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Event:
C21: Aas vs Vader
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Sung Jung. That snapped Beeker's head back.
Beeker blocks the body kick.
Beeker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sung Jung throws a series of punches but Beeker avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beeker.
Sung Jung is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been hearing reports that Beeker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sung Jung delivers a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Sung Jung.
Beeker is breathing heavily.
Sung Jung moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sung Jung misses with a straight right.
Sung Jung throws a lazy right hand but Beeker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beeker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Sung Jung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sung Jung lands a left hand.
#T1#
Sung Jung presses Beeker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sung Jung lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Beeker is rocked!
Sung Jung pushes Beeker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oh Beeker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sung Jung lands with a right to the head.
Sung Jung softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beeker trying to land knees to the body.
Sung Jung creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Beeker's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Beeker drops to his knees and Sung Jung pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kakashi Sung Jung!
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Event:
CFN1: Vovchanchyn vs Xerxes
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Beeker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Beeker stopping the sweep attempt from Nunez.#SUB2#
Nunez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beeker is aware though and is defending well.
Nunez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beeker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Beeker pulls Nunez in close to his closed guard and prevents Nunez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beeker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beeker tries to get out of the position.
Beeker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nunez wants to control from the top but Beeker keeps moving.
Beeker pulls Nunez in to control the position. #T1#
Beeker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beeker pulls Nunez in close to his closed guard and prevents Nunez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nunez trying to control the position from guard on top but Beeker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Beeker is pulling down on Nunez's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beeker looks to land a combination but Nunez avoids it well.
Beeker shoots in for a takedown but Nunez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Nunez with that takedown attempt.
Nunez tries to close the distance and clinch but Beeker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nunez misses with a kick to the body.
Nunez darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Beeker counters with a takedown into side control.
Beeker scoring with punches and elbows.
Nunez is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Nunez is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Beeker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nunez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beeker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A control attempt from Nunez but he's now mounted!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nunez is looking to get to half guard.
Beeker controlling the position easily from mount.
Nunez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beeker wants to control the pace but Nunez is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Beeker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nunez shoots for a double leg takedown but Beeker sprawls well. He's pushed Nunez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beeker tries a head kick but it misses.
Beeker lands a two punch combo.
Nunez leaves Beeker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Beeker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nunez sprawls well initially but Beeker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Beeker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Beeker there. #T1#
Nunez wants to control but Beeker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beeker is keen to just control but Nunez is a slippery customer.
Nunez trying to control from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beeker wants to free his trapped foot but Nunez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beeker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nunez keeps working.
Ryan Beeker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nunez wants to improve his position but Beeker is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nunez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beeker's calf.#TD2#
Nunez dives in and scores a takedown into Beeker's guard.
Nunez stopping the sweep attempt from Beeker.
Beeker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nunez manages to pass to side control.
Beeker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nunez can do to turn this around?
Beeker has his hands clasped together around Nunez's back. He's all about the action.
Beeker is pressing down on Nunez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Nunez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nunez controlling from the top position.
Nunez is standing up over Beeker. Beeker looks to escape but Nunez dives into side control.
Beeker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beeker manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beeker keeping moving, preventing Nunez from controlling successfully.
Beeker is looking to sweep but instead, Nunez has passed into half guard.
Beeker is refusing to be controlled, as Nunez sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nunez is looking to advance position but Beeker won't allow it. #SUB#
Beeker looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Beeker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beeker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nunez moves out of range as Beeker strikes.
Nunez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beeker.
Nunez is looking to clinch but Beeker is avoiding it.
#CL#
Beeker has closed the distance and engaged Nunez in a clinch.
Nunez controlling the action here for a moment.
Nunez taking a breather. #BC#
Beeker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan Beeker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunez fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Beeker has closed the distance and engaged Nunez in a clinch.
Beeker is stalling here.
#T1#
Beeker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunez's efforts to push away.
Nunez wants a takedown but no success here.
Nunez tries to pull guard but Beeker won't allow it.
Ryan Beeker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Nunez.
Nunez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beeker tries to pull guard but Nunez holds him up against the cage and eventually Beeker drops back down to his feet.
Nunez jumps guard but Beeker stands there with Nunez around his waist. Nunez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Beeker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nunez wants to get back to full guard but Beeker has passed into side control.#SU#
Beeker stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2##CL#
Beeker pushes Nunez up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Beeker has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nunez is trying to keep an underhook but Beeker manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Beeker tries to stand and escape but Nunez is controlling the position.
Beeker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beeker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Beeker goes for an armbar but Nunez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nunez. #T3#
Beeker keeping moving, preventing Nunez from controlling successfully.
Nunez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beeker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #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.#SUB#
Nunez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beeker wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Beeker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2#
Beeker is working an open guard so Nunez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Nunez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beeker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Beeker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beeker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Beeker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Beeker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goodwin sprawls well initially but Beeker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Goodwin is trying to escape back to his feet but Beeker uses the scramble to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Beeker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Beeker wants to stand but Goodwin has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beeker tries to advance to mount but Goodwin denies him.
Goodwin is looking to regain half guard here but Beeker keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Beeker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Beeker tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Goodwin prevents Beeker from improving position.
Goodwin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Goodwin really is a fat lump.
Goodwin breaks Beeker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Goodwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Beeker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Beeker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Beeker controls Goodwin momentarily but Goodwin frees himself.
Beeker has Goodwin pulled in close to control his posture.
Goodwin wants to control from the top but Beeker keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Beeker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goodwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goodwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goodwin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goodwin tries to stand but Beeker is controlling from the bottom.
Goodwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Beeker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goodwin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goodwin trying to control but Beeker is working from the bottom.
Beeker is pulling down on Goodwin's head to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beeker can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goodwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Beeker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beeker tries to clinch up
and Goodwin counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beeker. Goodwin shrugs it off though.
Beeker throws a body kick that misses
and Goodwin counters with a series of strikes. Beeker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Goodwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Goodwin scores with a nice right hand.
Beeker shoots in but no luck this time.
Goodwin throws a jab when Beeker was well out of range.
Beeker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beeker wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Merlin Goodwin 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#
Goodwin stuffs the takedown.
As Beeker backs away, Goodwin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goodwin connects with a right hand. Beeker shakes it off.
Goodwin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Goodwin. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan Beeker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beeker misses with a takedown attempt
and Beeker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodwin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beeker fails to land with a series of punches.
Goodwin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Beeker closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Goodwin to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beeker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goodwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Beeker.#T1#
Goodwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beeker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goodwin defends well and Beeker ends up having to push Goodwin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beeker tries to move into range but Goodwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goodwin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Goodwin instigates a clinch. #TD#
Goodwin jumps into guard, dragging Beeker to the mat.
Goodwin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Goodwin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Beeker has picked Goodwin up and slammed him! Goodwin can't keep hold of the triangle and Beeker manages to pass to side control!
Beeker wants to stand but Goodwin has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beeker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Goodwin wants to get back to his feet.
Goodwin throws a couple of strikes there.
Goodwin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Beeker remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Goodwin is trying to get back to his feet.
Goodwin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Beeker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3#
Goodwin tries to improve position but can't.
Goodwin is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.
Beeker advances nicely into full mount.
Goodwin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Beeker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Beeker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Beeker controlling his opponent. #T4#
Beeker with the ground and pound from mount.
Beeker dominating with strikes here.
Beeker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Beeker jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Goodwin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Goodwin and Beeker has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Beeker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodwin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Goodwin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Goodwin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beeker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goodwin throwing a counter right hand but Beeker manages to avoid it.
Beeker tries for a takedown but Goodwin circles away easily#CL#
and Goodwin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Goodwin has had enough of the clinch but Beeker keeps him there for the moment.
Beeker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goodwin is defending well.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Beeker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Goodwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beeker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan Beeker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL2#
Beeker forces Goodwin back against the cage and clinches.
Beeker fails to pull guard.
Beeker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Goodwin drags the fight down to the ground.
Beeker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goodwin wants to stand up but Beeker is controlling him.
Goodwin 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.
Beeker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Goodwin wants to get back to his feet but Beeker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goodwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beeker is one step ahead there.
Beeker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goodwin's guard.
Beeker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goodwin being controlled for a moment.
Goodwin tries to buck Beeker off but Beeker is having none of it.#T3#
Beeker trying to control the action but Goodwin is working from the bottom.
Ryan Beeker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goodwin tries to bench press Beeker off him but Beeker keeps the position.
Goodwin seems a little lost for a moment, as Beeker dominates the positioning.
Goodwin manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Goodwin looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beeker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Beeker controlling the action here. #SUB#
Goodwin looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Goodwin tries to kick Beeker off but Beeker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beeker slows the pace down in half guard.
Beeker wants to stand up but Goodwin has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beeker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goodwin as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beeker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goodwin as he avoids it easily.
Ryan Beeker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merlin Goodwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beeker misses with a head kick.
Goodwin tries to counter with a takedown but Beeker is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin Goodwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goodwin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merlin Goodwin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Beeker checks the leg kick.
Beeker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Beeker.
#CL2#
Beeker takes the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beeker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Beeker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Beeker circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beeker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Beeker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Beeker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Beeker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Alvarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beeker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beeker is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Alvarez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Beeker has passed into half guard!
Alvarez looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvarez won't allow Beeker to pass to mount.
Beeker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Beeker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Beeker trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well. #SUB2#
Beeker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alvarez sees it coming and defends easily.
Alvarez really is a fat lump.#T3#
Beeker wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beeker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beeker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alvarez is looking to control Beeker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
Beeker stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alvarez is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beeker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beeker throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range. #TD2#
Beeker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alvarez is trying to defend but Beeker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Beeker trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beeker lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Beeker dominated that round.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Alvarez gets a clinch.
Alvarez fails to pull guard.
Beeker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Beeker has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Beeker pulls Alvarez into guard.
Beeker striking off his back but it's not causing Alvarez any problems.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Beeker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alvarez trying to control but Beeker is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beeker holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Beeker.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jody Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Alvarez instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Beeker has Alvarez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Beeker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alvarez tumbling to the mat - Beeker dives into Alvarez's guard.
Beeker is standing up over Alvarez. Alvarez looks to escape but Beeker dives into side control.
#T2##REVR#
Beeker working the ground and pound.
Beeker is working Alvarez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Alvarez is being controlled here.
Beeker tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Beeker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beeker just content to control the position. #T3#
Ryan Beeker has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Beeker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beeker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beeker wants to stand but Alvarez is controlling his arm.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beeker taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Beeker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beeker tries to move to mount but Alvarez blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Beeker 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Beeker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvarez wants to stand back up but Beeker manages to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Beeker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Beeker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beeker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beeker lands a nice forearm strike. #T1##SU2#
Beeker decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alvarez to his feet.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Beeker keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Beeker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beeker lands in his opponent's guard.
Beeker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alvarez wants to stand but Beeker is controlling the position. #T2##SUB#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Beeker defends easily.
Beeker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez is wriggling around but Beeker manages to pass to half guard.
Beeker is taking a breather. Alvarez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Alvarez is trying to stand.
Alvarez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for a kimura from the bottom but Beeker passes into side control!#SUB2#
Beeker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alvarez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alvarez throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beeker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alvarez to see if he's OK.
Beeker controls the position.
Alvarez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Beeker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Alvarez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Beeker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jody Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Beeker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beeker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Beeker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beeker 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Beeker!
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