Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SyFi 126
Date: Nov 11, 2018

#R1#
Beats takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bickle looks to land a left hand but Beats moved out of range nicely.
Beats looks to score with a jab to the body but Bickle is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bickle misses the target.
Bickle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beats throws a combination that misses
and Bickle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Bickle finds it's way through Beats's defenses.
Beats slips under a jab.
No luck for Beats with that takedown attempt.
Beats looks for a takedown but Bickle sprawls well.
Bickle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beats's head backwards.
Beats tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beats moves forwards but Bickle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bickle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bickle's corner calls for a 1-2. Bickle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beats fails with a takedown attempt.
Henry Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swagga Beats.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beats shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bickle defends it nicely.#T1#
Bickle looks to land a right hand but Beats moved out of range.
Beats throws a body shot but no joy.
Bickle misses with a looping left.
Beats tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bickle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bickle thuds his right hand into Beats's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beats takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bickle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beats connects with a right hand. Bickle shakes it off.
Beats gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bickle.
Beats throws a nice looking combination but Bickle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bickle misses with an uppercut. Beats saw that one coming.
Bickle swats away the attempt to clinch by Beats.
Beats scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bickle digs a good hook to Beats's body.
Beats throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Beats takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Henry Bickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beats throws a combination. Bickle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bickle misses with a looping right.
Beats tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bickle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bickle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No joy there for Beats, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beats takes one to the side of the head.
Bickle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beats shoots in for a takedown but Bickle shows good takedown defense.
Beats misses with a series of wild punches.
Beats defending well as Bickle loads up on a big left hand.
Bickle misses with a left hand
and Beats counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bickle thinking.
Bickle missing with a left hand there. Beats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beats tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beats moves in looking to clinch but Bickle pushes him off.
Bickle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD2#
Beats closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Beats tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Beats goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bickle has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Beats but great work by Bickle.#T3#
Beats tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bickle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beats struggling a bit here.
Bickle tries to stand but Beats is controlling his head.
Bickle 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.
Beats is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beats manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bickle's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beats works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beats trying to keep a closed guard but Bickle is proving a slippery customer.
Bickle wanted to stand there but Beats had control of the position.
Beats trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Beats is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Bickle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bickle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bickle throws the left hand but Beats avoids the punch easily.
Beats avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bickle misses with a wild body shot.
Bickle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beats can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Bickle.
Beats tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bickle defends well and Beats ends up having to push Bickle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beats fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beats throws a right hand that Bickle ducks under and follows up with a left that Bickle also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Bickle misses the target.
Beats uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bickle.
Bickle scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beats lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bickle circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Bickle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bickle misses with a looping left.
Bickle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beats.
Beats tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Bickle misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beats is looking to clinch but Bickle is avoiding it. #T1#
Bickle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bickle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beats doesn't seem bothered though.
Beats avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beats moves away from the strike by Bickle.
Bickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henry Bickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bickle misses with a looping left.
Beats walks into a left hand.
Bickle scores with a jab to the body.
Beats ducks under a wild hook from Bickle.
Bickle misses with a looping left.
Beats misses with a series of wild punches.
Beats is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bickle jabs Beats right on the nose. Beats blinks but takes it well.
Bickle cracks Beats with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Beats there.
Beats misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Beats throws a sloppy head kick and Bickle moves out of range easily.
Bickle throws a body punch but Beats moves out of range. #CL2#
Beats clinches.
Bickle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bickle lands with a right to the head.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bickle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bickle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Bickle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bickle cracks Beats with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beats.
Bickle scores with a nice head shot.
Beats slips a straight right by Bickle.
Beats throws out a counter right but Bickle avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Beats.#T3#
Bickle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Beats.
Bickle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beats shoots for a takedown but Bickle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bickle misses the target.
Henry Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swagga Beats.
Beats scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beats misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beats tries to close the distance and clinch but Bickle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Bickle misses the target.
Bickle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bickle.
Bickle scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Beats 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bickle scores with a shot to the body.
Beats tries to clinch there but Bickle circles away.
Bickle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Beats closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bickle did well to prevent Beats getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Beats is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bickle has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Bickle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beats. #SUB2#
Beats 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. #SUB2#
Beats is looking for a kimura but Bickle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beats to get the leverage.
Bickle is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bickle wants to get back to his feet.
Beats is trying to control. Bickle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Bickle 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##TD2#
Beats gets the takedown into side control.
Bickle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Beats content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Beats is looking to take a break and control but Bickle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beats content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beats wants to control but Bickle is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Beats tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beats has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beats wants to control but Bickle is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Beats swings around for an armbar but Bickle sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Beats's guard.
Bickle stopping the sweep attempt from Beats.
Bickle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beats wants to improve his position but instead Bickle has moved into half guard.
Bickle wants to stand up but Beats has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
Beats wants to get back to full guard but Bickle has passed into side control.
Bickle tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Beats is trying to improve his position.
Beats trying his best to control but Bickle has mounted him.#T3#
Bickle avoids the attempt from Beats to control.
Beats is working to get back to half guard.
Beats is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beats really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henry Bickle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beats sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bickle has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Beats works to full guard. #SUB2#
Beats has his foot on Bickle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bickle works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB2#
Bickle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beats has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bickle has managed to get both his arms back between Beats's legs - danger averted.
Beats wants to get back to his feet but Bickle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beats is trying to control the position but Bickle postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bickle won't allow Beats to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swagga Beats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beats misses with an uppercut. Bickle saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henry Bickle.
Well Bickle 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Bickle!
An out of breath Henry Bickle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SyFi 114
Date: Oct 12, 2018

#R1#
Mills scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beats closes the distance and clinches up with Mills, looking for a takedown. Beats pushes Mills against the cage but Mills circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mills connects with a jab.
Mills fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beats has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mills fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beats on the side of the head.
Mills works Beats's body with a nice hook.
Beats takes one to the side of the head.
Beats dives in for a single leg takedown but Mills sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mills.
Mills throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Beats does no damage.
Beats misses the shot to the body.
Mills ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beats with a poor takedown
letting Mills counter with a right hand.
John Mills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swagga Beats.
Mills fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beats manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mills, right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mills darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beats drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
Beats is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Beats. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Beats will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mills throws a quick counter kick to the body but Beats avoids it.
Mills comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD#
Mills feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Beats sprawling to the canvas! Beats rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mills finish him?!
Beats is still on wobbly legs! Can Mills finish him?
Mills lands a brutal uppercut that launches Beats off his feet! Beats tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Mills!
An out of breath John Mills thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SyFi 107
Date: Sep 23, 2018

#R1#
Lanaster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beats lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lanaster at a distance.
Beats misses with a few strikes there.
Lanaster feinted with a counter takedown.
Beats throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Lanaster counters with a single leg into guard. Beats didn't expect that.
Beats is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beats is pulling down on Lanaster's head. It's preventing any offense from Lanaster, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beats is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beats wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanaster wants to control from the top but Beats keeps moving.
Beats looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lanaster is one step ahead there.
Beats pulls Lanaster in to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Lanaster avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lanaster is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beats is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beats has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Beats trying to control the position from guard on top but Lanaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lanaster isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Beats stacks Lanaster 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 Beats!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beats happy to just control the position for now.
Lanaster is looking for a sweep.
My spies in Midnight MMA inform me that Beats has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Lanaster tries to escape but Beats is in control.
Lanaster managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Beats. #SUB2#
Beats tries for a kimura but Lanaster is defending well.
Beats advances to full mount.
Beats tries to control but Lanaster wriggling away. #SUB2#
Beats is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lanaster is surviving well by controlling Beats's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Beats has control of Lanaster's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lanaster regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lanaster working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Beats controlling the position easily from mount.
Lanaster sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Beats trying to control from half guard but Lanaster is working away. #SUB2#
Beats is looking for a kimura but Lanaster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beats to get the leverage.
Beats trying to pass the guard but Lanaster defending well.
Lanaster is pressing down on Beats's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beats pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lanaster is keeping the position for now.
Beats loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Lanaster is looking for a triangle but Beats pushes his legs off easily. #T4##SUB#
Lanaster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beats defends it easily.#SUB#
Beats got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lanaster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beats has managed to get both his arms back between Lanaster's legs - danger averted.
Beats wants to control from the top but Lanaster keeps moving.
Beats pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lanaster is keeping the position for now.
Beats missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Lanaster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beats gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beats is pushing down on Lanaster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lanaster is fighting to maintain full guard but Beats has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Lanaster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Swagga Beats dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Beats closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Beats's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Beats closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Beats manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Beats throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lanaster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beats is in Lanaster's guard.
Beats slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanaster trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Lanaster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lanaster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Beats passes to full mount!
Beats has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beats throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Beats looking to control and managing it successfully.
Beats tries to control but Lanaster wriggling away.
Lanaster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lanaster regains half guard.#SUB#
Lanaster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Beats passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lanaster!
Beats misses with a head shot.
Beats trying to control but Lanaster is having none of it.
Beats moves to the back. #SUB2#
Beats looking to break Lanaster's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lanaster remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Beats will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Beats is trying to stick to Lanaster's back but Lanaster is turning into Beats. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beats's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lanaster.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Lanaster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beats looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beats looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beats! #REVB#
Lanaster is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
Beats wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lanaster, who protects the arm well.
Beats is staying tight to Lanaster's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lanaster tries to bench press Beats off him but Beats keeps the position.
Beats advances to full mount.
Lanaster is desperately trying to improve his position but Beats has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Beats working for a guillotine from mount but Lanaster is in no mood to give up.
Beats throws some wild stikes that Lanaster manages to avoid easily.
Beats fails to move to back control.
Swagga Beats has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beats trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4##SUB2#
Beats swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lanaster is now in Beats's guard. A big mistake from Beats there, giving up the dominant position! #SU#
Lanaster stands and steps away. Beats gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Beats shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lanaster manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Lanaster looking for a guillotine here but Beats defends easily.
Lanaster wants to sweep here but Beats controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lanaster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Lanaster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beats defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Swagga Beats showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Beats lands with a good body shot.
Beats displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Swagga Beats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lanaster tries to keep at a distance but Beats has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lanaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanaster has Beats pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beats manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beats is pressed up against the cage. Lanaster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beats down to the mat. Beats avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##TD2#
Beats looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lanaster is refusing to be controlled, as Beats sits in half guard.
Beats takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Beats passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lanaster!
Lanaster is looking to get to half guard.
Beats unloads with some shots from mount but Lanaster bucks and avoids them well.
Beats with shots to the head and body - Lanaster looks very uncomfortable down there.
Beats controlling his opponent. #T2#
Lanaster can't escape the position.
Beats throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beats controlling from the full mount.
Beats seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lanaster is holding on tight.
Beats misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lanaster avoids a series of strikes thrown by Beats. #SUB2#
Beats is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lanaster can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Beats tries to control but Lanaster wriggling away. #T3#
Lanaster is trying desperately to improve position.
Lanaster tries to hold on but Beats postures up.
Lanaster regains half guard.
Beats is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Beats is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lanaster sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Beats is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Lanaster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beats pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Lanaster wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lanaster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beats pulls his head out easily.
Tyrian Lanaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beats is trying to control the action in half guard but Lanaster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beats works his way into full mount!
Beats controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lanaster is in all sorts of trouble here.
Swagga Beats is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beats tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Beats moves to back control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Swagga Beats comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beats 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Swagga Beats!
During a confident post fight interview, Swagga Beats thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SyFi 98
Date: Sep 02, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Bickle misses.
Henry Bickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Bickle. No joy for Beats on that attempt.
Bickle connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Beats drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Beats wants to control but Bickle is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Beats has hold of Bickle's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bickle seems comfortable defending it but Beats has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bickle is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bickle is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Beats couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Swagga Beats!
Swagga Beats seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SyFi 88
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Beats looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daucourt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beats blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Daucourt coming out on top.
Nice shot by Daucourt.
Beats with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daucourt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beats throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Daucourt to counter with a crisp jab.
Daucourt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beats with the counter takedown but Daucourt avoids it easily.#TD2#
Beats shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Daucourt's guard.
Beats must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Daucourt is looking for a triangle here but Beats uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daucourt wants to control but Beats postures up.
Daucourt manages to get back to half guard.
Daucourt wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Daucourt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beats wants to control from the top but Daucourt keeps moving.
Beats throws a big right hand that misses.
Beats trying to control the position from guard on top but Daucourt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beats looking to pass the guard.
Beats trying to control but Daucourt is working from the bottom.
Daucourt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daucourt keeping moving, preventing Beats from controlling successfully.
Daucourt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Daucourt is working for a submission of some sort.
Beats moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Daucourt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beats keeping full guard, as Daucourt tries to pass. #T3#
Daucourt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beats tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daucourt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beats looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daucourt is one step ahead there.
Daucourt advances position into side control!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beats is looking to regain half guard here but Daucourt keeps moving and retains side control.
Beats can't do much from the bottom here.
Beats manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daucourt's best efforts.
Beats tries to get to full guard but Daucourt has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daucourt is trying to control the action in half guard but Beats is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Daucourt trying to mount his opponent but Beats defends it.
Beats has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daucourt is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remi Daucourt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Beats takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daucourt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beats changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beats closes the distance and clinches up with Daucourt, looking for a takedown. Beats pushes Daucourt against the cage but Daucourt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daucourt looks to score with a jab to the body but Beats is just out of range.
Beats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daucourt.
Beats fails with a takedown attempt.
Daucourt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daucourt throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daucourt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Remi Daucourt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swagga Beats.
Daucourt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daucourt throws a hook to the side of Beats's head but Beats sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Beats throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daucourt's waist but Daucourt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beats off to one side.
Jab, jab by Daucourt - just one landing.
Swagga Beats is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beats tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beats has a takedown stuffed.
Daucourt loads up on a big right hand but Beats slips the punch.
Daucourt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daucourt misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Beats shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Daucourt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Daucourt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Daucourt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beats can do to turn this around?
Beats looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Daucourt is avoiding damage well.
Daucourt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Beats. #T2#
Daucourt can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Daucourt can't do much from the bottom here.
Daucourt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Beats seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Daucourt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Daucourt keeping control of the position.
Beats seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Daucourt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Daucourt keeping moving, preventing Beats from controlling successfully.
Beats preventing the sweep.
Beats trying to control the position from guard on top but Daucourt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daucourt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beats manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Daucourt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daucourt trying to control but Beats is working from the bottom.
Daucourt content to stall in guard here. #T4##SUB#
Beats wants to control position but Daucourt is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Beats here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Remi Daucourt!

Event: SyFi 80
Date: Jul 22, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Carioca changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beats looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Beats can't do much from the bottom here.
Beats is looking to regain half guard here but Carioca keeps moving and retains side control.
Carioca wants to control but Beats is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Carioca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beats is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carioca's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beats is trying to stand up here but Carioca is controlling him well. #SUB#
Carioca is looking to control the position but Beats frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Carioca grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Beats there - Carioca really paying for some sloppy defensive work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Swagga Beats!
Swagga Beats thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018

#R1##TD#
Beats shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dignity manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dignity controlling the position.
Beats looking to sit in guard and control but Dignity gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dignity engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
I've been told that Dignity has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Dignity postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beats wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Beats wants to sweep here but Dignity controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Beats bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dignity's guard. #REVR#
Beats has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beats controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dignity swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dignity is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dignity keeping moving, preventing Beats from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dignity swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beats throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dignity works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beats pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dignity is keeping the position for now.
Beats has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dignity pulls Beats in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dignity lands an overhand right.
Beats shoots in and drives through. Dignity sprawls well.
Dignity stuffs the takedown attempt from Beats. Beats gets slowly back to his feet.
Dignity steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beats.#T3#
Beats shoots in looking for a takedown but Dignity manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beats's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Swagga Beats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beats fails with a takedown attempt.
Beats closes the distance and clinches up with Dignity, looking for a takedown. Beats pushes Dignity against the cage but Dignity circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beats shoots in and drives through. Dignity sprawls well.
Dignity is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dignity keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Beats closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dignity quickly recovers to half guard.
Beats is trying to control the action in half guard but Dignity is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dignity is doing well to control the position and prevent Beats from advancing to side control.
Beats with the ground and pound but Dignity uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Beats sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beats is looking to pass into half guard but Dignity pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dignity is in guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Beats is trying to keep Dignity in close.
Beats wants to sweep here but Dignity controlling him for the moment.
Beats looking to control. #SUB#
Beats has his foot on Dignity's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dignity works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dignity avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dignity controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kern Dignity will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Beats tries to clinch but Dignity moves out of range.
Beats takes one to the chin there.
Beats misses with a takedown attempt - Dignity sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beats sets himself, and Dignity steps forward looking for the clinch! Beats avoids it this time.
Swagga Beats is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beats gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dignity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beats looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dignity is fending him off so far but Beats persists. Nope, Dignity circles away and we're back to standing.
Dignity steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beats.
Beats fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Swagga Beats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beats throws a low kick but Dignity avoids it.
Dignity lands a head shot.
Beats fails with a takedown attempt.
Dignity tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Nice jab there from Dignity.
Beats takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dignity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dignity connects with a right hand. Beats shakes it off.
Dignity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dignity lands with a nice body punch.
Dignity lands a nice looking body shot.
Beats takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice cross by Dignity.
Dignity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Dignity. No joy for Beats on that attempt.
Beats with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dignity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dignity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##KD2#
Dignity drops Beats with a beautiful combination! Beats stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dignity is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Beats is rocked!
Dignity throws a pinpoint strike between Beats's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Beats crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Dignity scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kern Dignity!
A relieved looking Kern Dignity thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: IHOF 8: Mexican Standoff
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beats is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie is keen to just control but Beats is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Beats is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is thwarting Beats's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beats keeps working.
Beats tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Beats to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Beats is working from the bottom.
Beats looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie trying to control but Beats is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Beats looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beats is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Beats is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beats manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Beats's guard. #SU2#
Gracie gets to his feet - Beats follows without any prompting. #T3#
Beats tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily#CL2#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Gracie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Beats can't fight it off and eventually Gracie manages to take the fight to the floor. Beats looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beats might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beats not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beats is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Beats won't let him.
Gracie won't allow Beats to get back to his feet. #T4#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Beats keeps moving.
Beats is controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beats gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Beats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Beats got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beats has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Beats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Beats misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beats's guard.
Beats working a defensive guard here.
Beats looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie trying to control but Beats is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Beats is keeping the position.
Beats is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Beats not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beats is trying to control but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beats tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie prevents Beats from standing back up.
Beats blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beats has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beats is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Beats is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beats is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Beats wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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.
Beats is working hard here to advance position.
Beats moves into full guard.
Gracie postures up.
Beats being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beats looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beats looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beats! #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##TD2#
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Beats's guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Ricardo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie stays in close to Beats's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Beats looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Beats up and slammed him! Beats can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Gracie decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beats manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie is standing up over Beats. Beats looks to escape but Gracie dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beats, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Beats tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beats tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie working away.
Beats sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Beats is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beats sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is thwarting Beats's attempts to control the position.
Beats wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beats has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gracie 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. #T3#
Beats has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Beats is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Beats has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beats regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gracie.
Gracie passes Beats's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beats keeping control of the position.
Beats trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Beats wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Beats tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Gracie really 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.
#R4#
Beats tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Beats shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beats's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beats misses the jab.#TD2#
Beats gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beats is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard. #REVR#
Beats has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beats trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Beats advances to half guard.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Beats winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beats trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beats in particular looking to stall.
Gracie tries to roll over but Beats keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beats pulls his head out easily.
Beats tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Beats is looking for a kimura here. #T2##SUB#
Beats wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beats trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Beats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beats's guard. #REVB#
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Beats is keeping the position.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Beats is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Beats keeps moving.
Beats manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beats doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beats manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beats throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Beats pushes his legs off easily.
Beats engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beats wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Gracie dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Beats tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beats is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beats, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beats has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Beats is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beats is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beats is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beats has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Beats has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Beats.
Gracie prevents Beats from improving position. #SUB#
Beats is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Gracie looks to move to half guard but instead Beats has passed into mount! Damn!
Beats throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Beats defends it easily.
Beats throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Beats wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Beats defends it easily.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ricardo Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beats trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swagga Beats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beats in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricardo Gracie.
Well Gracie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Ricardo Gracie!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Ricardo Gracie!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Ricardo Gracie!

Ricardo Gracie wins by unanimous decision! Ricardo Gracie retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IHOF V: Vendetta
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Treskin throws a wild body kick that Beats sees coming a mile off.
Treskin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beats.
Beats looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Treskin is fending him off so far but Beats persists. Nope, Treskin circles away and we're back to standing.
Beats misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dave Treskin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swagga Beats.#TD2#
Beats looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Treskin!
Beats has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beats controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Beats with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T1##SUB2#
Beats working for a submission but Treskin is keeping him at bay.
Beats thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Beats working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Treskin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Beats has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at School of Hard Knocks. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Beats throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Treskin because Beats loaded up on that one.
Treskin tries to lock up and control but Beats gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Beats controlling from mount.
The referee warns Treskin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Beats punching from mount but Treskin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Treskin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beats on the ground.#T2#
Beats fails to advance to Treskin's back.
Beats throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Beats sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken 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!
Beats sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beats throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Beats unloads with some shots from mount but Treskin bucks and avoids them well.
Beats controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Beats has isolated one of Treskin's arms. Treskin looking to fight him off but Beats twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Swagga Beats!
Swagga Beats thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IHOF 3.0: Thaw Brawl
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Tramp lands a body shot.
Tramp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee Tramp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tramp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beats shoots for a takedown but Tramp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tramp sizes up Beats with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tramp jabs at Beats's body.
Beats shoots in looking for a takedown but Tramp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beats's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tramp slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Beats 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tramp scores with a jab. Beats acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beats takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tramp lands a jab to Beats's midsection.
Beats fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee Tramp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swagga Beats.
Tramp leaves Beats with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beats shoots in but Tramp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tramp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tramp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tramp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tramp scores with a decent looking hook.#T1##TD2#
Beats closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tramp did well to prevent Beats getting side control.
Beats is thwarting Tramp's attempts to control the position.
Tramp wants to improve his position but Beats is controlling well.
Tramp is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tramp is trying to maintain the position but Beats is very close to passing his half guard.
Beats works his way into side control.
Tramp tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Beats presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tramp wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Beats. #T2##SUB2#
Beats looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Beats blocks Tramp's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Beats can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tramp is looking to escape.
Tramp is desperately trying to improve his position but Beats has a good base and remains in mount.
My spies in School of Hard Knocks inform me that Beats has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tramp is squirming around, avoiding Beats's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tramp is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tramp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beats on the ground.
Tramp is squirming around, avoiding Beats's attempts to control the action.
Beats throwing strikes here but Tramp is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tramp really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tramp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tramp is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Beats trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tramp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beats looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tramp avoids a series of strikes thrown by Beats.
Beats has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Beats working for a guillotine from mount but Tramp is in no mood to give up.
Tramp is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Tramp avoids a series of strikes thrown by Beats.
Beats trying to control but Tramp is having none of it.
Tramp is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Beats punching from mount but Tramp doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tramp is working to get back to half guard.
Beats tries to control but Tramp wriggling away.
Tramp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tramp tries to get out of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Tramp dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tramp 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.
Tramp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beats can do to turn this around?
Tramp connects with a right hand. Beats shakes it off.
Beats will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lee Tramp is winning the standup battle so far.
Tramp feints a jab promting Beats to slip. Tramp then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Beats slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Beats takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beats on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tramp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beats fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tramp connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beats is defended easily by Tramp.
Lee Tramp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swagga Beats.
Beats takes one to the chin there.
Tramp lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Beats shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tramp pinned against the cage. Tramp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice shot by Tramp.
Beats tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tramp defends well and Beats ends up having to push Tramp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beats takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beats looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tramp is fending him off so far but Beats persists. Nope, Tramp circles away and we're back to standing.
Beats misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tramp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beats.
Tramp cracks Beats with a good jab.
Beats has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beats there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tramp with a jab.
Beats closes the distance and clinches up with Tramp, looking for a takedown. Beats pushes Tramp against the cage but Tramp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Tramp. #T2#
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!
Beats takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee Tramp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Tramp finds it's target.
Tramp works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beats on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beats showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tramp.
A nice combination there by Tramp.
A jab from Tramp does it's job there.
Tramp lands a nice shot to the body.
Tramp digs a good body shot into Beats's ribs.
Beats shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beats fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tramp avoids it really well and circles away.
Tramp scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Tramp connects with a body shot.
Beats shoots in but no luck this time.
Beats shoots in and drives through. Tramp sprawls well.
Tramp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swagga Beats is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beats is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tramp.
Tramp cracks Beats with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beats has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tramp lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Beats on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tramp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Tramp finds it's way through Beats's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tramp misses with the combination.
Beats takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice cross by Tramp.
Tramp paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tramp slaps away a takedown attempt from Beats, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Tramp smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beats takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beats shoots in for a double leg but Tramp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tramp darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beats dives in and grabs Tramp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tramp pushes down on Beats's head and hops out.
Tramp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beats.
A quick step to the side and Tramp tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beats dives in and grabs Tramp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tramp pushes down on Beats's head and hops out.
Beats is breathing heavily.
Beats looks for a takedown but Tramp sprawls well.
Beats needs to keep his hands up - Tramp had a free shot at his head there.
Tramp is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tramp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beats doesn't seem bothered though.
Tramp pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beats back to the cage. Tramp follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tramp moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tramp stalks Beats and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beats's face. Beats staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Tramp dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tramp stuns Beats with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Tramp. That snapped Beats's head back.
Tramp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beats has his takedown stuffed
and Tramp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Tramp.
Tramp throws a shot to the body.
Beats shoots in and drives through. Tramp sprawls well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tramp.
Beats looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee Tramp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swagga Beats.
Nice body punch from Tramp.
Beats is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beats tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tramp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beats somewhat.
Beats takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Tramp lands a two punch combo.
Beats gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beats dives in and grabs Tramp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tramp pushes down on Beats's head and hops out.
Tramp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tramp darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tramp pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beats back to the cage. Tramp follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tramp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beats takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tramp scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beats takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beats shoots and misses
and Tramp counters with a straight right hand.
Tramp throws a series of punches but Beats avoids them all with ease.
Beats shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tramp as he avoids it easily.
Tramp lands with a straight right. Beats didn't see that one coming.
Beats takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tramp scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee Tramp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Tramp as he connects with a hook.
Tramp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tramp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tramp lands a body shot.
Beats on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tramp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beats looks for a takedown but Tramp sprawls well.
Beats looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tramp scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beats walks into a straight right hand from Tramp.
Tramp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tramp looks to land a combination. Beats sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tramp 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.
Tramp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Tramp thuds a left hand into Beats's body.
Tramp lands with a shot to the body.
Tramp smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tramp getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beats takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tramp lands a jab to the head.
Beats fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Tramp was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beats.
Tramp scores with a body shot.
Tramp lands with a cross.
Beats tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tramp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beats somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Tramp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Tramp catches Beats right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tramp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beats at a distance.
Beats takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tramp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beats shoots in but no luck this time.
Tramp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tramp lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tramp.
Tramp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beats takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beats is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tramp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tramp cracks Beats with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Tramp. No joy for Beats on that attempt.
Beats on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tramp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beats's hands.
Tramp is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beats is defended easily by Tramp.
Swagga Beats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tramp lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Tramp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tramp, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Lee Tramp!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Lee Tramp!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Lee Tramp!

Lee Tramp wins by unanimous decision!
Lee Tramp retains his featherweight title!

Event: QFC Tournament 824 Round 4
Date: Jan 26, 2018

#R1##CL#
Dormier pushes Beats up against the cage in a clinch.
Dormier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dormier lands an elbow inside that Beats shrugs off. #BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beats fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Dormier rushes Beats and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dormier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Dormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beats misses with a takedown
enabling Dormier to counter with a crisp jab.
Dormier misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Dormier has managed to clinch.
Dormier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Caniel Dormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swagga Beats.#T1##BC#
Dormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Beats tries to keep at a distance but Dormier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dormier scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Dormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beats tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dormier smiles and moves away.
Beats shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Dormier darts in and clinches Beats up against the cage.
Beats wants to take the fight to the mat but Dormier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Dormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dormier misses with the combination.
Dormier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2##CL#
Dormier drives through and clinches with Beats against the cage.
Dormier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beats up against the cage.
Dormier stalling the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dormier has Beats pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dormier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beats up against the cage.
Dormier seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caniel Dormier.
Beats takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beats shoots for a double leg takedown but Dormier sprawls well. He's pushed Beats's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Beats shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Dormier counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Beats!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Beats wants to get back to full guard.
Dormier wants to get back to his feet.
Beats is trying to stand.
Dormier prevents Beats from improving his position.
Dormier trying to control from half guard but Beats is working away.
Beats trying to hold on to Dormier's head to control him but Dormier postures up.
Dormier slows the pace down in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Dormier is working for a kimura but Beats is defending it quite comfortably.
Beats trying to hold on to Dormier's head to control him but Dormier postures up.
Dormier trying to control from half guard but Beats is working away.
Beats regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dormier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dormier wants to get up but he can't break Beats's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Beats is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dormier won't allow Beats to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caniel Dormier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Dormier moves into range and clinches up with Beats.#BC#
Dormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beats on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Beats dives in for a single leg takedown but Dormier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beats changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dormier tries to avoid it but Beats manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dormier to the ground. Dormier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beats dives in for a single leg takedown but Dormier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Dormier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caniel Dormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swagga Beats.
Nice straight punches there by Dormier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dormier.#CL#
Beats tries to keep at a distance but Dormier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caniel Dormier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beats tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dormier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beats can do to turn this around?#BC#
Dormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beats dives in for a single leg takedown but Dormier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Dormier drives through and clinches with Beats against the cage.
Beats tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Dormier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beats, pushing him back against the cage.
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!#BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Beats shoots for a takedown but Dormier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Dormier has managed to clinch. #BC#
Dormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Beats gets tackled into the cage by Dormier. Dormier maintains the clinch. #BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Dormier pushes Beats up against the cage in a clinch.
Beats's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dormier is leaning against Beats and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dormier stalling the fight.
Dormier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beats's elbow.
Beats looking for a takedown. #BC#
Dormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Dormier closes the distance and clinches.
Dormier prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2##BC#
Dormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beats circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Beats gets tackled into the cage by Dormier. Dormier maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dormier is pushing Beats up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dormier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beats's brow.
Dormier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dormier landing knees to the head. #BC#
Dormier manages to break the clinch.
Dormier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dormier with a nice cross.#T3#
Dormier throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Beats gets tackled into the cage by Dormier. Dormier maintains the clinch.
Dormier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dormier stops a takedown attempt from Beats.
The referee calls for Dormier to work.
Beats is trying to pull guard but Dormier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dormier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dormier with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Dormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dormier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caniel Dormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Dormier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beats tries to pull guard but Dormier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Beats wants a takedown but no success here.
Beats takes a shot to the head.
Beats is trying to drag Dormier to the mat but Dormier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beats is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dormier working Beats over with knees to the body.
A short right from Dormier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dormier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beatss head.
Beats goes for a takedown attempt but Dormier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Caniel Dormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dormier moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caniel Dormier dominated that second round.
That's time! Dormier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Dormier closes the distance and clinches.
Beats can't get the takedown. #BC#
Dormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Beats gets tackled into the cage by Dormier. Dormier maintains the clinch.
Beats takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Dormier manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Dormier clinches. #BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beats avoids the body shot from Dormier.
Beats changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beats shoots for a double leg takedown but Dormier sprawls well. He's pushed Beats's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dormier looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Beats counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dormier is looking to escape.
Beats is looking to take a break and control but Dormier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beats keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Dormier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beats is working away from the top position though.
Beats prevents Dormier from standing back up.
Beats throwing shots but Dormier is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Beats seems content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dormier is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dormier lands a jab to Beats's midsection.
Dormier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beats manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dormier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dormier lands a nice uppercut.
Beats tries to score a body lock takedown but Dormier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Caniel Dormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swagga Beats.
Dormier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beats. #BC#
Dormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Dormier moves into the clinch.
Dormier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dormier scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Dormier breaks from the clinch.
Beats shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dormier as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Dormier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dormier lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beats fails with a takedown attempt.
Beats takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Dormier moves into range and clinches up with Beats.
Dormier pushes Beats back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Dormier closes the distance and clinches.
Dormier has Beats pressed against the cage.
Dormier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beats has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dormier lands with a light punch inside.
Dormier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beats tries to pull guard but Dormier holds him up against the cage and eventually Beats drops back down to his feet.
Dormier lands a good knee to the midsection. Beats won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Beats changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dormier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dormier misses with a wild combination.
Dormier throws a good cross that connects.
Caniel Dormier is winning the standup battle so far.
Beats gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Dormier moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Dormier gets a clinch.
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!#BC#
Dormier breaks from the clinch.
Beats tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dormier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beats somewhat.
Swagga Beats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caniel Dormier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caniel Dormier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dormier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Caniel Dormier!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Caniel Dormier!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Caniel Dormier!

Caniel Dormier wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 824 Round 3
Date: Jan 25, 2018

#R1#
Beats will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beats doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luft connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Luft enables Beats to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Luft manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Beats slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Beats is looking to take a break and control but Luft is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beats tries to score with some ground and pound. Luft controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Beats remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Beats is trying to get an arm triangle but Luft is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Beats has hold of Luft's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Luft seems comfortable defending it but Beats has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Luft is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Luft is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Beats couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Swagga Beats!

Event: QFC Tournament 824 Round 2
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
A punch combination from Tracz misses. #CL#
Tracz darts in and clinches Beats up against the cage.
Tracz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beats keeps control of Tracz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beats wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Tracz wants the takedown. Beats is fighting it off but Tracz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Beats's guard against the cage.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Beats manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Tracz is trying to trip Beats. He has hold of a leg but Beats is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tracz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Tracz throws a sloppy strike and Beats has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Tracz is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Beats!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Swagga Beats!

Event: QFC Tournament 824 Round 1
Date: Jan 23, 2018

#R1#
Biernat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beats shoots for a double leg takedown but Biernat sprawls well. He's pushed Beats's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Biernat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biernat misses with a head kick. #TD#
Beats closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Biernat's guard.
Biernat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beats looking to pass the guard.
Beats is stalling in the full guard.
Biernat is looking to stand up but Beats isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat keeping full guard, as Beats tries to pass.
Biernat doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Beats is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biernat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beats preventing the sweep.
Beats controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Biernat throws a head kick that half lands. #TD#
Beats drives through with a takedown into Biernat's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Beats engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beats seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Biernat for as long as he can get away with.
Beats postures up in Biernat's guard and throws a big left but Biernat blocks it. #T2#
Beats advances position into side control!
Biernat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beats. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beats controlling the position from side mount.
The ground and pound from Beats seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Biernat struggling a bit here.
Beats controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Beats is trying to get an arm triangle but Biernat is defending well.
Beats lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Beats working away.
Beats happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Beats is working to tighten his grip on Biernat's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Biernat has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Beats is really squeezing tight and eventually Biernat passes out! Beats breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Swagga Beats!

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