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Event:
RRFC 47: O'Neil vs Ford II
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Becker lands a lovely overhand right.
Hamad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamad misses with a lunging right hand
and Becker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hamad thinking.
Becker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamad.
Hassan Hamad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hamad is looking to slow Becker down with leg kicks.
Becker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Hamad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamad throws a body shot but no joy.
Becker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Becker ducks under a wild hook from Hamad.
Becker misses with a series of wild punches.
Hamad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hamad throws an off balance right hand
and Becker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Becker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Becker walks into a jab.
Hamad throws a body shot but no joy.
Becker lands a lovely overhand right.
Hamad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Becker moves out of range as Hamad strikes.
Hamad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Becker staying out of range there.
Becker throws a body punch but Hamad moves out of range.
Hamad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Becker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Becker 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.
Hamad throws a body shot but no joy.
Becker slips a jab from Hamad.#CL#
Hamad moves into the clinch.
Becker prevents a body shot from Hamad. #T2#
Hamad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Becker backwards.
Becker working aggressively here.
Hamad is trying to stall.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hamad misses with a punch to the body.
Hamad misses with a punch to the body.
Becker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Hamad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Becker prevents a body shot from Hamad.
Hamad pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hamad blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Hamad - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Becker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hamad is leaning against Becker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Becker looks winded!
Hamad misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Hamad.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hamad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Hamad scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Brian Becker has been cut.
Hamad tries to work over Becker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hamad lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamad.
Hamad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hamad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Becker's elbow.
Hamad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hamad tries a body shot but Becker blocks it.
Hamad misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Hamad manages to break the clinch.
Hamad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Hamad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Hamad pushes Becker up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hamad.
Hamad misses with a body punch.
Hamad tries a body shot but Becker blocks it.
Hamad misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Becker fails to land.
Becker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hamad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Becker is trying to stall.
Hamad tries to throw a body punch but Becker avoids it by throwing Hamad back against the cage.
Hamad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Becker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Hamad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Becker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hamad throws a series of strikes that have Becker backpedaling.
Becker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Becker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Becker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamad.
Hamad throwing a counter right hand but Becker manages to avoid it.
Hamad ducks under a wild hook from Becker.
Hassan Hamad is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Hamad misses. #CL#
Hamad rushes Becker and presses him up against the cage.
Hamad tries a body shot but Becker blocks it.
Hamad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hamad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Becker prevents a body shot from Hamad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamad lands a body shot.
Hamad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Becker can do to turn this around?
Hamad scores with a hook to the body.
Hamad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Becker up against the cage.
Becker is breathing heavily.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Becker prevents a body shot from Hamad.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamad.
A right hand to the body from Hamad.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hamad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hamad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Becker up against the cage.
Hamad is struggling to control the position.
Hamad seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Nice body punch from Hamad - that landed with a thud.
Hamad tries a body shot but Becker blocks it.
Hamad tries a body shot but Becker blocks it.
Hamad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hamad misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hamad.
Hamad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hamad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Hamad lands with a left to the head.
Hamad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamad is working Becker over against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hamad here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hamad tries a body shot but Becker blocks it.
Hamad scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hamad as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamad lands a hook that snaps the head of Becker backwards.
Hamad struggles to land a body shot inside as Becker controls his hands.
Hamad lands a nice uppercut.
Hamad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hamad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Becker's elbow.
Hamad tries to throw a body punch but Becker avoids it by throwing Hamad back against the cage.
Hamad can't find room to land a body shot as Becker controls the action.
Hamad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hamad misses with a punch to the body.
Hamad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Becker's elbow. #T3#
Hamad misses with a body punch.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Hamad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Becker in his tracks.
Hamad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Becker misses with a hook
enabling Hamad to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Becker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Becker! But no joy.
Hamad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Becker at a distance.
Hamad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Becker.
Becker throws a right hand that misses
letting Hamad counter with a right hand.
Becker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Becker looks to land a left hand but Hamad moved out of range nicely.
Hamad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Hamad connects with an inside leg kick.
Becker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamad.
Becker swings widly with a right hand
and Hamad counters with a stiff right 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!
Hamad throws a good cross that connects.
Hamad throws a jab but it's blocked by Becker.
Becker walks into a straight right hand from Hamad.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hamad.
Hamad thuds his right hand into Becker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Becker loads up on a big right hand but Hamad slips the punch.
Jab from Hamad.
Hamad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hamad clobbers Becker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Hamad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Becker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A jab from Hamad misses.
Decent striking displayed by Hamad there.
Becker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Becker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hamad. Hamad obviously looking to wear him down.
Hamad misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Becker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Becker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Becker misses the jab.
Hamad throws a jab when Becker was well out of range.
Hamad avoids the body shot from Becker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamad lands with an overhand left.
Hamad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Becker in his tracks.
Becker takes one to the side of the head.
Hamad connects with a jab.#T1#
Hamad throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Hamad misses.
Becker throws a series of punches but Hamad avoids them all with ease.
Hamad misses with a hook. Becker ducked under it nicely.
Becker throws a series of punches but Hamad avoids them all with ease.
Jab from Hamad.#CL#
Hamad clinches up against the cage.
Hamad stalls.
Hamad lands a shoulder strike.
Becker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hamad struggles to land a body shot inside as Becker controls his hands.
#BC#
Hamad manages to break the clinch.
Brian Becker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
That kick from Hamad tenderised Becker's leg. Becker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Becker.
Becker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Becker's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick from Hamad.
Becker just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Hamad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hamad tries a body shot but Becker blocks it.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hamad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Hamad.
Becker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Hamad gets through Becker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamad gets through Becker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Becker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hamad is leaning against Becker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hamad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hamad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Becker's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hamad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Becker can't find room to land a body shot as Hamad controls the action.
Becker misses with a body punch.
Hamad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Becker's elbow.
Hamad is leaning against Becker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamad.
Hamad is working Becker over against the cage.
Hamad lands a body shot.
Becker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Hamad struggles to land a body shot inside as Becker controls his hands.
Hamad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hamad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Hamad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hamad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Becker up against the cage.
Hamad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hamad lands a shoulder strike.
Becker blocks a body shot from Hamad.
Hamad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Becker's elbow.
Hamad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hamad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hamad misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan Hamad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamad blocks a body shot from Becker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hassan Hamad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hamad 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hassan Hamad! |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 37
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirby lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Becker lunges at Kirby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kirby's hand.
Kirby shoots in but no luck this time.
Becker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kirby.
Nice takedown defense from Becker. No joy for Kirby on that attempt.
Becker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kirby with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Kirby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Becker defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Becker misses.
Kirby shoots and misses
enabling Becker to counter with a crisp jab.
Becker stuffs the takedown attempt from Kirby. Kirby gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby fails with the takedown
and Becker counters with a left to the body.
Kirby dives in for a single leg takedown but Becker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Becker connects with a right hand. Kirby shakes it off.
Becker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nice body punch from Becker. #T1#
Becker swings for the body but Kirby moves out of range.
As Becker looks to move away, Kirby throws a big counter combo but Becker just gets out of the way.
Becker connects with a crisp jab.
Becker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Becker connects with the punch.
Kirby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brian Becker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kirby doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Becker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Becker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kirby.
Kirby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Becker defends it nicely.
Kirby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rex Kirby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Becker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Kirby with a poor takedown
and Becker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Becker 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.
Kirby is breathing heavily.
Becker dips to his left and cracks Kirby with an uppercut!
Kirby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Becker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirby thinking.
Kirby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Becker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kirby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Becker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Becker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Becker lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirby misses with a takedown attempt
and Becker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Becker catches Kirby right on the button with a cross.
Kirby with a poor takedown
and Becker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Kirby is rocked!
Kirby is aggressively charging in as Becker backs up avoiding any damage. Becker tosses out a jab and Kirby runs right into it face first! Kirby is out cold! Becker dropped down on all fours and is barking in Kirby's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Becker!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Becker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 33
Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Etebo moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Brian Becker has been cut.
Etebo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Etebo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Etebo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Etebo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Etebo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Becker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Etebo.
Becker takes one on the button.
Becker throws a body punch but Etebo moves out of range.
Becker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Etebo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Etebo there.
Etebo misses with a looping right.
Becker staying out of range there.
Becker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Becker looks to score with a jab to the body but Etebo is just out of range.#T1#
Etebo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Becker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Etebo feints a jab promting Becker to slip. Etebo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Becker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Becker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Etebo moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Etebo, as that shot connected.
Etebo misses with a straight left. #CL#
Etebo takes the fight into the clinch.
Etebo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Etebo.
Etebo struggles to land a body shot inside as Becker controls his hands.
Etebo tries to work over Becker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Becker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Etebo lands a nice shot to the body.
Etebo struggles to land a body shot inside as Becker controls his hands.
Etebo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Etebo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Etebo can't find room to land a body shot as Becker controls the action.
Etebo struggles to land a body shot inside as Becker controls his hands.
Etebo can't find room to land a body shot as Becker controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Etebo.
Etebo 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.
Etebo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Becker.
Becker looks winded!
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!
Etebo presses Becker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Etebo tries to work over Becker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Etebo scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Etebo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Etebo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Etebo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Becker backs up against the cage.
Etebo lands with a straight right. Becker didn't see that one coming.
Etebo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Etebo sizes up Becker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3##CL#
Etebo closes the distance and pushes Becker back into the cage.
Becker tries to work over Etebo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Becker misses with some punches.
Etebo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Becker backwards.
Etebo misses with a punch to the body.
Etebo lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Etebo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Brian Becker's cut even more.
Etebo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Becker is rocked!
Etebo tries a body shot but Becker blocks it.
Becker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Becker prevents a body shot from Etebo.
Becker misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Etebo as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Becker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Etebo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beckers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Etebo digs a good hook to Becker's body.
#T4#
Etebo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Etebo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Etebo lands a jab.
Becker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Etebo lands a big uppercut and Becker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Becker looks OK. Etebo waves Becker back to his feet!
Becker is still on wobbly legs! Can Etebo finish him?#CL#
Etebo takes the fight into the clinch.
Etebo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Becker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Etebo is unloading with more strikes now! Becker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semi Etebo!
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Event:
RRFC 36: Lban vs Molloway
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Leal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Becker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leal on the side of the head.
Becker fails to land with a series of punches.
Becker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Becker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Becker misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Leal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leal throws out a counter right but Becker avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Becker scores with a nice head shot.
Becker lands with a hook. Leal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Becker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Becker throws a right and a left that Leal avoids nicely. #T2#
Becker misses the shot to the body.
Leal unleashes a big counter combination but Becker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Becker misses.
Becker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Becker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Becker lands with a nice body punch.
Becker looks to score with a jab to the body but Leal is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Becker. Leal does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leal! But no joy.
Danga de danga de dang - Becker scores with a four punch combination!#T3#
Leal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Becker.
Becker is looking to wear down Leal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Becker throws the left hand but Leal avoids the punch easily.
Leal is looking for the big counter here.
Leal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leal unleashes a big counter combination but Becker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Becker misses with a lunging right hand
and Leal counters with a huge left! Becker is in big trouble! He's backing up but Leal isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Becker from any more damage. A dominating finish by Leal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Leal!
Nathan Leal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
APEX 7
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Becker lands a head shot.#TD2#
Lanch looking to score a takedown here. Becker is defending well but Lanch drives through and ends up in Becker's guard.
Lanch throwing strikes from guard but Becker blocks nicely.
Lanch trying to control but Becker is working from the bottom.
Lanch wants to pass the guard but Becker is keeping the position.
Becker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Becker tries to get out of the position.
Lanch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Lanch decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Becker, up you get!
Becker tries to close the distance and clinch but Lanch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lanch.
#T1#
Becker avoids the head kick by Lanch.
Becker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lanch was well out of range. Poor timing from Becker.#CL#
Becker pushes Lanch up against the cage in a clinch.
Becker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lanch has Becker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Becker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Becker stops a takedown attempt from Lanch.
Lanch blocking some punches.
Becker throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Lanch pulls guard.
Lanch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lanch looking to control.
#SUB2#
Lanch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Becker is aware though and is defending well.
Lanch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Becker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lanch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Becker is controlling him. #T2#
Becker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Becker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lanch on the ground.
Becker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lanch is looking to stand back up but Becker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lanch.
Becker not doing much here.
Lanch tries to roll over but Becker keeps him under control.
Lanch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Becker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Becker's back!#T3#
Will Lanch go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lanch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Becker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lanch is hanging on to Becker's back as he tries to escape.
Lanch struggling to land strikes to the head as Becker covers up.
Lanch controlling well, preventing Becker from escaping the position.
Becker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Becker showing good submission defense here.
Becker covering up well and avoiding damage. #T4#
Lanch somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Lanch trying to control.#SUB2#
Becker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lanch somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Lanch manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lanch missing with strikes.
Lanch misses with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abo Lanch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Becker tries to clinch there but Lanch circles away.
Lanch misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Lanch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Lanch decides to pull guard.
Lanch wants to sweep here but Becker controlling him for the moment.
Lanch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Becker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lanch doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanch trying to control the position.
Becker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lanch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lanch is trying to keep Becker in close.
#T1##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lanch manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Becker has a couple of punches blocked by Lanch.
Becker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lanch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Becker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Becker lands with a left to the head.
Becker pushes Lanch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Lanch pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lanch wants to stand and escape but Becker is having none of it.
Lanch is breathing heavily.
Lanch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Becker won't allow Lanch to sweep him here.
We've been informed that Lanch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Becker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Becker.
Abo Lanch has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lanch has his foot on Becker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Becker works his way back into a safe position though.
Lanch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Becker controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Becker is looking to clinch but Lanch is avoiding it.
Lanch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Becker cracks Lanch with a good jab.
Lanch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Becker wants to clinch up but Lanch keeps it at a distance.
Lanch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Becker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Becker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lanch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Becker scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Lanch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Becker as he jumps to the side.
Brian Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abo Lanch.#TD2#
Lanch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Becker on his heels. He'll look to pass Becker's guard now, I'm sure.
Becker wants to sweep but no luck.
Lanch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lanch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Becker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU2#
Lanch stands and steps away. Becker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A shot to the liver by Becker. Beautiful body shot.
Becker is looking to clinch but Lanch is avoiding it.
Becker wants to clinch.
Lanch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Lanch throws a sloppy head kick and Becker moves out of range easily.
Lanch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Becker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lanch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Becker's corner calls for a 1-2. Becker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab, jab by Becker - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Becker.
Abo Lanch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Becker does no damage.
Becker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lanch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lanch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lanch feints the counter takedown.
Lanch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lanch shoots in for a takedown but Becker shows good takedown defense.
Lanch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Becker wants to clinch.
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 Brian Becker 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice jab there from Becker.
Becker lands a slapping body shot.
Becker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#
Lanch is rocked!
Becker closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Lanch out cold! Lanch corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Becker!
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Event:
APEX 5
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Gentry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Jeshwua Gentry has been cut.#KD#
Gentry drops Becker with a left right combo! Gentry follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT#
It looks like Brian Becker has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Becker is trying to improve his position.
Gentry taking a breather here.
Gentry passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Becker!
Becker avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gentry.
Gentry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Gentry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gentry controlling his opponent.
Gentry trying to control but Becker is having none of it.
Becker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gentry content just to control the position here.
Becker is squirming around, avoiding Gentry's attempts to control the action.
Becker blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Becker is squirming around, avoiding Gentry's attempts to control the action.
Gentry avoids the attempt from Becker to control.
Becker is squirming around, avoiding Gentry's attempts to control the action.
Gentry content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gentry trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Gentry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gentry's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gentry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Becker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gentry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Becker is squirming around, avoiding Gentry's attempts to control the action.
Gentry controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeshwua Gentry dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gentry shoots for a takedown but Becker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Gentry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Becker!
Gentry trying to control the action but Becker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry staying calm.
Gentry is looking to take a break and control but Becker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Gentry controls the position.
Gentry wants to control but Becker is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gentry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Becker, who protects the arm well. #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.
Gentry is looking to take a break and control but Becker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gentry could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gentry controls the position.
Gentry throws a strike aimed at the side of Becker's head but Becker avoids it well.
Gentry postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gentry trying to control the position but Becker is working away.
You can see the frustration on Becker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gentry throws a body punch but Becker moves out of range.
Becker works Gentry's body with a nice hook.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Becker sprawls well. Becker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gentry gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeshwua Gentry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentry misses with a wild combination.
Becker dips to his left and cracks Gentry with an uppercut!
Gentry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Becker throws a series of punches but Gentry moves out of range.
Becker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeshwua Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Gentry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Becker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gentry somewhat.
Nice shot lands for Becker.
Gentry throws out a loose jab but Becker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Becker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gentry has time to react.
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 luck for Gentry with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gentry misses the body punch
and Becker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentry darts in looking for a takedown but Becker gets double underhooks and turns Gentry into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Becker 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.
That's time! Gentry'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#
Becker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gentry. Gentry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gentry lunges at Becker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Becker's hand. #TD#
Gentry dives in and scores a takedown into Becker's guard.
Gentry wants to control from the top but Becker keeps moving.
Gentry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry thows a huge punch but Becker dodges it nicely.
Jeshwua Gentry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gentry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gentry trying to control the action but Becker is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gentry is really struggling to control Becker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Becker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gentry.
Gentry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gentry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gentry is looking to take a break and control but Becker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Becker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gentry fails with the takedown.
Becker scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Becker. No joy for Gentry on that attempt.
Brian Becker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Becker as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeshwua Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
Becker leaves Gentry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Becker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Becker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gentry fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Gentry throws a body punch but Becker moves out of range.
Becker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Becker connects with a single shot there.
Becker connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Becker.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Becker as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Becker does it's job there.
Becker punishes Gentry's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Gentry with that takedown attempt.
Brian Becker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Gentry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Becker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Becker lands a nice shot to the body.
Becker misses with a two punch combination.
Becker's corner calls for a 1-2. Becker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gentry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Becker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Becker as Gentry shoots in.
Becker tests Gentry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Becker moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Becker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Becker 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Becker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Stienis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Becker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Becker does no damage.
Stienis is looking for the big counter here.
Becker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Becker misses with a double jab
and Stienis counters with a left and a right that stings Becker.
Becker misses the shot to the body.
Becker throws a body punch but Stienis moves out of range. #CL2#
Stienis clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Stienis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stienis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stienis holds on and takes a little breather.
Stienis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stienis throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Stienis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Becker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Becker tries to get out of the position.
Stienis forces his way into half guard.
Stienis is pressing down on Becker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Becker is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Becker is defending against the submission attempts here by Stienis.
Stienis trying to control the action but Becker is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Becker pushes Stienis off but Stienis dives into side control.
Stienis trying to control the action but Becker is working from the bottom.
Stienis remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Stienis lands a nice forearm strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Brian Becker has been cut.
Becker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Becker looks to move to half guard but instead Stienis has passed into mount! Damn!
Becker is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB2#
Stienis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Becker manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stienis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Stienis passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Becker! #T4#
Becker tries to buck Stienis off but Stienis takes his back!
Becker wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stienis misses with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becker is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rita Stienis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Becker's cut.
That's time! Becker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Becker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Becker swinging wildly here.
Becker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stienis dodges the punch combination from Becker.
Becker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice defenses there by Stienis.
Brian Becker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Becker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker throws a nice looking combination but Stienis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stienis shoots in for a takedown but Becker shows good takedown defense.
Stienis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Becker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Stienis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Becker's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Stienis stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Becker dodges the punch combination from Stienis.
Stienis lands a head kick. Becker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stienis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Becker counters with a left and a right that stings Stienis.
Becker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Stienis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Becker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stienis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Stienis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Becker misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Stienis counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Becker wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Becker tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Becker tries to buck Stienis off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Stienis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stienis won't let Becker get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Becker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stienis on the ground.
Stienis tries to control but Becker wriggling away. #T3#
The referee warns Becker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT2#
Brian Becker's cut is getting worse.
Becker can't escape the position.
Stienis trying to control but Becker is having none of it.
Becker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Stienis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stienis trying to control but Becker is having none of it.
Stienis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Becker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rita Stienis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brian Becker's cut.
That's time! Becker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Becker misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Stienis moves into the clinch.
Stienis tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Stienis manages to break the clinch.
Stienis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Becker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Becker throws a right and a left that Stienis avoids nicely.
Brian Becker is winning the standup battle so far.
Stienis doesn't manage to clinch there - Becker circles away.
Becker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Becker avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker throws a series of strikes that have Stienis backpedaling.
Stienis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Becker swivels and escapes.
Brian Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.
Becker wants to clinch.#T1#
Stienis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Becker pinned against the cage. Becker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Stienis gets a double leg takedown into Becker's guard.
Rita Stienis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stienis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stienis trying to control but Becker is working from the bottom.
Stienis stops Becker from standing up.
Becker being controlled here, momentarily. #ES#
Becker pushes Stienis off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
Stienis slips a jab and a cross from Becker.
Becker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Becker wants it to stay on the feet.
Becker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stienis tries to clinch there but Becker circles away.
Becker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stienis counters with a body kick that stops Becker in his tracks momentarily.
Becker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stienis eats them both and turns towards Becker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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 Becker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Becker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Becker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stienis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Becker misses with a series of wild punches.
Stienis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Becker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stienis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Stienis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Becker regains guard immediately.
Stienis is standing up over Becker. Becker looks to escape but Stienis dives into side control.
#REVR#
Becker prevents Stienis from improving position. #T4#
Becker is pushing Stienis's head away, looking to escape. Stienis manages to hold on to the position though.
Becker is looking to get back to his feet here but Stienis is keeping cool and he's managed to take Becker's back.
Becker wants to get back to his feet.
Stienis punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Becker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stienis 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rita Stienis!
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