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Event:
ENIGMA 149
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Beckwith loads up on a big right hand but Gretel slips the punch.
Beckwith scores with a hook to the body. Gretel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gretel lands an overhand right.
Beckwith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gretel manages to avoid it.#TD#
Beckwith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gretel!
Gretel prevents Beckwith from moving into mount.
Beckwith trying to control the action but Gretel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Beckwith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gretel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gretel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Beckwith slows the pace down.
Gretel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gretel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#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.
Gretel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Gretel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beckwith trying to control the action but Gretel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gretel reaches up around Beckwith's neck trying to control. But Beckwith takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Gretel! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Gretel is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Beckwith celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rudy Beckwith!
Rudy Beckwith tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 68
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rudy Beckwith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mamontov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Beckwith (0) vs (2) Mamontov
Mamontov content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Mamontov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mamontov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beckwith is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Mamontov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beckwith working a defensive guard here.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Mamontov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mamontov looking to pass the guard.
Mamontov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beckwith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##T3#
Beckwith controlling Mamontov's posture.
Mamontov stays in close to Beckwith's body and controls the position.
Beckwith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mamontov is looking to advance position but Beckwith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Beckwith (4) vs (2) Mamontov#T4#
Mamontov is desperately trying to improve his position but Beckwith has a good base and remains in mount.
Mamontov keeps trying to improve his position.
Mamontov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mamontov is still trying to improve position.
Beckwith looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Mamontov wants to hold on but Beckwith pushes him away.
Mamontov is desperately trying to improve his position but Beckwith has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckwith with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Beckwith pushes him away.
Beckwith controlling the pace for now.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Beckwith pushes him away. #T6#
Mamontov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mamontov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mamontov is trying to escape the mount.
Beckwith manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mamontov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Beckwith (7) vs (2) Mamontov
Mamontov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Beckwith controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckwith is not going to allow Mamontov to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Mamontov tries to escape the position.
Beckwith tries to keep control of the position but Mamontov is staying busy.
I would not like to be Mamontov right now.
You can see the frustration on Mamontov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Beckwith struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mamontov tries to escape the position.
Mamontov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Beckwith has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mamontov's body.
Beckwith is not going to allow Mamontov to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Mamontov is in bad spot here.
Beckwith trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mamontov doesn't escape.
Beckwith gets his hands free as Mamontov looks to control.
Beckwith is hanging on to Mamontov's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Beckwith is trying to stick to Mamontov's back but Mamontov is turning into Beckwith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beckwith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mamontov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beckwith (7) vs (4) Mamontov
Beckwith keeping moving, preventing Mamontov from controlling successfully.
Mamontov slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Mamontov trying to mount his opponent but Beckwith defends it.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Mamontov seems to be working for a kimura but Beckwith defends the submission attempt.
Beckwith is refusing to be controlled, as Mamontov sits in half guard.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Beckwith is defending well. #T12#
Mamontov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mamontov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beckwith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamontov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beckwith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamontov wants to free his trapped foot but Beckwith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mamontov controlling the action here.#T13#
Mamontov wants to control but Beckwith is keeping him busy.
Beckwith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamontov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Mamontov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T14#
Beckwith trying to control here.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Beckwith is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Beckwith takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A less than humble Rudy Beckwith misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 62
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rudy Beckwith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes has Beckwith up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Barnes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Beckwith
Barnes trying to control but Beckwith is working from the bottom.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beckwith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beckwith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beckwith! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Beckwith
Beckwith wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Beckwith controlling the position.
Barnes wants to control but Beckwith postures up.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (4) Beckwith#T2##SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Beckwith defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beckwith trying to control here.
#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beckwith has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Beckwith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Beckwith keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Beckwith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (6) Beckwith
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beckwith is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle here but Beckwith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (9) Beckwith
Barnes looking for a sweep but Beckwith has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (4) vs (11) Beckwith#T5#
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Beckwith isn't that keen on the idea.
Beckwith wants to take his opponent's back but Barnes doesn't allow it.
Beckwith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beckwith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Barnes wants to sweep but Beckwith has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (14) Beckwith
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
#T8##SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beckwith is aware though and is defending well.
Beckwith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Beckwith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beckwith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beckwith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Beckwith postures up. #T10#
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Beckwith from controlling successfully.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beckwith passes into half guard. #T11#
Beckwith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beckwith is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beckwith works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (17) Beckwith
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Barnes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Beckwith wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Beckwith trying to control from Barnes's half guard. Barnes has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T13#
Beckwith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnes pulls Beckwith in close to prevent any damage.
Beckwith pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Beckwith has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (20) Beckwith
And that's the end of the fight!
Beckwith wins on points by 20 to 4.
After the fight, Rudy Beckwith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 57
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rudy Beckwith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Scott Dolton!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dolton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beckwith napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Beckwith (0) vs (4) Dolton
Dolton staying calm.
Beckwith prevents Dolton from moving into mount.
Dolton takes a little break here. Beckwith wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith is looking for a sweep.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Dolton stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Beckwith's legs.
Beckwith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dolton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Dolton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beckwith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckwith prevents Dolton from improving position. #T2#
Beckwith wants to control but Dolton postures up.
Beckwith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dolton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Beckwith's face as Dolton controls the position.
Dolton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Beckwith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Dolton has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Beckwith (0) vs (6) Dolton
Dolton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beckwith manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Dolton content to control rather than advance.
Dolton is looking to advance position but Beckwith won't allow it.
Beckwith wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Dolton moves into full mount! Beckwith won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Beckwith (0) vs (9) Dolton
Dolton controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Dolton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Dolton avoids the attempt from Beckwith to control.
Dolton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
More stalling from Dolton.
Dolton with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Beckwith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Dolton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dolton.#T9##SUB2#
Dolton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Beckwith is now in Dolton's guard. A big mistake from Dolton there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beckwith (2) vs (9) Dolton
Dolton has control of Beckwith's left arm, preventing Beckwith from doing any damage.
Beckwith preventing the sweep. #T10#
Dolton is looking to sweep but instead, Beckwith has passed into half guard.
Dolton is looking to control Beckwith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dolton avoid being mounted?
Dolton gets back to full guard.
Dolton is controlling Beckwith's posture.
Beckwith sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Dolton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dolton, not yet.
Beckwith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dolton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beckwith (2) vs (11) Dolton
Beckwith is looking to control Dolton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beckwith avoid being mounted?#T12#
Dolton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beckwith is trying to control but can't.
Dolton content to control rather than advance. #T13##SUB2#
Dolton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beckwith sees it coming and defends easily.
Dolton is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Dolton is trying to work for a kimura but Beckwith is defending well.
Beckwith wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Dolton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolton wins on points by 11 to 2.
A very excited looking Scott Dolton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RISE 94: Beckwith v McVicker
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
McVicker gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as McVicker stalls from top position.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beckwith keeps working.
Beckwith struggling a bit here.
Beckwith is trying to escape the position but McVicker is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker trying to control the action but Beckwith is working from the bottom.
McVicker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beckwith is looking for a sweep.#T1#
McVicker advances to mount.
McVicker prevents Beckwith from getting the reversal.
Beckwith is in a horrible position here. McVicker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McVicker lands with some strikes.
Beckwith working to try and regain half guard.
Beckwith tries to hold on but McVicker postures up.
McVicker looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
McVicker tries to control but Beckwith wriggling away.
McVicker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Beckwith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McVicker controlling from mount.
McVicker prevents Beckwith from getting the reversal.#T3#
Beckwith tries to lock up and control but McVicker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McVicker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beckwith wants to control but McVicker is having none of it.
McVicker looking to control and managing it successfully.
McVicker avoids the attempt from Beckwith to control.
McVicker looking to control but Beckwith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beckwith is looking to improve his position but McVicker isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McVicker trying to control but Beckwith is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVicker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beckwith is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McVicker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Beckwith tries to close the distance and clinch up but McVicker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beckwith closes this distance looking for a takedown but McVicker circles away.
As Beckwith tries to get set, McVicker tries to push him back and clinch up but Beckwith manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Beckwith tries to keep at a distance but McVicker has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
McVicker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Beckwith wants to improve his position but McVicker is controlling well.
Well, if McVicker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Beckwith wants to get back to full guard.
Beckwith has a hand on McVicker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McVicker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Beckwith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McVicker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Beckwith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McVicker landing punches. #T2#
McVicker controlling his opponent.
Beckwith is working to get back to half guard.
McVicker controlling from the full mount.
McVicker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Beckwith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Beckwith tries to lock up and control but McVicker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McVicker controlling from mount.
Beckwith is desperately trying to improve his position but McVicker has a good base and remains in mount.
McVicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beckwith can do to turn this around?#T3#
McVicker landing punches.
McVicker prevents Beckwith from getting the reversal.
McVicker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beckwith looks a forlorn figure.
Beckwith working to try and regain half guard.
Beckwith is squirming around, avoiding McVicker's attempts to control the action.
Beckwith is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
McVicker wants to control the pace but Beckwith is squirming around nicely.
McVicker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McVicker tries to control but Beckwith wriggling away.
Beckwith tries to reverse the position but McVicker maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beckwith tries to lock up and control but McVicker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##TD#
McVicker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McVicker passes into half guard.
Beckwith won't allow McVicker to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Beckwith with the active half guard here but McVicker passes nicely into side control.
McVicker tries to advance to mount but Beckwith denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Beckwith is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
McVicker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McVicker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McVicker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McVicker avoids the attempt from Beckwith to control.
Beckwith tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McVicker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Prince McVicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beckwith is working to get back to half guard.
McVicker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Beckwith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beckwith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McVicker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beckwith is looking to escape.
McVicker controlling from the full mount.
Beckwith is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McVicker looking to control but Beckwith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beckwith tries to hold on but McVicker postures up.
Beckwith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Beckwith actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Beckwith actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beckwith is pressing down on McVicker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4##CL2#
Beckwith pushes McVicker up against the cage in a clinch.
Beckwith tries to pull guard but McVicker holds him up against the cage and eventually Beckwith drops back down to his feet.
McVicker swings wildly with an uppercut but Beckwith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beckwith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McVicker smiles and moves away.
McVicker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beckwith manages to avoid it.
Beckwith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McVicker throws a big shot that misses.
Beckwith wants to clinch up but McVicker keeps it at a distance.
Beckwith shoots for a double leg takedown but McVicker sprawls well. He's pushed Beckwith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from McVicker misses its target.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Beckwith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McVicker throws out the jab.
McVicker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beckwith. #T1#
McVicker throws a series of punches but Beckwith moves out of range.
McVicker misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Beckwith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McVicker's guard.
Beckwith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McVicker tries to roll over but Beckwith keeps him under control.
McVicker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Beckwith wants to pass the guard but McVicker is defending well.
McVicker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
McVicker is working hard here to advance position.
McVicker wants to control but Beckwith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McVicker moves into full guard.
Beckwith looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Beckwith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McVicker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McVicker has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Beckwith looking for a guillotine here but McVicker defends easily.
#T3#
Beckwith keeping full guard, as McVicker tries to pass. #SUB2#
Beckwith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McVicker defends well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McVicker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckwith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Prince McVicker will probably get the nod.
That's time! McVicker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Beckwith misses with a takedown attempt - McVicker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from McVicker misses its target.
McVicker misses with an uppercut. Beckwith saw that one coming.
Prince McVicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVicker slaps away a takedown attempt from Beckwith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beckwith fails with a takedown attempt.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Beckwith.#CL#
McVicker instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Beckwith manages to pull guard.
McVicker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
McVicker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Beckwith for as long as he can get away with.
Our spies down at at LVPED inform us that Beckwith has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McVicker won't allow Beckwith to sweep him here.
McVicker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Beckwith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McVicker defends well.
McVicker is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rudy Beckwith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prince McVicker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McVicker'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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McVicker lands with a hook. Beckwith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beckwith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting McVicker counter with a right hand. #TD#
McVicker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beckwith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McVicker is in Beckwith's guard.
McVicker tries to free his leg and advance position but Beckwith is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Beckwith looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McVicker has picked Beckwith up and slammed him! Beckwith can't keep hold of the triangle and McVicker manages to pass to side control!#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Beckwith is looking to reverse the position.
Beckwith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McVicker wants to free his trapped foot but Beckwith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beckwith is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McVicker is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beckwith tries to roll over but McVicker keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Beckwith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince McVicker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McVicker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince McVicker!
Prince McVicker is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Prince McVicker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RISE: Lee vs Beckwith
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Beckwith shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard.
Beckwith is stalling in the full guard.
Beckwith forces his way into half guard.
Lee controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Beckwith has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lee defend it? Beckwith steps over the head and cranks it - Lee is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Beckwith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rudy Beckwith!
Rudy Beckwith is the new bantamweight champion!
Rudy Beckwith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Finals
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Beckwith fails with the takedown
and Cheese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Beckwith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheese is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Beckwith swings around for an armbar but Cheese sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Beckwith's guard.#SUB#
Beckwith looking for a guillotine here but Cheese defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckwith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cheese's guard. #REVR#
Cheese really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beckwith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Beckwith is looking to pass into half guard but Cheese pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cheese is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Cheese has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Beckwith to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cheese is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Beckwith pulls down on the head and he's put Cheese to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rudy Beckwith!
After the fight, Rudy Beckwith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Semi Finals B
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Beckwith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jooseppi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jooseppi throws a jab but it's blocked by Beckwith.
As Jooseppi tries to get set, Beckwith tries to push him back and clinch up but Jooseppi manages to avoid the attempt.
Beckwith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jooseppi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jooseppi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beckwith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jooseppi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beckwith manages to avoid it.
Beckwith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jooseppi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Beckwith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckwith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jooseppi.
Jooseppi connects with a body shot that sends Beckwith's belly button to the back.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jooseppi. Beckwith does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Beckwith drives through and clinches with Jooseppi against the cage.
Jooseppi tries to work over Beckwith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beckwith prevents a body shot from Jooseppi.
Jooseppi lands a right hand. #TD#
Jooseppi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Beckwith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jooseppi to the mat. Jooseppi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Beckwith trying to control but Jooseppi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jooseppi has his foot on Beckwith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beckwith works his way back into a safe position though.
Jooseppi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beckwith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beckwith tries to free his leg and advance position but Jooseppi is retaining full guard. #T2#
Beckwith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jooseppi working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jooseppi misses with a straight right.
Jooseppi throws a jab when Beckwith was well out of range.
Beckwith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Beckwith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beckwith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beckwith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jooseppi walks away with a smile on his face. Beckwith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beckwith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Beckwith slips under a jab.
Beckwith feinted with a counter takedown.
Jooseppi misses with a hook. Beckwith ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Beckwith drives through and clinches with Jooseppi against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jooseppi.
A bit of stalling here from Jooseppi.
Jooseppi receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#TD#
Beckwith pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Jooseppi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beckwith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jooseppi has managed to get both his arms back between Beckwith's legs - danger averted.
Jooseppi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beckwith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jooseppi is pushing down on Beckwith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beckwith is fighting to maintain full guard but Jooseppi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Beckwith is not content to let Jooseppi control the position.
Beckwith trying to control here.
#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beckwith wants to improve his position but Jooseppi is controlling well.
Beckwith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jooseppi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jooseppi's back!#SUB#
Beckwith is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jooseppi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jooseppi trying to control the hands but Beckwith breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jooseppi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Beckwith's guard. Nice work there by Jooseppi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jooseppi tries to free his leg and advance position but Beckwith is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raja Jooseppi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Beckwith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beckwith is looking to counter the offense by Jooseppi and move into the clinch.#TD#
Beckwith feints and as Jooseppi raises his hands in defense, Beckwith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Jooseppi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beckwith defends it easily.
Beckwith passes Jooseppi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jooseppi is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jooseppi is looking to control Beckwith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jooseppi avoid being mounted?
Beckwith uses his free foot to push down on Jooseppi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jooseppi.
Rudy Beckwith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Jooseppi wants to control but Beckwith is having none of it.
Beckwith content just to control the position here.
Beckwith trying to control but Jooseppi is having none of it. #SUB#
Beckwith working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jooseppi is just holding on here. Beckwith manages to take his back.
#T2##SUB#
Jooseppi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Jooseppi showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Beckwith looking to break Jooseppi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jooseppi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Beckwith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jooseppi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Jooseppi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Beckwith off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Beckwith is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jooseppi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Jooseppi defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Beckwith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jooseppi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jooseppi wants to get up but he can't break Beckwith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jooseppi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4##SUB#
Beckwith has his feet on Jooseppi's thighs here. He's pushed Jooseppi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jooseppi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudy Beckwith!
Rudy Beckwith decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Quarter Finals B
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Beckwith moved out of range nicely.
Kurosaki misses with a hook.
Beckwith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurosaki looks to throw the jab but Beckwith is out of range.
Beckwith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kurosaki manages to circle out of the way.
Kurosaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beckwith shoots in for a double leg but Kurosaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kurosaki misses with a right hand #TD#
and Beckwith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kurosaki trying to control here.
#SUB#
Beckwith is trying to work for a kimura but Kurosaki is defending well.
#SUB#
Beckwith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kurosaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Beckwith wants to take a breather but Kurosaki is having none of it.
Kurosaki trying to control from the bottom.
Beckwith wants to control but Kurosaki is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Kurosaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kurosaki is refusing to be controlled, as Beckwith sits in half guard.
Kurosaki is trying to maintain the position but Beckwith is very close to passing his half guard.
Beckwith works his way into side control. #SUB#
Beckwith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kurosaki wants to control but Beckwith postures up.
Kurosaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beckwith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurosaki 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.
Kurosaki is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Kurosaki is trying to control Beckwith's posture but Beckwith avoids it.
Beckwith advances to mount.
Beckwith wants to control the pace but Kurosaki is squirming around nicely.
Beckwith is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kurosaki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kurosaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##SUB#
Beckwith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurosaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kurosaki wants to control from the top but Beckwith keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckwith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Beckwith is thwarting Kurosaki's attempts to control the position.
Beckwith is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurosaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kurosaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Beckwith moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kurosaki.#SUB#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kurosaki has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Beckwith is looking to take a break and control but Kurosaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beckwith advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurosaki tries to lock up and control but Beckwith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Beckwith looking to control but Kurosaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Beckwith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurosaki tries to hold on but Beckwith pushes him away.
Kurosaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Beckwith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kurosaki, as that shot connected.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beckwith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Beckwith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. Beckwith moves away and avoids it.
Beckwith darts in looking for a takedown but Kurosaki gets double underhooks and turns Beckwith into the cage.
Kurosaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kurosaki can't find room to land a body shot as Beckwith controls the action.
Kurosaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kurosaki is trying to force a seperation but Beckwith has the dominant position.
Beckwith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kurosaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Beckwith jumps guard.
Kurosaki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beckwith working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Kurosaki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beckwith is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Beckwith looking for a guillotine here but Kurosaki defends easily.
Kurosaki wants to control from the top but Beckwith keeps moving. #SUB#
Beckwith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kurosaki is aware though and is defending well.
Kurosaki wants to stand but Beckwith is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Beckwith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kurosaki is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kurosaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beckwith controlling the position well.
Kurosaki wants to get back to his feet.
Beckwith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Beckwith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beckwith keeping moving, preventing Kurosaki from controlling successfully.
Kurosaki content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB#
Beckwith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kurosaki is aware though and is defending well.
Kurosaki trying to control but Beckwith is working from the bottom.
Beckwith trying to keep a closed guard but Kurosaki is proving a slippery customer.
Beckwith has control of Kurosaki's left arm, preventing Kurosaki from doing any damage. #SUB#
Beckwith is looking for a triangle but Kurosaki pushes his legs off easily.
Kurosaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beckwith keeping moving, preventing Kurosaki from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Beckwith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurosaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Beckwith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beckwith keeping moving, preventing Kurosaki from controlling successfully.
Kurosaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beckwith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurosaki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Beckwith closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Kurosaki breaks from the clinch.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Beckwith avoids it easily.
Kurosaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Beckwith.
Kurosaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kurosaki throws a body punch but Beckwith moves out of range. #TD#
Beckwith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beckwith trying to control but Kurosaki is working from the bottom.
Beckwith advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kurosaki is trying to control Beckwith's posture but Beckwith avoids it.
Kurosaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kurosaki wants to improve his position but Beckwith is controlling well.
Kurosaki has his hands clasped together around Beckwith's back. He's all about the action.
Beckwith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Beckwith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kurosaki!
Beckwith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rudy Beckwith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kurosaki wants to control but Beckwith is having none of it.
Kurosaki is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Beckwith is staying active.#T2##SUB#
Beckwith looking to secure an arm triangle but Kurosaki defends it well.
Kurosaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kurosaki is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Beckwith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Beckwith avoids the attempt from Kurosaki to control.#SUB#
Beckwith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kurosaki can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Beckwith wants to control the pace but Kurosaki is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Kurosaki has given up his back here. Will Beckwith look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Kurosaki is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Beckwith off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kurosaki staying busy and making it hard for Beckwith to control. #SUB#
Beckwith is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kurosaki defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Beckwith is not going to allow Kurosaki to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Beckwith has his arm under Kurosaki's chin here. Game over son! Beckwith squeezes tightly and Kurosaki is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rudy Beckwith! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 6 A
Date: Apr 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Kurosaki lands with a straight right. Beckwith didn't see that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Beckwith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kurosaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Beckwith slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Beckwith avoids it easily.
Beckwith feinted with a counter takedown.
Kurosaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kurosaki throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Beckwith counters with a takedown into side control.
Kurosaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beckwith wants to control but Kurosaki is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Beckwith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beckwith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kurosaki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Kurosaki struggling a bit here.
Beckwith trying to control the position but Kurosaki is working away.
Kurosaki tries to buck Beckwith off but Beckwith is having none of it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurosaki struggling a bit here.
Beckwith trying to control the position but Kurosaki is working away. #SUB#
Beckwith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kurosaki is not content to let Beckwith control the position. #SUB#
Beckwith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kurosaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Beckwith moves into full mount!
Kurosaki tries to hold on but Beckwith postures up.
Kurosaki is trying to reverse the position but instead Beckwith has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Beckwith is persistently looking for the submission but Kurosaki is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckwith trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Beckwith has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kurosaki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kurosaki 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.#T4#
Kurosaki tries to escape the position.
Beckwith controlling from the back.
Kurosaki trying to get back to his feet but Beckwith is in full control for now.
Kurosaki rolls, trying to escape but Beckwith keeps control of the position.
Beckwith doesn't have the hooks in and Kurosaki manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckwith wants to sweep here but Kurosaki controlling him for the moment.
Kurosaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Beckwith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beckwith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kurosaki tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Kurosaki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Beckwith's arms.
Kurosaki is in bad spot here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith not allowing Kurosaki to control his hands.
Kurosaki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kurosaki trying to control the position but Beckwith manages to sink in the hooks.
Beckwith controlling well, preventing Kurosaki from escaping the position.
#T1##SUB#
Beckwith patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Beckwith is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kurosaki is defending well though. Beckwith let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Beckwith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kurosaki is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Beckwith off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Beckwith working for a choke but Kurosaki is defending well.
Beckwith avoiding Kurosaki 's attempts to control his hands.
Beckwith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurosaki can do to turn this around?
Beckwith trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rudy Beckwith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Kurosaki trying to control the hands but Beckwith won't let him.
Beckwith has the hooks in. Kurosaki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kurosaki trying to get back to his feet but Beckwith is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Beckwith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Beckwith is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Kurosaki showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Kurosaki showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Beckwith not allowing Kurosaki to control his hands. #SUB#
Beckwith is looking for the choke from the back position but Kurosaki is controlling his hands well.
Kurosaki is trying to stand back up.
Beckwith not allowing Kurosaki to control his hands.
Kurosaki is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Beckwith looking for the RNC. #T4##SUB#
Kurosaki is trying to defend against the choke here but Beckwith has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Beckwith Tightens the hold and Kurosaki taps out furiously! Beckwith displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rudy Beckwith! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 5 B
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Beckwith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Phuthong on his heels. He'll look to pass Phuthong's guard now, I'm sure.
Phuthong is wriggling around but Beckwith manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Beckwith wants to take a breather but Phuthong is having none of it.
Phuthong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beckwith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phuthong trying to hold on to Beckwith's head to control him but Beckwith postures up.
Beckwith prevents Phuthong from standing back up.
Beckwith tries to pass to full mount but Phuthong defends it.
Phuthong is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Phuthong makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Some wild striking there from Phuthong.
#T1#
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong scores with a hook.
Beckwith moves to clinch but Phuthong breaks away
and Phuthong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phuthong slaps away a takedown attempt from Beckwith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beckwith.
Beckwith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Beckwith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phuthong misses with a left hand #CL#
and Beckwith counters by moving into the clinch. #T2##TD#
Beckwith successfully pulls guard.
Beckwith keeping moving, preventing Phuthong from controlling successfully.
Phuthong wants to get up but he can't break Beckwith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Beckwith looking for a guillotine here but Phuthong defends easily.
#SUB#
Beckwith looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Phuthong is defending well. Beckwith quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Phuthong has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Beckwith celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudy Beckwith! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 4 B
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Beckwith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raja Jooseppi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jooseppi just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Beckwith closes the distance and pushes Jooseppi back into the cage.#TD2#
Beckwith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jooseppi uses from the top position.
Beckwith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beckwith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Beckwith has his feet on Jooseppi's thighs here. He's pushed Jooseppi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jooseppi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudy Beckwith! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 3 B
Date: Mar 10, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Son moves into the clinch.
Beckwith prevents a body shot from Son.
A head punch on the inside from Son fails to land.
Son misses with a short punch on the inside.
Son tries to work over Beckwith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Beckwith jumps guard and drags Son to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Son has gone for a leg lock! Beckwith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Son's guard.#REVB#
Beckwith pushes down on Son's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beckwith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Beckwith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Son is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Son and Beckwith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T1#
Beckwith tries to advance position but instead Son slips a leg back in to half guard.
Son is looking to control Beckwith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Son avoid being mounted?
Beckwith moves into full mount! Son won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Son is squirming around, avoiding Beckwith's attempts to control the action. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Son tries to improve his position but Beckwith has taken his back! Beckwith has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Son tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Beckwith pushes Son away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rudy Beckwith! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 2 B
Date: Feb 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Slow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slow working aggressively here.
Slow misses with some punches.
Beckwith jumps guard but Slow stands there with Beckwith around his waist. Beckwith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beckwith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Beckwith pulls guard. #SUB2#
Slow is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Beckwith has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Slow is looking to defend but Beckwith has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Slow! Beckwith pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Slow taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rudy Beckwith! |
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Event:
GROUCH FC PROVING GROUNDS 1
Date: Nov 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
El Shenawy closes the distance and clinches.
El Shenawy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
El Shenawy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Beckwith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Beckwith to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Beckwith for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1#
Beckwith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
El Shenawy stalling in the clinch.
Beckwith avoiding damage.
Beckwith has El Shenawy pressed against the cage.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rudy Beckwith.#CL2#
El Shenawy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beckwith leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from El Shenawy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beckwith taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasser El Shenawy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well El Shenawy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 9:10
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasser El Shenawy! |
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