Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Judgement Night II
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1#
Jan slips a jab and a cross from Beard.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Beard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jan wants to counter with a clinch but Beard pushes him away.#TD2#
Jan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Beard to the mat! Beard manages to get full guard.
Beard is trying to keep Jan in close.
Beard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jan on the ground.#SUB#
Beard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Let's hope that Jan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Beard trying to keep a closed guard but Jan is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beard's head.
Jan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Jan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jan stays in close to Beard's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Jan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beard tries to clinch #TD2#
and Jan counters with a shoot takedown. Beard fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Beard has his feet on Jan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #ROC2#
Beard is rocked!
Oh Beard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jan defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Jan. No joy for Beard on that attempt.
Jan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Jan. No joy for Beard on that attempt.
Beard seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Beard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Beard takes the fight into the clinch.
Beard has had enough of the clinch but Jan keeps him there for the moment.
Jan goes for a takedown attempt but Beard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beard shoots for a takedown but Jan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Jan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jan advances nicely into full mount.
Jan raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jan controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartlomiej Jan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Jan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beard was covering up waiting for the punch and Jan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beard dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Beard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jan is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jan has his hands on Beard's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jan is trying to control the position but Beard postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Jan has an active guard here but Beard has managed to pass into half guard.
Jan lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Jan is controlling Beard's trapped leg to prevent Beard from advancing to side control.
Beard is stalling here. Jan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Beard seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jan works to advance to full mount. Beard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bartlomiej Jan has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Jan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jan is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Jan looking to secure an arm triangle but Beard defends it well.
Jan controlling his opponent. #T4#
Beard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Beard tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jan has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jan controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartlomiej Jan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jan dives in and grabs Beard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beard pushes down on Jan's head and hops out.
Beard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Beard misses with a head kick.
Beard fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Jan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beard scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jan manages to mount him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T1#
Jan is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Beard goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Jan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bartlomiej Jan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2019

#R1#
Beard tries to land a front kick but Poll steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Beard instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Poll has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC#
Beard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poll fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beard is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Beard drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Poll throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beard stopping the sweep attempt from Poll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poll being controlled here, momentarily.
Beard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Beard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Poll has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beard has passed into side control.
Beard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poll taking a bit of punishment here - Beard scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Beard tries for a kimura but Poll is defending well.
Poll tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beard controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poll is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Poll actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Beard controlling the action here.
Poll tries to get to full guard but Beard has control of the leg. #SUB#
Beard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Poll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3##SUB2#
Poll looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poll gets back to full guard.
Poll is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poll is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Poll wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Beard uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Poll looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Beard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poll's guard. #REVR#
Poll looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beard is one step ahead there.
Beard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Poll wants to hit a switch here but Beard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Poll there!
Poll is trying desperately to improve position.
Poll bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poll looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Beard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Poll gets tackled into the cage by Beard. Beard maintains the clinch. #TD#
Beard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Beard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Poll is looking to advance position but Beard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Tyler Beard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poll keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poll tries to lock up and control but Beard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Beard controlling his opponent. #T1#
Poll is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Beard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Poll manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Poll works his way to full guard. Good work.
Poll looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beard is one step ahead there.
Poll is trying to control the position but Beard postures up. #T2#
Poll lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Beard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poll can do to turn this around?
Poll trying to control the position from guard on top but Beard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poll pushing down on Beard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beard is positioning himself well to prevent Poll advancing to mount.
Beard is trying to stand back up but Poll is controlling him
Beard punching from the bottom. #ES#
Beard manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Poll shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beard as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Beard rushes Poll and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Beard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Poll prevents it.
Beard is trying to push Poll away but Poll has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Poll is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beard is defending well.#BC2#
Poll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beard slips a straight right by Poll.
Beard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Poll misses the jab.
Poll thows a body kick. Beard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Poll slaps away a takedown attempt from Beard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beard closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
Poll throws the kick towards the body but Beard avoids it.
Poll fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beard avoids it really well and circles away.
Beard is looking to counter the offense by Poll and move into the clinch.
Tyler Beard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadd Poll.
Beard misses the shot to the body.
Tadd Poll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poll is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beard tries for a takedown but Poll sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beard shoots in for a double leg but Poll sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poll throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Beard moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poll has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Poll pulls Beard into guard.
Poll throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Beard is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Beard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Poll stuffs the takedown.
Poll shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beard sprawls well. Beard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poll gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beard.
Poll wants to clinch.
Beard tries to clinch but Poll is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poll tries to clinch but Beard moves out of range.
Poll tries for a takedown but Beard circles away easily#CL#
and Beard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Beard prevents Poll from breaking the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Poll breaks the clinch. #TD#
Beard gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Beard tries for a kimura but Poll is defending well.
Poll is trying to control Beard's posture but Beard avoids it.
Poll sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Poll is looking to improve his position.
Poll gets full guard.
Beard stops Poll from standing up.
Beard stopping the sweep attempt from Poll.#T2##SUB2#
Poll looking for subs off his back but Beard has passed one foot through into half guard.
Beard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poll's head.
Poll avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beard. #SU#
Beard escapes and gets back to his feet.
Poll scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Poll clinches up with Beard and pushes him back against the cage.
Poll has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beard after a bit of a struggle.
Tyler Beard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadd Poll.
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!
Poll looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3##TD#
Beard jumps guard and drags Poll to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Poll wants to control from the top but Beard keeps moving.
Poll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beard pulls Poll in to control the position.
Beard looking for a sweep. Not yet Beard, not yet.
Poll tries to free his leg and advance position but Beard is retaining full guard.
Poll throws a strike but Beard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Beard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beard stopping the sweep attempt from Poll.
Poll looking to control. #SU#
Beard stands up from Poll's guard - Beard perhaps looking for a knockout.
Poll shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beard sprawls well. Beard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poll gets slowly back to his feet.
Tadd Poll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Beard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Beard moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Beard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beard 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Beard!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 21
Date: Nov 16, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Pavle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Pavle goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Beard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pavle's guard! Nice work there by Beard! #SUB2#
Pavle has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Beard doesn't defend quickly enough and Pavle has managed to lock this one up! Can Beard escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pavle on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yash Pavle!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 18
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Beard throws a head kick that misses.
McDan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McDan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDan wants it to stay on the feet.
Beard fails with the takedown.
McDan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beard darts in looking for a takedown but McDan gets double underhooks and turns Beard into the cage.
McDan shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Beard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beard fails with the takedown
and McDan counters with a good, hard body kick but Beard shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beard wants to clinch.
McDan is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Beard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDan as he jumps to the side.
McDan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beard with a poor takedown
and McDan counters with a thumping low kick.
Beard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beard shoots in looking for a takedown. McDan tries to sprawl out of it but Beard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDan unleashes a big counter combination but Beard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Beard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Beard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
McDan is refusing to be controlled, as Beard sits in half guard.
Beard is taking a breather. McDan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McDan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beard. #T3#
Beard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Beard wants to stand but his hand is trapped. McDan uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Beard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Beard clinches up against the cage.
Beard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDan's efforts to push away.
Beard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McDan smiles and moves away.
Beard closes the distance and clinches up with McDan, looking for a takedown. Beard pushes McDan against the cage but McDan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beard tries to clinch but McDan moves out of range.
McDan wants to counter the offense by Beard and move into the clinch position.
Beard misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phill McDan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Beard shoots in looking for a takedown. McDan tries to sprawl out of it but Beard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beard tries to close the distance and clinch but McDan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beard shoots in but McDan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDan moves away.
No luck for Beard with that takedown attempt.
McDan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Beard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDan is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Beard closes the distance and clinches.
Beard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDan managing to block the knees to the body from Beard.
Beard wants to take the fight to the mat but McDan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
McDan manages to break the clinch.
Tyler Beard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beard wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Beard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McDan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McDan keeps control of Beard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beard misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Beard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Beard leaning his opponent against the cage.
McDan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Beard drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Beard. Those never looked like landing.
As Beard backs off McDan throws a huge counter combo but Beard manages to avoid it all.
A big right from McDan misses.
Beard wants to clinch up but McDan keeps it at a distance.
Beard backing away here, and McDan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDan leaves Beard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDan feints the counter takedown.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL#
Beard instigates a clinch.
Beard is trying to force a seperation but McDan has the dominant position.
Beard can't get the takedown.
McDan prevents a body shot from Beard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Beard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Beard trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tyler Beard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Beard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDan is trying to break the clinch but Beard is controlling him.
McDan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beard leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Beard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
McDan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beard.
McDan unleashes a big counter combination but Beard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDan tries to avoid it but Beard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDan to the ground. McDan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beard darts in looking for a takedown but McDan gets double underhooks and turns Beard into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Beard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDan avoids it really well and circles away.
McDan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDan wants it to stay on the feet.
As Beard backs off McDan throws a huge counter combo but Beard manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Beard fails to land the takedown.
McDan thinks about the counter body kick.
McDan avoids the head kick by Beard.
McDan throws a counter combo.
Beard shoots in for a double leg but McDan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDan as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Beard moves into range and clinches up with McDan.#T3#
Beard is trying to break the clinch but McDan has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
McDan manages to break the clinch.
Beard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDan unleashes a big counter combination but Beard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDan swivels and escapes.
Beard looks for a takedown but McDan sprawls well.
As Beard backs off McDan throws a huge counter combo but Beard manages to avoid it all.
McDan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beard.#T4#
McDan stuffs the takedown attempt from Beard. Beard gets slowly back to his feet.
McDan throws a counter combo.
Beard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDan as he avoids it easily.
McDan is looking for the big counter here.
McDan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
McDan closes the distance and pushes Beard back into the cage.#BC2#
McDan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phill McDan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Phill McDan!
Phill McDan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 14
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beard.
Beard works to advance to full mount. The defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Beard content just to control the position here.
The is trying desperately to improve position.
Beard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Beard looking for a guillotine from mount but The is having none of it.
The holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Beard tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The is trying desperately to improve position.
Beard controlling his opponent. #T1#
The is working to get back to half guard.
Beard looking to ground and pound but The is blocking nicely.
Beard looking to ground and pound but The is blocking nicely.
Beard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Beard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2##SUB#
Beard looking for a guillotine from mount but The is having none of it.
The tries to control Beard's body but Beard pushes him off. The squirms to his side and now Beard has his back! #SUB#
Beard is looking for the choke from the back position but The is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
The preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Beard.
Beard missing with punches from the back. #SUB#
Beard working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
The defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T3#
The tries to roll but Beard sticks to his back.
Beard slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB#
Beard has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, The has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Beard keeps control of the position as The tries to break free.
The is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Beard has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, The has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Beard looking for the choke from the back.
Beard avoiding The 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beard is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The just trying to survive but Beard is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Beard dominated that round.
That's time! Beard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The misses with a head kick.
The misses with a head kick. #TD#
Beard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for The!
The is looking to get back to his feet here but Beard is keeping cool and he's managed to take The's back.#SUB#
Beard looking for the choke from the back.
The trying to get back to his feet but Beard is in full control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beard misses with a punch to the head.
Good control from Beard.#SUB#
Beard patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T1#
Beard has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Beard looking for the choke from the back.
The is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
I really don't envy The right now.
The is trying to get back to his feet but Beard has full control of the position and if anything, The has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Beard is hanging on to The's back as he tries to escape.
Beard missing with strikes. #T2#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Beard. #SUB#
Beard has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, The has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
The is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Beard gets his way!
Tyler Beard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Good control from Beard.
The covering up well and avoiding damage.
What can The do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T3#
The turns into Beard and is now in his guard.
Beard controlling the position.
The must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The trying to control but Beard is working from the bottom.
Beard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Beard continues to stall.
The has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Beard 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.#SUB#
Beard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beard wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Beard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The dives in for a single leg takedown but Beard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler Beard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Beard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Beard manages to move to mount!
Beard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Beard controlling his opponent. #T1#
Beard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The avoids a series of strikes thrown by Beard.
Beard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Beard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The tries to hold on but Beard pushes him away.
Beard looking to control and managing it successfully.
The is looking to improve his position but Beard isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Beard has hold of The's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and The manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Beard throws some wild stikes that The manages to avoid easily.
Beard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The can do to turn this around?
Beard controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
The is desperately trying to improve his position but Beard has a good base and remains in mount.
The is trying to stand up.
Beard looking to ground and pound but The is blocking nicely.
The really wants to buck Beard off and get back to his feet.
Beard misses with a head shot.
Beard punching from mount but The doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Beard controlling the position easily from mount.
Beard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T4#
The tries to control the position but Beard now has his back.
The is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Beard is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. The defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The is trying to stand back up.
Littel The has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be The right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Beard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beard, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Beard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2018

#R1#
Carruthers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beard pinned against the cage. Beard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carruthers misses with a takedown
and Beard counters with a one-two to the body.
Beard wants to clinch up but Carruthers keeps it at a distance.
Beard throws a leg kick that misses.
Carruthers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beard with a body shot.
Beard shoots in looking for a takedown. Carruthers tries to sprawl out of it but Beard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carruthers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beard dives in and grabs Carruthers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carruthers pushes down on Beard's head and hops out.
Carruthers throws out a counter right but Beard avoids it with no problem.
Nice takedown defense from Beard. No joy for Carruthers on that attempt.
Tyler Beard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deon Carruthers.
Carruthers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tyler Beard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Carruthers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beard tries to avoid it but Carruthers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beard to the ground. Beard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carruthers moves out of range of the body kick from Beard.
Beard shoots in looking for a takedown but Carruthers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beard stalks Carruthers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carruthers's face. Carruthers staggers backwards, shaken.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carruthers.
Beard misses with a takedown
enabling Carruthers to counter with a crisp jab.
Beard fails to land with a series of punches.
Carruthers stuffs the takedown attempt from Beard. Beard gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Carruthers fails with a takedown attempt.
Beard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beard dives in and grabs Carruthers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carruthers pushes down on Beard's head and hops out.
Carruthers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beard counters with a stiff right hand.
Beard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carruthers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beard shoots in looking for a takedown but Carruthers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carruthers shoots for a double leg takedown but Beard sprawls well. He's pushed Carruthers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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!
Carruthers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carruthers somewhat.#T3#
Beard looks to land a body kick but Carruthers moved away.
Carruthers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carruthers or perhaps it was just good defense by Beard, which made it look bad.
Beard fails with the takedown.
Carruthers shoots for a takedown but Beard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beard fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Carruthers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beard as he jumps to the side.
Beard is looking to counter the offense by Carruthers and move into the clinch.
Beard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carruthers dives in for a single leg takedown but Beard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carruthers goes for a double leg but Beard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beard continues to drive forward.
Carruthers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beard avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carruthers tries to avoid it but Beard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carruthers to the ground. Carruthers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Beard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Beard leaves Carruthers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carruthers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carruthers stuffs the takedown attempt from Beard. Beard gets slowly back to his feet.
Carruthers shoots for a takedown but Beard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carruthers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beard with a body shot.
Tyler Beard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carruthers defends it nicely.
Carruthers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carruthers somewhat.
Tyler Beard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deon Carruthers.#T1#
Beard misses with a head kick.
Carruthers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beard sprawls well. Beard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carruthers gets slowly back to his feet.
Carruthers shoots and misses
letting Beard counter with a right hand.
Beard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carruthers shoots in and drives through. Beard sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Beard. #T2#
Carruthers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carruthers somewhat.
Carruthers has a takedown stuffed.
Beard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carruthers can do to turn this around?
Carruthers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carruthers walks into a stiff left hand from Beard.
Beard tries to clinch but Carruthers is having none of it.
Beard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carruthers.
Carruthers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beard avoids it really well and circles away.
As Carruthers tries to get set, Beard tries to push him back and clinch up but Carruthers manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Beard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carruthers.
Carruthers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beard as he avoids it easily.
Beard shoots for a takedown but Carruthers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beard shoots in but no luck this time.
Beard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carruthers slaps away a takedown attempt from Beard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carruthers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Beard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carruthers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beard somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carruthers.
Beard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beard throws a sloppy head kick and Carruthers moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carruthers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Beard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Beard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carruthers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carruthers or perhaps it was just good defense by Beard, which made it look bad.
Tyler Beard is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Beard has Carruthers up against the cage in a clinch.
Beard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carruthers to keep the fight standing.
Carruthers can't find room to land a body shot as Beard controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carruthers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Carruthers throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carruthers.
Carruthers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carruthers working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carruthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carruthers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Carruthers scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Carruthers.
Carruthers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beard up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carruthers. #T2#
Carruthers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carruthers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beards head.
Carruthers pushes Beard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carruthers lands with a right to the head.
Beard is pushing Carruthers up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Beard tries to score a body lock takedown but Carruthers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carruthers throws a punch but it's blocked by Beard.
Carruthers presses Beard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Carruthers is leaning against Beard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carruthers tries to throw a body punch but Beard avoids it by throwing Carruthers back against the cage.
Beard blocking some punches.
Carruthers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beard tries to circle away but Carruthers has him pinned against the cage.
Carruthers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Deon Carruthers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hook to the body lands for Carruthers.
Carruthers misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carruthers.
Beard tries to pull guard but Carruthers holds him up against the cage and eventually Beard drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Beard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carruthers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Carruthers misses with the head strike.
Carruthers avoids a wild elbow strike from Beard.
Deon Carruthers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carruthers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beard has Carruthers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carruthers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carruthers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beard trying to control the position but instead, Carruthers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Beard into the cage.
Carruthers lands a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deon Carruthers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Beard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2018

#R1#
Beard misses with a takedown attempt - Odom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beard doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Odom moves into the clinch.
Odom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Odom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Odom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Odom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odom is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Beard jumps guard and drags Odom to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Odom throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Odom is fighting to break Beard's control of his arms but Beard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Odom wants to control from the top but Beard keeps moving. #T1#
Odom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Odom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Odom decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Beard, up you get!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beard.#CL2#
Beard gets a clinch.
Odom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Odom is trying to pull guard but Beard has him pressed against the cage.
Odom tries to score a body lock takedown but Beard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2##TD2#
Beard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Beard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Odom working some strikes from top position.
Odom lands a couple of elbows.#ES2#
Beard wriggles free and stands up.
Beard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Odom as he avoids it easily.
Odom is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beard.
Beard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Odom stuffs the takedown attempt from Beard. Beard gets slowly back to his feet.
Beard looks winded!
Beard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Odom pinned against the cage. Odom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Odom misses with a head kick.
Beard throws a big counter head kick but Odom avoids it with no problem.
Odom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beard lands a two punch combo.
Tyler Beard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beard tries for a takedown but Odom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Odom feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Beard tries a head kick but it misses.
Beard fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Beard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Odom throws a sloppy head kick and Beard moves out of range easily.
Odom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beard sprawls well. Beard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Odom gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beard tries for a takedown but Odom circles away easily#CL#
and Odom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Beard tries to land knees in the clinch but Odom avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyler Beard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Odom moves in looking to clinch but Beard pushes him off.
Beard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Odom was well out of range. Poor timing from Beard.#CL2#
Beard forces Odom back against the cage and clinches.
Beard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beard is pushing Odom up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Odom is trying to drag Beard to the mat but Beard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Odom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beard smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Odom. 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.
Beard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Odom circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Odom. #T1#
Odom fails with the takedown.
Odom tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beard fails with a takedown attempt.
Odom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Odom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Beard moves into range and clinches up with Odom.
Beard wants a takedown.
Odom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beard just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Odom wants to take the fight to the mat but Beard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Odom tries to score a body lock takedown but Beard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Beard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Odom is looking to improve his position.
Odom taking some punishment here, with Beard in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Beard is working for a kimura but Odom is defending it quite comfortably.
Tyler Beard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Odom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Beard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Odom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beard controlling the action here.
Odom wants to stand back up but Beard manages to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Beard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Odom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Odom tries to buck Beard off but Beard is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Odom is trying to control Beard's posture but Beard avoids it. #SU2#
Beard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Billy Odom is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Beard rushes Odom and presses him up against the cage.
Odom can't get the takedown.
Odom tries to pull guard but Beard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beard lands a nice shot to the body.
Odom prevents Beard from breaking the clinch.
Odom avoids the elbow strike from Beard, against the cage. #BC2#
Beard breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Beard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Beard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Odom back to the cage. Beard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Beard throws a head kick but Odom moves out of range.
Odom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beard looks for a takedown but Odom sprawls well.
Odom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beard throws a solid leg kick but Odom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beard.#CL2#
Beard moves into range and clinches up with Odom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Odom's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Beard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Odom stuffs the takedown attempt from Beard. Beard gets slowly back to his feet.
Beard just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOdom.#T1#
Beard has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Odom counters by moving into the clinch.
Billy Odom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Beard.
Beard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beard is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Odom gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Beard regains guard.
Odom throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Beard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beard doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Odom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Beard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Odom throws a big right hand that misses.
Odom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Odom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Odom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Odom throws a big elbow that misses.
Odom wants to control from the top but Beard keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Odom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beard somewhat.#CL#
Odom moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Odom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beard smiles and moves away.
Odom fails with a takedown attempt.
Beard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Odom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Odom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Odom eats them both and turns towards Beard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
Beard throws a low kick, looking for Odom's leg but Odom calmly moves out of range.
Beard misses with a takedown attempt - Odom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Odom as he avoids it easily. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Beard enables Odom to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Beard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Odom throwing strikes but missing.
Odom lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Billy Odom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Beard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Odom cracks Beard with a solid left hand.

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 Billy Odom.
Well Beard 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Beard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Beard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson is looking to control Beard's arms but Beard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Beard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beard is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beard 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.#SUB2#
Beard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.#T1#
Beard is trying is best to control the position here.
Beard wants to sweep but Johnson has passed to side control!#ES2#
Beard sneaks out the side door and pushes Johnson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beard tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Beard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
Johnson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Beard is staying tight to Johnson's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Beard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Beard's best efforts.
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!
Johnson wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Beard controlling the action here.
Beard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Beard manages to pass to mount!
Beard controlling his opponent.
Beard avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Beard controlling his opponent. #T4#
Beard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Beard avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Beard looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Beard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Beard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Beard letting Johnson take a breather here.
Beard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Beard has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johnson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Beard has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Johnson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Beard.
Beard struggling to keep hold of the position. #T1#
Beard is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Beard tightening his grip on Johnson, looking for the choke.
Beard trying to control momentarily.
Beard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Johnson is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Beard 's hooks. #T2#
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.
Johnson regains half guard.
Beard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson tries to roll over but Beard keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beard passes into side control, despite Johnson's attempt to control the position.
Johnson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Beard is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3#
Beard prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Beard controlling from mount.
Beard prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Beard has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Beard looking to ground and pound but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Beard won't let Johnson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson wants to control but Beard is having none of it.
Beard controlling the pace for now.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson tries to control Beard's body but Beard pushes him off. Johnson squirms to his side and now Beard has his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Beard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Beard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Beard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Johnson sneaks out the side door and pushes Beard away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Tyler Beard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Beard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beard unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Beard circles away. #TD2#
Beard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tyler Beard has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries to roll over but Beard keeps him under control.
Beard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Beard looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
You get the feeling that Johnson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Beard prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Beard controlling from the full mount.
Johnson is trying to stand up.
Beard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beard is continuing to stall.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Beard isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Beard tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Beard content just to control the position here.
Beard unloads with some shots from mount but Johnson bucks and avoids them well.
Beard throwing strikes here but Johnson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Johnson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Beard.
Johnson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Beard. #T4#
Beard content just to control the position here.
Johnson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Beard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Beard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beard 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Beard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2018

#R1#
Jernit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beard misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Jernit counters by clinching up.
Jernit lands with a short shot to the head.
Beard is trying to stall.
Beard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Jernit.
Beard fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Beard. 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.
Jernit lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Beard is rocked!
Beard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oh Beard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit.
Jernit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beard backwards.
Jernit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jernit scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Jernit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jernit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jernit creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Beard with a big uppercut! Beard tries to clinch up but Jernit pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Beard to the mat! Beard covers up and Jernit unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dunt Jernit!
Dunt Jernit spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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