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Event:
SYN 1084 Cruz vs McBean
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Beach looks to land a left hand but John moved out of range nicely.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
Beach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John looks to throw the jab but Beach is out of range.
John throws a right hand that Beach ducks under and follows up with a left that Beach also avoids with ease.
John slips under a jab from Beach.
John uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beach.
John circles away from the clinch attempt
and John counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beach thinking.
John misses with a hook. Beach ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach moves out of range as John strikes.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Beach tries to clinch but John moves away
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beach takes one on the button.
Beach has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Beach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from John.#T1#
A big left from Beach misses. #CL#
Beach has managed to clinch.
John pushes Beach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
John lands on the inside with an uppercut.
John misses with the head strike.
John lands a shoulder strike.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beach throws a nice looking combination but John bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beach darts in trying to clinch
and John counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
John throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
John is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beach with a body shot.
John connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John circles away from the clinch attempt.
John swings for the body but Beach moves out of range.
Beach tries to clinch up but John circles away and keeps his distance.
John is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beach gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beach lands with a hook. John tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beach back to the cage. John follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
John circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from John.
Beach tries to clinch up.
John is looking for the big counter here.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
John misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from John misses.
Beach tries to clinch up
and John counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
John smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
John changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
John thuds a left hand into Beach's body.
Beach tries to clinch up.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beach.
Beach throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
Beach wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from John! But no joy.
Beach on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and John counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.#CL#
Beach has closed the distance and engaged John in a clinch.
#BC2#
John manages to break the clinch.
John misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Beach tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
John feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
John circles away from the clinch attempt
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A lazy left from John finds it's target.
John misses with a few strikes there.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but John paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donk. John catches Beach right on the button with a cross.
John throws a jab when Beach was well out of range.
John throws a hook but Beach avoids it easily.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beach was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
John throws the left hand but Beach avoids the punch easily.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
John is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beach with a body shot.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
John lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparring John dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Beach tries to clinch but John is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from John misses.
John looks to land a combination. Beach sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
John clobbers Beach with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
John misses with a straight left.
Beach lands with a right hand.
John avoids the body shot from Beach.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
John scores with a jab to the jaw.
John lands a lovely overhand right.
John with a nice cross.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John throws a hook but Beach avoids it easily.
John throws an overhand right that lands on Beach's shoulder, as Beach tries to avoid the shot.
John comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beach tries to clinch up.#T1#
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beach is looking to clinch but John is avoiding it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from John in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
John circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
John connects with a body shot.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
John has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Beach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
John getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
John cracks Beach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
Beach wants to clinch but John slips to the side
and John counters with a straight right hand.
Beach looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beach misses with a wild combination.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - John scores with a four punch combination!
John lands a jab to the head.
Beach tries to clinch
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
John digs a good hook to Beach's body.
John punishes Beach's body with a nice straight punch.
John throws out a powerful jab.
John misses with a two punch combination.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - John circles away.
John throws a series of punches but Beach avoids them all with ease.
Beach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
John misses with a straight right. #CL#
Beach pushes John up against the cage in a clinch.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach pushes John back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Beach gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beach blocking some punches.
John tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beach working aggressively here.
John tries to break free but Beach pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
John breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beach slips under a jab from John.
Beach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Beach tries to clinch but John is having none of it.
Beach lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
John throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - John circles away.
John throws a body punch but Beach moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from John.
A swing and a miss from Beach.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but John paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach misses with a two punch combination.
John lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
John moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Beach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but John paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
John now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
John looks to land a combination but Beach avoids it well.
A big right from John misses.
Beach tries to clinch but John moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparring John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Beach has closed the distance and engaged John in a clinch.
John throws a head punch that misses.
Beach misses with some punches.
Beach misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
John manages to break the clinch.
Beach tries to clinch but John moves out of range.
Beach is looking to clinch but John is avoiding it.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beach wants to clinch up but John keeps it at a distance.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Beach takes one to the chin there.
Beach throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John misses with a wild body shot.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beach scores with a jab to the jaw.
John cracks Beach with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beach takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
John takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beach tries to clinch up but John circles away and keeps his distance.
John throws a shot from downtown. Beach moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from John finds it's way round the side to connect with Beach's head.
John connects with a crisp jab.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and John releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Beach tries to clinch there but John circles away.
Despite the aggression on John's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Beach is looking to clinch but John is avoiding it.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but John paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
John lands a nice shot that snaps Beach's head back.
John loads up on a big right hand but Beach slips the punch.
Sammy Beach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
John goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Beach closes the distance and pushes John back into the cage.
John prevents a body shot from Beach.
John lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
John lands a left hand.
John lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beach.
A right hand to the body from John.
Sammy Beach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
John blocking some punches.
Beach takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
John manages to break the clinch.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Beach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
Beach throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
Beach wants to clinch
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Beach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beach looks to clinch
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beach wants to clinch
and John counters with a straight right hand.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beach tries to clinch up
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
Beach works the jab nicely.
Beach wants to clinch
letting John counter with a right hand.
John bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beach's head.
A big left from John misses.
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Beach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and John counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach tries to clinch up
and John counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beach swings away with a body shot that misses
letting John counter with a right hand.
John scores with a jab. Beach acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beach slips under a jab.
Beach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
John swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
John cracks Beach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
John dips to his left and cracks Beach with an uppercut!
John circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach scores with a jab. John acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
John moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beach misses the shot to the body.
John swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparring John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got John winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparring John!
Sparring John decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 1076 Kamara vs Noeigati
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Beach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beach stops a takedown attempt from Akerfeldt.
Beach misses with some punches.
Akerfeldt takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Bjorn Akerfeldt has been cut.
Akerfeldt tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Akerfeldt has hold of one of Beach's legs. Beach is fighting the takedown attempt but Akerfeldt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Akerfeldt trying to control but Beach is working from the bottom.
Akerfeldt prevents Beach from getting back to his feet.
Beach looking to control.
#ES2#
Beach has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Akerfeldt is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Akerfeldt has clasped his hands together around Beach's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Beach wants to get back to his feet but Akerfeldt drags him back down.
Beach can't do much from the bottom here.
Akerfeldt wants to control but Beach is keeping him busy. #T1#
Beach is looking for a sweep.
Beach sneaks back into half guard.
Beach really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akerfeldt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beach is not content to let Akerfeldt control the position.
Akerfeldt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Beach is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akerfeldt wants to pass the guard but Beach is defending well.
Akerfeldt is looking to take a break and control but Beach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beach tries to get to full guard but Akerfeldt has control of the leg. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Akerfeldt works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beach is squirming around, avoiding Akerfeldt's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Akerfeldt has hold of Beach's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Beach manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Akerfeldt wants to control the pace but Beach is squirming around nicely.
Akerfeldt 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.
#T3#
Akerfeldt controlling his opponent.
Beach is squirming around, avoiding Akerfeldt's attempts to control the action.
Beach is desperately trying to improve his position but Akerfeldt has a good base and remains in mount.
Beach is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Akerfeldt wants to control the pace but Beach is squirming around nicely.
Beach tries to hold on but Akerfeldt pushes him away.
Akerfeldt controlling the position easily from mount.
Beach is trying to stand up.#T4#
Beach is looking to improve his position but Akerfeldt isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Akerfeldt has control of Beach's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Beach regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Beach is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Akerfeldt is working for a guillotine from mount but Beach frees his head quite easily.
Beach has given up his back. Will we see Akerfeldt going for some submissions?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bjorn Akerfeldt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Akerfeldt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Akerfeldt ducks under a wild hook from Beach.
Akerfeldt swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Akerfeldt thows a leg kick but Beach checks it #CL2#
and Beach counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akerfeldt tries for a takedown but Beach manages to get underhooks.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Beach lands a hook that snaps the head of Akerfeldt backwards.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Beach is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Akerfeldt blocking some punches.
Beach throws a punch but it's blocked by Akerfeldt.
Beach lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Akerfeldt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beach prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Akerfeldt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beach presses Akerfeldt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akerfeldt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beach after a bit of a struggle.
Akerfeldt has Beach pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beach manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beach lands an uppercut.
Akerfeldt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beach is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beach lands a body shot.
Beach lands with a light punch inside.
Beach lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akerfeldt backwards. #BC2#
Beach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Beach drops Akerfeldt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Akerfeldt looks back up at him and smiles so Beach waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Akerfeldt is rocked!
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!#CL2#
Beach rushes Akerfeldt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Akerfeldt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beach lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akerfeldt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beach prevents it.
Beach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akerfeldt backwards.
A short left from Beach.
Beach cracks Akerfeldt with a nice body shot.
Akerfeldt is pressed against the cage. Beach pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Akerfeldt! Two more big strikes from Beach and Akerfeldt crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
A very excited looking Sammy Beach rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
HZN 20 Marek v Noeigati
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Beach rushes Smash Machine and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Smash Machine gets control of Beach's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smash Machine will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Beach got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smash Machine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beach has managed to get both his arms back between Smash Machine's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Smash Machine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Smash Machine has his foot on Beach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beach works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Smash Machine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beach is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Smash Machine is working an open guard so Beach takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smash Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Beach.#CUT#It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.#CL2#
Smash Machine moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Smash Machine jumps guard and drags Beach to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smash Machine is trying to keep Beach in close.
#SU#
Beach decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1##CL#
Beach pushes Smash Machine up against the cage in a clinch.
Smash Machine misses with an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Beach lands a damaging elbow.
A body shot lands from Beach.
Smash Machine looks winded!
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Smash Machine controls his hands.
Beach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beach throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Smash Machine turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smash Machine manages to end up in side control.
Beach throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Smash Machine swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Beach tries to clinch there but Smash Machine circles away.
Beach blocks a head kick by Smash Machine.
Nice shot by Beach.
Beach wants to clinch#TD2#
and Smash Machine counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beach! #T2##ES#
Beach sneaks out the side door and pushes Smash Machine away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Beach tries to clinch but Smash Machine moves out of range.
Smash Machine throws out a counter right but Beach avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Beach closes the distance and clinches.
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Smash Machine.
#BC2#
Smash Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Smash Machine circles away.
A little jabbing left from Smash Machine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beach 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Smash Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sammy Beach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smash Machine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beach is out of range.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smash Machine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beach tries to clinch
and Smash Machine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beach swings for the body but Smash Machine moves out of range.
Smash Machine throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Smash Machine keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Beach clinches up against the cage.
Beach working aggressively here.
Beach lands a body shot.
Smash Machine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beach smiles and moves away.
Beach tries to clinch but Smash Machine moves out of range. #CL#
Beach takes the fight into the clinch.
Beach lands an elbow that stopped Smash Machine in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Clinch King Smash Machine's cut even more.
Beach prevents Smash Machine from breaking the clinch.
Beach lands a hook that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Beach lands an elbow that stopped Smash Machine in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#The cut above Clinch King Smash Machine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Beach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clinch King Smash Machine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Clinch King Smash Machine stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'. |
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Event:
HZN 14 Bollomard v Leben
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Harris 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.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beach throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harris on the side of the head.
Beach tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Beach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harris moves out of range as Beach strikes.
Nice jab there from Harris.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris misses with a hook. Beach ducked under it nicely.
Beach takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beach tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beach. That did some damage!
Harris with a hook.#T1#
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A clash of legs there as Beach blocks the low kick.
Harris lands a really nice looking cross but Beach seems unphased.
Beach tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach slips a straight right by Harris.
We've been informed that Beach 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.
Beach takes one on the button.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beach wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Beach is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Harris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Harris gets tackled into the cage by Beach. Beach maintains the clinch.
Beach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards. #BC#
Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris throws the left hand but Beach avoids the punch easily.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Beach moves out of range of the strikes.
Beach throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beach wants to counter the offense by Harris and move into the clinch position.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Harris tries to keep at a distance but Beach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Beach tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Beach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beach takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beach dips to his left and cracks Harris with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Raven Harris has been cut.
Beach tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Beach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Harris misses with a looping left.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Harris is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beach tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Beach takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beach tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beach cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beach drops his hands momentarily and Harris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beach tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Beach is rocked!
Harris throws a hook to the side of Beach's head but Beach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Beach misses its intended target.
Beach blocks the body kick.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Beach walks into a jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Beach is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
A combination from Harris does no damage.
Harris scores with a jab to the head.
Beach is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Beach slips under a jab from Harris.
Beach seems to have recovered his senses.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
#KD#
Harris cracks Beach with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Beach looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Harris finish him?
Beach defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris drops Beach with a straight right hand, right on the button! Harris follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raven Harris!
Raven Harris is the new light heavyweight champion!
Raven Harris took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'HHHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMM................HHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMM'. |
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Event:
HZN 10 Tenryu v Tuythuhlz
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Vrana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beach's sensitive parts.
Vrana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Beach rushes Vrana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vrana presses Beach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vrana's elbow.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Beach'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.
Vrana avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana takes a shot to the head.
Vrana blocking some punches.
Vrana prevents a body shot from Beach.
Vrana working aggressively here.
Vrana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vrana digs a right hand underneath Beach's ribcage. Beach let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Vrana pushes Beach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vrana stalls.
Beach lands a nice uppercut.
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but Beach blocks with his arms.
Beach misses with some punches.
Beach misses with a punch on the inside.
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Vrana.
Beach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vrana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vrana stalling the fight.
Vrana receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short right from Vrana.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beach throws an elbow but misses.
Beach throws an elbow that misses.
Beach lands an elbow just above Vrana 's eye.
Vrana slowing the pace effectively.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vrana scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Vrana scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Beach breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Beach clinches.
Vrana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vrana connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Sammy Beach has been cut.
Vrana lands a body shot.
The referee calls for Vrana to work.
Vrana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vrana misses with a knee strike.
Vrana lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Beach.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vrana is struggling to control the position.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but Beach blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Beach throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Beach scores with a hook to the body.
Vrana looks winded!
Beach scores with a shoulder strike.
Beach lands a left hand.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Beach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach lands with a short shot to the head.
Vrana prevents a body shot from Beach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vrana.
Beach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Beach.
Vrana lands a knee to the body.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vrana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Vrana is rocked!
Beach pushes Vrana against the cage. Beach is working some dirty boxing. Beach pushes off with a quick right hook! Vrana goes down! Vrana tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Beach moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HZN 7 Choi v Nomura
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Beach throws a body punch but Smash Machine moves out of range.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Smash Machine circles away.
Beach avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Beach clinches up against the cage.
We've been informed that Beach 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.
Beach prevents the takedown attempt.
Beach presses Smash Machine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beach working aggressively here.
#BC#
Smash Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beach tries to clinch up but Smash Machine circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Beach instigates a clinch.
Smash Machine 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.
A short left from Beach.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Smash Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Beach throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD#
Smash Machine gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beach tries to kick Smash Machine off but Smash Machine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smash Machine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #ES2#
Beach kicks off Smash Machine and gets to his feet. #T1#
A jab from Beach finds it's way through Smash Machine's defenses. #CL2#
Beach drives through and clinches with Smash Machine against the cage.
Beach is trying to stall.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Smash Machine controls his hands.
#BC2#
Beach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Smash Machine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smash Machine lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smash Machine passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smash Machine creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Beach sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Smash Machine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Smash Machine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beach struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Smash Machine tries for a kimura but Beach is defending well.
Beach tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Smash Machine tries to advance to mount but can't.
Beach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smash Machine off and has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smash Machine tries to roll but Beach sticks to his back.
Beach controlling the position well here. Smash Machine rolled but Beach kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
#T4#
Smash Machine rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smash Machine trying to control but Beach postures up.
Beach works his way into full mount! #SU2#
Beach stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Smash Machine lands with a cross.
Beach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smash Machine throws out the jab.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach wants to clinch
and Smash Machine counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clinch King Smash Machine's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Beach takes the fight into the clinch.
Smash Machine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Smash Machine.
#CUT#It looks like Sammy Beach has been cut.#TD#
Smash Machine successfully pulls guard.
Smash Machine wants to improve his position but instead Beach has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Smash Machine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beach pulls his head out easily.
Beach slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Beach decides to return to a standing position. #T1#
Smash Machine shoots in but no luck this time.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Beach stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beach wants it to stay on the feet.
Beach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smash Machine circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Smash Machine gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Smash Machine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smash Machine trying to control the action but Beach is working from the bottom.
Beach prevents Smash Machine from moving into mount. #T2#
Beach sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Beach tries to roll over but Smash Machine keeps him under control.
Smash Machine tries to pass to full mount but Beach defends it.
Smash Machine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smash Machine trying to control from Beach's half guard. Beach has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Smash Machine wants to pass the guard but Beach is keeping the position.
Beach looking for a sweep. Not yet Beach, not yet. #T3#
Smash Machine slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #ES2#
Beach pushes Smash Machine off and gets back to his feet.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beach as he jumps to the side.
Beach is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smash Machine with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash Machine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smash Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smash Machine throws a right hand that Beach ducks under and follows up with a left that Beach also avoids with ease.#TD#
Smash Machine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beach's half guard.
Smash Machine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beach controlling the position for now.#T4#
Smash Machine with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Beach wants to get back to full guard.
Beach wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Smash Machine is looking for a kimura here.
Smash Machine throwing shots but Beach is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beach tries to kick Smash Machine off but Smash Machine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clinch King Smash Machine will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Smash Machine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smash Machine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smash Machine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smash Machine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smash Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clinch King Smash Machine is winning the standup battle so far.
Beach falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smash Machine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smash Machine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beach swivels and escapes.
Smash Machine sets himself, and Beach steps forward looking for the clinch! Smash Machine avoids it this time.#CL2#
Smash Machine tries to keep at a distance but Beach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smash Machine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smash Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Beach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Smash Machine ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smash Machine no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Beach wants to stand but Smash Machine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Beach controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Beach wants to get up but he can't break Smash Machine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Beach content to stall in guard here.
Smash Machine working a defensive guard here.
Beach wants to get up but he can't break Smash Machine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smash Machine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beach manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smash Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beach is keeping the position for now.
Smash Machine throwing strikes but missing.
Smash Machine trying to control but Beach is working from the bottom.
Smash Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Beach is retaining full guard.
Smash Machine throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Beach wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smash Machine manages to pass to side control.
Beach trying to hold on to Smash Machine's head to control him but Smash Machine postures up.
Beach is looking to improve his position.
Beach looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Beach looks to clinch
enabling Smash Machine to counter with a crisp jab.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Smash Machine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Smash Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beach tries to clinch but Smash Machine is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beach swings for the body but Smash Machine moves out of range.
#CL2#
Beach moves into the clinch successfully.
Beach stops a takedown attempt from Smash Machine.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash Machine blocks a body shot from Beach.
Sammy Beach seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smash Machine is working for takedown but Beach is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Smash Machine gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Beach regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Beach is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beach gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smash Machine.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinch King Smash Machine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smash Machine 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinch King Smash Machine!
Clinch King Smash Machine gave a mention to Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
C264: Titus vs Martin
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Beach darts in trying to clinch
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Beach moves into range and clinches up with Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins dodges an elbow strike from Beach.
Hopkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beach just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hopkins's brow.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hopkins dodges an elbow strike from Beach.
Beach lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Beach tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins lands an elbow just above Beach 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Sammy Beach has been cut.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beach is defending well for now.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A bit of stalling here from Beach.
Hopkins avoids the elbow strike from Beach, against the cage.
Hopkins presses Beach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beach looks to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a flying knee that drops Beach! Hopkins dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tory Hopkins!
Tory Hopkins thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C260: Arroyo vs Ji Woo II
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Beach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duggan 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.
Beach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beach lands with a left to the head.
Duggan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beach connects with a body shot that sends Duggan's belly button to the back.
Duggan circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Duggan darts in and clinches Beach up against the cage.#BC#
Duggan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Duggan pushes him off.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duggan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach is looking to clinch but Duggan is avoiding it.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duggan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Beach clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Duggan.
Beach misses with the head strike.
Duggan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Duggan controls the action.
Duggan dodges an elbow strike from Beach.
Beach blocks a body shot from Duggan. #BC#
Duggan manages to break the clinch.
Duggan misses with a low kick.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Duggan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duggan misses with a straight right.
Duggan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice uppercut lands for Beach. That snapped Duggan's head back.
Beach tries to clinch but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan throws a leg kick but Beach moved away.
Beach moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Jim Duggan has been cut.
Beach slips under a jab.
Beach is looking to clinch but Duggan is avoiding it.
Duggan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beach has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Duggan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beach's head backwards.#TD#
Duggan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Beach to the ground. Duggan is now in Beach's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beach wants to get back to his feet but Duggan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duggan won't allow Beach to sweep him here. #T2#
Beach keeping moving, preventing Duggan from controlling successfully.
Duggan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beach is looking to stand up but Duggan isn't so interested in that idea.
Duggan controlling from the top position.
Beach is trying to keep Duggan in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sammy Beach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duggan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach dips to his left and cracks Duggan with an uppercut!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beach is looking to control Duggan's arms but Duggan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beach has his back to the cage.
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beach has Duggan pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Duggan.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Duggan controls the action.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beach misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Duggan manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Duggan looking for a guillotine here but Beach defends easily.
Beach trying to control the position from guard on top but Duggan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Duggan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Duggan looking for subs off his back but Beach has passed one foot through into half guard.
Beach is trying to control the action in half guard but Duggan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jim Duggan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Duggan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Duggan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duggan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beach. That did some damage!
Duggan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beach takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beach ducks right into an uppercut from Duggan.
Duggan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beach throws out a counter right but Duggan avoids it with no problem.
Beach swings for the body but Duggan moves out of range.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Duggan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beach quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Duggan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#ES2#
Beach pushes Duggan off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Duggan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Duggan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Duggan is thwarting Beach's attempts to control the position.
Duggan trying to control the action but Beach is working from the bottom.
Beach wants to improve his position but Duggan is controlling well.
Duggan is keen to just control but Beach is a slippery customer.
Jim Duggan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duggan wants to free his trapped foot but Beach is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duggan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Duggan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Duggan is trying to control the action in half guard but Beach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Duggan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beach moves into full guard.
Duggan won't allow Beach to get back to his feet.
Duggan wants to pass the guard but Beach is keeping the position.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Beach keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Duggan with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Duggan prevents Beach from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Beach tries to keep at a distance but Duggan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duggan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow.
Beach tries a body shot but Duggan blocks it.
Duggan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duggan struggles to land a body shot inside as Beach controls his hands.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Duggan avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
Beach prevents the takedown attempt.
Duggan throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
Duggan controlling the action here for a moment.
Duggan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan stalling the fight.
#T4#
Beach tries a body shot but Duggan blocks it.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Duggan tries to throw a body punch but Beach avoids it by throwing Duggan back against the cage.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Duggan avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
Duggan wants to stall.
Duggan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Duggan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Beach uses from the top position.
Duggan 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.
Beach has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Duggan is proving hard to escape from.
Duggan is trying to hold Beach in close to prevent damage but Beach has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Duggan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beach pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Duggan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Duggan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Beach throws a one two combo.
#TD#
Duggan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Duggan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Duggan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beach's head.
Beach is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Duggan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beach is keeping the position for now.
Beach wants to get back to his feet but Duggan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beach tries to clinch up but Duggan circles away and keeps his distance.
Beach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duggan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duggan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach is looking to clinch but Duggan is avoiding it.
Duggan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beach was well out of range. Poor timing from Duggan.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Beach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beach blocks a body shot from Duggan.
Sammy Beach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Duggan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duggan blocks an uppercut.
Duggan prevents a body shot from Beach.
Duggan blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Duggan - that landed with a thud.
Duggan struggles to land a body shot inside as Beach controls his hands.
Beach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Beach rushes Duggan and presses him up against the cage.
Beach is working Duggan over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Duggan controls the action.
Duggan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
Beach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duggan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duggan stalling in the clinch but Beach improves position. #T3##BC#
Duggan breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Beach fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duggan, pushing him back against the cage.
Beach misses with an elbow over the top.
Beach lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Beach.
Beach can't break the clinch.
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beach lands a right hand.
Beach looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Beach on the inside.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beach prevents a body shot from Duggan.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beach lands an elbow inside.
Duggan can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beach throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beach prevents a body shot from Duggan.
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Beach tries to work over Duggan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach misses with an elbow strike.
Beach pushes Duggan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Duggan blocks a body shot from Beach.
Duggan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Duggan breaks the clinch.
Duggan dodges the punch combination from Beach.
Duggan lands a front kick.
Duggan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duggan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duggan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Beach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Duggan 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Duggan!
Jim Duggan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
C247: Myers vs Ferkingstad II
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Higgins tries a low kick but Beach avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Beach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beach moves to clinch but Higgins breaks away
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a low kick.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Beach has Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beach just misses with a elbow thrown towards Higgins's brow. #BC2#
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Beach clinches up with Higgins and pushes him back against the cage.
Beach lands an elbow just above Higgins 's eye.
Higgins blocking some punches.
Beach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beach stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beach throws an elbow that misses.
Higgins misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Beach.
Higgins lands a nice shot to the body.
Higgins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beach throws an elbow but misses.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Higginss head.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Higgins lands a left hand.
Higgins lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Higgins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Higgins.
Beach throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Higgins.
#T2#
Beach tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
Beach prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Higgins lands with a light punch inside.
Higgins takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
A short right from Higgins.
Higgins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Higgins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Beach.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Beach tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
A short right from Higgins on the inside.
A short uppercut from Higgins.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Beach controls his hands.
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Higgins.
#T3#
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Higgins controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Nice body punch from Higgins - that landed with a thud.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Higgins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beachs head.
Beach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Higgins tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Beach wants to stall.
Beach tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Higgins gets through Beach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Beach.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Higgins blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Higgins as Beach tries to tie him up.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins avoids the elbow strike from Beach, against the cage.
Higgins can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some bone on bone action there as Beach checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beach looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins avoids a wild elbow strike from Beach.
Beach is trying to maintain a safe position but Higgins gets an underhook and turns Beach into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Higgins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins's cut.
That's time! Beach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Higgins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Higgins misses with an uppercut.
Beach throws a predictable looking body shot
and Higgins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Higgins keeps the fight on the outside.
Higgins follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Higgins scores with a push kick.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
Higgins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beach doesn't seem bothered though.
Beach moves out of range of the body kick from Higgins.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Higgins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Higgins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Higgins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beach walks into a straight right hand from Higgins.
Beach throws a nice looking combination but Higgins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins throws a leg kick which misses Beach's front leg but catches the back leg as Beach tries to avoid it.
Beach with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Higgins to score with a decent uppercut.
Beach tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Higgins throws a push kick but Beach slaps the foot to one side.
Beach tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it.
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Beach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higgins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Higgins cracks Beach with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Beach rushes Higgins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beach blocking some punches.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins avoids a wild elbow strike from Beach.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Beach throws an elbow that misses.
Higgins blocks an uppercut.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow. #T2#
Beach throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins blocks an uppercut.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beach throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beach scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach. #BC2#
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Higgins thuds a left hand into Beach's body.
A big right from Higgins misses.
Beach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Higgins lands with a straight right. Beach didn't see that one coming.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Higgins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the body from Beach misses
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab.
Beach with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beach closes the distance but Higgins moves to the side
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins thumps Beach with a low kick.
Beach staying out of range there.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Higgins scores with a jab. Beach acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Beach is rocked!
Higgins throws a wild body kick that Beach sees coming a mile off.
Higgins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Higgins swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Higgins scores with a decent looking hook.
Higgins throws a leg kick but Beach sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beach counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Beach clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Higgins. #T4#
Beach blocking some punches.
Beach trying to stall but Higgins improves his position.
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
Beach takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higgins.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Lou Higgins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
Higgins lands a nice uppercut.
Beach tries to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling the position.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands.
Higgins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Beach misses with some punches.
Beach throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Higgins tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins gets through Beach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Higgins.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Higgins misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach lands with a straight right. Higgins didn't see that one coming.
Beach slips a straight right by Higgins.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Beach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Beach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Higgins misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beach is looking to counter the offense by Higgins and move into the clinch.
Higgins misses with a body punch
letting Beach counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach slips under a jab.
Beach is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
Beach tries to clinch
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Beach has Higgins up against the cage in 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins. #T1#
Higgins prevents a body shot from Beach. #BC2#
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Higgins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Beach. Those never looked like landing.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Higgins in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Beach darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beach wants to clinch.
A jab lands there for Higgins.
Higgins swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Higgins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Higgins scores with a nice head shot.
Sammy Beach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Higgins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beach throws a hook but Higgins blocks it.
Higgins walks into a left hand.
A shot to the liver by Higgins. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach staying out of range there.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Higgins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Higgins throws out a leg kick but Beach moves out of range and Higgins only half commits.
Good exchange - Beach coming out on top.
Beach takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Higgins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Higgins connects with a leg kick.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Higgins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Higgins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Higgins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Beach takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Beach saw that one coming.
Beach moves to clinch but Higgins breaks away
and Higgins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Beach is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Higgins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beach in his tracks.
Beach tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lou Higgins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beach is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beach gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Higgins.
Beach tries to clinch up
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Higgins dodges the punch combination from Beach.
#T4#
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Higgins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins jabs Beach to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Higgins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beach if he has to take too many more of those.
Higgins swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Higgins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Higgins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Beach's shoulder, as Beach tries to avoid the shot.
Higgins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beach tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it.
Good exchange - Higgins coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Higgins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Higgins 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Higgins!
An out of breath Lou Higgins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C231: Haggar vs Mumu
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Beach tries to clinch but Titus is having none of it.
Beach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Titus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Titus throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Beach counter with a right hand.
Titus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beach.
Titus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Beach pushes Titus up against the cage in a clinch.
Beach prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beach.
Titus lands with a right to the head.
Titus stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus tries to throw a body punch but Beach avoids it by throwing Titus back against the cage.
Titus lands a hook that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Titus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Titus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Titus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Titus controls his hands.
Titus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Titus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Titus presses Beach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beach misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beach.
Beach misses with some punches.
#TD#
Titus lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Beach is trying to escape back to his feet but Titus uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Titus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beach keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Beach bucks up and tries to throw Titus off but instead Titus has got his back!
Beach is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Beach is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Beach rolls, trying to escape but Titus keeps control of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beach trying to get back to his feet but Titus is in full control for now. #SUB#
Titus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Beach defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Beach wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Titus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Beach defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Beach trying to get back to his feet but Titus is in full control for now.
Titus is trying to stick to Beach's back but Beach is turning into Titus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Titus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Beach.
Beach wanted to stand there but Titus had control of the position.
Beach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Beach controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beach wanted to stand there but Titus had control of the position. #SUB#
Titus working for a triangle but Beach defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Titus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zeke Titus will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Titus slips a jab and a cross from Beach.
Beach tries to clinch there but Titus circles away.
Titus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Titus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beach on the side of the head.
Titus circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Titus counters with a single leg into guard. Beach didn't expect that.
Titus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Beach looking for a sweep. Not yet Beach, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach working a defensive guard but Titus passes into half guard.
Beach tries to roll over but Titus keeps him under control.
Beach wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Beach makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beach.
Beach wants to stand and escape but Titus is having none of it.
Beach is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Titus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Beach pushes Titus up against the cage in a clinch.
Titus tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Beach prevents a body shot from Titus. #TD#
Titus gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Titus is trying to control the action in half guard but Beach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Titus is looking to advance position but Beach won't allow it.
Beach is trying to control but can't.
Beach pushes Titus off looking to stand but Titus dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Beach trying to control but Titus postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Titus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beach takes a swing at Titus's ribcage but misses.
Titus swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Titus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Beach sprawls and moves away.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Titus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Beach misses the target. #T4#
Titus misses with a straight left.
Beach is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the liver by Titus. Beautiful body shot.
Sammy Beach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Titus pushes him off.
Titus tries to counter with a takedown but Beach is quick to defend against it.
Beach is looking to clinch but Titus is avoiding it.
A big left from Beach misses.
Beach tries to clinch but Titus is having none of it. #CL2#
Beach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Titus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Beach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Titus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Titus circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beach tries to clinch but Titus moves out of range.
Titus misses with a body shot.
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!
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Titus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Titus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Titus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beach!
Beach wants to get back to his feet.
Beach looking for a sweep but Titus has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach is looking to improve his position but Titus isn't that keen on the idea.
Beach is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T1#
Beach is trying desperately to improve position.
Beach's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Beach is working to get back to half guard.
Titus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beach can do to turn this around?
Titus controlling his opponent.
Beach tries to hold on but Titus pushes him away.
Sammy Beach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Beach is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Titus has taken his back!
Beach can't escape the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Titus. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Beach trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Beach looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Beach is trying to get back to his feet but Titus has full control of the position and if anything, Beach has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Titus connects with a big shot to the side of Beach's head.
Titus is hanging on to Beach's back as he tries to escape.
Beach wants to control his opponent's hands but Titus gets his hands free.
Beach covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Titus has the hooks in. Beach is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Titus looking for the choke but no joy.
Titus gets his hands free as Beach looks to control. #T4#
Titus has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Titus's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Titus is looking for the choke from the back position but Beach is controlling his hands well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeke Titus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Titus, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeke Titus!
A relieved looking Zeke Titus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 278
Date: Aug 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Chestner pushes him off.
Chestner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Chestner circles away.
Chestner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Beach fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chestner, pushing him back against the cage.
Beach stops a takedown attempt from Chestner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Chestner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beach blocks a body shot from Chestner.
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chestner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Beach is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chestner is keeping busy.
Beach wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Beach scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beach just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chestner's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chestner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beach blocks a body shot from Chestner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beach.
Chestner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chestner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beach gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sammy Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Chestner.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Chestner controls his hands.
Chestner lands a hook that snaps the head of Beach backwards. #T1#
Chestner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beach is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chestner tries to throw a body punch but Beach avoids it by throwing Chestner back against the cage.
Chestner working aggressively here.
Beach lands a damaging elbow.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chestner misses with a punch to the body.
Chestner tries for a takedown but Beach manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Chestner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chestner looks winded!
Good body shot from Beach.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beach gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Brad Chestner has been cut.
Beach gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Beach works on Chestner's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Beach - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Beach as the two fighters clinch.
Beach taking a breather.
Beach lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beach works on Chestner's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Good body shot from Beach.
Stalling in the clinch from Beach.
Beach lands a nice elbow.
Beach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chestner blocks a body shot from Beach.
Chestner misses with the head strike.
Chestner blocks an elbow strike from Beach.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beach.
Chestner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beach avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chestner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beach pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Beach drives through and clinches with Chestner against the cage.
Chestner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beach pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Beach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chestner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Chestner fails to land.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Chestner controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Beach scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Beach digs a right hand into Chestner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chestner's gas tank.
Beach lands an uppercut.
Beach lands an elbow just above Chestner 's eye.
Beach scores with a shoulder strike.
Beach scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Beach on the inside.
Beach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Beach.
Beach lands a body punch.
Chestner is trying to break the clinch but Beach is controlling him.
Beach comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#That has opened up Brad Chestner's cut even more.
Chestner blocks a body shot from Beach. #BC#
Beach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Beach drives through and clinches with Chestner against the cage.
#BC#
Beach breaks the clinch.
Beach darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Beach forces Chestner back against the cage and clinches.
Chestner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beach pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chestner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Beach working aggressively here.
Beach scores with a shot to the side of Chestner's head.
Beach is leaning against Chestner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beach taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Beach scores with a shoulder strike.
Chestner misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Beach.
Beach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chestner.
A short uppercut from Beach.
Chestner is trying to break the clinch but Beach has him pressed against the cage.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Chestner controls his hands.
Beach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Chestner fails to land.
Beach lands a left hand.
Beach creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Beach.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chestner's elbow.
Chestner wants to take the fight to the mat but Beach manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Chestner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Beach tries to clinch up but Chestner circles away and keeps his distance.
And Chestner tries to counter it with a takedown but Beach pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chestner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#KD#
Beach sends Chestner crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Beach is motioning to the referee to let Chestner up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Beach tries to clinch but Chestner is having none of it.
Chestner feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Beach closes the distance and clinches.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Chestner is rocked!
Beach misses with a body punch.
Beach is pressed up against the cage. Chestner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beach down to the mat. Beach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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!#CL#
Beach has Chestner up against the cage in a clinch.
Chestner is breathing heavily.
Beach cracks Chestner with a nice body shot.
Chestner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Beach - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Beach controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beach pushes Chestner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Beach pushes Chestner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Beach scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chestner is still on wobbly legs! Can Beach finish him?
Beach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beach cracks Chestner with a nice body shot.
Beach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chestner can do to turn this around?#BC#
Beach breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Beach pushes Chestner up against the cage in a clinch.
Beach dips a shoulder and cracks Chestner with a mighty uppercut! Chestner falls back against the cage and Beach unloads with a barrage of strikes! Chestner is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Beach screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 274
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Beach closes the distance and pushes Fitzsimmons back into the cage.
Beach is working Fitzsimmons over against the cage.
Beach pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzsimmons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons cracks Beach with a nice body shot.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beach throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Beach.
The referee is keeping an eye on Beach - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fitzsimmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow. #BC#
Beach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Beach instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Fitzsimmons putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Beach in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Beach scores with a shoulder strike.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
Beach blocks an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beach avoids it.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Beach.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fitzsimmons takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Fitzsimmons tries to stall but Beach uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Beach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beach misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons is trying to maintain a safe position but Beach gets an underhook and turns Fitzsimmons into the cage.
Beach managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Beach controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons is working Beach over against the cage.
Beach blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beach is keeping busy.
Fitzsimmons wants to stall.
Fitzsimmons is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Beach tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Beach.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Beach.
Beach lands a damaging elbow.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Beach on the inside.
Beach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks winded!
Beach avoiding damage as Fitzsimmons throws knees to the body.
A short right from Beach.
Beach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beach looking to slow down the pace here.
Beach lands a shoulder strike.
Beach managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beach lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#Fitzsimmons is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sol Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Beach creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fitzsimmons's defenses.
Fitzsimmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Beach finish him?#KD#
Beach lands a vicious elbow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Beach tries to finish him with strikes but Fitzsimmons still seems able to defend himself so Beach steps back and lets Fitzsimmons get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses. #T4#
Beach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Beach has Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzsimmons seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beach.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Beach. #BC#
Beach manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Beach darts in and clinches Fitzsimmons up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Beach controls his hands.
Beach managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Beach gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beach lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beach gets through Fitzsimmons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beach lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzsimmons or not.
Beach lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sol Fitzsimmons's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Beach has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beach takes a knee to the side of the body.
Beach is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Beach manages to break the clinch.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzsimmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzsimmons can do to turn this around?
Beach slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beach.
Beach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Beach pushes Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Beach.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzsimmons in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Beach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzsimmonss head. #BC#
Beach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
Beach digs a good body shot into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Beach closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Beach.
#T1#
Beach lands an elbow that stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks for a moment.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Beach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the head.
Beach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzsimmons or not.
Beach lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beach creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fitzsimmons's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fitzsimmons drops to his knees and Beach pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 270
Date: Jul 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Beach closes the distance but Bautista moves to the side
and Bautista counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Sammy Beach has been cut.
Beach misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beach walks into a stiff left hand from Bautista.
Bautista misses with an uppercut.
Beach tries to clinch up but Bautista circles away and keeps his distance.
Bautista was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beach connects with a right hand. Bautista shakes it off.
Bautista looks to land a right hand but Beach moved out of range.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bautista paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Bautista misses the target.
Beach wants to clinch
and Bautista counters with a nice uppercut.
Beach tries to clinch up but Bautista circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by Beach. Beautiful body shot.
Beach moves out of range of the strikes.
Beach is looking to clinch but Bautista is avoiding it.
#T1#
Beach wants to clinch.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beach tries to clinch but Bautista moves out of range.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Bautista pushes him off.
It looked like Bautista wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bautista lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Bautista swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bautista manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Bautista on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beach closes the distance but Bautista moves to the side
and Bautista cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beach is looking to clinch but Bautista is avoiding it.
Bautista is looking to counter punch.
Beach tries to clinch but Bautista moves out of range.
Bautista quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Beach looks to clinch #KD#
and Bautista counters with a crisp right hand that drops Beach! Bautista lets Beach back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Beach is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beach closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bautista counters with a huge left! Beach is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bautista isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Beach from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bautista!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drax Bautista!
After the fight, Drax Bautista was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 266
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
#R1#
ONeill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Beach 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.
ONeill misses with an uppercut.
Beach tries to clinch up but ONeill circles away and keeps his distance.
Beach throws a right hand that misses
enabling ONeill to counter with a crisp jab.
Beach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
ONeill lands a really nice looking cross but Beach seems unphased.
#CL2#
Beach pushes ONeill up against the cage in a clinch.
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ONeill pushes Beach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
ONeill has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
Beach pushes ONeill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
ONeill lands with a light punch inside.
ONeill tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to ONeill's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
ONeill lands a hook that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ONeill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Beach manages to break the clinch.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Beach gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
ONeill gets through Beach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
ONeill works on Beach's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
ONeill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ONeill misses with a hook. Beach ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Beach closes the distance and clinches.
ONeill lands with a left to the head.
ONeill throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
ONeill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
ONeill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beach tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach throws a head punch that misses.
Beach pushes off an throws an elbow but ONeill leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Beach.
ONeill lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach misses with the head strike.
#BC#
ONeill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ONeill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Beach darts in and clinches ONeill up against the cage.#T2#
ONeill lands with a short shot to the head.
ONeill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beach gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Dempsey ONeill has been cut.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as ONeill controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beach.
A quick uppercut on the inside from ONeill.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
ONeill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach blocks a body shot from ONeill.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as ONeill controls his hands.
Beach tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
ONeill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Beach gets a clinch.
ONeill tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from ONeill fails to land.
ONeill can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beach blocks a body shot from ONeill. #BC#
ONeill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beach tries to clinch there but ONeill circles away.
ONeill is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Beach misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Beach has taken the fight to the clinch.
ONeill scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Beach throws a head punch that misses.
Beach throws an elbow but it's blocked.
ONeill lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
ONeill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beach blocks a body shot from ONeill.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeill tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Beach prevents a body shot from ONeill. #BC2#
Beach manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Beach moves into the clinch.
ONeill prevents a body shot from Beach.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
ONeill tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach throws a punch but it's blocked by ONeill.
ONeill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ONeill has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Beach breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
ONeill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
ONeill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach blocking some punches.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
ONeill has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
Beach tries a body shot but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ONeill tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
#BC#
ONeill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ONeill throws a jab when Beach was well out of range.
ONeill connects with a looping right hand.
ONeill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beach takes a swing at ONeill's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dempsey ONeill will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dempsey ONeill's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
ONeill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
ONeill is looking for a counter combo.
Beach looks to clinch
and ONeill counters with a right hand to the body.
Beach is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down ONeill rather than just go for the knockout.
Beach throws out a powerful jab.
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but ONeill is just out of range.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - ONeill circles away.
ONeill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but ONeill pushes him off.
ONeill connects with a solid leg kick.
ONeill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - ONeill coming out on top.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but ONeill pushes him off.
A jab from ONeill does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Beach has closed the distance and engaged ONeill in a clinch.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage. #BC#
ONeill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beach tries to clinch but ONeill moves out of range. #CL2#
Beach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Beach lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by ONeill.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from ONeill.
ONeill tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
ONeill lands an uppercut.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beach.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beach just misses with a elbow thrown towards ONeill's brow.
Beach throws a punch but it's blocked by ONeill.
Beach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beach blocks a body shot from ONeill.
ONeill gets through Beach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from ONeill.
ONeill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
ONeill presses Beach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beach is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ONeill gets through Beach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beach takes a shot to the head.
ONeill scores with a hook to the body.
ONeill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Beach pushes ONeill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
ONeill tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
A short body shot lands from ONeill as the two fighters clinch.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Beach takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from ONeill.
ONeill avoids a wild elbow strike from Beach.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, ONeill scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from ONeill.
ONeill can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
ONeill scores with a shot to the side of Beach's head.
ONeill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beach or not.
A body shot lands from ONeill.
ONeill presses Beach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
ONeill lands an uppercut.
ONeill lands a shot to the body.
ONeill lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from ONeill. #T3#
ONeill blocks a body shot from Beach.
ONeill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, ONeill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by ONeill.
ONeill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ONeill dodges an elbow strike from Beach.
ONeill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ONeill lands a left hand.
ONeill lands a shot to the body.#BC#
ONeill breaks the clinch.
Beach tries to clinch but ONeill moves away
and ONeill counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dempsey ONeill is winning the standup battle so far.
ONeill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
ONeill circles away from the clinch attempt
and ONeill counters with a stiff right hand.
Beach tries to clinch up but ONeill circles away and keeps his distance.
ONeill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Beach 's head but he takes it in his stride.
ONeill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beach can do to turn this around?#T4#
Beach throws a jab when ONeill was well out of range.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ONeill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but ONeill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
ONeill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beach has time to react.
Beach lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Beach moves into the clinch successfully.
ONeill scores with a nice hook to the head.
ONeill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow.
ONeill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
ONeill blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
ONeill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beach closes the distance but ONeill moves to the side
and ONeill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by ONeill.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dempsey ONeill dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dempsey ONeill's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
ONeill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and ONeill tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
ONeill slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Beach fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with ONeill, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
ONeill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by ONeill. Beautiful body shot.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but ONeill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. ONeill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by ONeill.#CL2#
Beach darts in and clinches ONeill up against the cage.
ONeill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill dodges an elbow strike from Beach.
ONeill working aggressively here.
ONeill tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
ONeill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beach gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dempsey ONeill has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1##BC#
ONeill breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
ONeill gets a clinch.
Beach blocks a body shot from ONeill.
ONeill tries to throw a body punch but Beach avoids it by throwing ONeill back against the cage.
ONeill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beach or not.
ONeill blocks an elbow strike from Beach.
A short uppercut from ONeill.
ONeill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from ONeill.
A right hand to the body from ONeill.
Beach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
ONeill tries to throw a body punch but Beach avoids it by throwing ONeill back against the cage.
ONeill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Beach blocks a body shot from ONeill.
ONeill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
ONeill lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
ONeill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
Sammy Beach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
ONeill can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill pushes Beach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
ONeill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ONeill connects with a single shot there.
ONeill keeps the fight on the outside.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Beach defending well as ONeill loads up on a big left hand.
Beach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
ONeill gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beach tries to clinch but ONeill is having none of it.
Beach looks to clinch
and ONeill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ONeill.
Beach wants to clinch up but ONeill keeps it at a distance.
ONeill lands with a cross.
Beach darts in trying to clinch
and ONeill counters with an outside leg kick.
#T3#
ONeill scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Beach has managed to clinch.
ONeill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Beach manages to break the clinch.
Beach tries to clinch up but ONeill circles away and keeps his distance.
Beach tries to clinch up
letting ONeill counter with a right hand.
Beach misses with a left hand
and ONeill counters with a nice uppercut.
Beach wants to clinch but ONeill slips to the side
and ONeill makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
ONeill connects with the punch.#CL2#
Beach has ONeill up against the cage in a clinch.
ONeill misses with a punch to the body.
Beach scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Beach tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
ONeill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Beach closes the distance and pushes ONeill back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as ONeill controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Beach.
Beach lands an elbow that stopped ONeill in his tracks for a moment.
Beach tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down ONeill.
Beach scores with a hook to the body.
Beach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Beach.
Beach lands a body shot.
ONeill takes an elbow to the temple.
Beach lands a damaging elbow.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill misses with some punches.
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 Dempsey ONeill.
Well ONeill 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dempsey ONeill!
Dempsey ONeill seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 263
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Nogueira dodges the punch combination from Beach.
#CL#
Nogueira tries to keep at a distance but Beach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nogueira trying to land knees to the body.
Nogueira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nogueira digs a right hand underneath Beach's ribcage. Beach let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nogueira pushes Beach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beach tries a body shot but Nogueira blocks it.
Nogueira can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
Beach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Nogueira on the inside.
Beach tries to work over Nogueira 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nogueira works on Beach's body with a couple of short punches.
Beach lands a shot to the body.
Nogueira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beach is defending well for now.
Nogueira lands a knee to the body.
Beach is breathing heavily.
Nogueira tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Beach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beach lands a body punch.
Nogueira landing knees to the head.
Beach takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Nogueira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Nogueira .
Nogueira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Nogueira .
A body shot lands from Nogueira .
Nogueira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beachs head.
Nogueira trying to land knees to the body.
Nogueira lands with a short shot to the head.
Nogueira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nogueira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beach's face.
Nogueira misses with a knee to the head.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nogueira tries a knee to the head but Beach blocks it.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Nogueira avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
Beach lands a nice shot to the body.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beach lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Nogueira tries a knee to the head but Beach blocks it.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Nogueira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nogueira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nogueira misses with a punch on the inside.
Beach lands an elbow just above Nogueira 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Anderson Nogueira has been cut.
Nogueira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nogueira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Beach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beach misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Nogueira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beach is looking to control Nogueira 's arms but Nogueira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beach has his back to the cage.
Nogueira digs a right hand into Beach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beach's gas tank.
A short left from Nogueira .
Knees in the clinch landing for Nogueira .
Nogueira looking to throw knees to the head but Beach is blocking nicely.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nogueira looking to throw knees to the head but Beach is blocking nicely.
Nogueira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3#
Nogueira lands a good knee to the midsection. Beach won't want to take too many of those.
Beach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nogueira digs a right hand underneath Beach's ribcage. Beach let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Nogueira - that landed with a thud.
Nogueira lands a nice shot to the body.
Nogueira lands a knee to the head.
Nogueira tries a knee to the head but Beach blocks it.
Nogueira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nogueira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but Beach blocks with his arms.
Nogueira pushes Beach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nogueira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nogueira crunches a lovely knee into Beach's ribcage.
Nogueira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hand to the body from Nogueira .
Beach prevents a body shot from Nogueira .
Nogueira lands a shot to the body.
Nogueira misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira prevents a body shot from Beach. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Nogueira .
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nogueira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nogueira looking to throw knees to the head but Beach is blocking nicely.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but Beach blocks with his arms.
Beach lands an elbow inside that Nogueira shrugs off.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nogueira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nogueira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nogueira blocks a body shot from Beach.
Beach lands with a short shot to the head.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nogueira looking to throw knees to the head but Beach is blocking nicely.
Nogueira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Nogueira misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira tries to land knees in the clinch but Beach avoids the damage to the body.
Beach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beach.
Beach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nogueira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Nogueira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Nogueira 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nogueira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beach back to the cage. Nogueira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Beach moves into range and clinches up with Nogueira .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beach.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Beach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson Nogueira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beach digs a right hand into Nogueira 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nogueira 's gas tank.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Nogueira controls his hands.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Nogueira avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
Nogueira blocks a body shot from Beach.
Nogueira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nogueira with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Sammy Beach has been cut.
Nogueira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nogueira looking to throw knees to the head but Beach is blocking nicely.
Nogueira is leaning against Beach and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but Beach blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nogueira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira lands a body punch.
Nogueira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nogueira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beach.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Nogueira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nogueira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nogueira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nogueira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beach wants to get back to striking at distance but Nogueira won't allow it.
Nogueira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nogueira trying to land knees to the body.
Beach creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beach lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nogueira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nogueira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Nogueira with a knee to the head.
Nogueira tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
#T2#
Beach looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira misses with a punch to the body.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nogueira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beach throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nogueira lands a knee to the head.
Nogueira tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Beach cracks Nogueira with a nice body shot.
Beach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Nogueira .
Nogueira cracks Beach with a nice body shot.
Nogueira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Beach managing to block the knees to the body from Nogueira .
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beach avoids it.
A short right from Beach. #T3#
Beach takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nogueira blocks a body shot from Beach.
Nogueira tries to throw a body punch but Beach avoids it by throwing Nogueira back against the cage.
Nogueira trying to land knees to the body.
Nogueira lands with a left to the head.
Beach tries a body shot but Nogueira blocks it.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nogueira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nogueira tries a knee to the head but Beach blocks it.
Nogueira takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nogueira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beach lands a nice uppercut.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nogueira blocking some punches.
Beach tries to work over Nogueira 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nogueira lands a knee to the body.
Nogueira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beach's face.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogueira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Nogueira controls his hands.
#BC#
Beach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Beach pushes Nogueira up against the cage in a clinch.
Nogueira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nogueira prevents a body shot from Beach.
Nogueira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nogueira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Nogueira avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
Beach avoiding damage as Nogueira throws knees to the body.
Beach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Nogueira controls the action.
Beach pushes Nogueira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nogueira 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Nogueira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beach lands with an uppercut that bounces Nogueira off the cage and back into range.
Nogueira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anderson Nogueira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nogueira s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beach scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nogueira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nogueira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Beach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards.
Beach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nogueira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nogueira looking to throw knees to the head but Beach is blocking nicely.
Nogueira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nogueira 's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Beach.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beach.
Beach tries to work over Nogueira 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Nogueira controls his hands.
#T1#
Nogueira scores with a hook to the body.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Beach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nogueira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Beach tries a body shot but Nogueira blocks it.
Nogueira gets through Beach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nogueira misses with a knee strike.
Nogueira trying to land knees to the body.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nogueira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nogueira misses with a punch on the inside.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but Beach blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Beach.
Nogueira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beach lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Beach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sammy Beach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Beach takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Nogueira gets tackled into the cage by Beach. Beach maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Nogueira controls his hands.
#BC#
Beach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beach throws the left hand but Nogueira avoids the punch easily.
Nogueira unleashes a big counter combination but Beach bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Beach clinches up against the cage.
Beach lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nogueira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but Beach blocks with his arms.
Nogueira tries a knee to the head but Beach blocks it.
Nogueira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nogueira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beach blocks it with crossed arms.
Beach avoiding damage as Nogueira throws knees to the body.
Beach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nogueira .
Beach lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Beach pushes Nogueira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nogueira or not.
Beach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nogueira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Beach - that landed with a thud.
Beach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nogueira blocks a body shot from Beach.
Beach lands a body shot.
Beach scores with a shot to the side of Nogueira 's head. #ROC#Nogueira is rocked!
A short uppercut from Beach.
Nogueira is still on wobbly legs! Can Beach finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Beach lands a big elbow that drops Nogueira ! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Nogueira is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 256
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Thai shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thai showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Thai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beach doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thai.
Beach is trying to stand up here but Thai is controlling him well.
Beach is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Thai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thai is working for a kimura but Beach is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beach is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold. #T1##ES#
Beach has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thai is on him like a limpet, forcing Beach back against the cage.
Thai tries for a takedown but Beach manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Beach is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thai is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Beach to the mat. Beach regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thai is fighting to break Beach's control of his arms but Beach is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thai looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Thai has gone for a leg lock! Beach slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thai's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beach defends well.
Beach trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Thai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beach has passed into side control.
Thai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thai is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Thai actively working from the bottom here.
Thai is looking to improve his position.
Thai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Thai isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Beach stacks Thai 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 Beach!
Thai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beach wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai sneaks back into half guard.
Thai works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4##SUB2#
Thai has his feet on Beach's thighs here. He's pushed Beach off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Beach screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wille Thai! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 249
Date: Apr 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Bolt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beach slips a straight right by Bolt.
Bolt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bolt lands a glancing blow to the side of Beach's head.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Bolt coming out on top.
Bolt looks to land a right hand but Beach moved out of range.
Beach tries to clinch there but Bolt circles away.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Bolt circles away.
Bolt misses with an uppercut.
Bolt swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Bolt.#CL#
Beach closes the distance and pushes Bolt back into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bolt blocks an elbow strike.
Bolt lands a right hand.
Bolt blocks a body shot from Beach. #T1#
Beach pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beach misses with a punch on the inside.
Beach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolt lands with a short shot to the head.
Bolt prevents a body shot from Beach.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beach is trying to force a seperation but Bolt has the dominant position.
Beach stalling in the clinch but Bolt improves position.
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach tries a body shot but Bolt blocks it.
Beach tries to work over Bolt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Bolt.
Bolt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
Bolt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Beach.
Beach lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Beach throws an elbow but misses.
Bolt blocks an uppercut.
Bolt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Beach lands a nice elbow.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beach throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolt backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Ryan Bolt's cut even more.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Beach.
A short left from Beach.
Beach pushes Bolt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bolt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Beach lands with a left to the head.
Beach misses with some punches.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Bolt controls the action.
Bolt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beach throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
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!
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolt's elbow.
Beach lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beach tries a body shot but Bolt blocks it.
Beach throws a head punch that misses.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Bolt blocks a body shot from Beach.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Bolt blocking some punches.
Bolt blocks a body shot from Beach.
Beach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bolt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Bolt's cut.
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#
Beach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beach looks to land a left hand but Bolt moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Bolt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bolt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beach, as that shot connected.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Bolt pushes him off.
Bolt throws a body punch but Beach moves out of range.
Bolt tries to bum rush Beach with a series of wild strikes but Beach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Bolt.
Beach is looking to clinch but Bolt is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Bolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beach misses with a looping left.
Bolt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bolt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Bolt circles away.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beach wants to clinch up but Bolt keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot by Bolt.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Bolt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bolt throws a nice looking combination but Beach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolt ducks under a wild hook from Beach.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Bolt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beach slips under a jab.
Beach tries to clinch but Bolt moves out of range.
Bolt throws an overhand right that lands on Beach's shoulder, as Beach tries to avoid the shot.
Beach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bolt.
Bolt misses with a body shot.
Bolt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach tries to clinch but Bolt moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Beach.#T2#
Beach drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan Bolt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolt misses with a looping left.
Beach tries to clinch but Bolt is having none of it.
It seemed like Bolt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Bolt circles away.
Beach takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bolt throws the left hand but Beach avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolt misses with a low kick.
Bolt keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolt tries to bum rush Beach with a series of wild strikes but Beach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bolt looks to land a left hand but Beach moved out of range nicely.
Bolt swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Bolt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bolt slips a jab and a cross from Beach.
#T3#
Beach tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Bolt to counter with a crisp jab.
Beach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Bolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bolt throws a lazy right hand but Beach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beach.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Beach wants to clinch up but Bolt keeps it at a distance.
Beach tries to clinch but Bolt moves out of range.
Bolt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Bolt pushes him off.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolt steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bolt.
#T4#
Beach looks to clinch
and Bolt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt scores with a jab. Beach acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bolt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach tries to clinch up but Bolt circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolt throws out a counter right but Beach avoids it with no problem.
Bolt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Bolt pushes him off.
Bolt lands with a straight right. Beach didn't see that one coming.
Bolt just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Bolt. #CL#
Beach closes the distance and clinches.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolt's elbow.
Bolt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Bolt is trying to force a seperation but Beach has the dominant position.
Bolt blocks an uppercut.
Bolt prevents a body shot from Beach.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bolt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Bolt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bolt takes one to the side of the head.
Beach throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.
Bolt misses with a looping right.
Bolt lands a glancing blow to the side of Beach's head.
Beach takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Bolt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beach cracks Bolt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolt lands a nice hook to Beach's body. Beach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Beach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bolt doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bolt.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bolt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beach is looking to clinch but Bolt is avoiding it.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolt misses with a straight left.
Bolt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Beach slips under a jab from Bolt.
Bolt lands a two punch combo.
Beach tries to clinch but Bolt moves out of range. #CL#
Beach moves into the clinch successfully.
Beach throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Bolt manages to break the clinch.
Bolt defending well as Beach loads up on a big left hand.
Bolt connects with a looping right hand.
Beach is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beach takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beach on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Beach. Those never looked like landing.
Bolt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Bolt pushes him off.
Beach shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beach tries to clinch up but Bolt circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Beach tries to clinch up but Bolt circles away and keeps his distance.
Beach wants to clinch up but Bolt keeps it at a distance.
Beach slips under a jab from Bolt.
Bolt stalks Beach and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beach's face. Beach staggers backwards, shaken.
Beach tries to clinch there but Bolt circles away.
#CL#
Beach moves into the clinch.
Beach misses with an elbow over the top.
Beach misses with a punch on the inside.
Beach misses with some punches.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Bolt controls the action.
Bolt blocking some punches.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#The cut above Ryan Bolt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Beach looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolt. #T3#
A short uppercut from Beach.
Beach misses with an elbow strike.
Beach is working Bolt over against the cage.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolt prevents a body shot from Beach.
Bolt swings wildly with an uppercut but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beach just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bolt's brow.
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach lands an elbow just above Bolt 's eye.
Sammy Beach has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beach.
Bolt prevents a body shot from Beach.
Bolt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beach throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolt.
Beach working aggressively here.
Bolt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolt can't break the clinch.
Beach tries to work over Bolt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT#Ryan Bolt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Beach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolt backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beach misses with the head strike.
Bolt prevents a body shot from Beach.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Bolt.
I think Bolt 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sammy Beach!
After the fight, Sammy Beach was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 242
Date: Mar 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Po shoots in and gets a takedown into Beach's guard.
Po is stalling in the full guard. #ES2#
Beach pushes Po off and gets back to his feet.
Po throws a body punch but Beach moves out of range.
Po keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been informed that Beach 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Po misses the target.
Beach scores with a shot to the body.
Po waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beach.#CL2#
Beach gets a clinch.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Beach tries to stall but Po uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Po misses with some punches.
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!
Beach creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Po's defenses.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Po controls his hands.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
A shot in the inside from Beach.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Po.
Po 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.
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beach lands a nice shot to the body.
Po takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Po.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beach.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
#TD#
Po successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Po has his foot on Beach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beach works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Po looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Beach is defending well. Po quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Beach has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Po celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shen Po!
A relieved looking Shen Po thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 235
Date: Mar 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Czarny Z Garbowa keeps the fight on the outside.
And Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter it with a takedown but Beach pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Czarny Z Garbowa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Beach has Czarny Z Garbowa up against the cage in a clinch.
Beach is pushing Czarny Z Garbowa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Czarny Z Garbowa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beach.
Beach working aggressively here.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Czarny Z Garbowa avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
Beach lands with a left to the head.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Beach.
Beach scores with a nice hook to the head.
Czarny Z Garbowa blocking some punches.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Czarny Z Garbowa's elbow.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Beach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beach tries to clinch but Czarny Z Garbowa moves away #TD2#
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beach won't be happy with that. #T1#
Beach controls the position for a moment.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beach, who protects the arm well.
Beach is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Beach rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Czarny Z Garbowa's guard! Nice work there by Beach! #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Beach frees his head nicely. Oh but Czarny Z Garbowa has switched to an armbar! Beach is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
Our winner, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 229
Date: Feb 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Beach takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beach misses with a wild body shot.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mataitai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mataitai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Mataitai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Mataitai circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Mataitai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beach closes the distance but Mataitai moves to the side
enabling Mataitai to counter with a crisp jab.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Mataitai pushes him off.
Beach cracks Mataitai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mataitai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Beach tries to clinch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Mataitai 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.#CL2#
Beach has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beach stalling in the clinch.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mataitai's elbow.
Mataitai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Mataitai controls his hands.
Mataitai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Mataitai manages to break the clinch.
Beach wants to clinch up but Mataitai keeps it at a distance.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mataitai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mataitai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beach.
Beach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mataitai swings for the body but Beach moves out of range.
Beach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beach throws out a counter right but Mataitai avoids it with no problem.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Beach pushes Mataitai up against the cage in a clinch.
Mataitai tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Mataitai lands an elbow inside that Beach shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Sammy Beach has been cut.
Mataitai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mataitai lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Mataitai pushes Beach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mataitai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Mataitai manages to break the clinch.
Mataitai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beach tries to clinch but Mataitai is having none of it.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Mataitai lands a glancing blow to the side of Beach's head.
Mataitai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beach wants to clinch.#T3#
Beach tries to clinch
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mataitai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mataitai.
Mataitai dodges the punch combination from Beach.
Beach walks straight into a right hand from Mataitai - that's dropped him! Mataitai jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Beach from any more punishment! Beach complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 222
Date: Jan 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Baraka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baraka keeps the fight on the outside.
Beach moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baraka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baraka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Beach takes the fight into the clinch.
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baraka lands a shoulder strike.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
Baraka takes a shot to the head.
Beach working aggressively here.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Beach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beach tries to clinch but Baraka moves out of range.
Baraka shapes to counter with a head kick.
Beach avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baraka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Beach gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baraka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baraka lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baraka working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Baraka breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Beach forces Baraka back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beach.
Baraka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beach tries to work over Baraka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Baraka.
Baraka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Baraka misses with some punches.
Beach manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Baraka is trying to break the clinch but Beach is controlling him.
Beach is trying to break free.
Beach pushes off an throws an elbow but Baraka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beach content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Baraka has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
Baraka misses with the head strike.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Baraka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baraka tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Baraka lands a hook that snaps the head of Beach backwards. #BC2#
Baraka breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beach lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#It looks like Juju Baraka has been cut.
Beach darts in trying to clinch
and Baraka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baraka manages to avoid it.
Beach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Baraka counters with a two punch combo.
Beach throws a right and a left that Baraka avoids nicely. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baraka can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Baraka has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
Baraka misses with a punch to the body.
Beach lands a left hand.
#T3#
Beach lands a damaging elbow.
Baraka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beach.
Beach lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Beach misses with the head strike.
Baraka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Baraka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow.
Baraka tries to land a knee to the head but Beach blocks with his arms.
Beach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Beach.
Beach scores with a shot to the side of Baraka's head.
Beach lands a hook that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Beach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Baraka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Beach.
A head punch on the inside from Baraka fails to land.
Beach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barakas head.
Beach lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Baraka digs a right hand underneath Beach's ribcage. Beach let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Beach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baraka misses the shot to the body.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Baraka pushes him off.
Baraka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Beach.#KD#
Beach drops Baraka with a beautiful combination! Baraka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Beach is looking for the KO!#ROC#Baraka is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Juju Baraka's cut even more.#CL#
Beach moves into the clinch.
Baraka is still on wobbly legs! Can Beach finish him?
Beach pushes Baraka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baraka seems to have recovered his senses.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baraka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baraka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beach working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Beach lands an elbow just above Baraka 's eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beach throws a head punch that misses.
Baraka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baraka struggles to land a body shot inside as Beach controls his hands.
Baraka working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Beach misses with a straight right.
Baraka scores with a shot to the body.
Baraka misses with a leg kick.
Baraka misses with a body shot.
Beach wants to clinch but Baraka slips to the side
and Baraka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baraka throws a lazy right hand but Beach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beach slips a straight right by Baraka.
Beach is looking to clinch but Baraka is avoiding it.
Beach tries to clinch up but Baraka circles away and keeps his distance.
Baraka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baraka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beach tries to clinch there but Baraka circles away.
Beach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Baraka counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach tries to clinch up but Baraka circles away and keeps his distance.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baraka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baraka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baraka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Baraka takes a swing at Beach's ribcage but misses.
Beach gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baraka.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baraka throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Beach to counter with a crisp jab.
Baraka throws a body punch but Beach moves out of range.
Baraka swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baraka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Baraka circles away.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baraka counters with a body kick.
Nice cross by Baraka.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baraka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baraka connects with a body shot.
Beach wants to clinch.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Baraka.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Baraka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baraka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baraka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Baraka pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Baraka scores with a sloppy right hand. Beach should have avoided that one.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Beach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sammy Beach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beach comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Juju Baraka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beach.
Beach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baraka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Baraka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beach taking a breather.
Baraka working aggressively here.
Baraka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baraka's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beach.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baraka.
Beach lands a nice elbow.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Baraka uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Baraka breaks from the clinch.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baraka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Baraka swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Beach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baraka. Baraka obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Beach darts in trying to clinch
and Baraka counters with a series of strikes. Beach will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beach takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baraka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beach was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beach tries to clinch but Baraka is having none of it.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baraka swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Beach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baraka at a distance.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baraka.
Beach wants to clinch.
Beach avoids the head kick by Baraka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juju Baraka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baraka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baraka lands a jab to the nose.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Baraka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baraka lands with a kick to the temple. Beach shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Beach drops his hands momentarily and Baraka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beach tries to clinch but Baraka moves away
and Baraka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Baraka pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Beach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baraka. Beach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baraka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baraka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baraka feints and then cracks Beach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beach down.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Baraka pushes him off.
Baraka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baraka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beach throws out the jab.
Beach tries to clinch there but Baraka circles away.
#T1#
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beach misses with a few strikes there.
Baraka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baraka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baraka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baraka keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Beach closes the distance and pushes Baraka back into the cage.
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baraka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baraka misses with a body punch.
Baraka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baraka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baraka misses with some punches.
Baraka scores with a shoulder strike.
Beach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baraka backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beach tries a body shot but Baraka blocks it.
Beach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Beach lands a shoulder strike.
Beach throws a head punch that misses.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Baraka controls his hands.
Beach throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beach pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Baraka controls his hands.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beach misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baraka.
Beach misses with some punches.
Baraka has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beach.
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baraka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beach or not.
Baraka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow.
Baraka lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Baraka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baraka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach misses with some punches.
Baraka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baraka takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#Juju Baraka's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Baraka throws a head punch that misses.
Beach blocks an elbow strike.
Baraka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baraka scores with a hook to the body.
Beach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baraka lands with a right to the head.
Baraka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baraka is trying to break the clinch but Beach has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baraka.
Beach works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beach will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baraka up against the cage.
Beach creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
A short uppercut from Baraka.
Baraka throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Baraka controls the action.
Beach cracks Baraka with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baraka blocks an uppercut.
Baraka swings wildly with an uppercut but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baraka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baraka.
Baraka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baraka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow.
Baraka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Beach.
Baraka tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Beach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juju Baraka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baraka 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juju Baraka!
After winning the bout, Juju Baraka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 216
Date: Dec 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Beach wants to clinch but Dracul slips to the side#TD2#
and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beach won't be happy with that.
Beach struggling a bit here.
Dracul lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Beach down.
The strikes coming from Dracul are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dracul working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB2#
Dracul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beach, who protects the arm well.
Beach is not content to let Dracul control the position.
Dracul throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Dracul seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dracul creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Dracul misses with the ground and pound.
Dracul in side control, throwing shots but Beach defends.
Beach dodges the ground and pound from Dracul.
Beach pushes Dracul away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dracul gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dracul looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Beach is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Dracul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beach has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beach takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dracul tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dracul working the ground and pound but Beach is defending the strikes.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Beach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dracul lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Dracul lands some shots froms side control.
Dracul scoring with punches and elbows.
Dracul postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dracul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dracul connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beach some visible discomfort.
#ROC2#Beach is rocked!
Dracul throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Oh Beach is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beach sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Beach seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dracul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Beach tries to get to full guard but Dracul has control of the leg.
Dracul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dracul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dracul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dracul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dracul thows a huge punch but Beach dodges it nicely.
Beach on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beach taking some punishment here, with Dracul in his half guard.
Dracul trying to control the action but Beach is working from the bottom.
Dracul throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Beach to regain full guard.
Beach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Beach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dracul.
Dracul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Beach has his feet on Dracul's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Beach has managed to clinch.
Beach lands a shoulder strike.
Beach misses with a punch on the inside.
Dracul wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dracul is trying to push Beach away but Beach has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dracul wants a takedown but no success here.
Dracul is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dracul is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beach is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dracul is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Dracul pushes him off.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dracul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dracul feints the counter takedown.
Beach wants to clinch up but Dracul keeps it at a distance.
Dracul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Beach pushes Dracul up against the cage in a clinch.
Beach misses with some punches.
Dracul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beach stops a takedown attempt from Dracul.
#BC#
Beach breaks from the clinch.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Dracul circles away.
Dracul feints the counter takedown.
Dracul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach throws a hook but Dracul avoids it easily.
Dracul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beach tries to clinch up but Dracul circles away and keeps his distance.
And Dracul tries to counter it with a takedown but Beach pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beach tries to clinch #TD2#
and Dracul counters with a shoot takedown. Beach fights it but they end up in guard.
Beach trying to keep a closed guard but Dracul is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Dracul throws a big right hand that misses.
Beach keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Beach managing to control the position.
Dracul tries to free his leg and advance position but Beach is retaining full guard.
Dracul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dracul throwing strikes from guard but Beach blocks nicely.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Beach is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dracul throws a big elbow that misses.
Dracul controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dracul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dracul throws an elbow that misses. Beach uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dracul's guard. Nice move by Beach!#REVR##SUB2#
Dracul working for submissions but it's allowed Beach to get to half guard.
Dracul keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Dracul manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Beach avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Radu Dracul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dracul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beach manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dracul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dracul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beach swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Beach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dracul throws a big right hand that misses.
Dracul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dracul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dracul throwing strikes from guard but Beach blocks nicely.
Dracul scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dracul trying to control but Beach is working from the bottom.
Dracul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul 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!#R3#
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Dracul pushes him off.
Beach moves to clinch but Dracul breaks away #TD2#
and Dracul decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beach's guard.
Dracul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beach keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Beach controls Dracul momentarily but Dracul frees himself.
Dracul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul looking to pass the guard.
Dracul landing with the ground and pound.
Dracul throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Dracul slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Dracul has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Beach defend it? Dracul steps over the head and cranks it - Beach is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dracul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Radu Dracul!
Radu Dracul is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Radu Dracul thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GAMMA#975 Beach vs Joosep
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Lõhmus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lõhmus 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.
Beach stalks Lõhmus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lõhmus's face. Lõhmus staggers backwards, shaken.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Lõhmus pushes him off.
A jab lands there for Lõhmus.
Lõhmus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lõhmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lõhmus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lõhmus counters with a low kick, right behind Beach 's knee.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lõhmus throws a good cross that connects.
Lõhmus throws a big shot that misses.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Beach.
Beach has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Beach blocks it.
Beach avoids the head kick by Lõhmus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beach checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Beach moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lõhmus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Beach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Lõhmus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beach lands a left hand.
Lõhmus is trying to break the clinch but Beach is controlling him.
A short right from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus tries to circle away but Beach has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lõhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beach sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Beach fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lõhmus, pushing him back against the cage.
Beach misses with the head strike.
Lõhmus lands a body shot.
Lõhmus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach misses with the head strike.
Lõhmus dodges an elbow strike from Beach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lõhmus.
Beach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Lõhmus.
A frustrated look appears on Lõhmus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beach tries to work over Lõhmus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lõhmus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Lõhmus breaks the clinch.
#T2##CL#
Beach pushes Lõhmus up against the cage in a clinch.
Lõhmus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Beach lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lõhmus blocks a body shot from Beach.
Beach lands an elbow just above Lõhmus 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach. #BC2#
Lõhmus manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lõhmus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Lõhmus circles away.
Good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lõhmus thumps Beach with a low kick.#CL#
Beach takes the fight into the clinch.
Beach takes a shot to the head.
Lõhmus tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lõhmus working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Lõhmus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beach lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beach creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Lõhmus breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lõhmus.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lõhmus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beach blocks a low kick nicely.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Beach moved out of range.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beach sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Beach closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lõhmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beach wants to clinch
and Lõhmus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beach shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lõhmus swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
Beach tries to clinch but Lõhmus is having none of it.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lõhmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beach moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Beach is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Beach does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Beach clinches up with Lõhmus and pushes him back against the cage.
Beach digs a right hand into Lõhmus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lõhmus's gas tank.
Lõhmus takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Joosep Lõhmus has been cut.#BC2#
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beach tries to clinch there but Lõhmus circles away.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lõhmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lõhmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach is looking to clinch. #CL#
Lõhmus gets tackled into the cage by Beach. Beach maintains the clinch. #BC#
Beach breaks the clinch.
Beach tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Beach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Beach.
A countering left hand to the body from Lõhmus misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lõhmus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Beach tries to clinch but Lõhmus is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Lõhmus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beach closes the distance but Lõhmus moves to the side
and Lõhmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lõhmus lands the left hand.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lõhmus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach tries to clinch there but Lõhmus circles away.
Beach tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick from Lõhmus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus keeps the fight on the outside.
Beach tries to clinch up but Lõhmus circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Beach throws a body shot but no joy.
Beach misses with a hook to the body
and Lõhmus counters with a straight right hand.
Beach takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beach digs a good body shot into Lõhmus's ribs.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lõhmus swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Lõhmus jabs Beach to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beach looks to clinch
enabling Lõhmus to counter with a crisp jab.
Lõhmus swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Lõhmus keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beach has closed the distance and engaged Lõhmus in a clinch.
#BC2#
Lõhmus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beach tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Beach wants to clinch.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Beach moved out of range.
Beach is looking to wear down Lõhmus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beach takes one to the chin there.
Beach moves to clinch but Lõhmus breaks away
and Lõhmus counters with a straight right hand.
Beach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beach blocks a jab.#T2#
Beach scores with a shot to the body.
Beach ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Beach tries to clinch there but Lõhmus circles away.
A little jabbing left from Lõhmus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Beach wants to clinch up but Lõhmus keeps it at a distance.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lõhmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lõhmus throws a jab but it's blocked by Beach.
Beach looks to land a combination but Lõhmus avoids it well.
And Lõhmus responds with a good body kick, but Beach manages to step out the way in time.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lõhmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach tries to clinch
and Lõhmus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lõhmus keeps the fight on the outside.
Beach throws a big shot that misses.
Lõhmus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beach tries to clinch but Lõhmus is having none of it.
Beach misses with a combination
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lõhmus misses with a body kick.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Beach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.#CL#
Beach moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lõhmus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beach tries to clinch there but Lõhmus circles away.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus lands a jab.
Beach darts in trying to clinch
and Lõhmus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beach.
Lõhmus with the inside leg kick.
Lõhmus keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lõhmus swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Lõhmus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lõhmus looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Lõhmus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Beach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beach.
Beach scores with a body shot.
Beach closes the distance but Lõhmus moves to the side
and Lõhmus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beach thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beach wants to clinch up but Lõhmus keeps it at a distance.
Beach wants to clinch
and Lõhmus counters with an outside leg kick.
Beach moves to clinch but Lõhmus breaks away
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand.
Beach tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Lõhmus to counter with a crisp jab.
Beach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lõhmus lands with a nice body punch.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut. Beach saw that one coming.
Beach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lõhmus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lõhmus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Beach moves out of range.
Lõhmus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Lõhmus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beach misses with a looping left.
Lõhmus flicks out a counter leg kick but Beach steps away.
Beach tries to clinch but Lõhmus is having none of it.
Beach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beach is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. Beach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Lõhmus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Beach is just out of range.
Beach tries to clinch
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lõhmus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach wants to clinch.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Lõhmus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beach wants to clinch but Lõhmus slips to the side
and Lõhmus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beach looks to clinch
and Lõhmus counters with a nice leg kick.
Lõhmus connects with a crisp jab.
Beach tries to clinch up
and Lõhmus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beach looks to land a right hand but Lõhmus moved out of range.
Lõhmus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Beach has Lõhmus up against the cage in a clinch.
Lõhmus is trying to force a seperation but Beach has the dominant position.
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lõhmus prevents a body shot from Beach.
Nice elbow from Beach. #T2##BC2#
Lõhmus breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Beach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beach looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lõhmus throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Beach moved out of range.
As Lõhmus looks to move away, Beach throws a big counter combo but Lõhmus just gets out of the way.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Lõhmus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lõhmus stuns Beach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lõhmus lands with a shot to the body.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lõhmus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lõhmus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lõhmus circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Lõhmus gets tackled into the cage by Beach. Beach maintains the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lõhmus wants to break free but Beach has control.
Lõhmus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach. #T3##BC2#
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beach tries to clinch up but Lõhmus circles away and keeps his distance.
Beach closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but Beach slips the punch.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lõhmus counters with a nice leg kick.
Lõhmus tries a low kick but Beach avoids it.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Beach rushes Lõhmus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lõhmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beach tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lõhmus! But no joy.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lõhmus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lõhmus swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.#T4##CL#
Beach pushes Lõhmus up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Lõhmus manages to break the clinch.
Beach takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Lõhmus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lõhmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lõhmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice leg kick from Lõhmus, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beach misses the shot to the body.
Beach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lõhmus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lõhmus is looking to chop away at Beach's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lõhmus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Beach tries to clinch up.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Beach tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves away
and Lõhmus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lõhmus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lõhmus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Lõhmus circles away.
Beach misses with a looping right.
Lõhmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beach appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lõhmus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick which misses Beach's front leg but catches the back leg as Beach tries to avoid it.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lõhmus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beach lands a jab to the head.
Beach is looking to clinch but Lõhmus is avoiding it.
#T1#
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lõhmus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lõhmus keeps the fight on the outside.
Beach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lõhmus counters with a good low kick that Beach was not able to check.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Lõhmus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lõhmus scores with a jab.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Beach on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Lõhmus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beach moves to clinch but Lõhmus breaks away
and Lõhmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beach lands a slapping body shot.
Lõhmus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beach is looking to clinch. #T2#
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lõhmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lõhmus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lõhmus swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Beach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lõhmus throws out the jab.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lõhmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach wants to clinch.
Lõhmus lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beach wants to clinch but Lõhmus slips to the side
and Lõhmus counters with a stiff right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lõhmus. Beach shrugs it off though.
Beach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand. #T3#
Lõhmus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lõhmus can pounce on him.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Lõhmus circles away.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lõhmus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lõhmus! But no joy.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Beach tries to clinch but Lõhmus is having none of it. #CL#
Beach has Lõhmus up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Lõhmus manages to break the clinch.
Beach tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Beach tries to clinch up but Lõhmus circles away and keeps his distance.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lõhmus scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Beach misses with a body shot
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lõhmus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach tries to clinch up but Lõhmus circles away and keeps his distance.
Beach tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lõhmus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Beach throws a right hand that Lõhmus ducks under and follows up with a left that Lõhmus also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Beach has closed the distance and engaged Lõhmus in a clinch.
Lõhmus wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lõhmus circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lõhmus flicks out a counter leg kick but Beach steps away.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
It looked like Beach was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lõhmus's cut.
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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beach backing away here, and Lõhmus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lõhmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lõhmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lõhmus swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
A little jabbing left from Lõhmus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lõhmus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Beach is just out of range.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach tries to clinch but Lõhmus is having none of it.
Beach lands a jab to the nose.
Beach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lõhmus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lõhmus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lõhmus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lõhmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beach wants to clinch up but Lõhmus keeps it at a distance.
Lõhmus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beach misses with a double jab.
Beach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lõhmus.
Beach darts in trying to clinch
and Lõhmus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus feints and then cracks Beach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beach down.
Beach avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Beach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Beach appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Beach finds it's way through Lõhmus's defenses.
Beach throws a hook but Lõhmus avoids it easily.
Lõhmus thuds a left hand into Beach's body.
Lõhmus stuns Beach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sammy Beach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Beach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lõhmus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach misses with a double jab.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Beach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lõhmus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Lõhmus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lõhmus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beach is looking to clinch but Lõhmus is avoiding it.
Beach tries to clinch but Lõhmus is having none of it.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick.
Beach closes the distance but Lõhmus moves to the side
and Lõhmus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beach takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beach on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Beach tries to clinch up but Lõhmus circles away and keeps his distance.
Lõhmus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lõhmus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Lõhmus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lõhmus counters with a stiff right hand.
Beach tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lõhmus! But no joy.
Lõhmus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beach tries to move into range but Lõhmus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beach moves to clinch but Lõhmus breaks away
and Lõhmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beach tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves away
and Lõhmus counters with a right hand to the body.
Lõhmus thumps Beach with a low kick.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beach's sensitive parts.
Lõhmus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Beach has Lõhmus up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Lõhmus manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Beach. Beautiful body shot.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lõhmus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy right hand. Beach should have avoided that one.
Beach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beach blocks a jab.
A low kick lands for Lõhmus.
Lõhmus with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep Lõhmus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lõhmus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
An out of breath Joosep Lõhmus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 203
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
Beach tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Beach moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Beach throws an elbow that misses.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been informed that Beach 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.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
A short left from Jones.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beach.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Beach's head.
Beach working aggressively here.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Beach.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones cracks Beach with a nice body shot.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones misses with some punches.
#T1#
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Beach blocking some punches.
Beach blocking some punches.
A short right from Beach.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beach prevents a body shot from Jones.
Beach tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Beach blocking some punches.
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Beach works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Beach creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beach.
Beach working aggressively here.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Beach lands a left hand.
Beach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beach lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Beach breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Beach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beach blocking some punches.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beach is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Beach.
Jones is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Beach avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beach blocking some punches.
Beach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach blocks a body shot from Jones.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beach.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Beach pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beach.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
Beach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Beach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beach tries to clinch but Jones moves away
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
A jab from Jones misses. #CL2#
Beach fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beach.
A short right from Beach on the inside.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Beach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Beach.
Beach lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Beach manages to break the clinch.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Beach has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Beach.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sammy Beach will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Beach tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beach tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Beach clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Beach avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Beach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beach closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones throws a push kick but Beach slaps the foot to one side.
Beach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Beach tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beach throws a hook but Jones blocks it.#CL2#
Beach pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is working Beach over against the cage.
Good body shot from Beach.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Beach closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beach scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2##CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Beach. Beach maintains the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Beach.
Beach misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Beach lands an elbow inside.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Beach, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Beach blocks a body shot from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Beach lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Beach controls his hands.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Beach controls his hands.
#T3#
Beach scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
A short right from Beach on the inside.
Beach is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Beach into the cage.
Beach lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones pushes Beach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beach tries to clinch up#KD#
and Jones counters with a head kick that drops Beach to the mat! Beach scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Beach avoids a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Jones tries to land a front kick but Beach steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Beach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Beach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beach swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Beach lands a slapping body shot.
Beach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.#CL2#
Beach has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beach lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sammy Beach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Beach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Beach.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beach.#BC2#
Beach breaks the clinch.
Beach digs a good hook to Jones's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Beach pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beach creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Beach.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beach.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Beach scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Beach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage. #T2#
Beach gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Beach.
Beach creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beach scores with a hook to the body.
Sammy Beach seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Beach.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Beach lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Beach lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Beach.
Beach lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A short left from Beach. #T3#
Beach works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Beach works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Beach lands a left hand.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Beach stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Beach is struggling to control the position.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Jones.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Beach breaks the clinch.
Beach takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Beach instigates a clinch.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Beach.
#BC2#
Beach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Beach.
A left lands for Beach.#CL2#
Beach closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Beach.
#BC2#
Beach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beach connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Beach wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Beach let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Beach clinches up against the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Beach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
Beach digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Beach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beach lands a right hand.
Beach lands a body shot.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Beach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Beach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach misses with a body punch.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Beach scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones misses with the head strike.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Beach lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Beach as the two fighters clinch.
Beach works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beach. #CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Jones has been cut.
Beach throws a big uppercut that drops Jones! More strikes from Beach and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jones lies dazed against the cage as Beach celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Sammy Beach was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 195
Date: Oct 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Deigos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Beach has Deigos up against the cage in a clinch.
Deigos lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Beach.
Deigos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Deigos up against the cage.
Deigos tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deigos tries to circle away but Beach has him pinned against the cage.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Deigos controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Deigos scores with a shoulder strike.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deigos's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Deigos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beach lands an elbow that stopped Deigos in his tracks for a moment.
Deigos throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach. #T1#
Deigos lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deigos.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Deigos has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beach seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Deigos can turn it around.
Beach lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Beach.
Deigos blocks a body shot from Beach.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Deigos is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deigos.
A head punch on the inside from Deigos fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Beach.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Deigos avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
Deigos misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Deigos breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Deigos circles away.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deigos.
Deigos misses with a looping right.#CL#
Beach darts in and clinches Deigos up against the cage.
Deigos lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Deigos.
Deigos leaning against his opponent.
Deigos pushes Beach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Beach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deigos throws a lazy right hand but Beach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deigos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beach.
Deigos misses with a hook
and Beach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deigos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deigos throws a lazy right hand but Beach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beach swings for the body but Deigos moves out of range.
Beach drops his hands momentarily and Deigos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Deigos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beach is looking to counter punch.
Beach misses with a right hand
and Deigos counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Deigos throws a series of punches but Beach avoids them all with ease.
Beach scores with a shot to the body.
Beach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deigos manages to avoid it.#CL#
Beach takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Beach.
Beach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Deigos swings wildly with an uppercut but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach looking to slow down the pace here.
Deigos taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Deigos fails to land.
Deigos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Deigos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beach misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beach is looking to wear down Deigos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beach moves out of range as Deigos strikes.
Beach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Beach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deigos cracks Beach with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Deigos throws a looping overhand right but Beach ducks down to avoid it.
Deigos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Beach lands a body shot.
Beach looks to land a combination. Deigos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Alex Deigos has been cut.
Deigos misses with a straight left.
Beach slips a jab and a cross from Deigos.
Deigos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Beach gets a clinch.
Beach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach tries a body shot but Deigos blocks it.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Deigos is looking to control Beach's arms but Beach gets an underhook and turns him. Now Deigos has his back to the cage.
Deigos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Beach.
Beach is working Deigos over against the cage.
Deigos looks winded!
Deigos prevents a body shot from Beach.
Still in the clinch, Beach scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Deigos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Deigos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beach clobbers Deigos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Beach.
Deigos misses with a two punch combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Deigos in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Beach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beach swinging wildly here.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD#
Beach drops Deigos with a beautiful combination! Deigos stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Beach is looking for the KO!#ROC#Deigos is rocked!
Beach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deigos can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deigos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beach.
Deigos is still on wobbly legs! Can Beach finish him?
Beach lands a nice hook to Deigos's body. Deigos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
BOOM! Beach lands a beautiful left hook that drops Deigos. Deigos tries to recover but Beach is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Deigos lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sammy Beach waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 184
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Smash Machine has a takedown stuffed.
Beach tries to clinch there but Smash Machine circles away.
Smash Machine wants to clinch.#CL#
Beach darts in and clinches Smash Machine up against the cage.
Beach pushes Smash Machine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Smash Machine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beach stalling in the clinch but Smash Machine improves position.
Smash Machine with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Beach as the two fighters clinch.
Beach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beach cracks Smash Machine with a nice body shot.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beach.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
Beach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smash Machines head.
Beach throws a punch but it's blocked by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Beach avoids the damage to the body.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Smash Machine controls his hands.
Smash Machine lands a knee to the body.
Beach misses with the head strike.
Smash Machine misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smash Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beach's brow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smash Machine 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.
Beach blocks an elbow strike.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Beach avoids the damage to the body.
Smash Machine dodges an elbow strike from Beach.
Smash Machine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Beach has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Beach. #T2#
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beach lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
Smash Machine lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smash Machine.
Beach tries to break free but Smash Machine pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Smash Machine manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Smash Machine looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beach passes into side control.
Smash Machine struggling a bit here.#SU#
Beach decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smash Machine to his feet.
Smash Machine tries to clinch there but Beach circles away.
#T3##CL#
Beach instigates a clinch.
Smash Machine blocking some punches.
Beach gets through Smash Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Smash Machine. #CUT2#It looks like Sammy Beach has been cut.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Beach avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beach just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smash Machine's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smash Machine lands an elbow inside that Beach shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beach throws an elbow but misses.
Beach throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beach tries a body shot but Smash Machine blocks it.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Beach.
Smash Machine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Beach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Smash Machine goes for a takedown attempt but Beach pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smash Machine drops his hands momentarily and Beach takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smash Machine.
Beach wants to clinch up but Smash Machine keeps it at a distance.
Beach wants to clinch.
Beach lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smash Machine slips under a jab.
Smash Machine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beach connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smash Machine scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Beach throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smash Machine can do to turn this around?
Smash Machine keeps the fight on the outside.
Beach throws a nice looking combination but Smash Machine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smash Machine sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Smash Machine clinches.
Smash Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Beach controls his hands.
Beach lands a left hand.
Smash Machine lands a knee to the head.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
Smash Machine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beach.
Sammy Beach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beach prevents a body shot from Smash Machine.
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Beach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine fails to land the takedown.
Beach is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Smash Machine gets a clinch.
Beach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Beach managing to block the knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Beach is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beach digs a right hand underneath Smash Machine's ribcage. Smash Machine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beach looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but Beach blocks it.
Beach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smash Machine or not.
Smash Machine is breathing heavily.
Beach avoiding damage as Smash Machine throws knees to the body.
Smash Machine looking to throw knees to the head but Beach is blocking nicely.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Beach avoids the damage to the body.
Beach lands an elbow inside that Smash Machine shrugs off.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beach blocks it with crossed arms.
Beach gets through Smash Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beach is working Smash Machine over against the cage.
Beach misses with some punches.
Smash Machine prevents a body shot from Beach. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Beach.
Beach blocks an elbow strike.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smash Machine's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Beach works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beach comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#That has opened up Clinch King Smash Machine's cut even more.
Beach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#The cut above Clinch King Smash Machine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
Beach lands an uppercut.#BC#
Beach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sammy Beach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smash Machine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beach throws a right hand that Smash Machine ducks under and follows up with a left that Smash Machine also avoids with ease.#CL#
Beach moves into the clinch.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beach avoids it.
Beach lands a nice shot to the body.
Beach is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Beach blocks an elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Beach on the inside.
Smash Machine looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smash Machine.
Beach lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beach pushes off an throws an elbow but Smash Machine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beach stalls.
Beach avoiding damage as Smash Machine throws knees to the body.
Smash Machine blocks a body shot from Beach.
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smash Machine looking to throw knees to the head but Beach is blocking nicely.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Beach avoids the damage to the body.
Beach scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Beach.
#T4#
Beach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Beach takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
#BC#
Beach manages to break the clinch.
Beach works Smash Machine's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Beach closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beach is working Smash Machine over against the cage.
Beach works on Smash Machine's body with a couple of short punches.
Beach lands a body punch.
Beach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards. #CUT#Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
A short right from Beach.
Beach is working Smash Machine over against the cage.
Beach lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clinch King Smash Machine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sammy Beach!
After the big win, Sammy Beach made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Clinch King Smash Machine had this to say: 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 173
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Beach misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beach lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Beach gets a clinch.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Dracul avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
Dracul has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beach after a bit of a struggle.
Dracul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beach pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've been informed that Beach 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.#TD#
Dracul has Beach pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dracul pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Beach tumbling to the mat - Dracul dives into Beach's guard.
Dracul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dracul throws an elbow that misses. Beach uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dracul's guard. Nice move by Beach!#REVB##T1#
Beach wants to stand but Dracul is controlling his posture from full guard.
Beach tries to free his leg and advance position but Dracul is retaining full guard.
Beach wants to get up but he can't break Dracul's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dracul 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#
Dracul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beach is just riding it out for now. Dracul eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Dracul seems to be working for a kimura but Beach defends the submission attempt.
Beach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dracul. #SUB#
Dracul is working for a submission of some sort.
Dracul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Beach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dracul.
Beach desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dracul lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Beach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dracul.
Dracul has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dracul winds up and cracks Beach with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dracul is looking to advance position but Beach won't allow it.
Dracul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dracul 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.
Dracul passes to full mount! #T4#
Beach sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Dracul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beach has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dracul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beach defending well though.
Dracul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dracul controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dracul throwing shots but Beach is blocking nicely.
Beach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Beach wants to clinch up but Dracul keeps it at a distance.
Dracul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beach tries to clinch but Dracul is having none of it.
A right-left combo lands from Beach. #CL2#
Beach rushes Dracul and presses him up against the cage.
Dracul is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Dracul has Beach pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dracul pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Beach tumbling to the mat - Dracul dives into Beach's guard.
Beach can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dracul controls the pace.#ES2#
Beach manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Dracul has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Beach regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul won't allow Beach to get back to his feet.
Dracul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Dracul keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beach's head.
Dracul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dracul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dracul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dracul lands a couple of elbows.
Dracul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dracul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dracul throws a big right hand that misses.
Dracul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beach wants to sweep but no luck.
Beach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Dracul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dracul advances to half guard.
Dracul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dracul scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beach on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dracul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dracul is trying to control. Beach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dracul is really struggling to control Beach but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Beach is looking to control Dracul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beach avoid being mounted?
Beach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dracul. #T3#
Dracul scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beach looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Dracul there.
Dracul controlling the action here.
Beach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dracul.
Radu Dracul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dracul seems to be looking for submissions.
Dracul is trying to control. Beach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dracul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Beach is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dracul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Beach is refusing to be controlled, as Dracul sits in half guard. #T4#
Beach is in trouble now - Dracul has advanced to mount!
Dracul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beach is looking to escape.
Dracul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beach can do to turn this around?
Beach is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dracul throwing strikes here but Beach is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Beach in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##CL2#
Beach closes the distance and clinches.
Dracul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beach avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Beach effectively controlling the action here.
Beach lands a shot to the body.
Dracul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beach avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dracul is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beach is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radu Dracul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dracul has been working on his balance at ZuccoTraining Ground, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Beach.
Dracul changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beach fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach with a nice cross.
Beach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dracul circles away quickly and effectively.#T1##CL2#
Beach moves into the clinch successfully.
Dracul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beach pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dracul tries for a takedown but Beach manages to get underhooks.
Dracul is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beach is defending well.
Dracul is working for takedown but Beach is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dracul blocks an elbow strike.
Beach is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beach lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Beach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beach lands a nice looking body shot.
Dracul circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Dracul counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beach is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Dracul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beach defending well though.
Dracul is trying to control. Beach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dracul is looking to stall here but Beach recovers full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dracul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dracul tries to free his leg and advance position but Beach is retaining full guard.
Dracul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dracul trying to control but Beach is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dracul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beach wants to sweep here but Dracul controlling him for the moment.
Dracul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beach's head.
Dracul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beach is trying to keep Dracul in close.
Dracul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dracul forces his way into half guard.
Dracul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beach is looking to improve his position.
Dracul trying to control the action but Beach is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dracul trying to control from Beach's half guard. Beach has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Beach keeping full guard, as Dracul tries to pass.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beach looking for a sweep. Not yet Beach, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dracul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dracul throws a strike but Beach rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dracul trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Beach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dracul was well out of range. Poor timing from Beach.
Beach misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Dracul counters with a takedown into side control.
Dracul throws a strike aimed at the side of Beach's head but Beach avoids it well.
Dracul controlling the position from side mount.
Dracul trying to control the action but Beach is working from the bottom.
Dracul creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Beach sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Beach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dracul controlling the position. #T1#
Dracul works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dracul working the strikes but Beach uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Beach keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dracul working Beach over with strikes.
Dracul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dracul connects with a nice short shot to Beach's temple.
Beach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dracul.
Dracul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dracul working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Beach wants to get back to his feet.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Beach is defending well.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Beach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dracul stalling.
Dracul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beach is not content to let Dracul control the position.#T3#
Beach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dracul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beach tries to roll over but Dracul keeps him under control.
Dracul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beach's head.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Beach is defending well.
Dracul trying to control from half guard but Beach is working away.
Dracul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dracul lands with a punch from half guard.
Dracul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beach's head. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beach is refusing to be controlled, as Dracul sits in half guard.
Dracul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beach tries to get to full guard but Dracul has control of the leg.
Beach is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beach misses with a right hand #TD#
and Dracul counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beach!
Beach parries the strikes from Dracul easily there. Dracul is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Beach to escape.
Dracul connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beach some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul had his way with Sammy Beach in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Beach is looking to clinch but Dracul is avoiding it.
Beach misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dracul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dracul is trying to control. Beach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dracul.
Dracul throwing shots but Beach is blocking nicely.
Dracul is keen to just control but Beach is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dracul. #T1##SUB#
Dracul is trying to work for a kimura but Beach is defending well.
Beach wants to improve his position but Dracul is controlling well.
Dracul uses his free foot to push down on Beach's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Beach.
Dracul throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dracul working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Beach slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Dracul looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beach with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sammy Beach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dracul looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dracul tries to pass to full mount but Beach defends it.
Dracul is working hard here to advance position.
Dracul stops Beach from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Dracul there.
Dracul working the head and body with strikes.
Beach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dracul.
Dracul working over Beach with some ground and pound. Beach looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dracul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beach does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Beach is defending well. #T3#
Dracul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dracul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Beach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dracul.
Dracul tries to pass to full mount but Beach defends it. #SUB#
Dracul 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.
Dracul controlling the action here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dracul.
Dracul scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beach wants to control but Dracul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dracul working over Beach with some ground and pound. Beach looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Beach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dracul.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dracul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dracul lands a couple of good shots and Beach has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#Beach is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Radu Dracul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dracul 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radu Dracul!
Radu Dracul retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Radu Dracul, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC 499: Tiotio v Riker
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Beach lands a body shot.
Kuwabara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuwabara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Beach has closed the distance and engaged Kuwabara in a clinch.
#BC2#
Beach breaks from the clinch.
Kuwabara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beach throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beach was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beach.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beach staying out of range there.
Beach misses with a body shot.
Beach avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Beach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Beach coming out on top.
Beach walks into a straight right hand from Kuwabara.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beach as he avoids it easily.
Beach misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Beach throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
It looked like Kuwabara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Beach forces Kuwabara back against the cage and clinches.
Kuwabara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuwabara wants a takedown.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beach.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuwabara scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Kuwabara throws a head punch that misses.
Beach is pressed up against the cage. Kuwabara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beach down to the mat. Beach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Beach takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuwabara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuwabara tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara lands a nice uppercut.
Beach scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
#TD#
Kuwabara has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Beach is trying to keep an underhook but Kuwabara manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kuwabara stops Beach from getting back to his feet.
#T2##SUB#
Kuwabara is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Beach still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Beach has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kuwabara is trying to improve his position.
Kuwabara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Beach's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beach in particular looking to stall.
Beach prevents Kuwabara from improving his position.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beach prevents Kuwabara from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beach wants to stand but Kuwabara has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beach pulls his head out easily.
Beach stalling.
Beach's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Beach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuwabara blocks an uppercut.
Kuwabara lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kuwabara as the two fighters clinch.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuwabara controls his hands.
Kuwabara prevents Beach from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuwabara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beach throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Beach takes a shot to the head.
Beach is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beach lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beach presses Kuwabara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuwabara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch.
Kuwabara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Beach misses. #T1#
Beach tries to clinch there but Kuwabara circles away.
Beach wants to clinch up but Kuwabara keeps it at a distance.
Kuwabara is looking to counter the offense by Beach and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Beach clinches with his opponent.
Kuwabara tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuwabara lands with a left to the head.
Kuwabara can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Kuwabara has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Beach clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Beach is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Beach tries to keep at a distance but Kuwabara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuwabara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beach prevents it.
#BC#
Kuwabara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuwabara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beach connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuwabara scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuwabara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kuwabara scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Kuwabara trying to work for an americana but Beach has managed to regain full guard.
Beach pulls Kuwabara in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kuwabara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beach is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beach has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Beach pushing down on Kuwabara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Beach is keen to just control but Kuwabara is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beach performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beach pulls his head out easily. #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.
Beach works his way into full mount!
Beach manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuwabara to take his back!
Beach is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kuwabara can't escape the position.
Sammy Beach has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sammy Beach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Beach tries to clinch
and Kuwabara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Beach scores with a three punch combo!
Kuwabara connects with a looping right hand.
Beach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuwabara doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuwabara slips a jab from Beach.
Kuwabara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beach fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuwabara is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach feints a jab promting Kuwabara to slip. Beach then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kuwabara slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kuwabara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Kuwabara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuwabara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuwabara attempts a counter takedown but Beach avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Beach catches Kuwabara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beach tries to clinch but Kuwabara is having none of it.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Beach strikes.
Kuwabara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuwabara keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuwabara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuwabara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beach throws out a loose jab but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beach misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beach.
Sammy Beach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beach missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuwabara counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuwabara connects with the punch.
Beach swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
so Kuwabara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kuwabara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beach is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beach has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Beach must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Beach defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kuwabara has his foot on Beach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beach works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Beach defends easily.
Kuwabara keeping moving, preventing Beach from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Kuwabara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beach defends well.
Beach showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Beach decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice cross by Kuwabara.
Sammy Beach seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beach swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Beach misses with the combination.
Beach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Kuwabara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beach.
Kuwabara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beach misses with a few strikes there.
Kuwabara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuwabara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Beach throws an off balance right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beach misses the jab.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Beach fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Beach.
Beach throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sammy Beach just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Kuwabara moves out of range as Beach strikes.
Beach takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuwabara tries to clinch there but Beach circles away.
Beach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beach cracks Kuwabara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab from Beach.
Beach cracks Kuwabara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuwabara swinging wildly here.
Beach scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach tries to clinch but Kuwabara is having none of it. #TD#
Kuwabara looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!#SUB#
Kuwabara seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Beach has recovered full guard. #T1##SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Beach manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuwabara has Beach in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Beach stands up and waves to Kuwabara to follow him.
Beach throws a body punch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Beach lands a jab to the nose.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but Beach is just out of range.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Beach throws out a counter right but Kuwabara avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Beach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Beach.#T2#
Beach darts in trying to clinch
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Beach moves into the clinch successfully.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
Kuwabara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuwabara avoids the elbow strike from Beach, against the cage.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuwabara controls his hands.
Sammy Beach seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuwabara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beach backwards. #BC#
Kuwabara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Beach enables Kuwabara to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beach manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Beach wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Beach manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuwabara has Beach in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kuwabara working for submissions but it's allowed Beach to get to half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Beach stands up from half guard. #TD#
Kuwabara is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beach's half guard.
Beach manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beach throws a series of punches but Kuwabara moves out of range. #TD#
Kuwabara closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beach quickly recovers to half guard.
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!#SUB#
Kuwabara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Kuwabara wants to work for an arm triangle but Beach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking for a kimura but Beach is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuwabara to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Kuwabara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuwabara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuwabara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuwabara circles away quickly and effectively.
Beach misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuwabara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beach.
Beach looks to land a left hand but Kuwabara moved out of range nicely.
Beach walks into a stiff left hand from Kuwabara.
Beach tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beach fails to land with a series of punches.
Beach throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuwabara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beach.
#T1#
Beach throws a body punch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuwabara is looking to wear down Beach with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kuwabara lands with a shot to the body.
Beach throws a good cross that connects.
Beach swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuwabara.
Beach takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beach misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beach throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
Beach lands a head shot.
Beach misses with a body punch
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beach is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Beach.
Kuwabara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Kuwabara lands the left hand.
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!
Kuwabara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beach needs to keep his hands up - Kuwabara had a free shot at his head there.
Beach scores with a body shot.
Kuwabara lands an overhand right.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuwabara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuwabara connects with a body shot that sends Beach's belly button to the back.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuwabara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beach throws out the jab.
Kuwabara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Kuwabara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuwabara dips to his left and cracks Beach with an uppercut!
Kuwabara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuwabara.#T3#
Beach scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Kuwabara.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Kuwabara shoots in for a double leg but Beach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuwabara lunges at Beach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beach's hand.
Kuwabara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beach.
Sammy Beach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Beach moves into range and clinches up with Kuwabara.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot
and Beach counters with a one-two to the body.
Beach throws a right hand that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a left to the body.
Kuwabara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Beach throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Jab by Beach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Beach.
Kuwabara defending well as Beach loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beach counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuwabara throws a poor cross that misses
and Beach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beach displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Beach lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Beach closes the distance and pushes Kuwabara back into the cage.
Kuwabara works on Beach's body with a couple of short punches.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuwabara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuwabara misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Beach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beach 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Sammy Beach made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Kazuma Kuwabara stepped up to the mic, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
CFC 492: Tai Kung v Line
Date: Jun 15, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Tacoronte has closed the distance and engaged Beach in a clinch.
Tacoronte lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Beach.
Tacoronte avoids a wild elbow strike from Beach.
Beach blocking some punches.
Tacoronte prevents a body shot from Beach.
Tacoronte swings wildly with an uppercut but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Beach. #CUT#It looks like Saúl Tacoronte has been cut.
Tacoronte manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tacoronte's elbow.
Beach throws a head punch that misses.
Tacoronte has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach lands a hook that snaps the head of Tacoronte backwards.
A short uppercut from Beach.
Nice body punch from Tacoronte.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tacoronte swings wildly with an uppercut but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beach scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Tacoronte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tacoronte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beach pushes Tacoronte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Tacoronte lands a left hand.
Tacoronte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Tacoronte fails to land.
Tacoronte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Beach on the inside.
Beach throws a head punch that misses.
Beach throws an elbow that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Beach.
Beach throws a punch but it's blocked by Tacoronte.
Beach blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Tacoronte 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.
Tacoronte misses with a punch on the inside.
Beach tries to work over Tacoronte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Beach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tacoronte lands a nice shot that snaps Beach's head back.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Tacoronte.
Beach misses with a shot to the body
and Tacoronte counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beach's knee momentarily.
Tacoronte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beach.
A little jabbing left from Tacoronte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Beach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beach working aggressively here.
Tacoronte pushes Beach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beach.
Tacoronte misses with a punch to the body.
Beach gets through Tacoronte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tacoronte is leaning against Beach and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beach blocking some punches.
Tacoronte is leaning against Beach and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beach throws a head punch that misses.
Tacoronte misses with some punches.
Beach creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tacoronte throws a head punch that misses.
Tacoronte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach lands an elbow inside that Tacoronte shrugs off. #T3#
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tacoronte throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Tacoronte.
Tacoronte misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tacoronte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tacoronte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tacoronte misses with a punch on the inside.
Beach lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tacoronte backwards.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tacoronte blocks an uppercut.
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Tacoronte.
A short right from Tacoronte on the inside.
Tacoronte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beachs head.
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tacoronte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tacoronte lands a nice uppercut.
Beach misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacoronte tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
#T4#
Tacoronte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tacoronte tries to throw a body punch but Beach avoids it by throwing Tacoronte back against the cage.
Beach comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tacoronte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tacoronte lands with a left to the head.
Beach lands a left hand.
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tacoronte avoids a wild elbow strike from Beach.
Beach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tacoronte.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beach tries a body shot but Tacoronte blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beach misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Tacoronte fails to land.
Tacoronte throws a head punch that misses.
Beach lands an elbow just above Tacoronte 's eye.
Beach misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sammy Beach will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saúl Tacoronte's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tacoronte avoids the body shot from Beach.
Beach misses with a body shot.
Beach throws a lazy right hand but Tacoronte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Beach closes the distance and pushes Tacoronte back into the cage.
Beach tries a body shot but Tacoronte blocks it.
Beach prevents a body shot from Tacoronte.
Beach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tacoronte lands a nice shot to the body.
Sammy Beach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beach lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beach throws a punch but it's blocked by Tacoronte.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacoronte controls his hands.
Tacoronte misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoronte blocks the elbow strike.
Tacoronte prevents a body shot from Beach.
Tacoronte misses with the head strike.
Tacoronte digs a right hand underneath Beach's ribcage. Beach let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach working aggressively here.
Tacoronte lands a body punch. #T1##BC#
Beach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Tacoronte.
A countering left hand to the body from Tacoronte misses.
Tacoronte thuds a left hand into Beach's body.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Tacoronte pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tacoronte! But no joy.
Tacoronte is looking to slow Beach down with leg kicks.
Beach throws a looping overhand right but Tacoronte ducks down to avoid it.
Beach lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Tacoronte counter with a right hand.
Beach throws a nice looking combination but Tacoronte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tacoronte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beach misses with a wild body shot.
Tacoronte scores with a jab.
Beach throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beach avoids the body shot from Tacoronte.
Beach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Beach tries to clinch up.
Tacoronte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beach.
Beach slips a straight right by Tacoronte.#CL#
Beach has Tacoronte up against the cage in a clinch.
Beach tries a body shot but Tacoronte blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tacoronte.
Tacoronte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tacoronte fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Beach.
Tacoronte throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tacoronte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tacoronte throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Beach lands a left hand.
#T3#
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tacoronte blocking some punches.
Tacoronte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte prevents a body shot from Beach.
A short uppercut from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tacoronte throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tacoronte.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beach.
Beach misses with the head strike.
Beach gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tacoronte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tacoronte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tacoronte fails to land.
Tacoronte lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tacoronte tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tacoronte is working Beach over against the cage.
Beach is working Tacoronte over against the cage.
Beach lands a damaging elbow.
Tacoronte misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beach.
Beach's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beach pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte lands a right hand.
Tacoronte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tacoronte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tacoronte misses with some punches.
Beach throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sammy Beach will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saúl Tacoronte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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#
Beach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tacoronte only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saúl Tacoronte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tacoronte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tacoronte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beach connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tacoronte scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Beach pushes Tacoronte up against the cage in a clinch.
Beach tries to break free but Tacoronte pushes him back against the cage.
Tacoronte throws a head punch that misses.
Tacoronte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tacoronte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tacoronte prevents a body shot from Beach.
Tacoronte working aggressively here.
Tacoronte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beach.
Tacoronte blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoronte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tacoronte misses with a punch on the inside.
Tacoronte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tacoronte swings wildly with an uppercut but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tacoronte.#T1#
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tacoronte's defenses.
Tacoronte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tacoronte prevents a body shot from Beach.
Beach blocking some punches.
Tacoronte misses with the head strike.
Tacoronte misses with the head strike.
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tacoronte.
Beach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beach has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tacoronte misses with a punch to the body.
Beach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tacoronte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beach misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Beach manages to break the clinch.
Beach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tacoronte counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beach just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
A shot to the body from Beach misses
and Tacoronte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Beach forces Tacoronte back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Beach.
Tacoronte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Beach lands an elbow inside.
Tacoronte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tacoronte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beach throws an elbow but it misses.
Tacoronte misses with some punches.
Tacoronte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beach.
Beach throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Tacoronte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tacoronte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Tacoronte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Tacoronte fails to land.
Beach misses with an elbow over the top.
Tacoronte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tacoronte pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beach presses Tacoronte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sammy Beach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right handed body shot lands from Beach.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tacoronte misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tacoronte fails to land.
Saúl Tacoronte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tacoronte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tacoronte can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beach.
Tacoronte struggles to land a body shot inside as Beach controls his hands.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tacoronte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tacoronte misses with the head strike.
Tacoronte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow.
Beach blocking some punches.
Tacoronte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saúl Tacoronte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beach 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Beach!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sammy Beach waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CFC 485: Farrokhzad v Jimenez
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Beach misses with the combination.
#CL#
Beach has Kuwabara up against the cage in a clinch.
Beach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beach pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuwabara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuwabara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuwabara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuwabara pushes Beach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuwabara wants a takedown.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
Beach has had enough of the clinch but Kuwabara keeps him there for the moment.
Kuwabara misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara lands a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Beach.
Kuwabara lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach prevents a body shot from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beach comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Kuwabara controls the action.
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
A hook to the body from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
Beach is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
A short uppercut from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow.
Kuwabara blocks a body shot from Beach.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuwabara lands with a right to the head.
Beach misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuwabara lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Beach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
Kuwabara lands the left hand.
Beach walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuwabara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beach swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Beach misses with a two punch combination.
Beach scores with a three punch combo!
#T2#
Beach misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuwabara misses.
Beach throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Beach misses. #CL2#
Kuwabara moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuwabara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beach is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beach wants to break free but Kuwabara has control.
Beach lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kuwabara fails to land.
Kuwabara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Kuwabara gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Beach regains guard.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beach dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Beach has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kuwabara has an active guard here but Beach has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Kuwabara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beach sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kuwabara with the active half guard here but Beach passes nicely into side control.
Kuwabara manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kuwabara wants to improve his position but Beach is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beach pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuwabara trying to get back to full guard but Beach takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kazuma Kuwabara will probably get the nod.
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#
Kuwabara missing with a left hand there. Beach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuwabara, as that shot connected.
No joy there for Beach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuwabara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beach with a body shot.
Beach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beach avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Beach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beach lands a really nice looking cross but Kuwabara seems unphased.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Kuwabara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuwabara fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuwabara keeps the fight on the outside.
Beach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuwabara moves away.
Sammy Beach is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuwabara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beach throws a right hand that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Beach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuwabara in his tracks.
Kuwabara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beach is fending him off so far but Kuwabara persists. Nope, Beach circles away and we're back to standing.
Beach stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beach wants it to stay on the feet.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuwabara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuwabara walks into a left hand.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beach is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Kuwabara gets tackled into the cage by Beach. Beach maintains the clinch.
Kuwabara tries to score a body lock takedown but Beach shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sammy Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kuwabara.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuwabara.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
Kuwabara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beach gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuwabara.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Kuwabara. #T2#
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Kuwabara lands with a light punch inside.
Beach scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuwabara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beach throws an elbow but it misses.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beach just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kuwabara's brow.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Still in the clinch, Beach scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kuwabara.
#BC2#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuwabara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara lands with a right hand.
Beach jabs Kuwabara to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Beach misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Kuwabara counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuwabara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beach prevents a body shot from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Kuwabara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beach darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
so Kuwabara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beach dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kuwabara throws his legs up looking for a submission but Beach uses it to pass to side control.
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara manages to get back to half guard.
Kuwabara tries to roll over but Beach keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beach pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beach tries to stand and escape but Kuwabara is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sammy Beach will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Beach circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beach counters with a series of strikes. Kuwabara will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT#It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.
Beach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
#CL#
Beach pushes Kuwabara up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuwabara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Beach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuwabara lands with a good body shot.
Beach misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beach but Beach pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Beach misses the target.
Beach with a hook.#T1#
Kuwabara throws a poor cross that misses
and Beach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuwabara takes a swing at Beach's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Kuwabara clinches with his opponent.
Kuwabara misses with a punch on the inside.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Kuwabara avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Kuwabara controls the action.
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuwabara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow. #BC2#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Beach clinches up against the cage.
Beach lands a left hand.
Kuwabara is looking to take this one to the mat.
Beach misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuwabara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow.
Kuwabara struggles to land a body shot inside as Beach controls his hands.
#BC#
Beach breaks the clinch.
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Beach. That snapped Kuwabara's head back.
#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!
No joy there for Beach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beach wants to clinch up but Kuwabara keeps it at a distance.
Kuwabara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuwabara circles away.
Beach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuwabara at a distance.
Kuwabara swings for the body but Beach moves out of range.
Kuwabara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beach under the eye.
Kuwabara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuwabara counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuwabara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuwabara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach misses with a right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a stiff right hand.
Beach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Beach.#T3#
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beach avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beach shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuwabara takes one on the button.
Kuwabara drops his hands momentarily and Beach takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beach swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuwabara.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuwabara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beach tries to clinch up
and Kuwabara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
A big right from Kuwabara misses.
Beach is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Beach closes the distance and pushes Kuwabara back into the cage.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Beach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beach throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
Beach tries to clinch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Kuwabara lunges at Beach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beach's hand.
Kuwabara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Kuwabara clinches up with Beach and pushes him back against the cage.
Beach lands an elbow inside.
Beach gets underhooks to prevent Kuwabara's takedown attempt.
Sammy Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kuwabara.
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
#BC2#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch.
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sammy Beach did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
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.#R4#
Beach pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kuwabara back to the cage. Beach follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Beach throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
Beach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuwabara cracks Beach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuwabara stuns Beach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuwabara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuwabara connects with a body shot.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Kuwabara there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach thuds his right hand into Kuwabara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuwabara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Kuwabara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beach doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Beach.
Beach throws a jab when Kuwabara was well out of range.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Beach. That snapped Kuwabara's head back.
Good shot there by Kuwabara.
Beach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Beach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beach connects with a right hand. Kuwabara shakes it off.
Kuwabara swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Beach closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beach scores with a jab to the body.
Beach throws a hook but Kuwabara blocks it.#T2#
Kuwabara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beach takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beach looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuwabara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beach tries to clinch but Kuwabara moves away #TD2#
and Kuwabara counters with a single leg into guard. Beach didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beach dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kuwabara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking for a triangle but Beach pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Kuwabara looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Beach has picked Kuwabara up and slammed him! Kuwabara can't keep hold of the triangle and Beach manages to pass to side control!
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep.
Kuwabara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beach off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Beach taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Kazuma Kuwabara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC 477: Beach v Mataitai
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Beach connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mataitai momentarily.
#CUT#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Mataitai. That snapped Beach's head back.
Mataitai lands a jab to Beach's midsection.
Beach scores with a shot to the body.
Beach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Mataitai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A shot to the liver by Mataitai. Beautiful body shot.
Beach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mataitai.
Beach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beach throws a hook but Mataitai blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Beach.
Mataitai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beach lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beach throws a right hand that Mataitai ducks under and follows up with a left that Mataitai also avoids with ease.
A shot to the body from Mataitai misses
and Beach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Beach clinches with his opponent.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mataitai blocks a body shot from Beach.
Mataitai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Beach on the inside. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Beach.
Beach lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Beach breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Mataitai 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.
Mataitai looks to land a right hand but Beach moved out of range.
Mataitai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#KD#
Beach feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mataitai sprawling to the canvas! Mataitai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Beach finish him?!
#ROC#Mataitai is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Willy Mataitai's cut even more.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mataitai throws an off balance right hand
and Beach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mataitai is still on wobbly legs! Can Beach finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Beach.
Mataitai slips under a jab.
Beach walks into a left hand. #KD#
Beach cracks Mataitai with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Beach has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mataitai to stand back up!
Beach wobbles Mataitai with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Beach dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Mataitai to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sammy Beach thanked FUClothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Willy Mataitai was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
CFC 470: Beach vs Tsuruta
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsuruta cracks Beach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Tsuruta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tsuruta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tsuruta is pressing down on Beach's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beach is holding on for now.
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tsuruta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta misses with a head shot. Beach uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tsuruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Tsuruta controlling from the top position.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Beach blocks nicely.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Beach's ribs.
Beach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beach shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Beach has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beach.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beach tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Beach.
Some wild striking there from Beach.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beach just misses with a punch to the body.
Beach tries to clinch up
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Beach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsuruta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Beach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beach throws a series of punches but Tsuruta moves out of range. #T3#
Beach tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
Tsuruta lands with a straight right. Beach didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsuruta.
Beach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Beach lands a lovely overhand right.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Beach.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuruta circles away.
Tsuruta feints the counter takedown.
Tsuruta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beach's head.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Beach.
Beach takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Beach moves out of range.
Beach misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a shoot takedown. Beach fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Tsuruta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tsuruta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beach holds on and takes a little breather.
Beach keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Beach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Beach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control.
Tsuruta wants to control but Beach is keeping him busy.
Beach wants to control but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta landing a few strikes.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tsuruta fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Beach tries to escape but Tsuruta is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta wants to control but Beach is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta tries to move into full mount but can't pass Beach's legs.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beach to see if he's OK.#T1#
Beach regains half guard, as Tsuruta was trying to land strikes.
Tsuruta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta lands with a punch from half guard.
Beach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsuruta.
Beach trying to control here.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ES#
Beach has one foot on Tsuruta's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Beach misses with a hook
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Beach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beach tries to clinch but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Beach moves out of range.
Beach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beach tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Beach works the jab nicely.
Beach cracks Tsuruta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
Beach is looking to wear down Tsuruta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
Beach ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tsuruta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Tsuruta looks to land a combination. Beach sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Beach misses with a wild body shot.
Beach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsuruta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Beach rushes Tsuruta and presses him up against the cage.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta wants to stall.
#BC#
Beach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beach throws a big shot that misses.
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Beach - just one landing.
Beach scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!
Tsuruta takes a swing at Beach's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta is still on wobbly legs! Can Beach finish him?
Nice body punch from Tsuruta. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Beach clinches with his opponent.
Tsuruta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tsuruta is looking for a takedown.
Clinched against the cage, Beach lands a big elbow that drops Tsuruta! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Tsuruta is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach retains his light heavyweight title!
Sammy Beach gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CFC 462: Beach vs Mirage
Date: Feb 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Beach instigates a clinch. #BC#
Beach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mirage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mirage moves forwards but Beach connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mirage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beach cracks a nice hook into Mirage's ribs.
Beach lands with a cross.
Mirage takes one on the button.
Beach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beach throws a lazy uppercut
and Mirage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beach lands a nice hook to Mirage's body. Mirage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Beach misses.
Beach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beach dips to his left and cracks Mirage with an uppercut!
Mirage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beach connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mirage scrambles back to his feet.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mirage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mirage looks to throw the jab but Beach is out of range.
Jab by Beach.
Beach has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mirage misses with a looping right.
Beach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Mirage throws a series of punches but Beach avoids them all with ease.
Mirage lands a glancing blow to the side of Beach's head.
Beach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mirage.
Mirage gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Beach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beach throws a shot from downtown. Mirage moves away and avoids it.
Beach throws out a loose jab but Mirage uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mirage! But no joy.
Beach ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
Mirage misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirage misses the target.
Mirage has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mirage misses with an uppercut.
Beach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirage. Beach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beach swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirage.
Beach misses with a hook
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirage throws a poor cross that misses
and Beach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beach tests Mirage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beach swings widly with a right hand
and Mirage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Beach scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Beach instigates a clinch.
Beach blocks a body shot from Mirage. #BC#
Beach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mirage throws an overhand right that lands on Beach's shoulder, as Beach tries to avoid the shot.
Beach connects with a nice looking jab.
Mirage throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Beach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick lands for Mirage.
Mirage throws a hook but Beach blocks it.
Beach misses with a wild body shot.
Beach throws a hook but Mirage blocks it.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beach lands a really nice looking cross but Mirage seems unphased.
Mirage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beach.
Nice uppercut lands for Mirage. That snapped Beach's head back.
Beach's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mirage under the eye.#T3##KD#
Beach lands a big right hand that sends Mirage crashing to the mat! Beach stays standing though and waves Mirage back to his feet!#ROC#Mirage is rocked!
Mirage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirage is still on wobbly legs! Can Beach finish him?
Mirage keeps the fight on the outside.
Mirage seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Mirage.
Beach misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mirage tried to score with a low kick but Beach checks it.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Mirage throws a hook but Beach avoids it easily.#KD#
Beach cracks Mirage with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mirage looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Beach finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirage avoids the body shot from Beach.
A big right from Mirage misses.
Mirage connects with a single shot there.
Beach is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mirage misses the shot to the body.
Mirage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beach throws a hook but Mirage avoids it easily.#T4#
Mirage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beach avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mirage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mirage throws a hook but Beach avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Beach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD#
Beach lands a big right hand that sends Mirage crashing to the mat! Beach stays standing though and waves Mirage back to his feet!
Mirage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mirage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mirage scores with a punch to the head.
Mirage blocks a jab.
Mirage lands a nice shot that snaps Beach's head back.
Beach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mirage doesn't seem bothered though.
Mirage throws a hook but Beach blocks it.
Beach takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#Beach is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mirage with a jab.
Oh Beach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beach lands a nice shot that snaps Mirage's head back.
Beach misses with a looping left.
A big right from Mirage misses.
Beach moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirage throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Beach counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mirage! Beach lets Mirage back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mirage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beach.
Beach seems to have got his legs back now.
Mirage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mirage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beach throws a looping overhand right but Mirage ducks down to avoid it.
Beach tries to clinch but Mirage moves away
and Mirage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beach connects with a crisp jab.
Beach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beach checks a low kick from Mirage.
Mirage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beach scores with a hook to the body. Mirage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beach digs a good body shot into Mirage's ribs.
Beach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirage.
Mirage misses with a looping right.
Mirage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirage avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Mirage loads up on a big right hand but Beach slips the punch.
Beach is looking to counter punch.
Mirage jabs Beach to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirage moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mirage! But no joy.
Mirage lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirage.
Mirage slips a jab from Beach.
Beach misses the shot to the body.
Beach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirage manages to avoid it.
Mirage misses with a hook. Beach ducked under it nicely.
Beach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirage.
A telegraphed right hand from Beach misses the target.
Mirage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beach with a body shot.
Mirage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mirage ducks under a wild hook from Beach.
Mirage misses with a leg kick
and Beach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beach blocks a jab.#T2#
Beach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mirage! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirage lands a jab to the head.
Beach takes a swing at Mirage's ribcage but misses.
Beach tries to clinch but Mirage is having none of it.
Mirage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beach catches Mirage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice leg kick from Mirage, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mirage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirage moves away.
Mirage throws out a counter right but Beach avoids it with no problem.
Beach throws out a loose jab but Mirage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach misses with a few strikes there.
A bone on bone clash there as Beach blocks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beach.
Beach takes a swing at Mirage's ribcage but misses.
Beach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mirage.
Beach scores with a nice right hand.
Mirage with a nice calf kick.#T3#
A slow jab from Beach misses its intended target. #CL#
Beach clinches.
Beach throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirage.
Mirage is trying to maintain a safe position but Beach gets an underhook and turns Mirage into the cage.
Mirage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Mirage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirage can do to turn this around?
Mirage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirage lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Mirage lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mirage fails to land.
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Mirage.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mirage's elbow.
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beach blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mirage fails to land.
Mirage lands with a right to the head.
Mirage can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
Mirage misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Mirage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mirage prevents a body shot from Beach.
Beach works on Mirage's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sammy Beach will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Mirage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beach.#CL#
Beach rushes Mirage and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Mirage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Mirage misses.
Mirage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mirage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirage moves away.
Beach lands with a cross.
Mirage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beach misses with a double jab.
Beach jabs Mirage right on the nose. Mirage blinks but takes it well.
Beach missing with a left hand there. Mirage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirage.
Mirage throws a jab when Beach was well out of range.
Mirage lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beach lands a jab.
Mirage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Beach misses with a body shot.
Mirage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mirage connects with the punch.
Mirage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beach on the side of the head.
Beach misses the shot to the body.
Beach sets himself, and Mirage steps forward looking for the clinch! Beach avoids it this time.
Beach blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Mirage.
Mirage tried to score with a low kick but Beach checks it.
Beach connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mirage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mirage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Beach. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirage tries a low kick but Beach avoids it.
Mirage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirage thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Beach throws a hook but Mirage blocks it.
Beach throws a right and a left that Mirage avoids nicely.
It seemed like Mirage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mirage slips under a jab from Beach.
Beach slips under a jab.#KD#
Beach drops Mirage with a beautiful combination! Mirage stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Beach is looking for the KO!
Beach just misses with a punch to the body.
Beach throws a sloppy body shot
and Mirage counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Beach.
The fighters circling - Beach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Mirage.#ROC2#Beach is rocked!
Beach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Beach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beach.
Beach seems to have got his legs back now.
Mirage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Beach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mirage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beach.#T3#
Mirage misses with a straight right.
Mirage lands with an overhand left.
Beach moves away from the strike by Mirage.
Beach swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sammy Beach is winning the standup battle so far.
Beach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beach fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mirage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beach lands a jab to Mirage's midsection.
Mirage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mirage throws a leg kick that misses.
Mirage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beach scores with a body shot.
Beach on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mirage fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mirage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD#
Beach lands a big uppercut and Mirage crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mirage looks OK. Beach waves Mirage back to his feet!
Beach moves in close and cracks Mirage with a massive right hand! Mirage, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Beach!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sammy Beach thanked FUClothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CFC 454: Fire v IsMore
Date: Jan 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Beach throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holmes Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Beach with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holmes Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Beach takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Holmes Jr.
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Holmes Jr pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr has an active guard here but Beach has managed to pass into half guard.
Beach frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Holmes Jr can't escape the position.
#T1#
Holmes Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Holmes Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Beach has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Holmes Jr 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holmes Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beach has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beach slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr working for a triangle but Beach defends it easily.
#T2#
Holmes Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Beach puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmes Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr with the active half guard here but Beach passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holmes Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Beach prevents Holmes Jr from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beach keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#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.
Holmes Jr is looking for a sweep. Beach is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beach looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Holmes Jr gets full guard.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr has his foot on Beach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beach works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Beach got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holmes Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beach has managed to get both his arms back between Holmes Jr's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holmes Jr is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sammy Beach will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Beach misses with a hook.
Beach pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Beach clinches up with Holmes Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holmes Jr scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Holmes Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Beach is trying to keep an underhook but Holmes Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holmes Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beach is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2#
Holmes Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Beach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Holmes Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Beach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beach defends it well. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holmes Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Beach to regain full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beach is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beach has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for a guillotine here but Beach defends easily.
#SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for subs off his back but Beach has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Beach takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mike Holmes Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holmes Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Beach not doing much here.
Holmes Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for subs off his back but Beach has passed one foot through into half guard.
Holmes Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beach seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holmes Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Beach is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Beach throws a right hand that Holmes Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmes Jr also avoids with ease.
Holmes Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beach.
Beach paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holmes Jr slips under a jab from Beach.
Holmes Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beach throws a series of punches but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes Jr lands with a straight right. Beach didn't see that one coming.
Beach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Holmes Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but Beach stands there with Holmes Jr around his waist. Holmes Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holmes Jr blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holmes Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beach tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
Holmes Jr lands a left hand.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Beach.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Beach.
Beach wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beach lands a knee to the head.
Beach blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr. #BC#
Beach breaks the clinch.
Holmes Jr throws a right hand that Beach ducks under and follows up with a left that Beach also avoids with ease.
Holmes Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beach finds it's way round the side to connect with Holmes Jr's head.
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Holmes Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beach just misses with a punch to the body.
Beach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beach.
Holmes Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beach is looking to wear down Holmes Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes Jr lands with a good body shot.
Beach throws a body shot but no joy.
Beach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holmes Jr.
Beach appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Holmes Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beach connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holmes Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Beach lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beach misses with a hook. Holmes Jr ducked under it nicely.
Holmes Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holmes Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beach momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Beach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beach.
Beach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holmes Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Beach's head. #T3#
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr clobbers Beach with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beach prevents a body shot from Holmes Jr.
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holmes Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holmes Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beach or not.
Beach lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with some punches.
Beach blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but Beach turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beach just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sammy Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but Beach forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Beach breaks the clinch.
Holmes Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beach throws a hook but Holmes Jr blocks it.
Holmes Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Beach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holmes Jr has time to react.
Beach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beach thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Beach misses
and Holmes Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch there but Beach circles away.
Beach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Beach moves into range and clinches up with Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sammy Beach did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Beach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beach throws a looping overhand right but Holmes Jr ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holmes Jr! But no joy.
Beach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holmes Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Holmes Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holmes Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beach scores with a nice head shot.
Beach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Holmes Jr is rocked!
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but Beach moves out of range.
Holmes Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Beach finish him?
Beach ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Holmes Jr out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach retains his light heavyweight title!
Sammy Beach gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CFC 446: Wild v Yarborough
Date: Dec 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Sobieski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sobieski 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.
Sobieski avoids the body shot from Beach.
Sobieski defending well as Beach loads up on a big left hand.
We've been told by Beach's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sobieski misses with a wild body shot.
Sobieski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beach.
Sobieski feints the counter takedown.
Sobieski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beach throws out a powerful jab.
Beach missing with a left hand there. Sobieski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beach throws a poor cross that misses
and Sobieski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobieski staying out of range there.
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beach as he avoids it easily.
Sobieski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sobieski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beach.
Sobieski ducks under a wild hook from Beach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobieski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beach misses with a hook.
Beach takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Sobieski swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Beach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beach throws a big shot that misses.
Beach just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Sobieski misses
and Beach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sobieski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beach.
Sobieski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sobieski misses with a body kick.
Beach tries to clinch there but Sobieski circles away.
Beach is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sobieski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sobieski is looking to score with low kicks.
Beach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobieski.
Sobieski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beach misses with a wild combination.
Sobieski with the counter takedown but Beach avoids it easily.
Sobieski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Sobieski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beach misses with an uppercut
and Sobieski counters with an inside leg kick.
Beach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Beach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach with a nice cross.
Beach missing with a left hand there. Sobieski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sobieski thuds a left hand into Beach's body.
Sammy Beach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beach lands a jab.
Sobieski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sobieski misses with a low kick.
Beach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sobieski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Beach.
Sobieski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sobieski is looking to land body kicks.
Beach scores with a jab. Sobieski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sobieski staying out of range there.#T3#
Beach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Sobieski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beach's guard.
Sobieski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sobieski lands a couple of elbows.
Beach pulls Sobieski in close to prevent any damage.
Sobieski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Beach keeping moving, preventing Sobieski from controlling successfully.
Sobieski won't allow Beach to sweep him here.
Sobieski looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beach looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Beach swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sammy Beach will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice shot by Sobieski.
Sobieski throws a nice looking combination but Beach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beach lands a two punch combo.
Beach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sobieski gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Beach gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sobieski is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach is the new light heavyweight champion!
Sammy Beach really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FUClothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SFL 108 | Barbarian vs Raper
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Atunes blocks a jab.
Atunes lands a jab to Beach's midsection.
Beach lands a head shot.
Beach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
Beach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atunes.
Beach misses with a double jab
and Atunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beach wants to clinch up but Atunes keeps it at a distance.
Beach takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beach misses with a looping left.
Atunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Atunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beach scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Atunes lands a body shot.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beach manages to avoid it.#CL#
Atunes tries to keep at a distance but Beach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Still in the clinch, Atunes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beach misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Beach avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Atunes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Beach misses with some punches.
Atunes stalls.
A shot in the inside from Atunes.
A shot in the inside from Atunes. #T2#
Beach scores with a shoulder strike.
Beach lands a shot to the body.
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Beach.
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!
Atunes blocks a body shot from Beach.
Beach pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Atunes.
Beach misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beach just misses with a elbow thrown towards Atunes's brow.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes's elbow.
Atunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beach blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Beach scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Atunes leaning against his opponent.
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beach misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Atunes.
Atunes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Atunes stalling.
The referee calls for Atunes to work.
Atunes just leaning against Beach, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Antonio Atunes.
Beach misses with an uppercut
and Atunes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Beach tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Beach tries to clinch there but Atunes circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atunes! But no joy.#T4#
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Beach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Beach misses its intended target.
Beach takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Atunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beach misses with an uppercut.
Beach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beach is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Atunes lands a jab to Beach's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Atunes slips under a jab from Beach.
Atunes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beach throws an off balance right hand
and Atunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Atunes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atunes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beach.
A right-left combo lands from Atunes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Atunes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Atunes keeps the fight on the outside.
Beach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Beach.
Atunes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Atunes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beach rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Beach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antonio Atunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atunes moves away from the strike by Beach.
Beach misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beach lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Beach.
Beach misses with a lunging right hand
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Beach throws a right hand that misses
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes scores with a nice strike.
Beach cracks a nice hook into Atunes's ribs.
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!#CL#
Beach clinches.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atunes lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes's elbow.
Beach misses with the head strike.
Beach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beach misses with an elbow strike.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes lands a body shot.
Atunes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Atunes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beach.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Antonio Atunes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes scores with a hook to the body.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Beach.
#T2#
Beach letting Atunes take a breather here.
Atunes leaning against his opponent.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach throws a head punch that misses.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach scores with a hook to the body.
Beach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beach working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes lands a nice shot to the body.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes lands a body shot.
Beach takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Beach.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Atunes. #BC#
Beach manages to break the clinch.
Beach walks into a straight right hand from Atunes.
Atunes swings for the body but Beach moves out of range.
Atunes slips under a jab from Beach.
Atunes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Beach.
Beach misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Atunes slips a jab from Beach.
Beach scores with a hook to the body. Atunes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Atunes stuns Beach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Atunes misses the target.
Atunes misses with a straight left.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Beach.
Atunes is looking for the big counter here.
Beach throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Atunes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beach's knee momentarily.
Atunes works Beach's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beach thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Atunes misses the target.
Atunes misses with a looping right.
Atunes drops his hands momentarily and Beach takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beach takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beach misses with a looping left.
Atunes cracks Beach with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Beach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beach throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Atunes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Beach misses with a body shot.
Beach lands a jab to the nose.
Good work by Beach as he checks the leg kick.
Atunes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beach.
A slow jab from Beach misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atunes! But no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Atunes!
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Beach.
#CL#
Beach drives through and clinches with Atunes against the cage.
Beach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes lands with a left to the head.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Atunes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Beach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atunes.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Atunes lands a body punch.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Atunes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Beach.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
Atunes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes leaning against his opponent.
Sammy Beach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beach lands an elbow that stopped Atunes in his tracks for a moment.
Beach tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Beach.
Atunes is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Beach misses with a knee strike.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Beach lands a hook that snaps the head of Atunes backwards. #T3#
Beach scores with a shot to the side of Atunes's head.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beach is pushing Atunes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Beach misses with the head strike.
Atunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beach blocking some punches.
Atunes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Atunes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Beach blocks a body shot from Atunes. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Atunes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beach lands a nice shot to the body.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
Atunes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atunes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Beach is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Beach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Atunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Beach.
Antonio Atunes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Atunes looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Atunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Atunes 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Atunes!
An out of breath Antonio Atunes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SFL 101 | Laine vs Barbarian
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Stark gets tackled into the cage by Beach. Beach maintains the clinch.
Stark wants a takedown.
Beach creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stark's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Stark can't get the takedown.
Stark tries to pull guard but Beach forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Beach - that landed with a thud.
Stark is trying to pull guard but Beach turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Beach lands a damaging elbow.
Stark can't get the takedown.
Beach stops a takedown attempt from Stark.
Stark wants a takedown.
Beach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Stark blocking some punches.
Beach cracks Stark with a nice body shot.
Beach lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beach avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Beach lands an uppercut.#T1#
Stark goes for a takedown attempt but Beach pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stark slips a jab and a cross from Beach.
Stark is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beach.
Beach throws a body shot but no joy.
Stark tries to counter with a takedown but Beach is quick to defend against it.
Beach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Starks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark fails with the takedown.#CL#
Stark closes the distance and clinches.
Beach is pressed up against the cage. Stark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beach down to the mat. Beach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beach fails to land with a series of punches.
Beach throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Stark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beach's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beach has control of Stark's left arm, preventing Stark from doing any damage.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stark is looking to pass into half guard but Beach pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Beach is in guard.#REVB#
Beach content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beach wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving. #SUB#
Stark working for a triangle but Beach defends it easily.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in Gym inform me that Beach has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Beach slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beach gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Beach from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beach trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beach controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Stark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Stark has an active guard here but Beach has managed to pass into half guard.
Stark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stark has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beach has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stark circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Stark counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Stark seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Stark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beach has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Stark is working to tighten his grip on Beach's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Beach has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Stark is really squeezing tight and eventually Beach passes out! Stark breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tony Stark! |
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Event:
SFL 93 | Hopkins vs KVDB
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Beach takes the fight into the clinch.
Gustavsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Beach has double underhooks.
Gustavsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gustavsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gustavsson looking for a takedown.
Beach lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Ivern Gustavsson has been cut.
Beach blocking some punches.
Beach lands an elbow just above Gustavsson 's eye.
Gustavsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Beach breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach's corner calls for a 1-2. Beach obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donk. Beach catches Gustavsson right on the button with a cross.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Beach there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beach throws a lazy uppercut
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Beach tests Gustavsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gustavsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gustavsson throwing a counter right hand but Beach manages to avoid it.
Gustavsson tries to bum rush Beach with a series of wild strikes but Beach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Gustavsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beach throws a combination that misses
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustavsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beach.
Gustavsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gustavsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Gustavsson finds it's way through Beach's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gustavsson. Beach does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Beach misses.
Gustavsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#Ivern Gustavsson's cut is getting worse.
Beach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gustavsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Beach wants to clinch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beach misses with a shot to the body
and Gustavsson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Gustavsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gustavsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustavsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beach throws a body punch but Gustavsson moves out of range.
Beach throws the left hand but Gustavsson avoids the punch easily.
Gustavsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Beach sprawls and moves away.
Gustavsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Sammy Beach has been cut.#CL2#
Beach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Gustavsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beach throws a body punch but Gustavsson moves out of range.
Sammy Beach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gustavsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beach.
It looked like Gustavsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beach.
Beach misses with an uppercut. Gustavsson saw that one coming.
Beach misses with a straight left.
It looked like Gustavsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gustavsson closes the distance and clinches up with Beach, looking for a takedown. Gustavsson pushes Beach against the cage but Beach circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivern Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustavsson misses with a hook. Beach ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustavsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gustavsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gustavsson stuns Beach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gustavsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beach.
Gustavsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beach throws a sloppy body shot
and Gustavsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gustavsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beach looks to land a left hand but Gustavsson moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Gustavsson misses the target.
Gustavsson 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.
#ROC#Beach is rocked!
Beach connects with a body shot.
Beach missing with a left hand there. Gustavsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gustavsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gustavsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gustavsson, as that shot connected.
Gustavsson misses with an uppercut.
Gustavsson moves out of range as Beach strikes.#T4#
Gustavsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beach circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gustavsson to the canvas! Gustavsson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Beach keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SFL 87 | Hopkins vs Johnson II
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Beach throws a series of punches but Christophe moves out of range.
Christophe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beach scores with a jab to the body.
Beach lands with an uppercut that bounces Christophe off the cage and back into range.
Beach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christophe doesn't seem bothered though.
Beach scores with a jab.
Beach lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beach lands a nice shot that snaps Christophe's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beach, as that shot connected.
#KD#
Beach lands a big right hand that sends Christophe crashing to the mat! Beach stays standing though and waves Christophe back to his feet!#ROC#Christophe is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Beach.
Christophe wants to counter the offense by Beach and move into the clinch position.
Christophe is still on wobbly legs! Can Beach finish him?
Christophe ducks under a wild hook from Beach.
Christophe seems to have recovered his senses.
Beach works Christophe's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Beach sends Christophe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Beach is motioning to the referee to let Christophe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Beach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christophe counters with a straight right hand.#T1##CL#
Beach rushes Christophe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Christophe.
Beach lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Beach.
Beach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beach pushes Christophe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Christophe.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christophe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christophe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christophe blocks an uppercut.
Beach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christophe prevents a body shot from Beach.
A right hook to the body lands for Beach.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christophe.
Christophe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Beach has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Beach lands an elbow that stopped Christophe in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christophe.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach gets through Christophe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Christophe successfully pulls guard.
Christophe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Beach puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Christophe wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Christophe looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Christophe looking for subs from the bottom but Beach mounts him!#T3#
Christophe gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Christophe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Christophe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Christophe working for a triangle but Beach defends it easily.
Beach stopping the sweep attempt from Christophe.#SUB2#
Christophe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beach passes into half guard.
#T4#
Christophe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Christophe looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Christophe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beach pulls his head out easily.
Beach controlling the action here.
Christophe tries to get to full guard but Beach has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Beach fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christophe, pushing him back against the cage.
Christophe tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christophe can do to turn this around?
Christophe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beach lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Christophe jumps guard and drags Beach to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Christophe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beach wants to pass the guard but Christophe is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Christophe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christophe wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Beach is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Christophe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beach has passed into side control.
Christophe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Beach is controlling the pace.
Beach prevents Christophe from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christophe regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2##SUB2#
Christophe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Christophe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Beach escapes and throws Christophe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Christophe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beach wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Christophe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Christophe is working for a kimura here but Beach manages to reverse the position and he's now in Christophe's guard.
Christophe wants to sweep here but Beach controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Beach wants to pass the guard but Christophe is keeping the position.
Beach slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Christophe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beach preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Christophe working for a triangle but Beach defends it easily.
Beach controlling from the top position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Christophe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Christophe looking for a guillotine here but Beach defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Christophe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Armand Christophe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Beach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Beach lands a body shot.
Beach throws a combination. Christophe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Christophe blocks a jab.
Christophe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beach.
Beach scores with a shot to the body.
Beach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christophe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christophe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christophe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beach misses with a looping left.#CL#
Beach has taken the fight to the clinch.
Christophe misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Christophe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christophe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christophe.
A left hand lands to the body for Christophe.
Christophe blocks an elbow strike from Beach.
Christophe takes a shot to the head.
Beach blocks a body shot from Christophe.
A short uppercut from Beach.
Christophe tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
#TD#
Beach lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Christophe is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Beach frees his head nicely. Oh but Christophe has switched to an armbar! Beach is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Armand Christophe!
An out of breath Armand Christophe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SFL 80 | Thunder Bowl
Date: Jun 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Beach wants to clinch up but Womba keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Womba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beach tries to get to full guard but Womba has control of the leg.
Womba wants to take a breather but Beach is having none of it.
Beach manages to get to full guard.
Womba forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Womba is working for a submission of some sort.
Womba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Womba misses with a head shot. Beach uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Womba 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.
Womba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beach is keeping the position for now.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Womba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beach works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Womba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba throws a big elbow that misses.
Womba wants to control from the top but Beach keeps moving.
Womba postures up in Beach's guard and throws a big left but Beach blocks it.
Womba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Womba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Womba 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.
Beach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beach knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Womba on the ground.
Beach keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Womba looks to throw the jab but Beach is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Beach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Womba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beach's half guard.#SUB2#
Womba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beach flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T4#
Beach is refusing to be controlled, as Womba sits in half guard.
Beach is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Womba scores with a couple of nice shots.
Womba wants to control but Beach is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Womba seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Womba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beach is just riding it out for now. Womba eventually gives up the hold.
Womba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Womba looks to land a strike but Beach avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba 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#
Womba shoots in for a takedown but Beach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beach scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Beach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Womba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Womba lands a right hook to the body.
Womba lands a glancing blow to the side of Beach's head.
A punch combination from Beach misses.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Womba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Womba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beach throws out the jab.
Womba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but Womba is just out of range.
Womba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beach.
Beach looks to land a right hand but Womba moved out of range.
Womba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beach takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Womba.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Womba fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beach sprawls well initially but Womba persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Womba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beach doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Womba.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Womba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Womba throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Beach to regain full guard.
Womba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Beach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Womba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beach keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
Womba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Womba forces his way into half guard.
Womba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Womba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beach sees it coming and defends easily.
Womba throwing shots but Beach is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Womba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beach is just riding it out for now. Womba eventually gives up the hold.
Beach controlling the position well. #T3#
Womba trying to control the action but Beach is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Womba wants to work for an arm triangle but Beach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Womba winds up and cracks Beach with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beach is refusing to be controlled, as Womba sits in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Womba.
Womba not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Womba 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.
Womba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beach does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dubaku Womba has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Womba controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Womba dodges the punch combination from Beach.
Womba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beach takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Womba slips a straight right by Beach.
Beach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beach walks into a stiff left hand from Womba.
Womba looks to land a left hand but Beach moved out of range nicely.
Beach connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Womba's hands.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Womba.
Womba swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Horrible takedown attempt by Womba or perhaps it was just good defense by Beach, which made it look bad.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Beach misses with a hook.
Beach misses the jab.
Beach thuds a left hand into Womba's body.
Womba scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Beach misses.
Womba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beach pinned against the cage. Beach gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Beach moves into the clinch successfully.
Womba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beach after a bit of a struggle.
Sammy Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dubaku Womba.
Womba wants to take the fight to the mat but Beach manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Womba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Beach gets underhooks to prevent Womba's takedown attempt.
Beach is looking for a takedown.
Beach prevents the takedown attempt.
Beach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sammy Beach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Womba is leaning against Beach and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Beach breaks from the clinch.
Beach throws a shot from downtown. Womba moves away and avoids it.
Beach lands a nice shot to the body.
Beach digs a good body shot into Womba's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Womba tests Beach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womba.
Sammy Beach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Womba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beach defends well and Womba ends up having to push Beach into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beach lands a jab-cross combination.
Beach thuds his right hand into Womba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#That has opened up Dubaku Womba's cut even more.
Womba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beach manages to avoid it.
Beach takes a swing at Womba's ribcage but misses.
Womba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beach.
Womba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beach misses with an uppercut. Womba saw that one coming.
Womba feints the counter takedown.
Beach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beach scores with a decent looking hook.
Womba ducks under a wild hook from Beach.#T3#
Womba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Beach coming out on top.
Womba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beach.#TD2#
Womba closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beach quickly recovers to half guard.
Womba wants to control but Beach is keeping him busy.
Womba trying to pass the guard but Beach defending well.
Womba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beach does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Womba works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Beach reaches up to try and pull Womba in and control his posture, but Womba latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Beach taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dubaku Womba!
Dubaku Womba bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SFL 70 | Rishkinov vs Izzy II
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Stark dodges the punch combination from Beach.
We've been hearing reports that Stark has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beach throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
As Beach backs away, Stark returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Beach lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Beach closes the distance and clinches.
Beach lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stark tries to pull guard but Beach holds him up against the cage and eventually Stark drops back down to his feet.
Beach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
Stark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beach tries a body shot but Stark blocks it.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Beach avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach avoids the elbow strike from Stark, against the cage.
Stark is trying to pull guard but Beach turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Beach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stark wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Beach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Stark is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beach gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beach lands a body shot. #TD#
Stark gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Beach regains guard.
Stark working some strikes from top position.
Beach keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Stark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Beach manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stark has Beach in his guard.#REVB#
Beach's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stark working for a triangle but Beach defends it easily.
#SUB#
Stark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beach defends it easily.#T3#
Stark throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Beach's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Beach got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beach has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Stark has his foot on Beach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beach works his way back into a safe position though.
Beach controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Beach got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beach has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Stark is looking for a triangle but Beach pushes his legs off easily.
Beach really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stark throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Beach avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stark striking off his back but it's not causing Beach any problems.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beach engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sammy Beach will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Beach.
Good shot there by Beach.
Stark walks into a jab.
Stark dives in and grabs Beach's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beach pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.
No joy there for Beach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stark takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beach jabs Stark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stark shoots in but no luck this time.
Beach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Beach. Those never looked like landing.
Stark slips under a jab from Beach.
Beach misses with a hook
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark slips under a jab from Beach.
Stark takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Beach missing with a left hand there. Stark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beach misses with a hook. Stark ducked under it nicely.
Stark seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beach sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stark somewhat.
Beach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beach lands a nice shot to the body.
Beach misses with an uppercut.
Beach takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Sammy Beach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beach paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beach.
Sammy Beach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beach connects with a single shot there.#T2##TD#
Stark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beach manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Stark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beach sees it coming and defends easily.
Beach gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Stark drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beach looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beach looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beach! #REVB#
Beach wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy. #T3#
Stark is trying to improve his position.
Stark manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Stark looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Beach prevents Stark from improving his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beach pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Stark looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beach in particular looking to stall.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Beach stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach 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#
Beach pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stark back to the cage. Beach follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.#CL2#
Beach clinches with his opponent.
Beach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Stark has Beach pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beach manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Beach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stark or not.
Stark is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beach pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beach pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beach lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Beach.
Stark is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beach pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Beach lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beach lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Beach cracks Stark with a nice body shot.
Stark tries for a takedown but Beach manages to get underhooks.
Stark is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beach gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beach gets underhooks to prevent Stark's takedown attempt.
Stark is looking for a takedown.
Beach lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beach lands a left hand.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sammy Beach seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stark letting Beach take a breather here.
Beach is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stark is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Beach throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark takes a shot to the head.
Beach presses Stark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beach lands with a right to the head.
Stark is trying to pull guard but Beach has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beach lands with a right to the head.
Stark is looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beach. #BC2#
Beach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beach scores with a nice strike.
Beach lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Stark is rocked!
Beach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Stark is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Beach doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Stark crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Stark's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammy Beach!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sammy Beach waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SFL 58 | Lancaster vs Hopkins
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Womba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Beach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Womba slips under a jab.
Womba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beach throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Womba counters with a takedown into side control.
Beach controls the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Womba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Womba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Womba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beach has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Womba is looking to take a break and control but Beach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Womba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beach is looking for a sweep.
Womba is staying tight to Beach's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Beach is avoiding damage well.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Womba with the ground and pound but Beach regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Womba thows a huge punch but Beach dodges it nicely.
Womba works his foot free and advances to mount.
Womba throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Womba is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beach has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Beach blocking the ground and pound.
Beach knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Womba on the ground.
Womba wants to control the pace but Beach is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Womba scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Beach?
Womba 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.
Beach has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Womba's lack of action.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Womba is trying to work for a kimura but Beach is defending well.
#SUB2#
Womba 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.
Womba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4##SUB2#
Womba is working for an americana but Beach has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Womba was thinking about the submission.
Womba stopping the sweep attempt from Beach.
Beach is working hard here to advance position.
Womba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Womba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Womba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Womba has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Beach defend it? Womba steps over the head and cranks it - Beach is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Womba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dubaku Womba!
Dubaku Womba 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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Event:
SFL 50 | Lancaster vs Johnson
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Beach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Beach.
We've been informed that Beach 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.
Beach bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beach connects with a right hand. Graindo shakes it off.
Graindo moves out of range of the strikes.
Graindo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beach was well out of range. Poor timing from Graindo.
Graindo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graindo.#CL2#
Beach darts in and clinches Graindo up against the cage.
Beach throws a punch but it's blocked by Graindo.
Graindo tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Graindo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graindo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beach to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beach throws a looping overhand right but Graindo ducks down to avoid it.
Beach lands with a hook. Graindo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Graindo digs a good body shot into Beach's ribs.
Good shot there by Beach.#T1#
Beach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graindo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graindo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graindo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Beach misses with a left hand
enabling Graindo to counter with a crisp jab.
Graindo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beach.
Beach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graindo.
Beach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graindo.
Beach lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beach misses with a wild body shot.
Beach swings for the body but Graindo moves out of range.
Graindo feinted with a counter takedown.
Graindo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graindo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beach moves away.
Beach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beach throws an overhand right that lands on Graindo's shoulder, as Graindo tries to avoid the shot.
Graindo moves away from the strike by Beach.
Graindo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Beach sprawls and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graindo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beach misses with an uppercut. Graindo saw that one coming.#T2#
Beach swings for the body but Graindo moves out of range.
Graindo misses with a looping right.
Graindo closes the distance and clinches up with Beach, looking for a takedown. Graindo pushes Beach against the cage but Beach circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beach appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Beach moves into the clinch.
Graindo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graindo is working for takedown but Beach is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Graindo controls his hands.
Graindo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach throws a punch but it's blocked by Graindo.
Graindo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaido Graindo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beach throws a head punch that misses.
Beach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Graindo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Graindo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Beach as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Beach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Graindo or not.
Nice body punch from Beach - that landed with a thud.
Graindo blocks a body shot from Beach.
Graindo is trying to break the clinch but Beach has him pressed against the cage.
Beach pushes Graindo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graindo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graindo misses with a punch on the inside.
Beach lands a body punch.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Graindo avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beach lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Beach.
Graindo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beach prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Beach gets through Graindo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graindo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beach pulls his leg out and moves away.
Beach scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Graindo ducks right into an uppercut from Beach.
Beach lands with a good body shot.
Graindo is breathing heavily.
Beach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beach lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beach misses with a right hand
and Graindo counters with a straight right hand.
Beach loads up on a big right hand but Graindo slips the punch.#KD2#
Beach feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Graindo sprawling to the canvas! Graindo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Beach finish him?!
#ROC2#Graindo is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graindo lands with a hook. Beach tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Beach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Beach lands a big right hand that sends Graindo crashing to the mat! Beach stays standing though and waves Graindo back to his feet!
Oh Graindo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graindo walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Graindo limp body while Beach jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SFL 43 | Mumu vs Bennett
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Beach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beach circles away.
A slow jab from Beach misses its intended target.
Stark tries for a takedown but Beach sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Beach moves into the clinch.
Stark wants a takedown but no success here.
Sammy Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Beach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Beach avoids the damage to the body.
Beach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beach lands an elbow that stopped Stark in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Stark is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beach gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beach.
Stark is trying to pull guard but Beach turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Beach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beach lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Stark is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beach is defending well.#T1#
Stark tries for a takedown but Beach manages to get underhooks.
Stark is looking to take this one to the mat.
Beach works on Stark's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Beach.
Beach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Beach.
Stark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beach smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Stark looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stark has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stark throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark looking to finish with strikes here!
Beach knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stark on the ground.#T2#
Stark looking to ground and pound but Beach is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Beach defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stark.
Beach regains half guard.
Beach moves into full guard.
Stark stands up over Beach, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beach dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beach is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
Beach avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Stark is looking for a triangle here but Beach uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beach taking a breather here.
Beach tries to stand but Stark is controlling his head. #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.
Beach postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stark manages to work his way to half guard, despite Beach's best efforts.
Beach slows the pace down in half guard.
Stark moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Stark has his foot on Beach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beach works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Stark tries to keep at a distance but Beach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stark wants to take the fight to the mat but Beach manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beach gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stark.
Sammy Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Beach lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Beach comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#That has opened up Tony Stark's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Beach.
Stark jumps guard but Beach turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Stark has clasped his hands together around Beach's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stark working away.#T1#
Beach tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Stark swings around for an armbar but Beach sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stark's guard.
Stark 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#
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Beach decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Beach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?#T2##CL#
Beach clinches up with Stark and pushes him back against the cage.
Stark tries for a takedown but Beach manages to get underhooks.
Stark tries to pull guard but Beach forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Stark drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Beach avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Beach defends easily.
Beach wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Stark working for a triangle but Beach defends it easily.
Beach stays in close to Stark's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Stark is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Beach rolls with it to try and escape but Stark cranks on the arm and Beach is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Stark! |
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Event:
SFL 30 | Hopkins vs Romeo
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Beach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coleman doesn't seem bothered though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beach trying to control here.
Coleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beach knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beach is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beach defending well though.
Coleman lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Beach trying to control but Coleman postures up.
Coleman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beach keeps working.
Coleman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beach's coaches at Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Beach on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Beach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coleman is trying to control the action in half guard but Beach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beach cracks Coleman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coleman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beach takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
Coleman needs to keep his hands up - Beach had a free shot at his head there.
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman is just out of range.
It seemed like Coleman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beach cracks a nice hook into Coleman's ribs.
A jab lands there for Beach.
Coleman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beach bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coleman's head.#ROC#Coleman is rocked!
Coleman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coleman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach misses with a hook.
Coleman moves away from the strike by Beach.
Beach thuds his right hand into Coleman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Coleman is still on wobbly legs! Can Beach finish him?
Beach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beach steps in with a hook that catches Coleman right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Beach follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Coleman looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sammy Beach waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SFL 24 | Johnson vs Lomax
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskinen cracks Beach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beach has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Beach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koskinen misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koskinen looks to land a left hand but Beach moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Koskinen 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.
Koskinen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Koskinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#It looks like Jani Koskinen has been cut.
Koskinen misses with a kick to the body.
Koskinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beach checks it well.
Beach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koskinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koskinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Koskinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koskinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Beach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beach throws a jab but it's blocked by Koskinen.
Beach cracks Koskinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koskinen! But no joy.
Beach misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Beach connects with a jab.
Koskinen scores with a nice head shot.
Beach moves forwards but Koskinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Beach.
Beach dodges the punch combination from Koskinen.
Koskinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koskinen throws a right hand that misses
and Beach counters with a left to the body.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koskinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beach was well out of range. Poor timing from Koskinen.
Beach misses the jab.
Beach misses with a body shot.
Koskinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Beach's head.
Koskinen works Beach's body with a nice hook.
Koskinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beach.
A bone on bone clash there as Beach blocks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koskinen throws a body kick that misses.
Beach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koskinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beach.
#T2#
Koskinen thuds his right hand into Beach's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Beach blocks the leg kick.
Koskinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koskinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Beach off the cage and back into range.
Koskinen ducks under a wild hook from Beach.
Beach staying out of range there.
Beach misses with a hook.
Beach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koskinen.
Koskinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koskinen.
Beach takes a swing at Koskinen's ribcage but misses.
Koskinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Koskinen finds it's target.
Beach stuns Koskinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beach scores with a nice head shot.
Koskinen throws a right hand that Beach ducks under and follows up with a left that Beach also avoids with ease.
Beach missing with a left hand there. Koskinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Beach.
Beach takes a swing at Koskinen's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Beach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koskinen moves away.
Beach slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Koskinen moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beach.
Beach misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koskinen.
Koskinen tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koskinen.
Beach blocks a body shot from Koskinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koskinen.
Koskinen working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koskinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Koskinen.
Beach takes a shot to the head.
Koskinen misses with a body punch.
Come on Koskinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4#
Koskinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koskinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koskinen working aggressively here.
Beach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Koskinen avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
Beach blocks a body shot from Koskinen.
Koskinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Koskinen controls the action.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Koskinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koskinen has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
Come on Koskinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Koskinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jani Koskinen's cut.
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#
Koskinen slips under a jab from Beach.
The fighters circling - Beach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koskinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beach throws a lazy right hand but Koskinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koskinen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Koskinen misses with a hook. Beach ducked under it nicely.
Beach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koskinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beach misses with a body shot.
Koskinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Koskinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beach ducks right into an uppercut from Koskinen.
Beach throws the left hand but Koskinen avoids the punch easily.
Beach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koskinen moves away.
Nice defenses there by Koskinen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beach!
Koskinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Koskinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Koskinen does no damage.
Koskinen throws an overhand right that lands on Beach's shoulder, as Beach tries to avoid the shot.
Beach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beach is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A slow jab from Beach misses its intended target.
Koskinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beach moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koskinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koskinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beach connects with a body shot that sends Koskinen's belly button to the back.
A right-left combo lands from Koskinen.
Beach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koskinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beach throws a poor cross that misses
and Koskinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koskinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beach. Beach circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koskinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beach misses with an uppercut. Koskinen saw that one coming.
Koskinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koskinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Koskinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beach.
Beach throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koskinen! But no joy.
Beach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koskinen moves away.
Beach dips to his left and cracks Koskinen with an uppercut!#T2#
Beach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beach is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Koskinen.
Koskinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koskinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koskinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A slow jab from Beach misses its intended target.
Beach with a jab.
Koskinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Beach tries to clinch up but Koskinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Beach with a hook.
Beach bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koskinen's head backwards.
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but Koskinen is just out of range.
Koskinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jani Koskinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koskinen moves out of range as Beach strikes.
Koskinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koskinen moves away.
Koskinen swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Koskinen misses with a looping left.
Beach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koskinen misses with a looping left.
Beach blocks a jab.
Koskinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beach misses with an uppercut
and Koskinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beach thinking.
Beach is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beach moves away.
Koskinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koskinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beach momentarily.
Beach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koskinen throws the kick towards the body but Beach avoids it.
Beach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koskinen moves away.
Beach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koskinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beach looks to land a left hand but Koskinen moved out of range nicely.
Beach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koskinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Beach misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Koskinen clinches up against the cage.
Beach throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Beach effectively controlling the action here.
Beach lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koskinen backwards.
Koskinen misses with a body punch.
Koskinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koskinen prevents a body shot from Beach.
Koskinen lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koskinen is struggling to control the position.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Koskinen controls the action.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koskinen's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jani Koskinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jani Koskinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Beach cracks Koskinen with an open hand slap.
Koskinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beach.
Beach misses with a wild body shot.
Koskinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Koskinen thows a body kick. Beach tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Beach.
Nice defenses there by Koskinen.
Nice defenses there by Beach.
Koskinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Koskinen misses.
Beach throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koskinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beach throws a jab when Koskinen was well out of range.
Beach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koskinen.
Koskinen scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Koskinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koskinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beach throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Koskinen stumbling backwards into the cage! Koskinen bounces back off the cage towards Beach, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Beach lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Beach celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sammy Beach!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sammy Beach thanked UnderGround Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SFL 17 | Trigger vs Johnson
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Beach lands.
Beach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rothco.
Beach misses with an uppercut. Rothco saw that one coming.
Beach misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Rothco.
Beach fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rothco on the side of the head.
Rothco takes a swing at Beach's ribcage but misses.
Beach looks to land a right hand but Rothco moved out of range.
Beach connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Rothco has been cut.
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but Rothco is just out of range.
We've been told by Rothco's head coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Beach takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rothco avoids the body shot from Beach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothco scores with a leg kick.
Beach moves out of range as Rothco throws a body kick.
Rothco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beach wants to clinch up but Rothco keeps it at a distance.
Rothco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rothco throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Beach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rothco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rothco misses with a body shot.
Beach wants to counter the offense by Rothco and move into the clinch position.
Beach scores with a punch to the head.
Beach's coach down at Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Beach's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rothco misses the shot to the body.
Beach tries to clinch but Rothco moves out of range.
Beach scores with a shot to the body.
Rothco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beach misses with a hook to the body
and Rothco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rothco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rothco avoids the body shot from Beach.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rothco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beach connects with a combination that backs up Rothco into the cage. Beach lands a flurry of punches that gets past Rothco's guard. Rothco is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Beach bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.
Frank Rothco spoke after the fight, saying 'He caught me, just bad luck.'. |
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Event:
SFL 07 | Bad Blood
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christophes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beach misses with a wild body shot.
Beach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christophe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Christophe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beach looks to land a left hand but Christophe moved out of range nicely.
Beach wants to clinch up but Christophe keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Beach does it's job there.
Beach looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christophe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beach.
Beach backing away here, and Christophe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Beach throws a jab but it's blocked by Christophe.
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but Christophe is just out of range.
Christophe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Beach tries to clinch up but Christophe circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Sammy Beach has been cut.
Beach throws a shot to the body.
Beach misses with a double jab
#KD2#
and Christophe counters with a nice right hand that sends Beach toppling to the canvas! Beach scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Christophe finish him?!#ROC2#Beach is rocked!#T1#
Beach catches Christophe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beach throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Christophe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Christophe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beach throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Christophe misses with the head strike.
Christophe jumps guard but Beach stands there with Christophe around his waist. Christophe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Christophe misses with a body punch.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Christophe.
Christophe misses with some punches.
Christophe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christophe tries to pull guard but Beach won't allow it.
Beach misses with the head strike.
Christophe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beach backwards. #T2#
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Beach as the two fighters clinch.
Christophe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christophe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beach walks away with a smile on his face. Christophe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sammy Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Christophe.
Beach throws a series of punches but Christophe moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Christophe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Christophe is trying to pull guard but Beach turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Christophe gets control of Beach's arms and successfully pulls guard. Christophe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Christophe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Christophe wants to sweep here but Beach controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Christophe looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Beach is defending well. Christophe quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Beach has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Christophe celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Armand Christophe!
During a confident post fight interview, Armand Christophe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 140
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romeo lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romeo. Beach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Beach misses.
Beach tries to clinch there but Romeo circles away.
Romeo misses with a hook. Beach ducked under it nicely.
Romeo throws the left hand but Beach avoids the punch easily.
Beach scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Romeo has been cut.
Romeo moves out of range of the strikes.
Romeo throws a hook but Beach blocks it.
Romeo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Romeo misses with an uppercut.
Romeo blocks a jab.
Romeo throwing a counter right hand but Beach manages to avoid it.
Beach lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach connects with the punch.
Romeo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romeo connects with a body shot that sends Beach's belly button to the back.
Beach throws a poor cross that misses
and Romeo counters with a right hand to the body.
Beach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romeo was well out of range. Poor timing from Beach.
Beach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romeo.
#CL2#
Beach clinches up against the cage.
Romeo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Beach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beach tries to work over Romeo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Romeo.
Romeo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romeo working aggressively here.
Romeo misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Romeo.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romeo as Beach tries to tie him up.
Beach seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Romeo blocking some punches.
#T2#
Romeo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beach throws a head punch that misses.
Beach misses with the head strike.
Romeo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romeo scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Romeo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romeo throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
Romeo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romeo tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Beach digs a right hand underneath Romeo's ribcage. Romeo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romeo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romeo throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach. #T3#
Romeo misses with some punches.
Beach tries to work over Romeo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach throws an elbow that misses.
Romeo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach lands a right hand.
Romeo misses with some punches.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Romeo controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beach.
Romeo misses with a punch on the inside.
Beach has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romeo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Romeo misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Romeo manages to break the clinch.
Beach blocks a jab.#T4#
Beach scores with the left hand. Romeo knows he should have avoided that one.
Romeo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beach jabs Romeo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romeo moves out of range as Beach strikes.
Romeo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Romeo - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romeo was well out of range. Poor timing from Beach.
Beach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romeo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beach looks to land a left hand but Romeo moved out of range nicely.
Romeo moves away from the strike by Beach.
A little feinted left hand from Romeo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romeo ducks under a wild hook from Beach.
Romeo throws a series of strikes that have Beach backpedaling.
Beach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romeo.
Beach moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beach throws a big shot that misses.
Beach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Romeo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romeo throws a looping overhand right but Beach ducks down to avoid it.
Beach slips a jab from Romeo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Romeo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Romeo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Romeo throws a right hand that Beach ducks under and follows up with a left that Beach also avoids with ease.
Romeo looks to score with a jab to the body but Beach is just out of range.
Romeo slips a jab and a cross from Beach.
Romeo misses the jab.
Beach throws out a counter right but Romeo avoids it with no problem.
Romeo misses with a body shot.
Romeo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beach throws a shot from downtown. Romeo moves away and avoids it.
Romeo misses the shot to the body.
Romeo lands a lovely overhand right.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romeo.
Beach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beach misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach throws an off balance right hand
and Romeo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romeo moves out of range of the strikes.
Beach moves away from the strike by Romeo.
Romeo slips a jab from Beach.
Romeo lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Romeo with a jab.
Romeo's corner calls for a 1-2. Romeo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Romeo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beach lands a jab to the nose.
Beach missing with a left hand there. Romeo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romeo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romeo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beach.
Romeo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beach lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#Anthony Romeo's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romeo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romeo cracks a nice hook into Beach's ribs.
Beach is breathing heavily.
Romeo throws a jab when Beach was well out of range.#KD#
Romeo sends Beach crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Romeo is motioning to the referee to let Beach up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Beach is rocked!
Romeo throws a right and a left that Beach avoids nicely.
Beach is still on wobbly legs! Can Romeo finish him?
Beach throws a series of punches but Romeo avoids them all with ease.
Beach seems to have recovered his senses.
Romeo misses with a hook
and Beach counters with a left to the body. #KD#
Romeo lands a big right hand that sends Beach crashing to the mat! Romeo stays standing though and waves Beach back to his feet!#T2#
Beach misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Romeo does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Beach looks to move away, Romeo throws a big counter combo but Beach just gets out of the way.
Beach misses with an uppercut
and Romeo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beach thinking.
Romeo throws a series of punches but Beach moves out of range.
Romeo connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Beach to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Romeo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Romeo!
Anthony Romeo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 131
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Beach defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Beach has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jackson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Beach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Beach.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Beach.
Beach swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Beach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Jackson.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Beach.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Beach misses the body punch
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beach throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beach lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beach.
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!
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Beach tries to clinch
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.#T1#
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Beach is just out of range.
Jab from Beach.#CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Beach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beach.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Beach is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Beach ducks down to avoid it.
Beach throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beach.
Beach throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Beach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beach scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Beach.
Beach cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Beach is just out of range.
Beach throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Beach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Beach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sammy Beach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Beach misses with a straight right.
Beach throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson jabs at Beach's body.
Beach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beach cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson moves out of range as Beach strikes.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Beach closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach. #T3#
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand into Beach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beach's gas tank.
Beach pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beach misses with some punches.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Beach lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Beach misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Beach lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Beach.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Beach as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Beach dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Beach avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson has Beach pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beach manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Beach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Beach does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beach lands a lovely overhand right.
Beach throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Beach counters with a nice right hand that sends Jackson toppling to the canvas! Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Beach finish him?!#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Jackson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 113
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Beach throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jukola.
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jukola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Jukola finds it's way through Beach's defenses.
Jukola scores with a spinning back kick!
Beach moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beach.
Jukola lands with a right hand.
Beach lands a really nice looking cross but Jukola seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola lands with a straight right. Beach didn't see that one coming.
Jukola connects with a body shot that sends Beach's belly button to the back.
Beach looks to clinch
and Jukola counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Beach misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jukola, right into the meat.
Beach throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Jukola circles away.
Beach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beach throws a series of punches but Jukola avoids them all with ease.
Jukola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Beach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Jukola. That snapped Beach's head back.
#KD2#
Beach feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jukola sprawling to the canvas! Jukola rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Beach finish him?!
#ROC2#
Jukola is rocked!
Beach works Jukola's body with a nice hook.
Jukola's corner calls for a 1-2. Jukola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Beach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beach throws a jab when Jukola was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Beach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jukola doesn't seem phased though.
Jukola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beach has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Beach scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Beach cracks Jukola with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Beach has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jukola to stand back up!
Oh Jukola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Beach is just out of range.
Beach is looking for the big counter here.
Jukola gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Beach gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Jukola is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sammy Beach waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 105
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Beach gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winkle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beach is looking to sweep but instead, Winkle has passed into half guard.
Winkle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winkle wants to free his trapped foot but Beach is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Winkle working Beach over with strikes. #SUB#
Winkle is trying to work for a kimura but Beach is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winkle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beach's head. #T1#
Beach is trying to get back to full guard.
Beach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winkle.
Beach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winkle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beach trying to hold on to Winkle's head to control him but Winkle postures up.
Winkle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beach won't allow Winkle to pass to mount.
Winkle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Winkle moves into full mount! Beach won't be happy about that!
Beach really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winkle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Winkle looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Winkle throwing strikes here but Beach is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Winkle trying to control but Beach is having none of it.
Beach avoids a series of strikes thrown by Winkle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winkle content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Winkle looking for a guillotine from mount but Beach is having none of it.
Winkle thowing shots but they're missing.
Beach wants to hold on but Winkle pushes him away.#T3##SUB#
Winkle is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Beach is surviving well by controlling Winkle's body position as best he can.
BOOM! Winkle connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Winkle scoring with strikes but Beach is staying in there.
Winkle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Beach avoids a series of strikes thrown by Winkle.
Winkle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Winkle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Winkle looking to finish with strikes here!
Beach blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Winkle throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Winkle lands with some strikes.
Beach tries to hold on but Winkle postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Winkle with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Winkle working for a submission but Beach is keeping him at bay.
Winkle is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#
Beach is rocked!
Beach holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Winkle tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Winkle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Winkle 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#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beach!
#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Winkle has been cut.#CL2#
Beach gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Winkle lands a body punch.
Beach dodges an elbow strike from Winkle.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Winkle controls the action.
Winkle wants a takedown but no success here.
Winkle tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach stops a takedown attempt from Winkle.
Beach pushes Winkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winkle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Winkle jumps guard but Beach stands there with Winkle around his waist. Winkle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Winkle. 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.
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winkle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Winkle lands a right hand.
Beach scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Winkle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beach is keeping busy.
Beach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Winkle.
Winkle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Winkle fails to pull guard.
Winkle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beach can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Beach.
Winkle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winkle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beach walks away with a smile on his face. Winkle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beach has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Winkle is looking to clinch.
Beach displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winkle. #KD2#
Beach feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Winkle sprawling to the canvas! Winkle rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Beach finish him?!
#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!#KD2#
Beach cracks Winkle with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Beach has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Winkle to stand back up!#ROC2#
Winkle is rocked!#CL2#
Beach moves into range and clinches up with Winkle.
Oh Winkle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beach tries to work over Winkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winkle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beach just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beach is leaning against Winkle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Winkle seems to have got his legs back now.
Beach lands a shoulder strike.
Winkle tries to pull guard but Beach forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Winkle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winkle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beach smiles and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beach.
Beach drops Winkle with a straight right hand, right on the button! Beach follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
Tony Winkle was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to apologise to my sponsors for losing thank you for the fight Aapo. I'm still willing to fight any lad in the division.'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 93
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Jukola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jukola connects with a jab.
Jukola slips a jab from Beach.
Beach missing with a left hand there. Jukola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beach swings for the body but Jukola moves out of range.
#CL#
Beach pushes Jukola up against the cage in a clinch.
Jukola throws a head punch that misses.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Jukola digs a right hand underneath Beach's ribcage. Beach let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Nice body punch from Jukola.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Beach.
Jukola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jukola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beach tries a body shot but Jukola blocks it.
Beach misses with some punches.
Beach gets through Jukola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jukola has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as Beach controls his hands.
Beach tries a body shot but Jukola blocks it.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Beach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jukola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jukola lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jukola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jukola.
Beach is trying to stall.
Jukola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow.
Jukola throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
Beach tries a body shot but Jukola blocks it.
Jukola gets through Beach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Jukola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beach or not.
Beach misses with some punches.
Jukola scores with a shoulder strike.
Beach blocking some punches.
Jukola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jukola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jukola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Jukola.
Beach lands a nice uppercut.
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Beach avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Jukola controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jukola.
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jukola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow.
Beach scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Jukola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beach blocks an uppercut.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beach pushes Jukola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jukola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jukola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beach.
Jukola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Jukola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juhani Jukola 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#
Jukola connects with a right hand. Beach shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
A shot to the liver by Beach. Beautiful body shot.
Beach throws a good cross that connects.
Jukola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jukola cracks a nice hook into Beach's ribs.
Good exchange - Jukola coming out on top.#CL#
Beach has Jukola up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jukola.
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juhani Jukola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beach prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Jukola gets through Beach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
Jukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Jukola lands a shoulder strike.
Jukola misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jukola.
#BC#
Beach breaks from the clinch.
Beach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jukola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jukola swings for the body but Beach moves out of range.
Jukola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beach at a distance.
Beach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beach throws a jab but it's blocked by Jukola.
Jukola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beach.
Beach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Beach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beach misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beach wants to clinch.
Beach throws a big shot that misses.
Beach looks to throw the jab but Jukola is out of range.
Beach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jukola.
A swing and a miss from Jukola.
Juhani Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Beach.
Jukola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beach lands a jab.
Beach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Jukola slips under a jab.
Beach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Jukola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jukola misses with a hook.
Beach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beach misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jukola replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Beach blocks it well.
Beach takes one on the button.
Jukola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Beach sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jukola chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beach misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Beach.
Jukola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beach tries to clinch
and Jukola counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola tests Beach's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Beach takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beach misses with a jab to the body
and Jukola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukola throws the kick towards the body but Beach avoids it.
Jukola lands a leg kick that knocks Beach off balance momentarily.
Jukola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beach misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jukola.
Beach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jukola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jukola lands with a straight right. Beach didn't see that one coming.
Beach misses with a body shot.
Beach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juhani Jukola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Beach misses with a hook.
Jukola is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jukola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jukola lands with a good body shot.
Beach takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beach lands a two punch combo.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Beach's head but Beach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Beach misses the target.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Jukola pushes him off.
Beach loads up on a big right hand but Jukola slips the punch.
Jukola feints a counter leg kick.
Jukola misses with a low kick.
Beach scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jukola throws a wild body kick that Beach sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Beach there.
Beach moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Beach throwing a counter right hand but Jukola manages to avoid it.#T1#
Jukola lands a nice looking body shot.
Jukola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Beach misses with a body shot
and Jukola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Beach there.
Jukola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jukola stuns Beach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Jukola.
Beach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukola was well out of range. Poor timing from Beach.
Jukola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beach throws out the jab.
Jukola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola thuds his right hand into Beach's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#
Beach is rocked!
Beach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Oh Beach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beach looks up at the clock. Bad move! Jukola lands a right hand from hell, dropping Beach. Jukola pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juhani Jukola!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 80
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beach, as that shot connected.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Barry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beach lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beach.
Jones slips a straight right by Beach.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beach scrambles back to his feet.
Jones lands a jab to Beach's midsection.
Jones digs a good hook to Beach's body.
#KD2#
Jones sends Beach crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jones is motioning to the referee to let Beach up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Beach is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Sammy Beach has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barry Jones!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Barry Jones waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 70
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Wyte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beach slips a straight right by Wyte.
A telegraphed right hand from Wyte misses the target.
Wyte scores with the left hand. Beach knows he should have avoided that one.
Wyte throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Wyte misses
and Beach counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Daana Wyte has been cut.
Beach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wyte doesn't seem bothered though.
Beach throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wyte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beach fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wyte.
Beach swings for the body but Wyte moves out of range.
Wyte scores with a nice right hand.
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but Wyte is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wyte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wyte lands a jab to Beach's midsection.
Beach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wyte manages to avoid it.
Beach is looking to clinch but Wyte is avoiding it.
Wyte throws a big shot that misses.
Beach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wyte counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Beach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been told by Beach's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Beach cracks a nice hook into Wyte's ribs.
A jab from Wyte misses.
Beach is looking to wear down Wyte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but Wyte is just out of range.#CL#
Beach takes the fight into the clinch.
Beach lands an elbow inside that Wyte shrugs off.
Wyte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beach lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Beach.
Wyte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wyte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wyte tries to break the clinch but Beach is controlling the position.
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beach lands with a left to the head.
Beach keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wyte's efforts to push away.
Wyte is trying to break the clinch but Beach has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Wyte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beach has him pressed against the cage.
Wyte is looking to break free of the clinch but Beach has double underhooks.
Beach lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Beach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Beach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wyte.
Wyte's coach down at Power Plant MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wyte's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Beach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beach swinging wildly here.
Beach scores with the left hand. Wyte knows he should have avoided that one.
Wyte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beach throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wyte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#
That has opened up Daana Wyte's cut even more.
Beach cracks Wyte with a hook to the temple - Wyte is on wobbly legs here! Beach swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Wyte falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Beach wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sammy Beach!
Daana Wyte spoke after the fight, saying 'I am sad for this loss. The important thing is that I don't reach for the alcohol bottle now and most importantly..God is good. Epstein DID kill himself, twice!'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 62
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Beach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lomax throwing a counter right hand but Beach manages to avoid it.
Beach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beach steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lomax. That one must have hurt.
Lomax scores with a nice head shot.
Beach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lomax.
Beach works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Lomax. Those never looked like landing.
Beach tries to bum rush Lomax with a series of wild strikes but Lomax uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lomax went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Beach connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Beach gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Lomax uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lomax.
Beach lands a shot to the body.
Lomax stops a takedown attempt from Beach.
Lomax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lomax has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
#T1#
Lomax scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lomax is trying to force a seperation but Beach has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lomax.
Beach lands with a right to the head.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Lomax controls his hands.
Beach throws a punch but it's blocked by Lomax.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Beach misses with some punches.
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomax cracks Beach with a nice body shot.
Beach takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lomax.
Lomax misses with some punches.
Lomax is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beach as Lomax tries to tie him up.
Beach lands an elbow just above Lomax 's eye.
Beach looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Beach lands with a left to the head.
Lomax stalling in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Lomax.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lomax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lomax wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beach throws an elbow but misses.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Lomax controls his hands.
Lomax tries to throw a body punch but Beach avoids it by throwing Lomax back against the cage.
Beach lands a left hand.
#T3#
Lomax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lomax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lomax manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lomax working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lomax taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Lomax.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beach throws an elbow but misses.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Lomax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beach slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Beach.
Beach blocks a head kick by Lomax.
#T4#
A good leg kick by Lomax.
Lomax jabs Beach right on the nose. Beach blinks but takes it well.
Beach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lomax manages to avoid it.
Beach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beach takes a swing at Lomax's ribcage but misses.
Beach scores with the left hand. Lomax knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Lomax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Lomax.
Lomax throws out a loose jab but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beach misses with a two punch combination.
Beach looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lomax scores with a nice body kick.
Beach misses with a body shot.
Lomax slips under a jab.
Beach dodges the punch combination from Lomax.
Beach tries to counter with a clinch but Lomax shakes him off and moves away.
Beach just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomax is looking to counter punch.
Lomax misses with a hook. Beach ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vincent Lomax will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lomax throws a right hand that Beach ducks under and follows up with a left that Beach also avoids with ease.
Lomax misses with a head kick.
A combination from Beach does no damage.
Lomax scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lomax takes one on the button.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Beach scores with a body shot.
A jab from Lomax does it's job there.
Beach takes a swing at Lomax's ribcage but misses.
Beach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lomax slips under a jab from Beach.
Lomax takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beach 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.
Lomax tries a head kick but it misses.
Lomax slips a jab from Beach.
Lomax swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Lomax misses the target.
Beach throws out a counter right but Lomax avoids it with no problem.
Lomax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Beach is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lomax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beach drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomax.
Beach misses with an uppercut. Lomax saw that one coming.
Beach takes a swing at Lomax's ribcage but misses.
Lomax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beach takes one to the chin there.
Lomax throws a body punch but Beach moves out of range.
Beach let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lomax lands an overhand right.
Beach throws out a loose jab but Lomax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach throws a one two combo.
Lomax throws a head kick but Beach moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Lomax misses.
Beach lands with a cross.
Beach throws a jab but it's blocked by Lomax.
Lomax moves out of range of the strikes.
Lomax lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Lomax tries to land a body kick
and Beach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beach lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Lomax does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Lomax tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lomax blocks a jab.
Beach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lomax connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beach scrambles back to his feet.
Beach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lomax blocks a jab.
Beach slips a jab from Lomax.
Lomax throws an overhand right that lands on Beach's shoulder, as Beach tries to avoid the shot.
Lomax gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beach takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lomax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beach.
Beach throws out a counter right but Lomax avoids it with no problem.
Lomax scores with a jab.
Beach 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.
Beach misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lomax seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lomax misses with a body kick. #T3#
Beach looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sammy Beach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomax.
Lomax digs a good body shot into Beach's ribs.
Beach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lomax looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lomax turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beach falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Beach misses.
Lomax works the jab nicely.
Lomax walks into a straight right hand from Beach.
Beach misses with a right hand
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Beach is rocked!#KD#
Lomax lands a big right hand that sends Beach crashing to the mat! Lomax stays standing though and waves Beach back to his feet!
Beach is still on wobbly legs! Can Lomax finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beach gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Lomax points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Beach wakes up just in time to hear Lomax thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lomax!
Vincent Lomax retains his light heavyweight title!
Vincent Lomax thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 53
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Beach cracks Kurtzov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beach connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kurtzov. Kurtzov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Oleksander Kurtzov has been cut.
Beach lands an overhand right.#ROC2#
Kurtzov is rocked!
Beach flashes Kurtzov a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kurtzov's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kurtzov crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Beach punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammy Beach!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 45
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Beach as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.
Almeida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beach.
Almeida tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beach cracks Almeida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Almeida drops his hands momentarily and Beach takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beach throws a hook but Almeida avoids it easily.
Beach looks to land a left hand but Almeida moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Almeida tries to keep at a distance but Beach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beach misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach prevents a takedown attempt there.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beach definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Beach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beach pushes Almeida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Almeida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beach smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Beach moves into the clinch successfully.
Beach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Almeida backwards.
Almeida tries to score a body lock takedown but Beach shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sammy Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beach.
Beach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Almeida backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Antonio Almeida's cut even more.#BC#
Beach breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Beach bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Almeida's head.
Beach throws a monster overhand right that drops Almeida! Beach follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 34
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Beach instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Loco pulls guard successfully.
Beach definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Beach has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Loco to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Beach is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Loco pulls down on the head and he's put Beach to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Spanky Loco!
An out of breath Spanky Loco thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 25
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Beach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moriarty manages to avoid it.
Beach jabs at Moriarty's body.
A jab from Beach misses.
Moriarty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moriarty walks into a jab.
Beach misses with a hook
and Moriarty counters with a left and a right that stings Beach.
Beach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beach swings for the body but Moriarty moves out of range.
#CL#
Beach clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Beach's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Moriarty lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Moriarty controls his hands.
Beach lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moriarty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moriarty misses with the head strike.
Moriarty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moriarty working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moriarty as Beach tries to tie him up.
Moriarty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Moriarty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Beach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moriarty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moriarty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach misses with a left hand
and Moriarty counters with a stiff right hand.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Beach misses the jab.
Moriarty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moriarty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moriarty drops his hands momentarily and Beach takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moriarty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Beach thuds his right hand into Moriarty's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Beach gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moriarty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moriarty tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Moriarty blocking some punches.
Beach lands a shot to the body.
Moriarty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moriarty lands with a short shot to the head.
Beach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach gets through Moriarty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moriarty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moriarty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moriarty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moriarty lands with a light punch inside.
Moriarty lands a shot to the body.
Beach misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Beach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moriarty moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moriarty! But no joy.
Beach darts in trying to clinch
and Moriarty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Beach forces Moriarty back against the cage and clinches.
Moriarty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moriarty throws a head punch that misses.
Beach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sammy Beach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beach.
A short right from Beach.
A shot in the inside from Moriarty.
Moriarty scores with a shot to the side of Beach's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Moriarty.
Moriarty throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
Beach tries a body shot but Moriarty blocks it.
Beach throws a punch but it's blocked by Moriarty. #T1#
Beach misses with the head strike.
Moriarty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Moriarty.
Moriarty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beach blocks a body shot from Moriarty.
Moriarty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beach throws a punch but it's blocked by Moriarty.
Moriarty blocks an uppercut.
Moriarty lands with a left to the head.
Beach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beach scores with a shoulder strike.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moriarty misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moriarty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moriarty swings wildly with an uppercut but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Moriarty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moriarty blocks a body shot from Beach.
Moriarty working aggressively here.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moriarty.
Moriarty throws a head punch that misses.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moriarty prevents a body shot from Beach.
Moriarty misses with a punch on the inside.
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moriarty lands a hook that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Moriarty blocks an uppercut.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moriarty can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#KD2#
Moriarty drops Beach onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Beach is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Beach is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Beach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moriarty misses with the head strike.
Beach seems to have got his legs back now.
Moriarty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moriarty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Moriarty uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Moriarty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Beach gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moriarty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Moriarty.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beach prevents a body shot from Moriarty.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moriarty backwards.
Moriarty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moriarty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moriarty lands with a short shot to the head.
Beach tries to work over Moriarty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Moriarty fails to land.
Moriarty gets through Beach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moriarty scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Moriarty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moriarty tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Moriarty.
Good body shot from Moriarty.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beach tries to work over Moriarty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moriarty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moriarty misses with the head strike.
Moriarty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moriarty lands a shot to the body.
Moriarty digs a right hand into Beach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beach's gas tank.
Moriarty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beach.
Moriarty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beach blocks a body shot from Moriarty.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moriarty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moriarty lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Moriarty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moriarty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beach prevents a body shot from Moriarty.
Moriarty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Moriarty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moriarty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moriarty.
Moriarty blocking some punches.
Moriarty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beach misses with some punches.
Moriarty misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Moriarty misses with a punch on the inside.
Moriarty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Beach blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Moriarty.
Moriarty misses with some punches.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moriarty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moriarty misses with a body punch.
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Moriarty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moriarty 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Moriarty!
James Moriarty decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 16
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beach keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Beach pushes him off.#CL#
Beach moves into the clinch.
Beach lands a nice uppercut.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Beach turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Beach shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sammy Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Brown.
Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short uppercut from Beach.
Brown fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Beach shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Beach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Lee Brown has been cut.
Beach lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown is trying to drag Beach to the mat but Beach just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brown tries to pull guard but Beach won't allow it.
#T1#
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beach gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beach stalling.
Beach is working Brown over against the cage.
Brown looks winded!
Beach gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Beach takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Beach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Brown has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Beach regains guard immediately.
Beach has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
Brown prevents Beach from getting back to his feet.
Beach has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage. #T2#
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Beach has wrist control.
Brown pushing down on Beach's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beach wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Brown's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Beach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Beach has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beach prevents it.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Beach pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beach lands a jab to the head.
Beach jabs Brown right on the nose. Brown blinks but takes it well.
Beach is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown with the counter takedown but Beach avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Beach with a hook.#ROC#
Brown is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Lee Brown's cut even more.
Beach lands an uppercut, right on the button! Brown tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammy Beach!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 5
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Bojtojovskiy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beach cracks Bojtojovskiy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bojtojovskiy swinging wildly here.
Bojtojovskiy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bojtojovskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
Bojtojovskiy presses Beach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bojtojovskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Beach prevents a body shot from Bojtojovskiy.
Beach lands with a right to the head.
Bojtojovskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bojtojovskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow.
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!
Bojtojovskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
Bojtojovskiy slows down the pace here.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Bojtojovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Bojtojovskiy avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy wants to stall.
I was talking to Beach's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Beach works on Bojtojovskiy's body with a couple of short punches.
Bojtojovskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beach gets through Bojtojovskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bojtojovskiy is trying to stall.
Bojtojovskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
Bojtojovskiy tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Bojtojovskiy tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Beach fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beach working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Beach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bojtojovskiy tries to bum rush Beach with a series of wild strikes but Beach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beach lands a brutal uppercut that launches Bojtojovskiy off his feet! Bojtojovskiy tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammy Beach!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Mill closes the distance and clinches.
Mill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mill misses with a knee strike.
Beach lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beach.
Mill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Beach.
Beach scores with a hook to the body.
Beach displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mill up against the cage.
Beach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beach lands an uppercut.
Beach lands a nice shot to the body.
Mill looks winded!
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beach lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach lands a left hand.
Beach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mill misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Beach has Mill pressed against the cage.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beach.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Beach scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Mill is rocked!
Mill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mill is still on wobbly legs! Can Beach finish him?
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mill seems to have recovered his senses.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mill misses with a knee strike.
Beach tries to work over Mill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mill misses with a knee strike.
Beach definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Beach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Beach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Beach.
Mill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beach.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Beach.
#TD#
Beach decides to pull guard.
Mill slips nicely into half guard.
Beach keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beach moves into full guard.
Mill trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beach controlling Mill's posture. #T3#
Mill throws a big right hand that misses.
Beach keeping moving, preventing Mill from controlling successfully.
Beach on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beach tries to get out of the position.
We've been informed that Mill has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Beach manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mill manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beach is stalling in the full guard.
Mill will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Beach sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mill is trying to keep Beach in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beach throws an overhand right that drops Mill like a sack of potatoes! Beach dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Beach throws a lazy right hand but Carrey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Beach moves into the clinch.
Beach scores with a shoulder strike.
Carrey working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Beach.
Carrey prevents a body shot from Beach.
Beach is working Carrey over against the cage.
A short left from Beach.
Beach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carrey backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carrey is trying to break the clinch but Beach is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Beach scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beach lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Carrey's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Beach pulls Carrey into guard.
#SU#
Carrey gets to his feet. Beach looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
No joy there for Carrey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Beach forces Carrey back against the cage and clinches.
Beach lands with a left to the head.
Carrey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carrey backwards.
Beach lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carrey is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beach.
Beach scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Carrey is rocked!#TD2#
Beach has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Carrey uses from the top position.
Beach 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.
Beach has control of Carrey's left arm, preventing Carrey from doing any damage. #T2##SU#
Beach is working an open guard so Carrey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Carrey misses with a two punch combination.
Carrey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Beach has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Beach.
Beach lands a right hand.
Beach lands a shoulder strike.
Beach lands a body punch. #TD2#
Beach jumps guard.
Beach is adopting a defensive guard.#T3##SU#
Carrey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Beach scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Beach has managed to clinch.
Beach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carrey backwards.
Beach lands a right hand.
Beach lands with a light punch inside.
Beach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Beach lands with a left to the head.
Beach lands with a right to the head.
Oh Carrey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carrey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beach has him pressed against the cage.
Carrey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carrey seems to have got his legs back now.
Beach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beach lands a shoulder strike.
Beach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beach lands a big right hand that drops Carrey! The killer instinct kicks in and Beach finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Beach!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
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