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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1# Iversen doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Anderson lands a front kick.#CL# Anderson pushes Iversen up against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Anderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Anderson cracks Iversen with a solid left hand. Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Anderson connects with a couple of short punches. Anderson throws a strike but Iversen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Anderson pulls Iversen in close to his closed guard and prevents Iversen from doing any damage or advancing position. Iversen looks winded!#T1# Iversen postures up.
Anderson striking off his back but it's not causing Iversen any problems. Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Anderson continues to stall. Iversen stops Anderson from standing up. #ES# Anderson pushes Iversen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Anderson throws a head kick that misses. #T2##CL# Anderson drives through and clinches with Iversen against the cage.
#TD# Anderson jumps guard.
Anderson managing to control the position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.
#REVR# Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body. Anderson wants to stand but Iversen is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU# Anderson gets to his feet - Iversen follows without any prompting. #T3# Iversen avoids the head kick by Anderson.
#CL# Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Iversen, pushing him back against the cage. Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Iversen is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position. Iversen tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Iversen drops back down to his feet.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Iversen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Iversen after a bit of a struggle. Anderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Iversen is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage. Iversen is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now. Anderson avoiding damage.
Iversen being controlled against the cage. Anderson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T4# Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Iversen pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Iversen misses with a leg kick #TD# and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard. Anderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Iversen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position. Anderson wants to get up but he can't break Iversen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Anderson 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. Anderson cracks Iversen with a solid left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Anderson dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Iversen throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range. Iversen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tristan Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Anderson pushes Iversen up against the cage in a clinch. Anderson trying to control the position but instead, Iversen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderson into the cage. Iversen fails to pull guard.
#TD# Anderson has Iversen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Anderson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Iversen tumbling to the mat - Anderson dives into Iversen's guard. Anderson is in close to Iversen's body, working some short punches and elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson lands a couple of digs. Anderson wants to control from the top but Iversen keeps moving. Iversen is breathing heavily. Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1# Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Anderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Iversen is proving hard to escape from. Iversen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Anderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Iversen keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. Iversen being controlled here, momentarily. Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Anderson is working Iversen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Anderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU# Anderson gets to his feet - Iversen follows without any prompting. #CL# Anderson forces Iversen back against the cage and clinches. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Anderson is struggling to control the position. A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson. Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3# Anderson looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Anderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Anderson just leaning against Iversen, taking a breather. Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Iversen up against the cage. Iversen is trying to stall.
#TD# Anderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Anderson lands a couple of elbows. Iversen being controlled here, momentarily. #T4##SUB2# Iversen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU# Anderson stands up from Iversen's guard - Anderson perhaps looking for a knockout. Iversen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Anderson throws a body kick that misses. Anderson throws a head kick but Iversen moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iversen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Anderson moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Anderson dominated that second round. That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iversen moves away. Iversen with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Iversen is keeping busy. Anderson tries to pull guard but Iversen won't allow it.
Anderson stalls. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Iversen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iversen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Anderson. 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. Anderson blocks a leg kick. Iversen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Anderson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Iversen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The referee calls for Anderson to work.
#T1# Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Iversen is keeping busy.#TD# Anderson is trying to trip Iversen. He has hold of a leg but Iversen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Anderson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2# Iversen pushes Anderson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL# Anderson forces Iversen back against the cage and clinches. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. The referee is keeping an eye on Anderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anderson slowing the pace effectively. Iversen can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
#T2# Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Iversen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Anderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Iversen up against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tristan Anderson. Iversen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ralf Iversen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iversen paws at him with a jab and circles away. Anderson avoids the head kick by Iversen.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Iversen saw that one coming. Iversen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot. Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Iversen pushes him off. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Iversen shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.#CL# Anderson moves into the clinch. Iversen letting Anderson take a breather here. Iversen wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3# Anderson stalling against the cage.
Iversen letting Anderson take a breather here. Anderson avoiding damage.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iversen avoids it. Iversen letting Anderson take a breather here. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tristan Anderson. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iversen. Anderson throws a hook to the side of Iversen's head but Iversen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Anderson tries to clinch there but Iversen circles away.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4# Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Iversen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson. Anderson throws a head kick but Iversen moves out of range.
Iversen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Anderson moves into the clinch. Ralf Iversen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tristan Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Iversen.
And that's the end of the fight! Tristan Anderson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Anderson 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tristan Anderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2019 |
#R1# A punch combination from Iversen misses. Robbins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Iversen counters with a nice uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Robbins. Iversen does a little dance to reset his feet. Robbins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Robbins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iversen but Iversen pushes him off and we're back to square one. Iversen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Robbins defends it well. Robbins throws a hook to the side of Iversen's head but Iversen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A swing and a miss from Robbins. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iversen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robbins sprawls well. Robbins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iversen gets slowly back to his feet. It looked like Robbins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Iversen.#T1# Robbins misses with a takedown attempt - Iversen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Robbins. That's going to take a lot out of him. Robbins throws a jab but it's blocked by Iversen. Ralf Iversen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Robbins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iversen. Iversen looks winded!#CL2# Iversen moves into range and clinches up with Robbins. Iversen fails to pull guard.
Robbins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iversen smiles and moves away.
Iversen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robbins sprawls well. Robbins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iversen gets slowly back to his feet.#T2##CL2# Iversen closes the distance and pushes Robbins back into the cage. Iversen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robbins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD# Robbins pulls guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Robbins striking off his back but it's not causing Iversen any problems. Robbins striking off his back but it's not causing Iversen any problems. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Robbins pulls Iversen in to control the position. Robbins is trying to keep Iversen in close.
Robbins has his hands on Iversen's head, controlling the position. Robbins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3# Robbins trying to control the position.
Robbins trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Robbins throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Iversen moves into the clinch.#TD# Robbins jumps into guard, dragging Iversen to the mat.
Robbins working a defensive guard here.
Robbins is controlling Iversen's posture.#T4# Robbins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Robbins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Iversen's guard. #REVR# Robbins throwing strikes from guard but Iversen blocks nicely. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Robbins wants to control from the top but Iversen keeps moving. 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 Rory Robbins will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Iversen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robbins pinned against the cage. Robbins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2# Iversen drives through and clinches with Robbins against the cage.
Iversen throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Robbins tries to pull guard but Iversen won't allow it.
#TD# Robbins jumps guard and drags Iversen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Iversen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Iversen is breathing heavily. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Robbins thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1# Iversen tries to stand but Robbins is controlling from the bottom. Iversen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Robbins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Robbins looking to control.
Iversen throwing strikes but missing. Robbins trying to control the position.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. A looping hook to the body misses from Robbins. Iversen does a little dance to reset his feet. Iversen gets off balance looking for a body kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2# Iversen closes the distance and clinches. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Robbins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iversen just stands there and leans against the cage. Robbins tries to pull guard but Iversen holds him up against the cage and eventually Robbins drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Robbins. That's going to take a lot out of him. Robbins fails to pull guard.
Iversen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robbins jumps guard but Iversen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Robbins tries to pull guard but Iversen holds him up against the cage and eventually Robbins drops back down to his feet.
#T3# Robbins tries to pull guard but Iversen won't allow it.
Iversen has had enough of the clinch but Robbins keeps him there for the moment. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Iversen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robbins's brow. Robbins is trying to pull guard but Iversen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Iversen.#BC2# Iversen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice sprawl there from Robbins as Iversen shoots in. A jab from Robbins misses. Iversen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robbins but Robbins pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4# Horrible takedown attempt by Robbins or perhaps it was just good defense by Iversen, which made it look bad. Robbins loads up on a big right hand but Iversen slips the punch. Ralf Iversen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Iversen rushes Robbins and presses him up against the cage. Iversen wants to take the fight to the mat but Robbins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Robbins jumps guard but Iversen stands there with Robbins around his waist. Robbins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD# Robbins pulls guard successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Iversen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralf Iversen 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. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Robbins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Robbins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Robbins lands a decent elbow from side control. Robbins cracks Iversen with an elbow. That is naaassty. Iversen is not content to let Robbins control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Robbins laying and praying for a moment but Iversen takes advantage and regains half guard. Iversen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Robbins is trying to control the action in half guard but Iversen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Robbins controlling the pace. Robbins wants to take a breather but Iversen is having none of it. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Nice takedown defense from Iversen. No joy for Robbins on that attempt. Iversen shoots for a takedown but Robbins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2# Iversen takes the fight into the clinch. Robbins slows down the pace here.
Robbins tries to pull guard but Iversen won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Iversen as Robbins tries to tie him up. #T3# Robbins stalling in the clinch but Iversen improves position. Robbins seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Iversen is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment. Iversen effectively controlling the action here.#BC2# Iversen breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Robbins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Iversen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Iversen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Robbins jabbing away but nothing is landing. Robbins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iversen. Robbins appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Robbins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Iversen circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Robbins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Iversen ducks under a wild hook from Robbins. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robbins is defended easily by Iversen. Iversen stuffs the takedown attempt from Robbins. Robbins gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2# Robbins tries to keep at a distance but Iversen has taken the fight into the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Robbins pulls guard successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ralf Iversen. I think Iversen 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rory Robbins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1# Iversen tries for a takedown but Beck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Beck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Iversen manages to circle out of the way. Beck stuffs the takedown. Iversen throws a body shot but no joy. Beck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Iversen throws a head kick but Beck moves out of range.
Beck appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2# Iversen darts in and clinches Beck up against the cage. Beck prevents the takedown attempt.
Jeromy Beck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralf Iversen. Iversen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iversen has Beck pushed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Beck jumps into guard, dragging Iversen to the mat.
Iversen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2# Iversen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1# Iversen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beck pinned against the cage. Beck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ralf Iversen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Iversen closes the distance and clinches up with Beck, looking for a takedown. Iversen pushes Beck against the cage but Beck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2# Iversen rushes Beck and presses him up against the cage.#TD2# Iversen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Iversen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Iversen wants to control the position but Beck says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SU# Beck postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Iversen to stand up. Iversen wants to slow Beck down by chopping away at his legs. As Iversen tries to get set, Beck tries to push him back and clinch up but Iversen manages to avoid the attempt. Iversen misses with a takedown #CL# and Beck counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Beck. #T2# Beck tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iversen just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC# Beck manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Beck gets tackled into the cage by Iversen. Iversen maintains the clinch. Iversen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beck just stands there and leans against the cage. Beck gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Iversen.
Iversen tries to pull guard but Beck forces him back to his feet, against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3# Iversen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Iversen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Beck wants to get back to striking at distance but Iversen won't allow it.
Iversen is trying to break the clinch but Beck has him pressed against the cage. Beck jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Iversen walks away with a smile on his face. Beck gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Iversen misses with a takedown attempt and Beck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Beck slaps away a takedown attempt from Iversen, before circling back to the center of the mat. No luck for Iversen with that takedown attempt. Iversen looks winded!#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.#CL2# Iversen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Beck pulls guard successfully.
Iversen postures up.
Beck can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Iversen controls the pace.#SU2# Beck is working an open guard so Iversen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Iversen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beck but Beck pushes him off and we're back to square one. 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 Jeromy Beck will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Iversen shoots in and drives through. Beck sprawls well. Iversen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beck swivels and escapes. Beck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2# Iversen closes the distance and clinches. Beck tries to pull guard but Iversen forces him back to his feet, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Beck decides to pull guard. Beck trying to control the position.
Iversen wants to pass the guard but Beck is keeping the position.#T1# Iversen postures up.
Iversen is stalling in the full guard. Beck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES# Beck pushes Iversen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2# Beck tries to keep at a distance but Iversen has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2# Iversen stalling.
Iversen working hard to break the clinch. Iversen is trying to break the clinch but Beck has him pressed against the cage. Iversen has Beck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Jeromy Beck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralf Iversen.#BC2# Iversen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Iversen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Beck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Beck drops his hands momentarily and Iversen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Nice sprawl there from Iversen as Beck shoots in.#T3# Iversen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beck as he avoids it easily. Iversen tries a head kick but it misses.
Beck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Iversen manages to circle out of the way. Iversen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beck defends well and Iversen ends up having to push Beck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Iversen is breathing heavily. Horrible takedown attempt by Beck or perhaps it was just good defense by Iversen, which made it look bad. Iversen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Beck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iversen. #T4# Iversen misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD# Beck shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Iversen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Iversen looking for a sweep. Not yet Iversen, not yet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Beck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Iversen is proving hard to escape from. Iversen striking off his back but it's not causing Beck any problems. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeromy Beck will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Beck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iversen swivels and escapes. Iversen dives in and grabs Beck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beck pushes down on Iversen's head and hops out. Beck is looking to counter the offense by Iversen and move into the clinch. Beck avoids the head kick by Iversen.
Beck tries to counter by clinching up but Iversen breaks away and moves out of range. Beck shoots for a double leg takedown but Iversen sprawls well. He's pushed Beck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Beck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iversen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeromy Beck. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Iversen gets in close and instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beck is trying to pull guard but Iversen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Iversen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beck smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Iversen closes the distance and clinches.#T1# Iversen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Good body shot from Iversen.
#BC# Beck breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Iversen instigates a clinch. Iversen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beck is trying to pull guard but Iversen has him pressed against the cage. Beck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Iversen tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2# Iversen is looking for a takedown. Iversen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Iversen has Beck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Beck jumps guard but Iversen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Iversen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Beck tries to pull guard but Iversen forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Beck tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iversen smiles and moves away.
Iversen throws a right hand that Beck ducks under and follows up with a left that Beck also avoids with ease. Iversen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Beck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Iversen is stalling here.
Iversen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3# Iversen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Beck jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Iversen walks away with a smile on his face. Beck gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Beck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Iversen is fending him off so far but Beck persists. Nope, Iversen circles away and we're back to standing. Iversen dives in and grabs Beck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beck pushes down on Iversen's head and hops out. Beck shoots for a double leg takedown but Iversen sprawls well. He's pushed Beck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2# Iversen moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4# Iversen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Iversen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beck backwards. Iversen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beck just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2# Iversen drags the fight down to the ground.
Iversen has control of Beck's left arm, preventing Beck from doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB# Beck drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Iversen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beck has Iversen in his guard.#REVB# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Beck is trying to keep Iversen in close.
And that's the end of the fight! Ralf Iversen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Beck 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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