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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Evans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beasley! Evans working the ground and pound but Beasley is defending the strikes. Beasley wants to control but Evans postures up. Beasley tries to escape but Evans is in control. Beasley defending against the ground and pound. Beasley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Evans tries to score with some ground and pound. Beasley controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Evans advances to full mount. Evans throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Evans throwing strikes here but Beasley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Evans misses with a head shot. Beasley tries to lock up and control but Evans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Evans is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2# Evans looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Evans landing strikes from the mount and Beasley is in trouble! #SUB2# Evans looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Beasley blocking the ground and pound. #T1# Beasley tries to hold on but Evans postures up. Evans looking to ground and pound but Beasley is blocking nicely. Evans punching from mount but Beasley doing a good job of avoiding damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Evans throwing strikes here but Beasley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Evans fails to take his opponent's back. Beasley tries to hold on but Evans pushes him away. Beasley manages to control the position for a moment. Beasley wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Evans.
Evans 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.
Evans throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Evans throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Beasley'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. Beasley wants to control but Evans is having none of it. Evans sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Beasley really wants to buck Evans off and get back to his feet. Beasley tries to lock up and control but Evans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Beasley holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Evans tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Evans lands a couple of good shots and Beasley has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Beasley is trying to get back to his feet but Evans has full control of the position and if anything, Beasley has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES# Beasley is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Beasley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Evans to score an easy takedown into full guard. Beasley is breathing heavily. Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Beasley has wrist control. Beasley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evans on the ground. Evans is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB# Beasley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well. Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Evans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3# Evans throwing strikes but missing. Evans throws a big elbow that misses. Beasley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Beasley wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving. Evans working a defensive guard here.
Beasley connects with a couple of short punches. Evans is trying to control the position but Beasley postures up. #T4# Beasley trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Evans is trying to control the position but Beasley postures up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Evans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beasley. Beasley goes for a double leg but Evans avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Evans continues to drive forward.#CL# Beasley forces Evans back against the cage and clinches. Beasley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Beasley tries to break the clinch but Evans is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##TD2# Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Evans throws a big right hand that misses. Beasley trying to control the position.
Beasley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Evans is controlling him. Evans sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beasley's guard. Evans moves into full mount! Beasley won't be happy about that! Poor strikes thrown by Evans there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB2# Evans is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beasley has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beasley tries to hold on but Evans pushes him away. Beasley is trying to stand up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Evans throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T1# Beasley avoids a series of strikes thrown by Evans.
#SUB2# Evans working for a guillotine from mount but Beasley is in no mood to give up. Beasley really wants to buck Evans off and get back to his feet. Evans throwing strikes but Beasley uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Beasley is looking to control Evans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beasley avoid being mounted?#SUB2# Evans is working for a kimura but Beasley is defending it quite comfortably.
Beasley keeps control of the position for the meantime. Evans wants to pass to mount but Beasley is defending the position. #SUB2# Evans is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2# Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beasley's head. #SUB2# Evans wants to work for an arm triangle but Beasley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Evans thows a huge punch but Beasley dodges it nicely.
#SUB2# Evans seems to be looking for submissions.
Beasley trying to control from the bottom.
Beasley keeping hold of Evans's head, controlling as best he can. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Beasley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Beasley wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Beasley wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.#T3# Beasley wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance. As Beasley backs off Evans throws a huge counter combo but Beasley manages to avoid it all. Beasley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beasley somewhat.#TD2# Beasley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Evans to score an easy takedown into full guard. Beasley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beasley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Beasley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily. Rashad Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Evans drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Evans jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4# Evans pushing down on Beasley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Evans tries to pass to full mount but Beasley defends it. #SUB2# Evans is trying to work for a kimura but Beasley is defending well.
Beasley is trying to stand up here but Evans is controlling him well. #SUB2# Evans is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beasley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Evans misses with a head shot. Beasley uses the momentum to regain guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans 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! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Beasley gets caught napping as Evans dives in and scores a takedown. Beasley manages to retain guard. Evans preventing the sweep. Evans passes Beasley's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Evans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beasley defending well though. Ground and pound from Evans. #SUB2# Evans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Evans has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Evans throws a wild left hand from mount and Beasley manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Evans looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1# Beasley pushes Evans off looking to stand but Evans dives back in and keeps control.
Beasley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Beasley is trying is best to control the position here. Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Evans is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beasley is holding on to half guard well. Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Evans tries to pass to full mount but Beasley defends it. Evans thows a huge punch but Beasley dodges it nicely.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Beasley to regain full guard. Evans throwing strikes from guard but Beasley blocks nicely. Evans wants to pass the guard but Beasley is keeping the position.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Evans throwing strikes from guard but Beasley blocks nicely. Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Beasley. Beasley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Evans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Evans throwing shots but Beasley is blocking nicely. Beasley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans. Beasley wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2# Evans wants to work for an arm triangle but Beasley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3# Evans thows a huge punch but Beasley dodges it nicely.
Evans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beasley defending well though. Evans tries to pass to full mount but Beasley defends it. Beasley is trying to stand up here but Evans is controlling him well. Evans thows a huge punch but Beasley dodges it nicely.
Beasley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Beasley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Evans closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beasley's guard. Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beasley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2# Evans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Evans throws a big elbow that misses. Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beasley is keeping the position for now. Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4# Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2# Evans drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Evans jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Beasley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Evans passes Beasley's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Beasley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beasley's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Evans is looking to advance position but Beasley won't allow it. #SUB2# Evans is working for a kimura but Beasley is defending it quite comfortably.
Joesph Beasley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rashad Evans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Beasley is staying active underneath Evans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight! Rashad Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Evans 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Evans!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Beasley enables El Loco to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beasley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. El Loco 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. Beasley wants to stand but El Loco is controlling the position. Beasley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. El Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Beasley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES# Beasley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. El Loco is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. El Loco just leaning against Beasley, taking a breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beasley trying to stall but El Loco improves his position.
El Loco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beasley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Beasley is trying to pull guard but El Loco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Beasley is trying to pull guard but El Loco has him pressed against the cage.#T1# Beasley managing to block the knees to the body from El Loco.
Beasley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as El Loco walks away with a smile on his face. Beasley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Beasley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Beasley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says El Loco as he avoids it easily. #CL2# El Loco has managed to clinch.
El Loco has Beasley pressed against the cage, preventing Beasley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2# El Loco pulls guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if El Loco can do anything to dispel that myth. Beasley is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2# El Loco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beasley postures up in El Loco's guard and throws a big left but El Loco blocks it. #T2# El Loco keeping moving, preventing Beasley from controlling successfully. El Loco wants to stand but Beasley is controlling the position. El Loco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beasley is one step ahead there. Beasley postures up.
Beasley trying to control the position from guard on top but El Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# El Loco working for a triangle but Beasley defends it easily.
#T3# Beasley tries to free his leg and advance position but El Loco is retaining full guard. Beasley wants to control from the top but El Loco keeps moving. El Loco wants to sweep but no luck. Beasley postures up.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. El Loco will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
El Loco keeping moving, preventing Beasley from controlling successfully. Beasley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. El Loco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# El Loco trying to control but Beasley is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Beasley wants to control the position but El Loco says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Beasley pushes El Loco off looking to stand but El Loco dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan El Loco dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# El Loco throws a series of punches but Beasley moves out of range. Beasley wants to clinch up but El Loco keeps it at a distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Beasley looks like he's thinking about clinching though. El Loco swats away the attempt to clinch by Beasley. Beasley shoots in but no luck this time. Joesph Beasley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Beasley gets a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beasley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. El Loco just stands there and leans against the cage. Beasley tries to break free but El Loco pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# El Loco tightens his grip and picks Beasley up, before dumping him to the ground. Beasley manages to land in guard. El Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Beasley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Beasley trying to keep a closed guard but El Loco is proving a slippery customer.
Beasley wants to stand up but El Loco is controlling him. Beasley working a defensive guard here.
Juan El Loco has got the better of the ground game so far. El Loco trying to control but Beasley is working from the bottom. Beasley looking to control.
El Loco throwing strikes but missing. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Beasley is trying to keep El Loco in close.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. El Loco looks to land a body kick but Beasley moved away. El Loco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beasley moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Beasley tries to counter with a takedown but El Loco is quick to defend against it. Beasley moves to clinch but El Loco breaks away #TD2# and El Loco counters with a single leg into guard. Beasley didn't expect that. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB# Beasley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! El Loco has picked Beasley up and slammed him! Beasley can't keep hold of the triangle and El Loco manages to pass to side control! Beasley is looking to get back to his feet here but El Loco is keeping cool and he's managed to take Beasley's back. El Loco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2# El Loco sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Beasley taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juan El Loco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Gay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beasley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Gay is fighting to break Beasley's control of his arms but Beasley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Gay trying to control the position from guard on top but Beasley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Beasley wants to get back to his feet but Gay is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Gay passes Beasley's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Beasley is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Beasley flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gay wants to control but Beasley is keeping him busy. Beasley is trying to get back to full guard. Beasley wants to get back to his feet.
#T1# Gay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Gay prevents Beasley from standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Gay tries to pass to full mount but Beasley defends it. Gay trying to control the action but Beasley is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Gay throws a lazy head kick #TD# and Beasley counters with a takedown into side control. Gay is not content to let Beasley control the position. Gay is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Gay is looking to regain half guard here but Beasley keeps moving and retains side control. #T2# Beasley sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gay is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gay wants to get back to his feet but Beasley is dominant here and he's now got Gay's back! Gay tries to break free.
#SUB# Beasley is working for a rear naked choke. Gay is not defending it well and Beasley has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gay refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gay's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joesph Beasley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Hjung rushes Beasley and presses him up against the cage. Beasley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hjung makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hjung avoiding damage.
Hjung keeps control of Beasley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2# Hjung pulls Beasley into guard.
#SUB2# Hjung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beasley stops Hjung from standing up. Hjung keeping moving, preventing Beasley from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Beasley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hjung is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hjung has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Hjung tries to free his leg and advance position but Beasley is retaining full guard. #T1# Hjung preventing the sweep. #ES# Beasley pushes Hjung off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2# Hjung drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2# Hjung decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD# Hjung gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beasley to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2# Hjung has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Beasley has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hjung is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2##TD# Beasley pulls guard effortlessly. Hjung's corner is telling him to maintain position. Beasley wants to control but Hjung passes easily into half guard.
Hjung missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Hjung takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Hjung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beasley's head. Hjung prevents Beasley from standing back up.
#SUB2# Hjung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Beasley is defending against the submission attempts here by Hjung.
Hjung looks winded!#T3# Beasley is trying to maintain the position but Hjung is very close to passing his half guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hjung stops Beasley from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hjung in particular looking to stall. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU2# Hjung stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL# Beasley moves into the clinch successfully.
Beasley tries to circle away but Hjung has him pinned against the cage.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC2# Hjung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Beasley misses with a takedown attempt - Hjung sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Hjung throws a series of punches but Beasley moves out of range. Beasley feinted with a counter takedown. Beasley looks for a takedown but Hjung sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Beasley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Beasley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hjung.#CL2# Hjung closes the distance and pushes Beasley back into the cage. Hjung tries to throw a body punch but Beasley avoids it by throwing Hjung back against the cage. Hjung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2# Hjung ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hjung no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2# Hjung has his feet on Beasley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Soo Hjung dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Beasley fails with the takedown.#TD2# Hjung changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beasley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES# Beasley sneaks out the side door and pushes Hjung away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Beasley blocks the body kick.
Hjung throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2# Hjung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hjung misses with a knee 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! Hjung lands a hook to the side of the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beasley as Hjung tries to tie him up. Hjung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1# Hjung lands with a short shot to the head. Hjung lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Hjung scores a nice knee to the body.
Hjung is breathing heavily. Beasley is trying to pull guard but Hjung turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2# Hjung gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hjung controlling the pace. Beasley trying to control here.
Beasley wants to get back to full guard. Hjung throwing shots but Beasley is blocking nicely. Beasley wants to get back to his feet.
Beasley trying to control from the bottom.
#T2# Beasley wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Hjung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Hjung has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beasley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beasley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hjung walks away with a smile on his face. Beasley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Beasley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Hjung clinches up with Beasley and pushes him back against the cage. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2# Hjung has Beasley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hjung pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Beasley tumbling to the mat - Hjung dives into Beasley's guard. Beasley wants to sweep but no luck. Hjung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beasley is keeping the position for now. #T3##SU2# Hjung stands up from Beasley's guard - Hjung perhaps looking for a knockout. Hjung slaps away a takedown attempt from Beasley, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2# Hjung has Beasley up against the cage in a clinch.
Beasley jumps guard but Hjung stands there with Beasley around his waist. Beasley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2# Hjung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beasley dodges the punch combination from Hjung.
#T4##CL2# Hjung has closed the distance and engaged Beasley in a clinch.
Beasley tries to pull guard but Hjung won't allow it.
Man Soo Hjung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2# Hjung gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Beasley regains guard.
Beasley keeping full guard, as Hjung tries to pass. #SUB# Beasley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hjung throws a big right hand that misses. Beasley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Soo Hjung 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# Hjung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beasley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2# Hjung pushes Beasley up against the cage in a clinch. Hjung is looking to control Beasley's arms but Beasley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hjung has his back to the cage. Beasley working hard to break the clinch. Hjung digs a right hand into Beasley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beasley's gas tank. Hjung tries to land knees in the clinch but Beasley avoids the damage to the body. Beasley is trying to break the clinch but Hjung has him pressed against the cage. Beasley tries to break the clinch but Hjung is controlling the position. #BC2# Hjung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hjung throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Hjung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hjung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2# Hjung takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC# Beasley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Beasley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hjung.#CL2# Hjung has closed the distance and engaged Beasley in a clinch.
#TD2# Beasley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hjung is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Beasley to the mat. Beasley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Hjung trying to control the position from guard on top but Beasley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hjung is standing up over Beasley. Beasley looks to escape but Hjung dives into side control.
Beasley is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Man Soo Hjung has got the better of the ground game so far. Beasley can't do much from the bottom here. #T2# Beasley pushes Hjung away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hjung gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Beasley wants to control but Hjung postures up. Beasley tries to escape but Hjung is in control. #ES# Beasley throws Hjung to one side and escapes! Hjung lands a leg kick that knocks Beasley off balance momentarily. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD# Beasley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB# Beasley seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Hjung is looking to improve his position.
Hjung is trying to stand up here but Beasley is controlling him well. #SUB# Beasley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Beasley stops Hjung from getting back to his feet.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES2# Hjung kicks Beasley off and gets back to his feet.#CL2# Hjung pushes Beasley up against the cage in a clinch. Beasley is looking to control Hjung's arms but Hjung gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beasley has his back to the cage. Hjung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Beasley fails to pull guard.
#BC2# Hjung breaks the clinch.
Hjung connects with a jab. Man Soo Hjung seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Hjung darts in and clinches Beasley up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Man Soo Hjung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hjung 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Man Soo Hjung! During a confident post fight interview, Man Soo Hjung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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