Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 139
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Beam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Beam turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Beam manages to end up in side control.
Zhao is working to avoid the ground and pound but Beam connects with a decent elbow.
Beam looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zhao is avoiding damage well.
Zhao takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Beam working the head with strikes.
Beam working the ground and pound.
Zhao wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Beam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zhao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Beam asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Beam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhao keeps working.
Beam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zhao taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Zhao is trying to get back to his feet.
Beam is putting a hurting on Zhao here, landing some big shots from side control.
Beam lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Beam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zhao, who protects the arm well.
Beam working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zhao avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Beam.
Beam scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Beam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zhao, who protects the arm well.
Zhao prevents Beam from improving position. #T2##SUB2#
Beam has an Americana. Zhao didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Beam is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Beam hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jim Beam!
After the fight, Jim Beam 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 132
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Beam misses with a hook.
Beam misses with a hook
and Kirk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Beam.
Kirk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Beam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirk.
Beam throws a sloppy head kick and Kirk moves out of range easily.
Kirk jabs Beam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beam misses with the combination.
Beam lands with a straight right. Kirk didn't see that one coming.
Beam shoots in but Kirk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beam misses with a head kick.
Beam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirk.
Kirk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kirk misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirk throws a body punch but Beam moves out of range. #T1#
Kirk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kirk slips a straight right by Beam.
Kirk lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beam.
Kirk blocks a head kick by Beam.
Beam misses the body punch
and Kirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beam throws a head kick that misses.
Beam tries a head kick but it misses.
Beam lands with a shot to the body.
Kirk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kirk wants it to stay on the feet.
A low kick lands for Kirk.
Kirk ducks under a wild hook from Beam.
Beam gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beam lands with a nice body kick.
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirk defending well as Beam loads up on a big left hand.
Kirk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirk lands a head shot.
We've been told by Kirk's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kirk throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Beam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kirk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Beam is rocked!
Beam gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kirk gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Beam is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kirk!
James Kirk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 125
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Beam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Doe counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Doe's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Doe blocks a low kick nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beam.
Beam misses with a straight left.
Beam throws a head kick but Doe moves out of range.
Doe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beam.
Beam lands a head shot.
A combination from Doe does no damage.
Beam dives in for a single leg takedown but Doe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Doe thuds a left hand into Beam's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe moves out of range of the body kick.
Beam shoots in looking for a takedown. Doe tries to sprawl out of it but Beam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
John Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Beam.
Beam misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Doe counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Beam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doe's elbow.
Beam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doe backwards.
Beam misses with an elbow over the top.
Beam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beam tries a body shot but Doe blocks it.
Doe prevents Beam from breaking the clinch.
Doe prevents Beam from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beam.
Beam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Beam.
Doe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doe blocking some punches.
Beam has a couple of punches blocked by Doe.
Beam fails to pull guard.
Doe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Doe as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beam. #T2#
Doe avoiding damage.
Doe gets through Beam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beam blocks a body shot from Doe.
Beam can't find room to land a body shot as Doe controls the action. #BC#
Doe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Beam misses with a body shot.
It looked like Doe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beam.#TD2#
Beam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Doe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beam is in Doe's guard.
Doe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beam's guard. #REVR#
Beam wants to sweep but no luck.
Doe sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Beam is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Doe has his hands clasped together but Beam extends and breaks Doe's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Beam.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Beam!
A very excited looking Jim Beam rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 118
Date: Feb 11, 2022

#R1#
Beam throws a head kick but Marka moves out of range.
Beam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marka blocks a head kick by Beam.
Beam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luka Marka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marka jabs Beam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at in shig we trust in the buildup to the fight.
Beam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marka misses with a body shot.
Beam throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marka takes a swing at Beam's ribcage but misses.
Beam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beam at a distance.
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beam throws a leg kick but Marka checks it.
Marka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marka is looking to wear down Beam with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
Beam decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beam. #T1#
Marka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marka keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Beam is looking for a kimura here.
Marka won't allow Beam to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Marka is defending against the submission attempts here by Beam.
Marka trying to control but Beam postures up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Beam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beam.
Beam wants to pass to mount but Marka is defending the position. #SUB2#
Beam is looking for a kimura here.
Beam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Beam trying to pass the guard but Marka defending well.
Beam throwing shots but Marka is blocking nicely.
Beam misses with a head shot. Marka uses the momentum to regain guard.
Marka keeping moving, preventing Beam from controlling successfully.
Beam preventing the sweep.
Marka is controlling Beam's posture.
Beam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Beam drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marka! #REVR##T4#
Beam tries to bench press Marka off him but Marka keeps the position.
Beam looks to move to half guard but instead Marka has passed into mount! Damn!
Beam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marka looking to control but Beam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beam is looking to improve his position but Marka isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luka Marka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jab, jab by Marka - just one landing.
Beam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beam.
Beam moves forwards but Marka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beam misses with a hook. Marka ducked under it nicely.
Beam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marka swings for the body but Beam moves out of range.
Beam throws a head kick but Marka moves out of range.
Marka looks to score with a jab to the body but Beam is just out of range.
Marka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marka thuds a left hand into Beam's body.
Beam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marka moves out of range as Beam strikes.
Marka is looking to counter punch.
Marka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beam to score with a decent uppercut.
Marka misses with a body shot.
Beam throws out a counter right but Marka avoids it with no problem.
Marka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beam moves out of range as Marka strikes.#CL2#
Beam closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Marka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Marka misses with a wild body shot.
Marka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beam avoids the body shot from Marka.
Beam scores with a nice right hand.
Luka Marka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beam misses with a looping left.
Beam lands a nice shot that snaps Marka's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marka looks to score with a jab to the body but Beam is just out of range.
Luka Marka is winning the standup battle so far.
Beam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Beam misses.
Marka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beam. Beam circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marka throws a big shot that misses.
Marka throws a body punch but Beam moves out of range.
Beam throws a head kick but Marka moves out of range.
Marka jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Marka gets caught napping as Beam dives in and scores a takedown. Marka manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marka keeping full guard, as Beam tries to pass. #T2#
Beam passes into half guard.
Beam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marka is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Beam is working for a kimura but Marka is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Beam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beam slips a nice elbow through Marka's hands, connecting with Marka's forehead.
Jim Beam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beam is still trying to improve position.
Beam is looking to stall here but Marka recovers full guard.
Marka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Marka keeping moving, preventing Beam from controlling successfully.
Marka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beam pushes down on Marka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beam.
Beam throwing shots but Marka is blocking nicely.
Beam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beam thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marka's head. #SUB2#
Beam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beam.
Beam slips a nice elbow through Marka's hands, connecting with Marka's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Beam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Marka thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Marka.
Jab by Beam.#TD2#
Beam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marka regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Beam.
Beam throws a strike but Marka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Marka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marka content to stall in guard here.
Marka wants to control from the top but Beam keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marka is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Beam working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marka has passed into half guard! #T1#
Beam tries to roll over but Marka keeps him under control.
Beam works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beam wants to control the position but Marka says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Beam wants to control the action here but instead Marka manages to pass to full mount!
Beam can't escape the position.
Beam manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Marka stalling.
Beam is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Beam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marka wants to pass to mount but Beam is defending the position.
Beam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Beam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beam is pressing down on Marka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Beam throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marka escapes and throws Beam's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Beam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A control attempt from Beam but he's now mounted!
Beam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Beam sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Beam is trying to stand.
Marka prevents Beam from improving his position.
Beam gets back to full guard.
Beam 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beam is striking from the bottom but Marka uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Beam is looking for a sweep. Marka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luka Marka.
I think Marka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 110
Date: Jan 14, 2022

#R1#
Law shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beam lands a nice hook to Law's body. Law takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beam.
Beam throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Law decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beam's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beam's head.
Law postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Law is in close to Beam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Law pushing down on Beam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beam is looking to escape.#SUB#
Beam is defending against the submission attempts here by Law. #SUB#
Law is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beam taking some punishment here, with Law in his half guard. #T1##SUB#
Law is trying to work for a kimura but Beam is defending well.
Law seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Law landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Law prevents Beam from improving his position.
Beam is trying to maintain the position but Law is very close to passing his half guard.
Law lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Law wants to work for an arm triangle but Beam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beam wants to improve his position but Law is controlling well. #SUB2#
Beam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Beam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Law cracks Beam with a solid left hand.
Law preventing the sweep.
Law with a nice head shot there.
Law pushing down on Beam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beam taking some punishment here, with Law in his half guard.
Law slips a nice elbow through Beam's hands, connecting with Beam's forehead.
Law drops an elbow to the side of Beam's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Law seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Law lands a nice short elbow.
Beam tries to get to full guard but Law has control of the leg.
Law working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Beam is pressing down on Law's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Law has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Beam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Law'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.
Law distracts Beam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Law working for a triangle but Beam defends it easily. #SUB#
Law looking for a guillotine here but Beam defends easily.
Beam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beam lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Beam lands with a punch from half guard.
Beam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beam connects with a nice short shot to Law's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Beam decides to stand up.
Beam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Law tries to sprawl but Beam drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law wants to improve his position but Beam is controlling well.
Beam controlling the pace.
Law is staying active underneath Beam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beam sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Law defending well though.
Beam is looking to advance position but Law won't allow it. #SUB#
Law looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Beam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Law dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
That kick from Beam tenderised Law's leg. Law is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beam misses with the combination.
Beam lands a head kick!
A big left from Beam misses.
Beam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Beam.
Beam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam keeps the fight on the outside.
Beam is trying to counter with his kicks.
Law tries to clinch but Beam is having none of it.
Law keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Beam gets caught flat footed, as Law shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Beam 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.
Beam looking to control.
Law scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Beam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Law chips away with some ground and pound.
Law is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Beam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Law can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Law keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beam's head.
Beam will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T2#
Law stands up over Beam, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Law's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Law working for a triangle but Beam defends it easily.
Law can't keep his opponent in guard - Beam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Law looking for submissions off his back.
Beam winds up and cracks Law with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Law tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Law is refusing to be controlled, as Beam sits in half guard. #SUB#
Law looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Law won't allow Beam to pass to mount.
Law gets full guard.#SUB#
Law escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beam is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Law had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beam defends it easily.
Beam trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beam forces his way into half guard.
Beam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Beam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Law does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Law flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Law tries to roll over but Beam keeps him under control.
Tyson Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beam wants to pass to mount but Law is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beam connects with a nice short shot to Law's temple.
Beam takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Law is looking for a sweep. Beam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beam wants to pass to mount but Law is defending the position. #SUB#
Law looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Law looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Beam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Beam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beam.
Law shoots in and drives through. Beam sprawls well.
Beam lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Law moves out of range as Beam throws a body kick.
Law keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beam. Law does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beam lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Beam throws a combination. Law tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Law shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beam as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Beam releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Beam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Law. Law circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Beam just misses with a punch to the body.
Law half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Law staying out of range there.
Beam is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Law rather than just go for the knockout.
Beam throws an overhand right that lands on Law's shoulder, as Law tries to avoid the shot.
Beam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beam throws a sloppy head kick and Law moves out of range easily.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Beam.
Beam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beam wants it to stay on the feet.
Beam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam misses with a wild body shot.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Beam.
Law changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Law blocks a jab.
Beam lands a nice shot that snaps Law's head back.
Beam pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Law tests Beam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Beam misses the target.
Beam lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beam misses with a looping right.
Beam misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beam.
Law slips a straight right by Beam.
Beam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beam goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Law walks forward, straight into a front kick from Beam.
Beam thows a body kick. Law tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Beam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Law avoids the head kick by Beam. #T3#
Law shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beam as he avoids it easily.
Beam swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Law looks for a takedown but Beam sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Law looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beam throws a body punch but Law moves out of range.
Law half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beam throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Beam coming out on top.
Beam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beam works over Law's head and body with a nice combination.
Beam throws a head kick that misses.
Beam misses with a head kick.
Beam dips to his left and cracks Law with an uppercut!#T4#
Beam throws a head kick but Law moves out of range.
Beam misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Law counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Law.
Law blocks the strikes from Beam.
Law working Beam over with strikes. #SUB#
Law looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Beam trying to hold on to Law's head to control him but Law postures up. #SUB#
Beam is defending against the submission attempts here by Law.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beam 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Beam!
A very excited looking Jim Beam rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 102
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Beam.
Beam lands a glancing blow to the side of Zambrano's head.#CUT2#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
Beam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zambrano.
Beam throws a jab when Zambrano was well out of range.
Beam slips a jab from Zambrano.
Beam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zambrano's head.
Beam misses with a body kick.
Beam throws a series of punches but Zambrano moves out of range.
Beam throws a right hand that Zambrano ducks under and follows up with a left that Zambrano also avoids with ease.
Zambrano lands a jab to the nose.
Beam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zambrano under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrano lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Zambrano moves in looking to clinch but Beam pushes him off.
Beam looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Beam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zambrano ducks under a wild hook from Beam.
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zambrano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zambrano thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zambrano blocks a head kick by Beam.
Beam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been hearing reports that Zambrano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beam throws an off balance right hand
and Zambrano counters with a leg kick. #TD2#
Beam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zambrano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Beam landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Zambrano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beam passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zambrano!
Zambrano sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Beam lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zambrano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beam is working away from the top position though.
Zambrano manages to get to full guard.
Beam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Beam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zambrano working a defensive guard here.
Beam trying to control but Zambrano is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Zambrano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beam defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beam scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Beam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zambrano trying to keep a closed guard but Beam is proving a slippery customer.
Beam pushes down on Zambrano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beam wants to pass the guard but Zambrano is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zambrano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zambrano trying to keep a closed guard but Beam is proving a slippery customer.
Beam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Beam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zambrano is keeping the position for now.
Zambrano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beam passes Zambrano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Zambrano is defending against the submission attempts here by Beam.
Zambrano manages to get to full guard.
Beam wants to control from the top but Zambrano keeps moving.
Beam wanted to stand there but Zambrano had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Beam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zambrano digs a good body shot into Beam's ribs.#TD2#
Beam closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zambrano to the mat! Zambrano manages to get full guard.

Zambrano pushes Beam off and scrambles back to his feet.
Beam moves away from the strike by Zambrano.
Zambrano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beam's head backwards.
Jim Beam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zambrano blocks a jab.
Zambrano thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zambrano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beam tries to move into range but Zambrano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Jim Beam has been cut.
Beam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zambrano. Zambrano obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Beam shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zambrano's guard.#T1#
Beam cracks Zambrano with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Zambrano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zambrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Zambrano, not yet.
Beam distracts Zambrano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beam trying to control but Zambrano is working from the bottom.
Zambrano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beam looking to sit in guard and control but Zambrano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Zambrano avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Beam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zambrano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Zambrano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beam is keeping the position for now.
Beam keeping moving, preventing Zambrano from controlling successfully.
Beam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zambrano manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Zambrano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Zambrano working for a triangle but Beam defends it easily.
Beam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zambrano is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Zambrano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Beam landing with the ground and pound.
Beam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zambrano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beam cracks Zambrano with a solid left hand.
Zambrano looking to control.
Beam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beam throwing strikes from guard but Zambrano blocks nicely.
Beam trying to control but Zambrano is working from the bottom.
Beam is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Beam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Beam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zambrano, who protects the arm well.
Zambrano pushes Beam away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Beam gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zambrano on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Beam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zambrano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beam off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Beam defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zambrano's arms. #SUB#
Zambrano 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, Beam has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Zambrano dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Beam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zambrano moves away.
Zambrano lunges at Beam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beam's hand. #TD2#
Beam closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zambrano did well to prevent Beam getting side control.
Zambrano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beam is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Beam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zambrano is just riding it out for now. Beam eventually gives up the hold.
Jim Beam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beam trying to pass the guard but Zambrano defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam working over Zambrano with some ground and pound. Zambrano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Beam is trying to work for a kimura but Zambrano is defending well. #T1#
Zambrano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zambrano is looking for a sweep. Beam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beam working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Beam looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zambrano is trying to maintain the position but Beam is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beam stops Zambrano from getting back to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beam prevents Zambrano from improving his position.
Zambrano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beam is working away from the top position though.
Zambrano regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Zambrano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beam lands a couple of elbows.
Zambrano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beam is one step ahead there.
Beam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Zambrano 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.
Beam scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beam throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Zambrano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beam defends well.#SUB#
Zambrano working for submissions but it's allowed Beam to get to half guard.
Zambrano is looking to control Beam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zambrano avoid being mounted?
Zambrano is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Zambrano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zambrano!
Zambrano is trying to escape the mount.
Beam pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Beam lands a big shot there that rocks Zambrano but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB2#
Beam swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zambrano is now in Beam's guard. A big mistake from Beam there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Beam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zambrano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Beam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beam 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Beam!
In his post fight interview, Jim Beam started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 95
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Duarte blocks a head kick by Beam.
Duarte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beam lands with a nice body kick.
Beam swings widly with a right hand
and Duarte counters with a good low kick that Beam was not able to check.
Duarte moves out of range as Beam strikes.
Beam just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDuarte.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Beam has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Duarte lands a leg kick that knocks Beam off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Beam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beam lands a good knee to the midsection. Duarte won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beam's elbow.
Duarte tries to work over Beam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Duarte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duarte blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Beam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duarte.
Duarte throws a head punch that misses.
Beam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duarte smiles and moves away.
Beam lands a jab to the nose.
Beam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beam displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duarte.
Beam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beam blocks a head kick by Duarte.
Duarte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beam was well out of range. Poor timing from Duarte.#T2#
Beam misses with a lunging right hand
and Duarte counters with a left to the body.
Duarte works the jab nicely.
Beam throws a right and a left that Duarte avoids nicely.
Beam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Beam misses
and Duarte counters with a leg kick.
We've been told by Duarte's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duarte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beam. Beam circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beam checks a low kick from Duarte.
Beam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Duarte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duarte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beam tries to clinch but Duarte moves out of range. #T3#
Beam misses with a straight right.
Beam throws a poor cross that misses
and Duarte counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Beam is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Beam. Those never looked like landing.
Duarte seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Duarte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Duarte throws a sloppy head kick and Beam moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Beam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beam takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beam is still on wobbly legs! Can Duarte finish him?#CUT#It looks like Jim Beam has been cut.
Duarte lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rogerio Duarte!
Rogerio Duarte took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 88
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Beam throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Beam misses with an uppercut.
Beam is looking to slow Jukassa down with leg kicks.
Jukassa blocks the body kick.
Beam connects with a body shot that sends Jukassa's belly button to the back.
Beam scores with a spinning back kick!
Beam misses with a head kick.
Jukassa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beam to score with a decent uppercut.
Jukassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beam.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Beam misses its intended target.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jukassa blocks a jab.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beam.
Jukassa slips under a jab from Beam.#T1#
Beam throws the left hand but Jukassa avoids the punch easily.
Beam throws a jab when Jukassa was well out of range.
Beam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Beam manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Beam has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Beam darts in and clinches Jukassa up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jukassa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jukassa gets underhooks to prevent Beam's takedown attempt. #BC#
Jukassa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beam is looking to clinch.
Beam misses with a hook
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beam connects with a jab.
Jukassa avoids the head kick by Beam.
Beam throws a sloppy head kick and Jukassa moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukassa misses its target.
Beam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Jukassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukassa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Beam manages to avoid it.#T2#
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Beam.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beam throws a big shot that misses.
Beam misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beam is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beam misses with a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beam misses with a body shot.
Beam with a poor takedown
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Beam misses with a straight right.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beam misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Beam throws a body punch but Jukassa moves out of range.
Beam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jukassa throws a shot from downtown. Beam moves away and avoids it.
Jukassa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beam.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beam misses with a straight left.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Beam manages to avoid it.#T3#
Beam misses with a hook.
Beam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beam works over Jukassa's head and body with a nice combination.
Beam throws a hook but Jukassa blocks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Beam.
Beam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Beam manages to avoid it.
Beam throws a head kick that misses.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Beam.
Beam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Beam moves into the clinch.#BC#
Jukassa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Beam has Jukassa up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Jukassa prevents a body shot from Beam.
Beam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beam misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Beam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jukassa circles away quickly and effectively.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beam misses with a left hand
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Beam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jukassa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beam or not.
Beam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jukassa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Jukassa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jukassa under the eye.
Beam misses the body punch
and Beam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beam throws a poor cross that misses
and Beam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Beam misses with a hook. Jukassa ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Beam dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jukassa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jim Beam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jukassa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice straight punches there by Beam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beam.
Beam swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jukassa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beam.
Jukassa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Beam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jukassa.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Jukassa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Beam manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Beam instigates a clinch.
Jukassa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beam backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jukassa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukassa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jukassa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beam throws a lazy body kick
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Beam throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beam lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukassa manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Beam moves into range and clinches up with Jukassa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jukassa.
Jukassa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Beam pulls Jukassa into guard.
Beam trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Beam isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jukassa stacks Beam on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jukassa!
Beam is looking for a sweep.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Beam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beam tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Beam sneaks out the side door and pushes Jukassa away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Beam darts in looking for a takedown but Jukassa gets double underhooks and turns Beam into the cage.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jukassa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beam swings for the body but Jukassa moves out of range.
Beam misses with a right hand
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Beam throws a leg kick but Jukassa checks it.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beam.
Beam doesn't manage to clinch there - Jukassa circles away.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beam works the jab nicely.
Beam misses with an uppercut. Jukassa saw that one coming.
Beam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jukassa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beam throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beam throws out a loose jab but Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beam misses with a wild body shot.
Beam doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Beam swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Beam misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukassa.
Jab by Beam.#TD2#
Beam closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jukassa's guard.

Jukassa pushes Beam off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Beam misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Beam manages to avoid it.
Jukassa slips under a jab.#CL2#
Beam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Jukassa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beam throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jukassa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Beam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Beam throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beam misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beam throws a hook but Jukassa avoids it easily.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Beam misses.
Beam lands a glancing blow to the side of Jukassa's head.
Jukassa walks into a jab.
Beam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jukassa moves out of range as Beam strikes.
Beam throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam throws an overhand right that lands on Jukassa's shoulder, as Jukassa tries to avoid the shot.
Beam throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Beam moves to clinch but Jukassa breaks away
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Beam throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Beam shoots and misses
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukassa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beam throws a sloppy body shot
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Beam closes the distance and pushes Jukassa back into the cage.
Beam takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Beam. #BC#
Jukassa breaks from the clinch.
Jukassa swats away the attempt to clinch by Beam.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beam throws an overhand right that lands on Jukassa's shoulder, as Jukassa tries to avoid the shot.
Beam throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Beam.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zett Jukassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim Beam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jukassa on the side of the head.
Beam misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Nice jab there from Beam.
Beam misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beam lands with a nice combination. Jukassa backs away looking to recover.
Beam misses with a takedown attempt
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Beam misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Beam misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Beam throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Beam is rocked!
Beam misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beam is still on wobbly legs! Can Jukassa finish him?
Beam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jukassa cracks Beam with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Beam falls to his knees and Jukassa doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zett Jukassa!
A less than humble Zett Jukassa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 81
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
Beam tries to move into range but Patterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beam looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Patterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beam lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Beam sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beam misses with an uppercut.
Beam lands a jab.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Beam's shoulder, as Beam tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beam misses with a hook.
Patterson misses with a looping left.#CL#
Beam clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beam backwards.
Beam works on Patterson's body with a couple of short punches.
Beam lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Patterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Patterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beam blocks a body shot from Patterson.
Beam lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Patterson.
Patterson can't find room to land a body shot as Beam controls the action. #T1#
Patterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beam lands a hook that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
We've been informed that Patterson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Patterson blocks a body shot from Beam. #TD#
Beam turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Beam manages to end up in side control.
Patterson wants to control but Beam postures up.
Patterson tries to improve position but can't.
Patterson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beam's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beam throws a strike but Patterson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Beam pushing down on Patterson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beam is looking to advance position but Patterson won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson wants to control but Beam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Beam is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Beam prevents Patterson from standing back up.
Beam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Patterson is looking to control Beam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Patterson avoid being mounted?#ES2#
Patterson kicks off Beam and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Patterson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Beam is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Patterson lands an elbow.
Beam is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kung Pao , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Beam is trying to escape the position but Patterson is controlling the position. #T3##SUB2#
Patterson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beam tries to bench press Patterson off him but Patterson keeps the position.
Patterson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Beam is trying to get back to half guard.
Beam manages to work his way to half guard, despite Patterson's best efforts.
Patterson controlling the pace. #SUB#
Beam looking for submissions off his back.
Beam is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Patterson works his way into side control.
Beam trying to remain calm as Patterson controls from the top position.
Beam manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Beam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Beam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beam looking to control but Patterson passes into half guard.
Patterson is trying to control. Beam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Derek Patterson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Patterson throws a hook but Beam blocks it.
Beam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beam tries to clinch up but Patterson circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Patterson misses the target.
Patterson with the inside leg kick.
Beam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Patterson cracks Beam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Patterson cracks a nice hook into Beam's ribs.
Patterson throws the kick towards the body but Beam avoids it.
Derek Patterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beam looks to throw the jab but Patterson is out of range.
A nice side step and Patterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patterson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Beam closes the distance and pushes Patterson back into the cage.
Beam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Patterson lands a right hand. #T1#
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Beam scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Patterson breaks from the clinch.
Beam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beam tries to counter with a takedown but Patterson is quick to defend against it.
Beam moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
Patterson throws a jab when Beam was well out of range.
Patterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pattersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patterson.
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Patterson throws a looping overhand right but Beam ducks down to avoid it.
Patterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beam misses with a body kick.
Patterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Patterson pushes Beam away with a front kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beam throws a body shot but no joy.
Beam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Beam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Beam misses the shot to the body.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Beam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Beam counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Patterson walks into a jab.
Beam works Patterson's body with a nice hook.
Patterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Beam tenderised Patterson's leg. Patterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beam pivots, looking for a leg kick but Patterson is out of range and Beam settles back down.
Patterson looks to land a right hand but Beam moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Beam misses the target.
Beam misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely.
Patterson throws out a counter right but Beam avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Patterson misses.
Beam misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Patterson. #T3#
Beam takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Patterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Patterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beam backwards.
Beam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patterson backwards. #BC2#
Patterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Patterson momentarily.
Beam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beam.
Patterson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Patterson misses with a hook. Beam ducked under it nicely.
Patterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beam.
Patterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beam.
Beam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson throws the left hand but Beam avoids the punch easily.
Patterson misses with an uppercut. Beam saw that one coming.
Patterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Beam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beam moves away from the strike by Patterson.
Patterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Beam.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Beam misses its intended target.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beam.
Patterson is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Beam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Patterson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Patterson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Patterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beam. #BC2#
Patterson manages to break the clinch.
Beam cracks a nice hook into Patterson's ribs.
Beam throws a big shot that misses.
Patterson jabs Beam right on the nose. Beam blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derek Patterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Beam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patterson.
Patterson throws a lazy body kick
and Beam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Patterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A good leg kick by Patterson.
Beam lands a nice hook to Patterson's body. Patterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Beam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beam cracks Patterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Patterson misses.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Beam.
Beam scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Beam shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beam wants to pass the guard but Patterson is defending well. #T1#
Beam passes to full mount! #SUB#
Beam with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Patterson is desperately trying to improve his position but Beam has a good base and remains in mount.
Beam thowing shots but they're missing.
Derek Patterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patterson wants to control but Beam is having none of it.
Beam dominating with strikes here.
Beam working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jim Beam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Patterson tries to hold on but Beam postures up.
Beam landing strikes from the mount and Patterson is in trouble!
Patterson can't escape the position.
Beam with shots to the head and body - Patterson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Beam scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Patterson?
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!
Beam postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Patterson looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beam cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Patterson is looking to improve his position but Beam isn't that keen on the idea.
Beam working Patterson over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beam lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Beam lands a heavy elbow.
Beam looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Patterson wants to hold on but Beam pushes him away.
Beam pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Patterson is rocked!#SUB#
Beam with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Patterson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Beam tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Patterson is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Beam throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Patterson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Beam thows a huge punch but Patterson dodges it nicely.
Beam wants to pass to mount but Patterson is defending the position.
Patterson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Patterson trying to control but Beam postures up.
Patterson wants to get back to his feet.
Beam sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Patterson defending well though. #SUB#
Beam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beam thows a huge punch but Patterson dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Patterson 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Patterson!
After winning the bout, Derek Patterson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 75
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Beam gets a double leg takedown into Zhao's guard.
Beam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhao is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beam wants to pass the guard but Zhao is keeping the position.
Zhao is looking to stand up but Beam isn't so interested in that idea.
Beam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zhao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beam looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam passes into half guard.
Zhao is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Iron Wolf Private Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Zhao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beam on the ground.
Zhao is trying to stand back up but Beam is controlling him #T1#
Zhao is refusing to be controlled, as Beam sits in half guard.
Beam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zhao tries to kick Beam off but Beam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beam working the head and body with strikes.
Zhao has hold of Beam's hands but Beam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zhao is trying to stand back up but Beam is controlling him
Zhao is staying active underneath Beam, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Beam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beam works his foot free and advances to mount.
Beam lands a big elbow. #T2#
Beam breaks from Zhao's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beam is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Zhao is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Beam is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zhao defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao is trying to stand back up.
Beam lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Zhao. #ES#
Zhao is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Beam off. It looks like it's working - Beam slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Zhao displaying calm under pressure there.
Longsun Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhao.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beam.#T3#
Beam scores with a three punch combo!
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beam blocks a head kick by Zhao. #CL2#
Beam drives through and clinches with Zhao against the cage.
Zhao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beam has him pressed against the cage.
Zhao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Beam breaks from the clinch.
Beam throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao throws the left hand but Beam avoids the punch easily.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Beam moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Beam.
Zhao lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Beam clinches up with Zhao and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Beam is trying to trip Zhao. He has hold of a leg but Zhao is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Beam persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beam wants to pass the guard but Zhao is keeping the position.
Zhao wants to get back to his feet but Beam passes into half guard. #T4#
Zhao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beam thows a huge punch but Zhao dodges it nicely.
Beam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zhao is looking to escape.
Zhao has hold of Beam's hands but Beam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#Zhao is rocked!
Beam working Zhao over with strikes.
Oh Zhao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Beam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beam scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beam lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Zhao quite badly. Zhao pulls Beam in close trying to recover. Beam postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Zhao on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Zhao doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Beam!
A less than humble Jim Beam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 67
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Beam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Topuria tries to land a front kick but Beam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Beam has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Topuria blocks a head kick by Beam.
Beam lands a nice looking kick to the body. Topuria takes a step back to recover.
Topuria thuds a left hand into Beam's body.
Beam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beam takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Topuria with a hook.
Topuria takes a jab right on the kisser.
Topuria connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Topuria with a hook.
Beam fails to land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Topuria misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Beam counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Beam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Topuria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Topuria is controlling Beam's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Topuria working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beam. #T1#
Beam wants to control from the top but Topuria keeps moving. #SUB#
Beam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Topuria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beam stands up over Topuria, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Topuria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Topuria keeping full guard, as Beam tries to pass.
Topuria tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Topuria had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beam defends it easily.
Beam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Beam advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Beam is trying to get an arm triangle but Topuria is defending well. #SUB2#
Beam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Topuria rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Beam's guard! Nice work there by Topuria!
Topuria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beam swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Topuria got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Topuria has managed to get both his arms back between Beam's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Topuria not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Topuria is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Beam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Topuria defends it easily.#SUB2#
Beam working for a triangle but Topuria defends it easily. #SUB2#
Beam working for submissions but it's allowed Topuria to get to half guard. #SUB#
Topuria is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #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.
Beam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beam.
Topuria's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beam 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.
Beam keeping moving, preventing Topuria from controlling successfully.
Beam is striking but Topuria is not phased and passes to half guard.
Topuria wants to take a breather but Beam is having none of it. #SUB2#
Beam looking for submissions off his back.
Topuria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beam keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jim Beam will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Topuria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beam avoids the body shot from Topuria.
Beam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Topuria.
Topuria cracks Beam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Topuria counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam throws out a loose jab but Topuria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Topuria thinks about countering with a body kick.
Topuria is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Topuria jabs at Beam's body.
Topuria throws a hook but Beam avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Beam.
Topuria misses with an uppercut.
Topuria tries to bum rush Beam with a series of wild strikes but Beam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Beam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Topuria.
Beam takes a swing at Topuria's ribcage but misses.
Beam lands with a cross.
Topuria looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Beam tries to counter it with a takedown but Topuria pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Topuria paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Beam defending well as Topuria loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Beam throws a nice inside leg kick.
Topuria throws a wild body kick that Beam sees coming a mile off.
Topuria misses with a kick to the body
and Beam counters with a three punch combo that has Topuria backing up. Topuria nods at Beam to acknowledge the strikes.
Topuria misses with a body kick.
Beam slips a jab and a cross from Topuria.
Topuria with a hook.
Topuria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beam fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Topuria has managed to clinch.
Beam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Topuria avoids it.
Topuria misses with a hook from the clinch.
Topuria misses with a punch to the body.
Topuria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beam throws a head punch that misses.
Topuria lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beam backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Topuria.
A short right from Topuria.
Beam lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Topuria backwards.
Beam working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Beam manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Topuria throws a lazy right hand but Beam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Topuria.
Topuria misses with a looping right.
Beam throws a looping overhand right but Topuria ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Topuria was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Beam ducks under a wild hook from Topuria.
Topuria throws a jab when Beam was well out of range.
Iliya Topuria is winning the standup battle so far.
Topuria connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Beam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Topuria looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Beam is working Topuria over with some ground and pound from side control.
Topuria is trying to control Beam's posture but Beam avoids it. #SUB2#
Beam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Topuria rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Beam's guard! Nice work there by Topuria!
Topuria won't allow Beam to sweep him here.
Topuria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Topuria will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB2#
Beam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Topuria is aware though and is defending well.
Beam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Beam throwing strikes from guard but Topuria blocks nicely.
Beam postures up in Topuria's guard and throws a big left but Topuria blocks it.
Beam stops Topuria from standing up.
Beam postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Topuria working for submissions but it's allowed Beam to get to half guard.
Beam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beam is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SU2#
Beam gets to his feet - Topuria follows without any prompting. #T4#
Beam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Beam tries to counter it with a takedown but Topuria pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Topuria.
Beam throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Topuria.
Topuria misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beam.
Beam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beam is looking to land body kicks.
Beam throws a lazy uppercut
and Topuria counters with a left and a right that stings Beam.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Topuria finds it's way round the side to connect with Beam's head.
Topuria looks to throw the jab but Beam is out of range.
Topuria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beam lands with an uppercut that bounces Topuria off the cage and back into range.
Topuria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beam appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Topuria circles away quickly and effectively.
Beam misses with a hook #TD#
and Topuria counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beam!

Beam explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Iliya Topuria will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Topuria jabs Beam right on the nose. Beam blinks but takes it well.
Beam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Topuria misses with a looping right.
Topuria wants to land a leg kick but Beam is out of range.
Beam moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Topuria tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Topuria looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beam throws a big shot that misses.
Beam throws a body shot but no joy.
Beam throws a series of punches but Topuria moves out of range.
Topuria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beam.
Topuria jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beam moves out of range of the body kick.
Beam tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beam misses with a body kick.
A combination from Beam does no damage.
Beam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beam swats away the attempt to clinch by Topuria.
Beam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Topuria misses with a body shot.
Topuria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beam throws out the jab.
Beam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beam catches Topuria with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beam with a nice cross.#TD2#
Beam gets a double leg takedown into Topuria's guard.
Beam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beam lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Topuria working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beam.
Topuria keeping moving, preventing Beam from controlling successfully.
Beam is looking to work some ground and pound but Topuria has wrist control.
Beam pushing down on Topuria's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beam is thwarting Topuria's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Beam throws a strike but Topuria avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Topuria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Topuria pulls Beam in close to his closed guard and prevents Beam from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Beam lying in Topuria's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Topuria decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Beam taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iliya Topuria!
An out of breath Iliya Topuria thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 61
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Beam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blikstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Beam.
Beam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beam tries a low kick but Blikstein avoids it.
Beam punishes Blikstein's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Beam.
Blikstein blocks a head kick by Beam.
Beam throws a sloppy head kick and Blikstein moves out of range easily.
Beam cracks Blikstein with a good jab.
A big right from Beam misses.
Beam swings for the body but Blikstein moves out of range.
Blikstein throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam misses with a wild body shot.
Beam throws a sloppy head kick and Blikstein moves out of range easily.
Beam throws a hook but Blikstein avoids it easily.
Beam misses with a double jab
and Blikstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Jim Beam has been cut.#T1#
Blikstein takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beam misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been hearing reports that Beam has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch but Blikstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blikstein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab from Beam.
Blikstein slips a jab from Beam.
Blikstein digs a good hook to Beam's body.
A jab from Beam misses.
It seemed like Blikstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blikstein takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blikstein moves out of range as Beam throws a body kick.
Blikstein avoids the head kick by Beam.
Beam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beam looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blikstein feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Blikstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blikstein moves out of range as Beam throws a body kick.
Beam slips a jab and a cross from Blikstein.
Blikstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blikstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beam lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A nice combination there by Beam.
Beam tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Blikstein misses #TD#
and Beam counters with a takedown into side control.
Beam working the ground and pound.
Blikstein prevents Beam from improving position. #SUB#
Beam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Blikstein is looking to regain half guard here but Beam keeps moving and retains side control.
Beam trying to control the position but Blikstein is working away.
Beam tries to move into full mount but can't pass Blikstein's legs.
Blikstein is looking for a sweep.
Beam lands some shots froms side control.
Blikstein gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Blikstein wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Beam.
Beam thowing shots but they're missing. #T4##SUB#
Beam goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Blikstein is on top in guard.
Beam 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blikstein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blikstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blikstein lands a couple of elbows.
Blikstein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blikstein is one step ahead there.
Blikstein controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beam wants to sweep here but Blikstein controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Beam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Beam's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Beam throws a head kick that misses.
Blikstein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blikstein blocks a head kick by Beam.
Beam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Blikstein closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Beam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beam misses with a looping right.
Beam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blikstein unleashes a big counter combination but Beam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beam throws a head kick that half lands.
Beam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blikstein. Blikstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein jabs Beam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blikstein tries a quick counter leg kick but Beam is wise to it.
Beam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blikstein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blikstein on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Blikstein ducks under a wild hook from Beam.
Beam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beam fails with the takedown
and Blikstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beam looks to throw the jab but Blikstein is out of range.
Blikstein looks to throw the jab but Beam is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blikstein checks a leg kick.
Beam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blikstein on the side of the head.
Beam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blikstein can do to turn this around?
Beam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beam misses with a takedown
and Blikstein counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A head kick by Beam misses
and Blikstein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Beam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beam.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blikstein! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blikstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Beam off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#Beam is rocked!
Blikstein misses with a wild combination.
Oh Beam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Blikstein! Beam is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 56
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1#
Beam just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Beam.
An attempted straight right counter from Fuhren misses the target.
Beam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fuhren doesn't seem bothered though.
Fuhren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Jim Beam has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Beam has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Beam lands with a good body shot.
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fuhren feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beam.
Beam lands a nice hook to Fuhren's body. Fuhren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy body kick from Beam
and Fuhren counters with a nice uppercut.
Beam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beam goes for a double leg but Fuhren avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fuhren continues to drive forward.
Beam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuhren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beam throws out a loose jab but Fuhren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Fuhren misses with a body shot.
Beam lands with a good body shot.
Fuhren moves out of range of the leg kick from Beam.
A counter left hand to the body from Fuhren misses its target.
Beam works the jab nicely.
Beam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Fuhren misses its target.
Beam misses the jab.
Fuhren wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Beam decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beam misses with a head shot. Fuhren uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fuhren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fuhren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fuhren wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Beam trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuhren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Beam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fuhren keeping moving, preventing Beam from controlling successfully.
Fuhren controlling Beam's posture.
Beam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beam preventing the sweep.
Beam postures up.
Beam is fighting to break Fuhren's control of his arms but Fuhren is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fuhren 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.
Beam trying to control but Fuhren is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fuhren is trying to keep Beam in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Beam misses with a takedown attempt
and Fuhren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beam fails with a takedown attempt.
Psiris Fuhren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Beam.
Beam throws a big shot that misses.
Beam scores with a nice strike.
Nice takedown defense from Fuhren. No joy for Beam on that attempt.
Beam throws a leg kick
and Fuhren counters with a stiff right hand.
Fuhren keeps the fight on the outside.
Beam tries a head kick but it misses.
Beam plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Psiris Fuhren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuhren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fuhren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beam.
A counter left hand to the body from Fuhren misses its target.#T4#
Fuhren swats away the attempt to clinch by Beam.
Beam does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Beam throws a head kick that misses
and Fuhren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Beam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Fuhren.
Fuhren working aggressively here.
Fuhren swings wildly with an uppercut but Beam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuhren lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Beam is rocked!
Fuhren holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Beam is still on wobbly legs! Can Fuhren finish him?
Fuhren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fuhren lands with a right to the head.
Fuhren is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fuhren swings wildly with an uppercut but Beam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuhren misses with the head strike.
Beam is trying to break free.
Fuhren working aggressively here.
Fuhren misses with a body punch.
Beam tries to break the clinch but Fuhren is controlling the position.
Beam goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Beam manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fuhren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jim Beam will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Beam's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fuhren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beam seems to have recovered his senses.
Beam throws a solid leg kick but Fuhren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beam.
Beam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuhren.
Beam connects with the punch.
Fuhren looks to clinch
and Fuhren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuhren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beam.
Beam throws a big shot that misses.
Beam wants to slow Fuhren down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Beam misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Beam misses
and Beam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Beam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Fuhren pushes Beam off and gets back to his feet.
Fuhren is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T1#
Beam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fuhren misses with a looping left.
Beam throws a right and a left that Fuhren avoids nicely.
Beam just misses with a punch to the body.
Beam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuhren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beam swats away the attempt to clinch by Fuhren.
Beam wants to land a leg kick but Fuhren is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fuhren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fuhren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beam misses with a hook to the body
and Fuhren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch but Fuhren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fuhren is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beam.
Beam throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuhren misses with a looping right.#T2#
Beam just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Beam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuhren 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##SUB2#
Beam actively working from the bottom here.
Beam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beam.#SUB2#
Beam is looking for a triangle but Fuhren pushes his legs off easily.
Fuhren looking to pass the guard.
Fuhren looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Beam is looking to sweep but instead, Fuhren has passed into half guard. #T3#
Beam is looking to control Fuhren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beam avoid being mounted?
Fuhren not doing much here.
Beam missing with punches from the bottom.
Fuhren is looking to advance position but Beam won't allow it.
Fuhren keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Beam moves into full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beam wants to sweep here but Fuhren controlling him for the moment.
Fuhren is stalling in the full guard.
Beam throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fuhren stands and throws Beam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Beam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fuhren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beam is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Fuhren stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Beam tries to clinch but Fuhren moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Psiris Fuhren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Beam's cut.
That's time! Fuhren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Beam avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fuhren in his tracks.
Fuhren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beam throws a poor cross that misses
and Fuhren counters with a nice uppercut.
Fuhren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beam with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Fuhren counter with a right hand.
Jim Beam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beam does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Beam takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuhren lands with a right to the head.
Beam wants a takedown.
Beam trying to control the position but instead, Fuhren has worked for underhooks and has pushed Beam into the cage.
Beam tries a body shot but Fuhren blocks it. #T1#
Beam tries to throw a body punch but Fuhren avoids it by throwing Beam back against the cage.
Fuhren lands an uppercut.
Beam blocking some punches.
Fuhren lands with a light punch inside.
Fuhren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuhren lands a right hand.
Beam lands with a light punch inside.
Fuhren tries to work over Beam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuhren tries to throw a body punch but Beam avoids it by throwing Fuhren back against the cage.
Beam misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Beam fails to land.
Fuhren swings wildly with an uppercut but Beam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Psiris Fuhren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fuhren takes a shot to the head.
Beam blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Fuhren.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Fuhren.
Beam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fuhren lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Fuhren lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Beam to his knees! Fuhren keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Psiris Fuhren!
Psiris Fuhren decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 48
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Beam tries to score with a low kick but Yi moves his leg out of the way.
Yi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yi somewhat.
Beam is looking to clinch but Yi is avoiding it.
Beam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beam scores with a leg kick.
Beam misses with a hook. Yi ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Beam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yi misses with the head strike.
Beam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yi misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi can't get the takedown.
Beam is trying to pull guard but Yi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Beam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Beam has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Beam goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yi clobbers Beam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beam throws a sloppy head kick and Yi moves out of range easily.
Beam misses with a straight left.
Yi staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beam. That's going to slow Yi down.
Yi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beam scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Beam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beam pulls Yi in close to his closed guard and prevents Yi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yi wants to pass the guard but Beam is keeping the position.#T2#
Yi wants to control from the top but Beam keeps moving. #SUB2#
Beam working for a triangle but Yi defends it easily.
Yi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yi trying to control but Beam is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Beam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Yi advances to half guard. #T3#
Beam lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. #SUB#
Yi is looking for a kimura but Beam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yi to get the leverage.
Yi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yi is trying to control. Beam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Yi in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Beam tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Yi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jin Yi!
A very excited looking Jin Yi 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 40
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Beam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gōtarō looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gōtarō moves out of range of the body kick from Beam.
A big left from Beam misses.
Gōtarō walks forward, straight into a front kick from Beam.#CL#
Beam has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beam scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gōtarō blocks a body shot from Beam.
Gōtarō prevents a body shot from Beam.
Beam lands a right hand.
Beam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gōtarō just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gōtarō fails to land.
Gōtarō working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gōtarō lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Gōtarō.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beam can't find room to land a body shot as Gōtarō controls the action.
Gōtarō scores with a shot to the side of Beam's head.
Beam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gōtarōs head.
Beam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beam blocking some punches.
Beam swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Beam has a couple of punches blocked by Gōtarō.
Gōtarō blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Beam manages to break the clinch.
Beam checks a leg kick nicely.
Beam swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Gōtarō counter with a right hand.
Gōtarō keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gōtarō moves away.
Gōtarō scores with a jab.
Gōtarō thuds his right hand into Beam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Jim Beam has been cut.
Beam missing with a left hand there. Gōtarō was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beam misses with a takedown attempt - Gōtarō sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gōtarō looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Beam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beam throws a nice looking combination but Gōtarō bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gōtarō has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Beam misses with a low kick as Gōtarō jumps back.
Beam lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gōtarō fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gōtarō misses with an uppercut
and Beam counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gōtarō staying out of range there.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gōtarō checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Gōtarō misses.
Gōtarō misses with a hook. Beam ducked under it nicely.
Beam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Gōtarō on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beam throws a jab but it's blocked by Gōtarō.
A punch lands to the side of Gōtarō 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beam misses with a double jab.
Beam has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gōtarō.#CL#
Beam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gōtarō misses with the head strike.
Gōtarō pushes Beam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Gōtarō - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Beam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gōtarō misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gōtarō.
Beam digs a right hand underneath Gōtarō's ribcage. Gōtarō let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beam blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Beam missing with knees to the body.
Gōtarō misses with some punches.
Gōtarō managing to block the knees to the body from Beam.
Beam has Gōtarō pressed against the cage, preventing Gōtarō from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gōtarō lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Beam fails to land.
Beam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gōtarō to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Gōtarō breaks from the clinch.
Gōtarō motions for Beam to come forward. Gōtarō throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gōtarō has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beam misses the jab.
Beam backing away here, and Gōtarō unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Beam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gōtarō.
Gōtarō lands a nice hook to Beam's body. Beam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gōtarō was well out of range. Poor timing from Beam.
Gōtarō doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gōtarō motions for Beam to come forward. Gōtarō throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gōtarō throws a leg kick but Beam sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beam looks to throw the jab but Gōtarō is out of range.
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Beam. #T4#
Beam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gōtarō. That did some damage!
Beam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gōtarō's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gōtarō takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gōtarō blocks a leg kick.
Beam is looking to clinch but Gōtarō is avoiding it.
Beam shoots for a takedown but Gōtarō saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gōtarō ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beam swinging wildly here.
Beam misses with an uppercut
and Gōtarō cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gōtarō connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gōtarō manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Beam.
Gōtarō slips a jab from Beam.
Gōtarō connects with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Beam. Beautiful body shot.
Beam misses with a jab to the body
and Beam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jim Beam will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Beam's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Beam throws a front kick aimed at Gōtarō's knee but Gōtarō avoids it well.
Gōtarō takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Gōtarō misses.
Gōtarō slips a jab from Beam.
Gōtarō connects with a nice looking jab.
Beam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gōtarō as he jumps to the side.
Gōtarō takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gōtarō lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beam lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gōtarō's sensitive parts.
Beam is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam misses with the combination.
Beam misses with a low kick as Gōtarō jumps back.
Beam with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gōtarō to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Beam is rocked!
Gōtarō lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Beam falls backwards - clearly groggy! Gōtarō dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Gōtarō!
Kenji Gōtarō took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLBENT for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SPPS 38 - Welterweight Clash
Date: Jan 27, 2021

#R1#
Beam misses the shot to the body.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Beam.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beam.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beam.
Beam misses with a leg kick.
McGuire shoots in but Beam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire wants to counter the offense by Beam and move into the clinch position.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big right from McGuire misses.
We've been hearing reports that Beam has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beam misses with a wild body shot.
Beam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Beam counters with a stiff right hand.
Beam's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam checks a leg kick.
Beam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beam lands an overhand right.
McGuire has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Beam throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
McGuire is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Beam.
McGuire swings for the body but Beam moves out of range. #CL2#
McGuire has managed to clinch.
Beam tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire tries a body shot but Beam blocks it.
Beam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Beam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beam swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Beam stalling.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Beam's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire blocks an elbow strike.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Beam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. #TD#
Beam pulls guard effortlessly.
McGuire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beam looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Beam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGuire throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB#
Beam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Beam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
Beam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGuire manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
McGuire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McGuire is tightening it up a little... Beam has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Beam reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Beam taps out! Nice BJJ there by McGuire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Landon McGuire!
Landon McGuire is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Landon McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SPPS 31 - Pre-Christmas Blast!
Date: Dec 23, 2020

#R1#
Hirst avoids the head kick by Beam.
Beam jabs Hirst right on the nose. Hirst blinks but takes it well.
Beam lands a glancing blow to the side of Hirst's head.
Hirst 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.
Beam misses with a combination
and Hirst counters with a left to the body.
Hirst scores with a hook.
Beam gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hirst counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hirst blocks a leg kick.
Hirst thinks about countering with a body kick.
Beam's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hirst connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beam scrambles back to his feet.
Beam throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2#
Beam shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hirst's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirst working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beam.
Beam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beam postures up. #T1#
Beam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beam postures up in Hirst's guard and throws a big left but Hirst blocks it.
Beam tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirst is retaining full guard.
Beam stands up over Hirst, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beam throwing strikes from guard but Hirst blocks nicely.
Beam controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Beam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hirst is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Beam sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hirst is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Beam working the ground and pound but Hirst is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Beam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hirst knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beam on the ground.
Hirst dodges the ground and pound from Beam.
Beam fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Beam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Beam are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Beam advances nicely into full mount.
Beam is landing with some decent strikes but Hirst is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
Beam jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hirst manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hirst is looking to reverse the position.
Hirst manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hirst prevents Beam from improving his position.
Hirst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beam keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beam moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Beam is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Beam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirst is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Beam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Beam has his feet on Hirst's thighs here. He's pushed Hirst 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! Hirst screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Beam!
Jim Beam is the new middleweight champion!
A less than humble Jim Beam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 25
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Beam misses with a few strikes there.
Beam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beam lands a jab.
Beam thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lannister if he has to take too many more of those.
Lannister misses with a takedown attempt - Beam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beam misses with the body kick#TD#
and Lannister counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Beam bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Beam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lannister moves away.
Beam looks to land a combination but Lannister avoids it well.
Lannister closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beam bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Beam.
Beam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lannister has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beam lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lannister backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Tyrion Lannister has been cut.
Lannister is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lannister shoots in looking for a takedown. Beam tries to sprawl out of it but Lannister keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Beam lands with a kick to the temple. Lannister shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Beam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lannister. That did some damage!
Lannister shoots in but Beam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lannister gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beam.
Lannister gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Lannister tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Beam is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Lannister buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Lannister!! Lannister is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Beam throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Beam!

Event: SPPS 20 - Fright Night
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kazuma is looking to clinch but Beam is avoiding it.
Kazuma is looking to clinch but Beam is avoiding it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kazuma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Beam.
Beam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kazuma to keep the fight standing.
Beam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beam gets through Kazuma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kazuma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beam has him pressed against the cage.
Kazuma prevents a body shot from Beam.
Kazuma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beam smiles and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Kazuma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kazuma told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Beam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kazuma's elbow.
Kazuma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beam lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Beam.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Kazuma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Beam.#T1#
Beam scores with a spinning back kick!
Beam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazuma throws a counter combo.
Kazuma looks to land a combination. Beam sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Jim Beam has been cut.
Beam lands with a hook. Kazuma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kazuma misses with the combination.
Kazuma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kazuma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beam swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazuma.
It looked like Beam was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Beam scores with a hook to the body. Kazuma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazuma moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazuma on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Beam lands a slapping body shot. #KD2#
Kazuma cracks Beam with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Beam looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kazuma finish him? #ROC2#Beam is rocked!
Beam misses with a body shot.
Oh Beam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kazuma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazuma on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2##CL2#
Kazuma clinches up against the cage.
Beam seems to have got his legs back now.
Kazuma blocks an elbow strike.
Beam throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazuma.
A short uppercut from Beam.
Beam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kazuma's elbow.
Kazuma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Beam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kazuma is trying to break the clinch but Beam has him pressed against the cage.
Beam taking a breather.#BC2#
Kazuma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beam is looking to wear down Kazuma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Beam moves into the clinch.
Beam misses with a body punch.
Beam misses with a punch to the body.
Beam swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazuma uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Kazuma has clasped his hands together around Beam's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Beam is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Beam throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Beam manages to get back to half guard.
Kazuma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beam manages to get to full guard.
Kazuma showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beam has his foot on Kazuma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazuma works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kazuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beam is keeping the position for now.
Kazuma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kazuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kazuma controls the pace.
Beam wants to sweep here but Kazuma controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kazuma avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Beam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazuma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Beam is tightening it up a little... Kazuma has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kazuma reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kazuma taps out! Nice BJJ there by Beam!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jim Beam!
Jim Beam 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 9
Date: Sep 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ainsworth avoids a kick to the body.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Beam blocks it.
Beam swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beam misses with a body punch
and Ainsworth counters with a straight right hand.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Beam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ainsworth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ainsworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beam.
Ainsworth scores with a hook.
Beam lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beam. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth dodges the punch combination from Beam.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beam lands a jab to Ainsworth's midsection.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beam throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Beam digs a good hook to Ainsworth's body.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Beam.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beam, as that shot connected.
Beam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ainsworth in his tracks.
Beam closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloppy strikes from Beam. Those never looked like landing.
Ainsworth dodges the punch combination from Beam.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Beam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
As Ainsworth backs off Beam throws a huge counter combo but Ainsworth manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Beam jumps guard but Ainsworth stands there with Beam around his waist. Beam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beam is trying to break the clinch but Ainsworth has him pressed against the cage.
Ainsworth has a couple of punches blocked by Beam.
Beam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ainsworth.
A shot in the inside from Beam. #T2#
Beam can't find room to land a body shot as Ainsworth controls the action.
Ainsworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beam.
Ainsworth blocks a body shot from Beam.
Beam jumps guard but Ainsworth stands there with Beam around his waist. Beam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ainsworth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beam backwards.
Beam tries to break free but Ainsworth pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ainsworth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ainsworth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beam backwards.
Ainsworth pushes Beam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ainsworth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beam misses with a body punch.
Beam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Beam.
Beam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ainsworth smiles and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Beam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beam just misses with a punch to the body.
Beam shoots in looking for a takedown but Ainsworth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Beam walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ainsworth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beam on the side of the head. #ROC#Beam is rocked!
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ainsworth gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilfred Ainsworth!
Wilfred Ainsworth spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 2
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beam was well out of range. Poor timing from Krasnov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krasnov.
A telegraphed right hand from Beam misses the target.
Beam misses with a wild combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Beam scores with a four punch combination!
Beam throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Krasnov's head.
Beam throws a good cross that connects.
Krasnov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krasnov somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Beam.
Beam connects with the punch.#T1#
Beam works the jab nicely.
Beam fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Krasnov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beam.
Good exchange - Beam coming out on top.
Beam wants to clinch.
Beam throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Beam misses.
Krasnov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Krasnov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Krasnov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beam is out of range and Krasnov settles back down.
Krasnov moves out of range of the body kick from Beam.
Krasnov walks into a jab.
Beam misses with a hook.
Krasnov moves forwards but Beam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krasnov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Krasnov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2##CL#
Krasnov darts in and clinches Beam up against the cage.#BC2#
Beam breaks from the clinch.
Beam closes the distance and clinches up with Krasnov, looking for a takedown. Beam pushes Krasnov against the cage but Krasnov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krasnov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beam thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Krasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krasnov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Krasnov misses.
Beam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krasnov at a distance.
Beam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krasnov circles away quickly and effectively.
Krasnov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Beam. That one must have hurt.
Krasnov shoots in and drives through. Beam sprawls well.
Krasnov misses with a wild body shot.
Beam has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Beam. That snapped Krasnov's head back.
Krasnov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3##CL2#
Beam clinches.
Krasnov blocks a body shot from Beam.
Beam works on Krasnov's body with a couple of short punches.
Krasnov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krasnov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beam tries to break free but Krasnov pushes him back against the cage.
Krasnov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Beam gets control of Krasnov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beam will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Beam pulls Krasnov in close to his closed guard and prevents Krasnov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Krasnov looking to pass the guard.
Beam tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Beam is looking for a triangle here but Krasnov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Beam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krasnov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Beam wants to get back to his feet but Krasnov drags him back down.
Krasnov working away.
Krasnov is looking to take a break and control but Beam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beam tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Beam tries to buck Krasnov off but Krasnov is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beam is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Beam throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Beam dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Beam checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krasnov swings widly with a right hand
letting Beam counter with a right hand.
Krasnov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Beam is looking to clinch but Krasnov is avoiding it.
Beam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krasnov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Beam sprawls and moves away.
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam throws a solid leg kick but Krasnov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beam.
Beam fails to land with a series of punches.
Beam tries to clinch but Krasnov is having none of it.
Krasnov throwing a counter right hand but Beam manages to avoid it.
Krasnov swings for the body but Beam moves out of range.
Krasnov lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jim Beam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krasnov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from Krasnov as Beam shoots in.
Jim Beam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Krasnov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krasnov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beam.#T1#
Beam throws a push kick but Krasnov slaps the foot to one side.
Beam misses with a low kick.
Beam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krasnov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krasnov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good leg kick by Beam.
Beam misses with a few strikes there.
Beam throws a solid leg kick but Krasnov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beam.
Krasnov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Krasnov misses with a shot to the body
and Beam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krasnov as he avoids it easily.
Krasnov lands a slapping body shot.
Beam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krasnov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Jim Beam has been cut.
Krasnov tries to clinch
and Beam counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Krasnov takes a swing at Beam's ribcage but misses.
Krasnov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beam on the side of the head.
Krasnov throws a hook but Beam avoids it easily.
Krasnov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krasnov manages to avoid it.
Krasnov misses with a low kick as Beam jumps back.
Beam looks for a takedown but Krasnov sprawls well.
Kirill Krasnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Beam.
Krasnov misses with a hook.
Beam thuds a left hand into Krasnov's body.
Beam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Krasnov moves into the clinch.
Krasnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Beam avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Beam breaks the clinch. #T3#
Krasnov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beam.
Beam cracks a nice hook into Krasnov's ribs.
Beam slips a straight right by Krasnov.
Krasnov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Beam throws a hook to the side of Krasnov's head but Krasnov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krasnov. Beam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krasnov walks into a jab.
Beam lands a head shot.
Krasnov ducks under a wild hook from Beam.
Beam takes a swing at Krasnov's ribcage but misses.
Krasnov attempts a counter takedown but Beam avoids it well and moves away.
Beam throws the kick towards the body but Krasnov avoids it.
Krasnov is looking to counter punch.
Krasnov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beam.
Beam looks to land a body kick but Krasnov moved away.#TD#
Krasnov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Krasnov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Krasnov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beam is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krasnov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beam keeps working. #SUB#
Krasnov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beam is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Beam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Beam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jim Beam's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Beam misses with a body kick.
Krasnov is looking to counter punch.
Beam throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beam throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beam throws a right and a left that Krasnov avoids nicely.
Beam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krasnov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krasnov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krasnov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Krasnov checks a low kick from Beam.
As Beam tries to get set, Krasnov tries to push him back and clinch up but Beam manages to avoid the attempt.
Beam scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Krasnov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krasnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beam was well out of range. Poor timing from Krasnov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam throws a push kick but Krasnov slaps the foot to one side.
Beam throws a push kick but Krasnov slaps the foot to one side.
Krasnov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Krasnov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beam wants to get back to his feet but Krasnov is dominant here and he's now got Beam's back!#T1#
Kirill Krasnov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krasnov controlling well, preventing Beam from escaping the position. #SUB#
Krasnov working for a choke but Beam is defending well. #SUB#
Beam showing good submission defense here.
Krasnov keeps control of the position as Beam tries to break free.
Krasnov tries to get the hooks in deep but Beam pushed the leg off.
Beam can't escape the position. #T2##SUB#
Beam is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Krasnov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Beam looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Beam fending off the submission attempt from Krasnov.
Krasnov is trying to stick to Beam's back but Beam is turning into Krasnov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Krasnov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Beam.#T3#
Beam working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krasnov's head.
Krasnov is trying to control the position but Beam postures up.
Beam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krasnov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Krasnov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beam is aware though and is defending well.
Beam trying to control the position from guard on top but Krasnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jim Beam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Krasnov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beam content to stall in guard here. #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.
Krasnov wants to hit a sweep here but Beam passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Krasnov there!
Kirill Krasnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beam trying to control but Krasnov is having none of it.
Krasnov is in a horrible position here. Beam smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Krasnov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Krasnov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krasnov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beam winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Beam!
A very excited looking Jim Beam rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Sucker Punch 185# CSS Finals
Date: Jul 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briscoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Briscoe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beam wants to get back to full guard.
Beam wants to control but Briscoe is keeping busy.
Briscoe wants to free his trapped foot but Beam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Briscoe.
Beam is trying to control but can't.
Beam wants to improve his position but Briscoe is controlling well.
Briscoe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam is trying to control but can't.
Briscoe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beam on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Briscoe lands a nice short elbow.
Beam works his way to full guard. Good work.
Briscoe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Beam looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Briscoe with a nice head shot there.
Beam looking to control.
Beam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Briscoe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Briscoe keeping full guard, as Beam tries to pass.
Beam is looking to work some ground and pound but Briscoe has wrist control.
Briscoe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Briscoe tries to get out of the position.
Beam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Briscoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Briscoe can't keep his opponent in guard - Beam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Beam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Beam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Briscoe is refusing to be controlled, as Beam sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Beam there.
Briscoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beam.
Briscoe is pressing down on Beam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beam is looking to work some ground and pound but Briscoe has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beam advances position into side control!
Beam has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Beam lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Beam is landing with some decent strikes but Briscoe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Beam looking to finish with strikes here!
Beam with good strikes from the mount here!
Beam with good strikes from the mount here!
Beam sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Beam scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Briscoe?
Briscoe is looking to get to half guard.
Beam cracks Briscoe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Briscoe is trying to stand.
Beam thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Briscoe is bucking up trying to escape but Beam cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beam throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Beam landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beam thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Beam lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC2#Briscoe is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Al Briscoe has been cut.
Beam is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Briscoe goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Beam!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Beam!
Jim Beam 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.

Event: Sucker Punch 185# CSS Semis
Date: Jun 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Beam.
Beam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Beam.
Cooper tests Beam's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Jim Beam has been cut.
Beam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cooper.
Beam looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooper is just out of range.
Beam misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick from Cooper lands but Beam takes it in his stride.
Beam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cooper throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Beam counters by clinching up.
Cooper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Beam jumps guard but Cooper stands there with Beam around his waist. Beam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Cooper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beam throws a shot to the body.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cooper checks a leg kick.
Beam misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beam fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cooper checks it well.
Beam looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cooper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Cooper throws out a loose jab but Beam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beam moves out of range as Cooper strikes.
Cooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beam throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beam throws a body kick that misses.
Beam misses with a jab to the body
and Beam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beam misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Cooper.
Beam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Beam.
Beam tries to land a body kick
and Cooper counters with a big right hand! Oh Beam is in trouble here! Cooper follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). D B Cooper!

Event: Sucker Punch 185# CSS RD2
Date: May 20, 2020

#R1#
Zhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beam looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Beam takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Beam manages to break the clinch.
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam pushes Zhao away with a front kick.
Beam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Zhao. No joy for Beam on that attempt.
Beam throws out a leg kick but Zhao moves out of range and Beam only half commits. #KD#
Zhao lands a big head kick that sends Beam tumbling to the mat! Zhao takes a step backwards and waves Beam back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Beam is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jim Beam has been cut.
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!
Beam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beam is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhao finish him?#CL#
Zhao rushes Beam and presses him up against the cage.
Beam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beam misses with an elbow over the top.
Beam is trying to pull guard but Zhao has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhao moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhao lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Beam up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Zhao from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Beam's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Longsun Zhao!

Event: Sucker Punch 185# CSS RD1
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Smirnov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Smirnov.
The fighters circling - Smirnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Smirnov. That snapped Beam's head back.
Smirnov misses with an uppercut
and Beam counters with a stiff right hand.
Beam throws a wild body kick that Smirnov sees coming a mile off.
Smirnov misses with an uppercut
and Beam counters with a two punch combo.
Smirnov dips to his left and cracks Beam with an uppercut!
Smirnov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#
Beam is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnov steps in with a hook that catches Beam right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Smirnov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Beam looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Smirnov!

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