# Brown has gone for a leg lock! Beerus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.#REVB##SUB# Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beerus is aware though and is defending well.#T1# Beerus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Beerus wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB# Beerus is posturing up here but Brown has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Beerus tries to roll out but it's too tight and Beerus has to tap! Slick submission there by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jab Brown! A very excited looking Jab Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
IFC MW 28 Island vs Thomas
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1# Ball lands with a straight right. Beerus didn't see that one coming. Ball moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT# It looks like Lord Beerus has been cut. Ball cracks Beerus with a right hand to the side of the head. Beerus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ball counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ball getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Ball scores with a head kick. Beerus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Beerus thows a leg kick but Ball checks it and Beerus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ball displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Ball scores with the left hand. Beerus knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC# Beerus is rocked! Beerus misses with the combination.
Lord Beerus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Beerus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ball counters with a three punch combo that has Beerus backing up. Beerus nods at Ball to acknowledge the strikes. Beerus doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ball cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Beerus is still on wobbly legs! Can Ball finish him? Beerus fails with the takedown and Ball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Beerus seems to have recovered his senses. Wrecking Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Beerus.#T1# Ball connects with a jab. Beerus tries for a takedown but Ball circles away easily and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ball cracks Beerus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Ball connects with a solid leg kick. Beerus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beerus drops his hands for a split second and Ball immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Beerus face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Ball follows up with a right hand that knocks Beerus into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wrecking Ball! A very excited looking Wrecking Ball rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
IFC 48 Chugman VS Island
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1# Beerus misses with a wild body shot. Jones lands with a straight right. Beerus didn't see that one coming. Beerus with a poor takedown and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT# It looks like Lord Beerus has been cut.#CL# Jones moves into the clinch. Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beerus or not. Beerus looking for a takedown. Beerus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hank Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Beerus. Beerus looks winded! A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beerus backwards. A body shot lands from Jones.
Beerus tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Beerus drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Jones.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
#T1# Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Beerus backwards. Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beerus backwards. Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC# Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab. Beerus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD# and Jones counters with a nice right hand that sends Beerus toppling to the canvas! Beerus scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jones finish him?!#ROC# Beerus is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Beerus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Beerus is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him? Jones is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Jones shuts the power down on Beerus. Lights out, game over! Jones is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hank Jones!
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Event:
IFC 44
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1# Beerus closes the distance and clinches up with Yonic, looking for a takedown. Beerus pushes Yonic against the cage but Yonic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Yonic misses the target. Beerus has a takedown stuffed.#TD# Yonic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Yonic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Beerus down.
Yonic controlling the position from side mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Beerus is looking to regain half guard here but Yonic keeps moving and retains side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yonic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Beerus is looking to reverse the position. Yonic is staying tight to Beerus's torso, preventing him from escaping. Yonic working the body and head with strikes. #T1# A lull in the action here as Yonic stalls from top position. Yonic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beerus some visible discomfort.
Yonic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Yonic is working Beerus over with some ground and pound from side control. Yonic is chipping away with strikes.
Yonic staying calm. Beerus is trying to get back to half guard. Yonic controls the position from side control.#T2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Yonic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Beerus tries to improve position but can't. Beerus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yonic's best efforts.#SUB2# Beerus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yonic pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Beerus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Yonic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Well, if Yonic 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.
#T3# This is a sustained period of stalling by Yonic. Beerus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yonic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Yonic continues to hold on tight.#T4# 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. Yonic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Beerus! Yonic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yonic working the ground and pound effectively.
Beerus tries to reverse the position but Yonic maintains control. Yonic landing punches. Beerus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yonic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Beerus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beerus wants to control but Yonic is having none of it. Beerus working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Beerus misses with a takedown attempt enabling Yonic to counter with a crisp jab. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Yonic. Yonic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Beerus down.
You can see the frustration on Beerus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Beerus on the wrong end of some ground and pound. We've been hearing that Yonic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Yonic scoring with punches from side control. Beerus is letting Yonic control him for a moment. Beerus taking punishment in the form of punches.
Yonic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Yonic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beerus to see if he's OK. A lull in the action here.#T1# Beerus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yonic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2# Beerus looking for submissions off his back. Yonic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beerus can do to turn this around? Yonic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Yonic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Yonic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Beerus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Yonic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yonic scoring with strikes to the body and head. Yonic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Yonic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Yonic wants to pass the guard but Beerus is defending well. Beerus wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3# Yonic controlling the pace. Beerus has hold of Yonic's hands but Yonic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Yonic drops an elbow to the side of Beerus's head. Yonic working Beerus over with strikes. #SUB2# Beerus actively working from the bottom here. Yonic is controlling the pace.
Boss Yonic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Yonic scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4# Yonic is figuring out what he wants to do next. Beerus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Beerus wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy.
Yonic winds up and cracks Beerus with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Yonic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beerus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2# Beerus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Yonic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Yonic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic 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! #R3##TD# Yonic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Beerus is trying to get back to half guard. Beerus keeps trying to improve his position. Beerus seems a little lost for a moment, as Yonic dominates the positioning. Yonic scores with a couple of short elbows. Yonic working away. Yonic is working Beerus over with some ground and pound from side control. Beerus is trying to escape the position but Yonic is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beerus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Beerus seems a little lost for a moment, as Yonic dominates the positioning. Yonic lands a decent elbow from side control. Yonic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beerus to see if he's OK. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Beerus struggling a bit here.#T1# Beerus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Beerus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yonic scores with a couple of nice shots. Yonic is taking a breather. Beerus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Yonic lands strikes from half guard. Yonic working Beerus over with strikes. #SUB2# Beerus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yonic pulls his head out easily. Beerus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Beerus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Still in half guard, Yonic seems content to control.#T2# Beerus wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy and won't allow it. Yonic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Further stalling from Yonic.#SUB2# Beerus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Beerus taking some punishment here, with Yonic in his half guard. #T3# Yonic trying to control the pace. #SUB2# Beerus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Yonic winds up and cracks Beerus with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Beerus is looking for a sweep. Yonic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Yonic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Yonic working the ground and pound effectively.
Yonic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Yonic controlling his opponent. #T4# Yonic lands a big shot there that rocks Beerus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Beerus manages to regain half guard. Good work. Yonic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Yonic not doing much here.
Yonic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beerus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Still in half guard, Yonic seems content to control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lord Beerus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2# Beerus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Yonic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Boss Yonic showed his dominance in that final round. Well Yonic 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Yonic! During a confident post fight interview, Boss Yonic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IFC MW17
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1# Ishida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ishida wants it to stay on the feet. Ishida leaves Beerus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Beerus shoots and misses and Ishida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Beerus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Beerus drives through with a takedown into Ishida's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Beerus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Ishida keeping moving, preventing Beerus from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Beerus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ishida's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Beerus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ishida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beerus. Ishida is concentrating on defense, preventing Beerus from advancing position. #T1##SUB# Beerus is working for a kimura but Ishida is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Beerus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ishida felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB# Beerus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ishida is just riding it out for now. Beerus eventually gives up the hold. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Ishida is defending against the submission attempts here by Beerus.
#SUB# Beerus seems to be working for a kimura but Ishida defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Beerus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ishida sees it coming and defends easily. Beerus trying to control from half guard but Ishida is working away. #T3##SUB# Beerus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Beerus is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Beerus is trying for a kimura here. Ishida looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Beerus wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lord Beerus! Lord Beerus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFC MW14 Brawler vs Yonic
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1# Beerus shoots in looking for a takedown. Koniezko tries to sprawl out of it but Beerus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koniezko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2# Koniezko pushes Beerus up against the cage in a clinch. Beerus wants to take the fight to the mat but Koniezko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Beerus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koniezko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Beerus. That's going to take a lot out of him. Koniezko leaning his opponent against the cage. Beerus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koniezko pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Koniezko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beerus! Beerus is looking for a sweep.#SU2# Koniezko stands up and beckons Beerus to his feet. Sascha Koniezko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2# Koniezko gets in close and instigates a clinch. Beerus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koniezko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Koniezko is working Beerus over against the cage.#BC2# Koniezko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Koniezko scores with a takedown into Beerus's guard. Koniezko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB# Beerus looking for a guillotine here but Koniezko defends easily.
#SU2# Koniezko gets to his feet. Beerus looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2# Koniezko drives through and clinches with Beerus against the cage.
A short right from Koniezko on the inside. #T2# A right handed body shot lands from Koniezko.
Beerus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Koniezko prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Koniezko.
Koniezko has Beerus pressed against the cage, preventing Beerus from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Koniezko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beerus.
Beerus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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! Koniezko lands with a short head shot on the inside. Koniezko gets through Beerus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Koniezko lands a shot to the body. Koniezko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3##BC2# Koniezko breaks from the clinch.
Beerus tries for a takedown but Koniezko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Beerus shoots in but no luck this time. Koniezko feints a jab promting Beerus to slip. Koniezko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Beerus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Koniezko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2# Koniezko moves into the clinch. Beerus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koniezko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Beerus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Koniezko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beerus letting Koniezko take a breather here.#BC2# Koniezko breaks the clinch.
Koniezko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Beerus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Koniezko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2# Koniezko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beerus's guard.#T4# Koniezko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB# Beerus looking for a guillotine here but Koniezko defends easily.
Koniezko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB# Beerus is looking for a triangle but Koniezko pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Koniezko with a nice head shot there. Koniezko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2# Koniezko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sascha Koniezko 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##CL2# Koniezko closes the distance and pushes Beerus back into the cage. Koniezko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beerus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Koniezko can turn it around. A nice left hand lands by Koniezko.
Beerus is looking for a takedown. Koniezko scores with a nice hook to the head. Koniezko pushes Beerus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Koniezko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2# Koniezko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beerus walks into a jab. Beerus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Koniezko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2# It looks like Lord Beerus has been cut. Nice uppercut lands for Koniezko. That snapped Beerus's head back.
#CL2# Koniezko has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Koniezko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Koniezko moves into the clinch. Beerus wants to take the fight to the mat but Koniezko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Beerus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Koniezko pulls guard. Beerus won't allow Koniezko to get back to his feet. #T1##ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Koniezko manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2# Koniezko manages to break the clinch.
Beerus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Koniezko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Beerus misses with a takedown and Koniezko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beerus thinking. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Beerus misses with a wild body shot. Koniezko cracks a nice hook into Beerus's ribs.#TD2# Koniezko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koniezko showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB# Beerus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koniezko pulls his head out easily. Well, if Koniezko 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Koniezko tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2##SU2# Koniezko escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2# Koniezko gets a clinch. Koniezko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Koniezko is pressed up against the cage. Beerus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koniezko down to the mat. Koniezko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Koniezko lands a head kick. Beerus smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2# Koniezko rushes Beerus and presses him up against the cage. Beerus tries to break the clinch but Koniezko is controlling the position. Beerus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koniezko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Beerus goes for a takedown attempt but Koniezko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3# Beerus dives in and grabs Koniezko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koniezko pushes down on Beerus's head and hops out. Koniezko is looking for the big counter here.#CL2# Beerus tries to keep at a distance but Koniezko has taken the fight into the clinch. Koniezko pushes Beerus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Koniezko is pressed up against the cage. Beerus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koniezko down to the mat. Koniezko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Koniezko moves out of range as Beerus strikes. Beerus with a lazy takedown attempt and Koniezko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2# Koniezko clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Koniezko scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2# Koniezko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Koniezko forces Beerus back against the cage and clinches. Koniezko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koniezko lands on the inside with an uppercut. Koniezko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beerus backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Koniezko prevents Beerus from breaking the clinch.#TD2# Koniezko pulls guard effortlessly. #T4##ES2# Koniezko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sascha Koniezko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Beerus tries for a takedown but Koniezko circles away easily and Koniezko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Koniezko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right from Koniezko. Beerus tries for a takedown but Koniezko manages to get underhooks.
Koniezko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2# Koniezko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Beerus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Beerus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beerus there as he acknowledges the shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Koniezko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beerus momentarily.
#CL2# Koniezko has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sascha Koniezko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Lord Beerus's cut. That's time! Beerus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# A left and a right from Koniezko both land. Nice combination. #TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Beerus enables Koniezko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beerus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2# Koniezko stands up from Beerus's guard - Koniezko perhaps looking for a knockout. Beerus misses with a takedown attempt - Koniezko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Koniezko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2# Koniezko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Sascha Koniezko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Koniezko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beerus or not. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2# Koniezko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Koniezko clinches. Nice body punch from Koniezko. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short left from Koniezko. Beerus tries to circle away but Koniezko has him pinned against the cage.#T1# Koniezko is defending well against a takedown attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Koniezko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beerus.#BC2# Koniezko breaks the clinch.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Koniezko forces Beerus back against the cage and clinches. Koniezko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Koniezko.
Beerus goes for a takedown attempt but Koniezko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Beerus. That's going to take a lot out of him. Koniezko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koniezko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koniezko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2# Koniezko jumps into guard, dragging Beerus to the mat.
Koniezko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beerus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Beerus prevents Koniezko from getting back to his feet. #T2# Koniezko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Koniezko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB# Beerus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Koniezko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beerus, into his guard. #REVB##SU2# Koniezko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Koniezko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2# Koniezko stands and steps away. Beerus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Koniezko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2# Koniezko has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Koniezko breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Koniezko instigates a clinch. #T3# Beerus can't get the takedown.
Beerus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koniezko is defending well. Koniezko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beerus up against the cage. A short right from Koniezko. Beerus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koniezko is defending well. A nice right hand lands inside from Koniezko. Koniezko lands a right hand. #BC2# Koniezko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Koniezko working some nice short punches in the clinch. Koniezko presses Beerus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4# Koniezko gets through Beerus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Koniezko lands with a right to the head. #TD2# Koniezko pulls Beerus into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Beerus looking to pass the guard. Koniezko controlling the position. Sascha Koniezko has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Beerus has gone for a leg lock! Koniezko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beerus's guard.#REVB# Sascha Koniezko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Koniezko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2# Koniezko stands and steps away. Beerus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Koniezko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Beerus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koniezko but Koniezko pushes him off and we're back to square one. Lord Beerus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2# Koniezko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Sascha Koniezko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Koniezko 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sascha Koniezko! Sascha Koniezko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
IFC XXXIII
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1# Beerus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bezmenov pinned against the cage. Bezmenov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beerus. Beerus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bezmenov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beerus somewhat. Yuri Bezmenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Beerus. Beerus shoots in for a takedown but Bezmenov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bezmenov throwing a counter right hand but Beerus manages to avoid it. Bezmenov throws a sloppy head kick and Beerus moves out of range easily. Beerus misses with a takedown and Bezmenov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beerus thinking. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bezmenov closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT# It looks like Lord Beerus has been cut. Bezmenov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A slapping leg kick lands for Bezmenov.
Beerus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bezmenov as he avoids it easily. Beerus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bezmenov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Beerus looks for a takedown but Bezmenov sprawls well. Bezmenov scores with a jab. Beerus acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Beerus takes one to the chin there. Bezmenov jabs at Beerus's body. Beerus looks winded! Look low, kick high! Bezmenov uses the oldest trick in the book to send Beerus tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Bezmenov is absolutely delighted - when Beerus wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yuri Bezmenov! Yuri Bezmenov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
IFC XXX
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Beerus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mason looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Mason struggling a bit here. Beerus is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Mason wants to control but Beerus postures up.#SUB2# Beerus swings around for an armbar but Mason sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Beerus's guard.#SUB2# Beerus looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Mason postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beerus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Beerus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beerus works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Beerus is retaining full guard. Beerus has Mason pulled in close to control his posture. Beerus keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass. Beerus keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Beerus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mason stacks Beerus on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mason! Mason trying to control the action but Beerus is working from the bottom. Mason misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SU# Mason decides to stand up, so the ref orders Beerus to his feet. #T2# Beerus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2# Beerus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mason sprawls well initially but Beerus persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2# Beerus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Beerus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mason is just riding it out for now. Beerus eventually gives up the hold. Beerus moves nicely into side control. #SUB2# Beerus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mason rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Beerus's guard! Nice work there by Mason! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2# Beerus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Mason has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beerus is proving hard to escape from. Beerus working a defensive guard but Mason passes into half guard.
Mason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beerus's head. #SUB2# Beerus actively working from the bottom here. Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beerus keeps working. #SUB# Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beerus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason. Beerus is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.#T4# Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beerus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2# Beerus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Beerus actively working from the bottom here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mason throwing shots but Beerus is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bea Mason dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Mason throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL# Mason clinches with his opponent.
Beerus looking to stall.
#TD# Mason lands a takedown into guard.
Beerus pulls Mason in to control the position. Mason will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2# Beerus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Beerus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beerus keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beerus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Beerus trying to control the pace. #T1# Mason wants to improve his position but Beerus is controlling well.
Mason is looking to control Beerus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted? The fighters are battling for position here. Mason manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Beerus trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. Bea Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Beerus 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. #SUB# Mason is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Beerus has his hands clasped together but Mason extends and breaks Beerus's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mason.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bea Mason!
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Event:
IFC Midweek 10
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1# Impaler lands the left hand. Beerus misses with a body punch
enabling Impaler to counter with a crisp jab. Beerus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beerus misses with a takedown and Impaler counters with a straight right hand. A low kick from Beerus misses and Impaler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Impaler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Impaler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Beerus with a poor takedown enabling Impaler to counter with a crisp jab. A low kick from Beerus misses letting Impaler counter with a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Beerus tries for a takedown but Impaler circles away easily and Impaler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Beerus. That's going to take a lot out of him. Impaler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beerus on the side of the head. Beerus with a lazy takedown attempt and Impaler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beerus thinking. #T1# Impaler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Impaler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Beerus misses with a takedown attempt and Impaler counters with a stiff right hand. Beerus with a poor takedown enabling Impaler to counter with a crisp jab. Impaler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Beerus misses with a takedown attempt and Impaler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beerus thinking. Vladimir Impaler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Beerus is breathing heavily. Beerus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beerus swings widly with a right hand
and Impaler counters with a nice uppercut. Beerus on the wrong end of a nice hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Beerus with a lazy takedown attempt letting Impaler counter with a right hand. #ROC2# Beerus is rocked! Beerus with a poor takedown and Impaler counters with a left to the body. Impaler tests Beerus's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lord Beerus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Beerus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2# Impaler sizes up Beerus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jab by Impaler. Impaler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beerus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Impaler punishes Beerus's body with a nice straight punch. Beerus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Beerus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Beerus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Beerus doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2# and Impaler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Beerus! Impaler lets Beerus back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Oh Beerus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Impaler circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Beerus to the canvas! Beerus doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Impaler keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Impaler!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 8
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1# Bogard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beerus if he has to take too many more of those.
#KD# Oooooh!!! Bogard has knocked Beerus down with a huge combo! Bogard steps away and waves a wobbly Beerus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Beerus is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Lord Beerus has been cut. Bogard keeps Beerus at a distance using the push kick. Beerus is still on wobbly legs! Can Bogard finish him? Beerus looks winded! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bogard connects with an inside leg kick. Bogard weaves into range and cracks Beerus right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Beerus goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Bogard is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terry Bogard! Terry Bogard very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
IFC XX
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1# Sexyama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beerus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Beerus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sexyama's waist but Sexyama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beerus off to one side. Sexyama tests Beerus's chin there with a solid looking shot. Beerus ducks right into an uppercut from Sexyama. #TD# Beerus gets a double leg takedown into Sexyama's guard. Beerus passes Sexyama's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# Beerus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sexyama has managed to free his arm - good work. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sexyama can do anything to dispel that myth. Sexyama works his way to full guard. Good work. Beerus wants to control from the top but Sexyama keeps moving. #T1##SUB2# Sexyama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beerus passes Sexyama's left leg - he's now in half guard. Beerus prevents Sexyama from improving his position. Sexyama has a hand on Beerus's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Beerus takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Sexyama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sexyama wants to hold on but Beerus pushes him away.#SUB# Beerus working for a guillotine from mount but Sexyama is in no mood to give up. #SUB# Beerus is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Beerus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lord Beerus! Lord Beerus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
IFC XVII
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Panda gets a double leg takedown into Beerus's guard. Panda controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB# Beerus has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Panda doesn't defend quickly enough and Beerus has managed to lock this one up! Can Panda escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Beerus on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lord Beerus! A victorious Lord Beerus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
IFC XIV
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Gomes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Gomes is looking to advance position but Beerus won't allow it. Beerus trying to control from the bottom.
Gomes tries to pass to full mount but Beerus defends it. #SUB2# Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gomes is thwarting Beerus's attempts to control the position. Gomes wants to free his trapped foot but Beerus is holding on for dear life with his legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gomes sitting and controlling from the half guard. Beerus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beerus.#T1# Beerus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there. Gomes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Beerus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beerus is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Beerus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gomes forces his way into half guard.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Beerus is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Gomes moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Beerus. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Beerus trying his best to control but Gomes has mounted him. Gomes controlling from mount. Beerus is trying desperately to improve position.#T3# Beerus is working hard here to advance position. Gomes content just to control the position here. Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Beerus tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Gomes controlling the position easily from mount. Gomes wants to control the pace but Beerus is squirming around nicely. #T4# Beerus wants to control but Gomes is having none of it.#SUB2# Gomes looking for a guillotine from mount but Beerus is having none of it. Gomes is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gomes trying to control but Beerus is having none of it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gomes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2# Gomes working for a submission but Beerus is keeping him at bay. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Gomes dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Beerus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomes.#CL2# Gomes instigates a clinch. Beerus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gomes after a bit of a struggle. Beerus jumps guard but Gomes stands there with Beerus around his waist. Beerus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gomes tries a knee to the head but Beerus blocks it.
Beerus has Gomes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gomes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Beerus. That's going to take a lot out of him. Beerus is trying to drag Gomes to the mat but Gomes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC# Beerus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gomes throws a low kick but Beerus moves out of range easily. Giovanni Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gomes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2# Gomes closes the distance and pushes Beerus back into the cage. Gomes misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Gomes is pressed up against the cage. Beerus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gomes down to the mat. Gomes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Beerus moves out of range of the leg kick from Gomes. Beerus blocks a leg kick. Gomes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beerus manages to avoid it.#TD# Beerus gets a double leg takedown into Gomes's guard.#SUB2# Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beerus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Gomes is trying to control the position but Beerus postures up. #SUB2# Beerus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beerus has managed to get both his arms back between Gomes's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Beerus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Beerus is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB# Beerus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beerus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Gomes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2# Gomes looking for subs off his back but Beerus has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB# Beerus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomes defends it well. Gomes trying to control here.
Giovanni Gomes has got the better of the ground game so far. Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Beerus trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom. Gomes wants to control but Beerus is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB# Beerus is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Beerus wants to work for an arm triangle but Gomes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomes regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2# Gomes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Gomes is looking for a triangle but Beerus pushes his legs off easily.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Beerus from controlling successfully. Beerus tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB2# Beerus is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gomes has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Beerus is looking to defend but Gomes has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Beerus! Gomes pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Beerus taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Giovanni Gomes!
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Event:
IFC XI
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1# Warrior lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#TD# Warrior gets the takedown into side control. #SUB# Warrior swings around for an armbar but Beerus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Warrior's guard. Beerus trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Warrior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beerus passes Warrior's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Beerus seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Warrior is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lord Beerus! During a confident post fight interview, Lord Beerus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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