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Event:
GAMMA#1157 Sitsongrit v Luuk
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Beckwith swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Paulson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beckwith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paulson pushes Beckwith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paulson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beckwith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paulson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Paulson landing knees to the head.
Paulson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beckwith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beckwith throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulson.
A bit of stalling here from Beckwith.
Knees in the clinch landing for Paulson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paulson missing with knees to the body.
Beckwith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Beckwith lands a right hand.
Beckwith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beckwith is trying to drag Paulson to the mat but Paulson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beckwith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paulson blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Paulson blocking some punches.
Beckwith tries to work over Paulson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paulson prevents a body shot from Beckwith.
Paulson is trying to break the clinch but Beckwith has him pressed against the cage.
Beckwith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paulson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beckwith's face.
Beckwith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Beckwith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Paulson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beckwith shoots and misses
and Beckwith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paulson slips a jab and a cross from Beckwith.
Paulson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beckwith. Beckwith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beckwith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paulson momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paulson's corner calls for a 1-2. Paulson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paulson lands a head kick. Beckwith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Paulson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Beckwith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beckwith.#T2#
Beckwith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jake Paulson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Beckwith.
Paulson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beckwith.
Beckwith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paulson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paulson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beckwith.
Beckwith moves out of range of the strikes.
Beckwith lands with a straight right. Paulson didn't see that one coming.
Beckwith shoots in but Paulson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheers as Beckwith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paulson doesn't seem phased though.
Beckwith throws a body shot but no joy.
Paulson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beckwith manages to circle out of the way.
Beckwith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paulson.
Beckwith lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Paulson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beckwith throws a shot from downtown. Paulson moves away and avoids it.
Beckwith jabs Paulson right on the nose. Paulson blinks but takes it well.
Paulson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Paulson duly obliges.
Paulson throws a hook but Beckwith blocks it.
Rudy Beckwith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckwith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Beckwith there.
Paulson slips a straight right by Beckwith.
Beckwith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paulson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beckwith punishes Paulson's body with a nice straight punch.
Paulson misses with a looping right.
Paulson throws a big shot that misses.
Beckwith throws out a counter right but Paulson avoids it with no problem.
Beckwith has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
Paulson has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckwith lands with a short shot to the head.
Beckwith lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Paulson wants to break free but Beckwith has control.
Beckwith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paulson.
Beckwith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paulson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Paulson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Beckwith tries to keep at a distance but Paulson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Beckwith fails to land.
Beckwith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paulson is pressed up against the cage. Beckwith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paulson down to the mat. Paulson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beckwith throws a body shot but no joy.
As Beckwith tries to get set, Paulson tries to push him back and clinch up but Beckwith manages to avoid the attempt.
Paulson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beckwith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Paulson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Beckwith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paulson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paulson slips a jab from Beckwith.
Paulson throws a shot from downtown. Beckwith moves away and avoids it.
Beckwith misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rudy Beckwith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Beckwith. That snapped Paulson's head back.
Beckwith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paulson slips a jab from Beckwith.
Paulson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beckwith manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Beckwith misses.
Paulson staying out of range there.
Paulson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beckwith.
Paulson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beckwith.
Paulson misses with a straight left.
Beckwith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paulson.
Beckwith throws a body punch but Paulson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beckwith misses with a straight right.
Beckwith lands a glancing blow to the side of Paulson's head.
Beckwith just misses with a punch to the body.
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paulson but Paulson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Beckwith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beckwith misses with a double jab.
Paulson misses with a straight right.
Paulson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Paulson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paulson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paulson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paulson misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Beckwith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beckwith connects with a crisp jab.
Beckwith's corner calls for a 1-2. Beckwith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beckwith moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Beckwith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paulson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beckwith tests Paulson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Paulson.
Beckwith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beckwith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paulson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paulson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jake Paulson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Beckwith.
Jab by Beckwith.
Good exchange - Beckwith coming out on top.
Paulson cracks Beckwith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Beckwith misses.
Paulson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beckwith misses with a body shot.
Beckwith throws an ugly left hook that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
enabling Paulson to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Paulson.
#T3#
Paulson with a jab.
Beckwith throws a jab but it's blocked by Paulson. #CL#
Paulson forces Beckwith back against the cage and clinches.
Paulson prevents a body shot from Beckwith.
Beckwith works on Paulson's body with a couple of short punches.
Paulson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Paulson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beckwith blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paulson.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but Beckwith blocks with his arms.
Paulson working hard to break the clinch.
Beckwith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Paulson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beckwith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Paulson avoiding damage.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but Beckwith blocks with his arms.
Paulson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beckwith blocks an uppercut.
Beckwith is trying to stall.
Beckwith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paulson blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulson.
Paulson lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Beckwith blocks it.
Beckwith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jake Paulson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beckwith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beckwith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Paulson breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rudy Beckwith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Paulson moves forwards but Beckwith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rudy Beckwith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paulson throws a hook but Beckwith avoids it easily.
Paulson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beckwith.
Paulson scores with a jab.
Paulson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Paulson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beckwith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beckwith cracks a nice hook into Paulson's ribs.
Paulson throws a jab when Beckwith was well out of range.
No luck for Beckwith with that takedown attempt.
Paulson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paulson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beckwith. Paulson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paulson throws out a loose jab but Beckwith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beckwith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paulson throws a one two combo.
Paulson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Paulson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Paulson as Beckwith shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beckwith or perhaps it was just good defense by Paulson, which made it look bad.
Jake Paulson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Beckwith.
Paulson misses with a looping left.
Beckwith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beckwith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Paulson.
Beckwith works Paulson's body with a nice hook.
Beckwith misses with a double jab.
Paulson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beckwith throws a looping overhand right but Paulson ducks down to avoid it.
Beckwith thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Beckwith tries to get set, Paulson tries to push him back and clinch up but Beckwith manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Paulson wants to clinch.
Beckwith throws a hook but Paulson blocks it.
Paulson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beckwith.
Paulson lands with a straight right. Beckwith didn't see that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Beckwith as he connects with a hook.
Rudy Beckwith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckwith misses with a takedown attempt - Paulson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beckwith blocks a jab.
Beckwith lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Paulson misses its intended target.
Jake Paulson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beckwith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beckwith jabs Paulson right on the nose. Paulson blinks but takes it well.#T3#
A combination from Paulson does no damage.
Paulson misses with a looping right.
Beckwith's corner calls for a 1-2. Beckwith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beckwith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beckwith lands a jab to the head.
Beckwith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beckwith has his takedown stuffed
and Paulson counters with a stiff right hand.
Paulson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beckwith misses with a body shot.
Jake Paulson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beckwith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beckwith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paulson.
Beckwith throws a shot from downtown. Paulson moves away and avoids it.
Beckwith with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Paulson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beckwith lands with a hook. Paulson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Paulson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beckwith.
A big left from Paulson misses.
A right-left combo lands from Beckwith.
Paulson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paulson but Paulson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paulson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beckwith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paulson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beckwith eats them both and turns towards Paulson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Beckwith missing with a left hand there. Paulson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paulson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beckwith manages to circle out of the way.
Paulson looks to land a left hand but Beckwith moved out of range nicely.
Beckwith misses with a double jab
and Paulson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Beckwith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beckwith 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1149 Young v Kyrylo
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Jaegerjaquez dodges the punch combination from Beckwith.
Beckwith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
Beckwith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jaegerjaquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaegerjaquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beckwith wants to clinch up but Jaegerjaquez keeps it at a distance.
Beckwith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaegerjaquez is fending him off so far but Beckwith persists. Nope, Jaegerjaquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Beckwith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beckwith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Beckwith 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.
Beckwith throws an off balance right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beckwith misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Jaegerjaquez.
Beckwith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beckwith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jaegerjaquez circles away.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Beckwith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beckwith.
Beckwith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beckwith closes the distance and clinches up with Jaegerjaquez, looking for a takedown. Beckwith pushes Jaegerjaquez against the cage but Jaegerjaquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beckwith tries to clinch but Jaegerjaquez is having none of it.
Beckwith digs a good hook to Jaegerjaquez's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beckwith fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Jaegerjaquez thumps Beckwith with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jaegerjaquez. No joy for Beckwith on that attempt.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beckwith.
#TD2#
Beckwith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jaegerjaquez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jaegerjaquez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beckwith taking a breather here.
Jaegerjaquez prevents Beckwith from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Beckwith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jaegerjaquez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Beckwith but great work by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beckwith is looking for a sweep.
Jaegerjaquez controlling from side mount.
Jaegerjaquez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Beckwith gets back to half guard.
Jaegerjaquez controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckwith tries to get to full guard but Jaegerjaquez has control of the leg. #T3#
Jaegerjaquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jaegerjaquez prevents Beckwith from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beckwith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beckwith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jaegerjaquez has passed into side control.
Beckwith tries to buck Jaegerjaquez off but Jaegerjaquez is having none of it.
Jaegerjaquez just content to control the position. #T4#
Beckwith tries to buck Jaegerjaquez off but Jaegerjaquez is having none of it.
Beckwith is letting Jaegerjaquez control him for a moment.
Jaegerjaquez'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.
Beckwith is trying to get back to half guard.
Jaegerjaquez takes a little break here. Beckwith wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Beckwith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaegerjaquez lands the left hand.
A punch combination from Beckwith misses.
Beckwith looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaegerjaquez is just out of range.
Beckwith shoots in but no luck this time.
Beckwith avoids the body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaegerjaquez but Jaegerjaquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaegerjaquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beckwith can do to turn this around?
Beckwith lands with a nice body punch.
Beckwith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaegerjaquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Beckwith.#TD2#
Beckwith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Beckwith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jaegerjaquez struggling a bit here.#T1#
Jaegerjaquez controls the position for a moment.
Jaegerjaquez tries to bench press Beckwith off him but Beckwith keeps the position. #SUB2#
Beckwith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jaegerjaquez has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Beckwith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jaegerjaquez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rudy Beckwith has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beckwith wants to take a breather but Jaegerjaquez is having none of it.
Jaegerjaquez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Beckwith stays in close to Jaegerjaquez's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Beckwith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jaegerjaquez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jaegerjaquez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Beckwith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beckwith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jaegerjaquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Beckwith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jaegerjaquez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Beckwith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beckwith.#SUB2#
Beckwith working for a triangle but Jaegerjaquez defends it easily.
Beckwith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jaegerjaquez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Beckwith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beckwith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jaegerjaquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Beckwith tries to get to full guard but Jaegerjaquez has control of the leg.
Jaegerjaquez trying to control the pace.
Beckwith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beckwith is trying to control but can't.
Beckwith gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rudy Beckwith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Jaegerjaquez.
Beckwith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jaegerjaquez's hands.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a body shot that sends Beckwith's belly button to the back.
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown but Jaegerjaquez shows good takedown defense.
Jaegerjaquez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beckwith was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckwith moves away.#CL2#
Beckwith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaegerjaquez.
Beckwith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Jaegerjaquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaegerjaquez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beckwith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beckwith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beckwith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Beckwith does it's job there.#T1#
Beckwith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jaegerjaquez defends well and Beckwith ends up having to push Jaegerjaquez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Beckwith.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a solid leg kick.
Beckwith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jaegerjaquez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Beckwith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez tried to score with a low kick but Beckwith checks it.
Nice cross by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez moves forwards but Beckwith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beckwith shoots in looking for a takedown but Jaegerjaquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beckwith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beckwith tries to move into range but Jaegerjaquez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rudy Beckwith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckwith fails with a takedown attempt.
Beckwith shoots in for a double leg but Jaegerjaquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beckwith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaegerjaquez pushes Beckwith away with a front kick.#T2#
Beckwith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jaegerjaquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Jaegerjaquez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jaegerjaquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Beckwith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Beckwith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Beckwith shoots in and gets a takedown into Jaegerjaquez's guard.
Jaegerjaquez wants to sweep here but Beckwith controlling him for the moment.
Jaegerjaquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beckwith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jaegerjaquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Beckwith looking for subs off his back but Jaegerjaquez has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Jaegerjaquez is controlling the pace.
Beckwith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beckwith.
Beckwith wants to control the position but Jaegerjaquez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jaegerjaquez slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beckwith tries to get to full guard but Jaegerjaquez has control of the leg.
Jaegerjaquez controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Beckwith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jaegerjaquez not doing much here.
Beckwith regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jaegerjaquez 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
After winning the bout, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1145 Hawk v Alexey
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Martola connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Beckwith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Martola's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckwith passes Martola's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Martola is looking to improve his position.
Beckwith is trying to control the action in half guard but Martola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martola wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Beckwith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martola has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Martola is defending against the submission attempts here by Beckwith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith is trying to control the action in half guard but Martola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martola manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Beckwith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Beckwith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Martola is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beckwith, into his guard. #REVB#
Beckwith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martola is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Martola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beckwith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beckwith is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Beckwith is looking for a triangle but Martola pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Beckwith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martola works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beckwith is trying to get back to full guard.
Beckwith wants to control but Martola is keeping busy.
Beckwith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martola is taking a breather. Beckwith 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.
Beckwith is not content to let Martola control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beckwith manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beckwith is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Martola keeping full guard, as Beckwith tries to pass.
Beckwith is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Martola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beckwith tries to free his leg and advance position but Martola is retaining full guard.
Beckwith trying to control but Martola is working from the bottom.
Beckwith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martola keeping moving, preventing Beckwith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Beckwith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beckwith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4##SUB2#
Martola is looking for a triangle but Beckwith pushes his legs off easily.
Martola is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beckwith looking to pass the guard.
Beckwith advances position into side control!#SUB#
Beckwith tries for a kimura but Martola is defending well. #SUB#
Beckwith is trying to get an arm triangle but Martola is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martola is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Beckwith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Beckwith looking to score a takedown here. Martola is defending well but Beckwith drives through and ends up in Martola's guard.
Beckwith pushing down on Martola's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beckwith is looking to take a break and control but Martola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martola manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckwith wants to control from the top but Martola keeps moving.
Beckwith stopping the sweep attempt from Martola.
Beckwith wants to pass the guard but Martola is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith forces his way into half guard.
Martola tries to roll over but Beckwith keeps him under control.#T1#
Martola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Beckwith seems to be looking for submissions.
Beckwith trying to control from Martola's half guard. Martola has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Beckwith is pushing down on Martola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martola is fighting to maintain full guard but Beckwith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Beckwith is trying to control. Martola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rudy Beckwith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martola manages to get to full guard.
Martola wants to sweep here but Beckwith controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Beckwith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Martola keeping moving, preventing Beckwith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Beckwith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martola manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beckwith has Martola in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Beckwith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beckwith wants to sweep here but Martola controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Martola trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckwith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Martola looking to pass the guard.
Beckwith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Martola's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Martola chips away with some ground and pound.
Martola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beckwith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martola manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Beckwith looking to sit in guard and control but Martola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Beckwith trying to keep a closed guard but Martola is proving a slippery customer.
Martola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beckwith's head.
Beckwith keeping full guard, as Martola tries to pass. #SUB#
Beckwith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beckwith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martola trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckwith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beckwith wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Rudy Beckwith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beckwith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Martola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beckwith doesn't seem phased though.
Rudy Beckwith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beckwith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martola.
Martola works the jab nicely.
Martola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beckwith.
Beckwith looks for a takedown but Martola sprawls well.
Martola jabs at Beckwith's body.#TD#
Beckwith drives through with a takedown into Martola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Beckwith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Beckwith looking to sit in guard and control but Martola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckwith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beckwith controlling Martola's posture.
Martola trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckwith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Martola postures up.
Martola lands a couple of elbows.
Beckwith controls Martola momentarily but Martola frees himself.
Beckwith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beckwith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martola's guard. #REVR#
Beckwith stopping the sweep attempt from Martola.
Martola keeping moving, preventing Beckwith from controlling successfully.
Martola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beckwith is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu inform us that Martola has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Beckwith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Martola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marski Martola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Martola is not content to let Beckwith control the position.
Beckwith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Martola is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Martola's face as Beckwith controls the position.
Martola is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Beckwith trying to control the position but Martola is working away.
Martola tries to bench press Beckwith off him but Beckwith keeps the position.
Beckwith is staying tight to Martola's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Martola is looking for a sweep.
Beckwith has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
Beckwith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Beckwith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Martola is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beckwith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Martola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Rudy Beckwith.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beckwith, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Beckwith! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1137 Godwin v Babcock
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Vercetti misses with a looping left.
Vercetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beckwith on the side of the head.
Beckwith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vercetti is fending him off so far but Beckwith persists. Nope, Vercetti circles away and we're back to standing.
Vercetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beckwith sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Beckwith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vercetti to the ground. Beckwith is now in Vercetti's guard.
Beckwith trying to control the position from guard on top but Vercetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beckwith tries to free his leg and advance position but Vercetti is retaining full guard.
Beckwith wants to control from the top but Vercetti keeps moving.
Vercetti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beckwith is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith wants to pass the guard but Vercetti is keeping the position.
Beckwith wants to control from the top but Vercetti keeps moving.
Beckwith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Beckwith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vercetti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vercetti has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Beckwith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Beckwith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vercetti keeping moving, preventing Beckwith from controlling successfully.
Beckwith pushing down on Vercetti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Beckwith is trying to work for a kimura but Vercetti is defending well.
Beckwith trying to control from Vercetti's half guard. Vercetti has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Beckwith wants to control from the top but Vercetti keeps moving. #SUB#
Beckwith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vercetti manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beckwith has Vercetti in his guard.#REVB#
Beckwith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vercetti is one step ahead there.
Beckwith pulls Vercetti in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Beckwith is trying to control the position but Vercetti postures up.
Vercetti looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Beckwith has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vercetti is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Beckwith.
Vercetti tries to move into full mount but can't pass Beckwith's legs.
Beckwith tries to buck Vercetti off but Vercetti is having none of it.
Beckwith is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Beckwith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckwith is pressing down on Vercetti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vercetti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beckwith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vercetti puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Beckwith manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckwith looking for a sweep. Not yet Beckwith, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Vercetti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beckwith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vercetti lands a jab to the head.
Vercetti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beckwith.
Beckwith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vercetti as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Beckwith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckwith shoots for a takedown but Vercetti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vercetti! But no joy.
Beckwith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beckwith takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vercetti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beckwith shoots in looking for a takedown but Vercetti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beckwith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beckwith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Vercetti misses.
Vercetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beckwith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Beckwith has his takedown stuffed
and Vercetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Vercetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vercetti.
Beckwith fails with a takedown attempt.
Beckwith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vercetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vercetti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beckwith walks straight into a right hand from Vercetti - that's dropped him! Vercetti jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Beckwith from any more punishment! Beckwith complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommy Vercetti!
Our winner, Tommy Vercetti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1123 Honorio v Robson
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Beckwith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akechi sprawls well initially but Beckwith persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Beckwith is working for a kimura but Akechi is defending it quite comfortably.
Beckwith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akechi keeps working. #SUB#
Beckwith seems to be looking for submissions.
Akechi won't allow Beckwith to pass to mount.
Akechi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Beckwith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akechi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beckwith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB#
Beckwith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akechi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beckwith.
Beckwith wants to pass the guard but Akechi is defending well.
Beckwith stalling away here and it's allowed Akechi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Beckwith postures up.
Beckwith advances to half guard.
Beckwith tries to pass to full mount but Akechi defends it. #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.
Akechi tries to roll over but Beckwith keeps him under control.#SUB#
Beckwith wants to work for an arm triangle but Akechi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akechi tries to roll over but Beckwith keeps him under control.
Beckwith is controlling the pace.
Beckwith wants to pass the guard but Akechi is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckwith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3##SUB#
Beckwith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akechi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beckwith. #SUB#
Beckwith is trying to work for a kimura but Akechi is defending well.
Beckwith wants to take a breather but Akechi is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Akechi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beckwith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Akechi has his hands on Beckwith's head, controlling the position.
Beckwith wants to control from the top but Akechi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beckwith fails with the takedown
and Akechi counters with a stiff right hand.
Akechi throws a right hand that misses
and Beckwith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Beckwith rushes Akechi and presses him up against the cage.
Beckwith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short right from Beckwith.
Beckwith scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Beckwith has picked Akechi up - he's going for a ride! Beckwith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Beckwith 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Beckwith dominated that round.
That's time! Beckwith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Beckwith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akechi finds it's way round the side to connect with Beckwith's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Akechi has managed to clinch.
Beckwith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akechi can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beckwith. #T1#
Akechi wants to stall.
Akechi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Beckwith has hold of one of Akechi's legs. Akechi is fighting the takedown attempt but Beckwith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Beckwith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Akechi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beckwith, into his guard. #REVB#
Akechi wants to control from the top but Beckwith keeps moving. #SUB#
Beckwith is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Akechi frees his head nicely. Oh but Beckwith has switched to an armbar! Akechi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rudy Beckwith! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1117 Richard v Surian
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Paulson tests Beckwith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beckwith misses with a takedown
and Paulson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Paulson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paulson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Beckwith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Paulson is trying to control Beckwith's posture but Beckwith avoids it.
Paulson tries to bench press Beckwith off him but Beckwith keeps the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beckwith working away.
Beckwith controls the position.
Paulson wants to get back to his feet.
Paulson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Beckwith swings around for an armbar but Paulson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Beckwith's guard.
Beckwith wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Paulson is posturing up here but Beckwith has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Paulson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Paulson has to tap! Slick submission there by Beckwith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudy Beckwith! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1105 Robson v Bond
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beckwith.
Beckwith swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter misses with a straight right.
Beckwith is looking to counter punch.
Beckwith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beckwith somewhat.
Beckwith shoots in for a double leg but Hunter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Beckwith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter with a nice calf kick.
Donk. Beckwith catches Hunter right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beckwith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beckwith avoids a kick to the body.
Hunter has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Beckwith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Beckwith misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beckwith or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunter, which made it look bad. #T1#
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beckwith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Beckwith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hunter counters with a thumping low kick.
Beckwith fails with the takedown
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunter throws a leg kick which misses Beckwith's front leg but catches the back leg as Beckwith tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beckwith is defended easily by Hunter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Beckwith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beckwith.
Beckwith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunter. Hunter obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Hunter rushes Beckwith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Hunter lands a hook that snaps the head of Beckwith backwards.
Beckwith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter tries to work over Beckwith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunter scores with a knee to the head.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Beckwith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hunter prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beckwith backwards.
Beckwith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beckwith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beckwith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Beckwith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beckwith blocks an uppercut.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Beckwith.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Beckwith controls the action.
Hunter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beckwith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Beckwith is trying to trip Hunter. He has hold of a leg but Hunter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Beckwith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
Hunter pulls Beckwith in close to his closed guard and prevents Beckwith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beckwith trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Beckwith is proving a slippery customer.
Hunter managing to control the position. #T4#
Beckwith preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Beckwith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beckwith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Beckwith from controlling successfully.
Beckwith is really struggling to control Hunter but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beckwith or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunter, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deer Hunter dominated that round.
That's time! Beckwith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice shot by Beckwith.
Hunter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Hunter. No joy for Beckwith on that attempt.
Beckwith feints a jab promting Hunter to slip. Beckwith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hunter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Beckwith is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hunter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beckwith throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beckwith.
Hunter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunter.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beckwith.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hunter.
Hunter misses with a low kick as Beckwith jumps back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Hunter. #T1#
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Beckwith blocks the body kick.
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunter as he jumps to the side.
Hunter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beckwith with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Beckwith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beckwith.
Beckwith throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunter misses.
Hunter connects with a leg kick.
Beckwith fails with a takedown attempt.
Beckwith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beckwith backing away here, and Hunter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Beckwith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beckwith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2##TD#
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura but Hunter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beckwith to get the leverage.
Hunter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beckwith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura here.
Hunter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hunter tries to roll over but Beckwith keeps him under control.
Beckwith is pressing down on Hunter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunter is holding on for now. #SUB#
Beckwith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beckwith. #T3#
Beckwith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Beckwith content just to control the position here.
Hunter tries to hold on but Beckwith postures up.
Hunter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Beckwith is working for a kimura but Hunter is defending it quite comfortably.
Hunter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunter.#T4#
Hunter controls Beckwith momentarily but Beckwith frees himself.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Beckwith tries to pass. #SUB#
Beckwith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beckwith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Beckwith has gone for a leg lock! Hunter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beckwith's guard.#REVB#
Beckwith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Beckwith keeps moving.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Beckwith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Deer Hunter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hunter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rudy Beckwith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deer Hunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beckwith's head.
Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunter jabs Beckwith right on the nose. Beckwith blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beckwith. #SUB#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunter has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Beckwith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Beckwith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunter, who protects the arm well.
Hunter gets back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Hunter is defending against the submission attempts here by Beckwith.
#SUB#
Beckwith seems to be working for a kimura but Hunter defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter tries to roll over but Beckwith keeps him under control.#SUB#
Beckwith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beckwith postures up.
Beckwith tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Beckwith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hunter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beckwith, into his guard. #REVB#
Hunter wants to control from the top but Beckwith keeps moving.
Beckwith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunter's guard. #REVR#
Deer Hunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hunter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Beckwith trying to hold on to Hunter's head to control him but Hunter postures up.
Still in half guard, Hunter seems content to control.
Hunter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beckwith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rudy Beckwith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Beckwith!
Beckwith is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Beckwith is squirming around, avoiding Hunter's attempts to control the action.
Beckwith tries to reverse the position but Hunter maintains control.
Hunter is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Beckwith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Beckwith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hunter controls Beckwith momentarily but Beckwith frees himself.
Beckwith is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunter has wrist control.#T4#
Beckwith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Beckwith tries to pass.
Beckwith preventing the sweep.
Beckwith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Beckwith preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckwith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beckwith.
Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Deer Hunter.
I've got Hunter 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deer Hunter!
Our winner, Deer Hunter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1099 Cleever v Hanson
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Mantle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beckwith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beckwith moves out of range of the strikes.
Mantle looks to land a left hand but Beckwith moved out of range nicely.
Rudy Beckwith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Mantle.
The fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beckwith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
Beckwith swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
Beckwith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mantle doesn't seem bothered though.
Mantle takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mantle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land. #TD#
Beckwith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckwith wants to pass the guard but Mantle is keeping the position.
Mantle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Beckwith wants to pass the guard but Mantle is keeping the position.#T1#
Beckwith stopping the sweep attempt from Mantle.
Beckwith looking to sit in guard and control but Mantle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Beckwith looking for subs off his back but Mantle has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Beckwith looking for submissions off his back.
Beckwith is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Beckwith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Beckwith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Mantle seems content to control.
Beckwith is looking for a sweep. Mantle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Mantle seems content to control.
Beckwith is trying to get back to full guard.
Beckwith is working hard here to advance position.
Beckwith trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T3#
Beckwith wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Mantle keeps control of the position as Beckwith tries to break free.
Beckwith trying to control but not successfully.
Beckwith tries to break free.
I would not like to be Beckwith right now.
Beckwith is trying to break free.
#T4#
Mantle has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckwith is in bad spot here.
Mantle slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Beckwith wants to escape the position.
Mantle is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Beckwith right now.
Mantle biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Beckwith avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Beckwith just misses with a punch to the body.
Beckwith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beckwith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beckwith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beckwith throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Mantle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mantle cracks Beckwith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beckwith lands a glancing blow to the side of Mantle's head.
Mantle moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Mantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Mantle catches Beckwith right on the button with a cross.
Mantle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beckwith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mantle cracks a nice hook into Beckwith's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Beckwith rushes Mantle and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Beckwith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mantle can't fight it off and eventually Beckwith manages to take the fight to the floor. Mantle looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beckwith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mantle is keeping the position for now.
Beckwith is looking to pass into half guard but Mantle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mantle is in guard.#REVB##T1#
Beckwith controls Mantle momentarily but Mantle frees himself. #SUB#
Beckwith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mantle uses it to pass to side control.
Beckwith is looking for a sweep.
Beckwith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mantle is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mantle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Beckwith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mantle manages to capitalize on a mistake by Beckwith to take his back!
Beckwith is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mantle controlling the position well here. Beckwith rolled but Mantle kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Beckwith is really stuck here.
#T2#
Mantle is not going to allow Beckwith to sit and survive in this position.
Mantle has the hooks in. Beckwith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Mantle controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Beckwith's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Beckwith just trying to survive but Mantle is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Beckwith is in bad spot here.
Beckwith trying to control the hands but Mantle won't let him.
I really don't envy Beckwith right now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Mantle just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Graham Mantle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beckwith is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mantle keeps control of the position easily here as Beckwith tries to buck him off.
Beckwith is really stuck here.
Mantle not allowing Beckwith to control his hands.
Beckwith is really stuck here.
Beckwith trying to control but not successfully.
Beckwith is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Mantle looks to throw the jab but Beckwith is out of range.
Rudy Beckwith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown but Mantle shows good takedown defense.
Beckwith darts in looking for a takedown but Mantle gets double underhooks and turns Beckwith into the cage.
Mantle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beckwith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mantle lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Mantle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beckwith cracks a nice hook into Mantle's ribs.
Beckwith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mantle counters with a nice body shot.
Beckwith wants to clinch up but Mantle keeps it at a distance.
Beckwith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Beckwith.
Mantle misses with an uppercut.
Beckwith throws a hook to the side of Mantle's head but Mantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beckwith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle avoids the body shot from Beckwith.
Mantle throws a hook but Beckwith blocks it.
Beckwith slips a jab from Mantle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beckwith. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mantle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beckwith's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle stuns Beckwith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mantle moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Mantle throws a hook but Beckwith blocks it.
Beckwith is looking to wear down Mantle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beckwith connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Beckwith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beckwith lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mantle trying to control the position here.
Beckwith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mantle seems keen to control Beckwith's posture.
Beckwith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Beckwith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mantle is keeping the position for now.
Beckwith is looking to advance position but Mantle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Beckwith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Beckwith looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Mantle biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3#
Mantle controlling well, preventing Beckwith from escaping the position.
Beckwith is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mantle has the hooks in. Beckwith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Beckwith is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Beckwith can't escape the position.
Mantle just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Beckwith tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Mantle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mantle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
A victorious Graham Mantle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1091 Gunner v Cormac
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Beckwith lands with a cross. #TD#
Beckwith shoots in and bounces Van Hire off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Beckwith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beckwith wants to control from the top but Van Hire keeps moving.
Van Hire keeping full guard, as Beckwith tries to pass. #SUB#
Beckwith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beckwith tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Hire is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van Hire's guard. #SUB#
Beckwith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Hire sees it coming and defends easily.
Beckwith is looking to advance position but Van Hire won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Hire controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Beckwith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Hire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beckwith.
Van Hire is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Beckwith is working for a kimura but Van Hire is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Beckwith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Hire has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beckwith is looking to advance position but Van Hire won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Hire defends it well. #SUB#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura here.
Van Hire trying to control here.
#SUB#
Beckwith wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Hire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Beckwith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Hire has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Van Hire wants to improve his position but Beckwith is controlling well.
#SUB#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Beckwith is working for an americana but Van Hire has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Beckwith was thinking about the submission.
Van Hire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Beckwith tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Hire is retaining full guard.
Van Hire 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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beckwith looking to pass the guard.
Beckwith trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Hire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Beckwith 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#
Beckwith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Hire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beckwith somewhat.
Beckwith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Hire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Hire stuffs the takedown.
Van Hire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beckwith is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Beckwith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Hire looks to land a right hand but Beckwith moved out of range.
Van Hire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beckwith is able to avoid easily.
Beckwith digs a good body shot into Van Hire's ribs.
Beckwith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beckwith there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith slips under a jab from Van Hire.
Beckwith tries for a takedown but Van Hire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Beckwith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckwith fails to land the takedown.
Beckwith with a poor takedown
and Van Hire counters with a stiff right hand.
Whealer Van Hire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Van Hire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Hire.
Van Hire scores with a nice head shot.
Van Hire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beckwith manages to avoid it.
Van Hire throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Beckwith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Van Hire pushes Beckwith off and gets back to his feet.
Beckwith has his takedown stuffed
and Beckwith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rudy Beckwith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Hire throws a shot from downtown. Beckwith moves away and avoids it.
Van Hire throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Beckwith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beckwith showed some decent athleticism there.
Van Hire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beckwith is working away from the top position though.
Van Hire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beckwith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura here.
Beckwith wants to take a breather but Van Hire is having none of it. #SUB#
Beckwith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Hire has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beckwith wants to control but Van Hire is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Beckwith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB#
Beckwith seems to be looking for submissions.
Van Hire wants to get back to full guard.
Beckwith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Beckwith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Van Hire to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Van Hire shrugs it off. #SUB#
Beckwith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Van Hire tries to lock up and control but Beckwith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Beckwith trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Beckwith swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Van Hire is now in Beckwith's guard. A big mistake from Beckwith there, giving up the dominant position!
Van Hire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beckwith keeping moving, preventing Van Hire from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Van Hire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beckwith keeping full guard, as Van Hire tries to pass.
Beckwith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Hire is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Whealer Van Hire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Beckwith with that takedown attempt.
Beckwith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Hire swivels and escapes.
Beckwith shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Hire sprawls well. He's pushed Beckwith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Beckwith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckwith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Hire counters with a thumping low kick.
Beckwith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beckwith ducks under a wild hook from Van Hire.
Beckwith lands with a shot to the body.
Whealer Van Hire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beckwith swings widly with a right hand
and Van Hire counters with a low kick, right behind Beckwith 's knee.
Beckwith is looking to wear down Van Hire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Van Hire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hire misses the jab.
Van Hire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beckwith. That did some damage!
Beckwith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Van Hire to counter with a crisp jab.
Beckwith fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Beckwith shoots and misses
and Van Hire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Hire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beckwith.
Beckwith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Hire was well out of range. Poor timing from Beckwith.
Beckwith throws a shot to the body.
Beckwith shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beckwith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Van Hire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Hire has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Van Hire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beckwith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beckwith tries for a takedown but Van Hire circles away easily
and Van Hire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Hire tests Beckwith's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Beckwith drives through with a takedown into Van Hire's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Van Hire pulls Beckwith in close to prevent any damage.
Beckwith trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Hire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Hire controlling Beckwith's posture.
Van Hire is continuing to stall.
Van Hire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beckwith's guard. #REVB#
Van Hire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beckwith looking for a sweep. Not yet Beckwith, not yet.
Beckwith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Beckwith wants to pass to mount but Van Hire is defending the position. #T3#
Beckwith works his way into full mount!
Van Hire is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Beckwith working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Van Hire looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Beckwith! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rudy Beckwith! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1082 Bond v Robson
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Beckwith closes the distance and clinches up with Bill Jr, looking for a takedown. Beckwith pushes Bill Jr against the cage but Bill Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Beckwith gets a takedown into half guard.
Beckwith is keen to just control but Bill Jr is a slippery customer.
Beckwith wants to pass the guard but Bill Jr is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckwith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bill Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bill Jr won't allow Beckwith to pass to mount. #SUB#
Beckwith is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beckwith is trying to control the action in half guard but Bill Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Bill Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Beckwith.
Bill Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Beckwith sits in half guard. #SUB#
Beckwith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bill Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Bill Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Beckwith is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beckwith prevents Bill Jr from improving his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bill Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Beckwith.
Beckwith trying to mount his opponent but Bill Jr defends it. #SUB#
Beckwith wants to work for an arm triangle but Bill Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beckwith tries to pass to full mount but Bill Jr defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beckwith stalling away here and it's allowed Bill Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Beckwith wants to control from the top but Bill Jr keeps moving. #T3#
Beckwith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bill Jr is keeping the position for now.
Beckwith passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Beckwith swings around for an armbar but Bill Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Beckwith's guard.#SUB#
Beckwith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bill Jr defends well.#SUB#
Beckwith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bill Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Beckwith is trying to get back to half guard.
Beckwith is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Bill Jr staying calm.
Beckwith tries to improve position but can't.
Beckwith manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Bill Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Beckwith moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bill Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beckwith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bill Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Beckwith's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Beckwith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bill Jr stacks Beckwith 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 Bill Jr!
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 Rudy Beckwith 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#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beckwith is defended easily by Bill Jr.
Bill Jr throws out a counter right but Beckwith avoids it with no problem.
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown but Bill Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Beckwith misses the target.
Beckwith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bill Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bill Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beckwith throws a shot from downtown. Bill Jr moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Beckwith.
Beckwith shoots for a double leg takedown but Bill Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Beckwith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Beckwith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckwith darts in looking for a takedown but Bill Jr gets double underhooks and turns Beckwith into the cage.
Beckwith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bill Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beckwith shoots in and drives through. Bill Jr sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beckwith is defended easily by Bill Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bill Jr works Beckwith's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A low kick lands for Bill Jr.
#T1#
Beckwith misses with a lunging right hand
and Bill Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beckwith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bill Jr throws a looping overhand right but Beckwith ducks down to avoid it.
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown but Bill Jr shows good takedown defense.
Bill Jr throws a nice head kick!
Beckwith moves forwards but Bill Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bill Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beckwith misses with a takedown attempt - Bill Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beckwith is defended easily by Bill Jr.
Nice uppercut there from Bill Jr.
Beckwith walks into a left hand.
Beckwith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bill Jr dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Beckwith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bill Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beckwith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Beckwith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bill Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Beckwith.
Bill Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beckwith scores with a one two! Bill Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Beckwith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bill Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beckwith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD#
Beckwith feints and as Bill Jr raises his hands in defense, Beckwith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beckwith wants to control from the top but Bill Jr keeps moving.
Bill Jr seems keen to control Beckwith's posture.
Bill Jr 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.
Bill Jr keeping moving, preventing Beckwith from controlling successfully.
Beckwith works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Beckwith stalling away here and it's allowed Bill Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Beckwith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bill Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beckwith looking to sit in guard and control but Bill Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bill Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Beckwith is retaining full guard.
Beckwith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rudy Beckwith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bill Jr cracks Beckwith with a solid left hand.
Beckwith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bill Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4##SUB#
Beckwith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beckwith working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Beckwith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bill Jr defends it easily.
Beckwith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Beckwith seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Beckwith seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Beckwith is trying to work for a kimura but Bill Jr is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Bill Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Beckwith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Bill Jr. No joy for Beckwith on that attempt.
A slow jab from Beckwith misses its intended target. #TD#
Beckwith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bill Jr did well to prevent Beckwith getting side control.
Bill Jr is trying to control but can't.
Bill Jr gets full guard.
Bill Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bill Jr keeping full guard, as Beckwith tries to pass.
Bill Jr keeping moving, preventing Beckwith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Beckwith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bill Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beckwith has Bill Jr in his guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bill Jr is one step ahead there. #T1#
Bill Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beckwith wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bill Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beckwith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bill Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Beckwith's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Beckwith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bill Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beckwith looking for a sweep. Not yet Beckwith, not yet. #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.
Bill Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bill Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beckwith is keeping the position for now.
Bill Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Beckwith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bill Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bill Jr distracts Beckwith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Beckwith looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bill Jr has picked Beckwith up and slammed him! Beckwith can't keep hold of the triangle and Bill Jr manages to pass to side control!
Beckwith is looking for a sweep.
Bill Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Beckwith is looking for a sweep.
Bill Jr taking a breather here.
Beckwith is trying to get back to half guard.
Bill Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beckwith keeps working. #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.
Beckwith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bill Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Beckwith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bill Jr content to control rather than advance.
Beckwith wants to improve his position but Bill Jr is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Bill Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Bill Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bill Jr 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Bill Jr!
Dan Bill Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1074 Calvin v Wang
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Beckwith throws a right hand that Leonidas ducks under and follows up with a left that Leonidas also avoids with ease.
Leonidas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leonidas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beckwith with a poor takedown
letting Leonidas counter with a right hand.
Beckwith with a nice cross.
Leonidas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beckwith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beckwith misses with a right hand
and Leonidas counters with a left to the body.
Beckwith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leonidas defends it nicely.
A jab from Beckwith finds it's way through Leonidas's defenses.
We've been hearing reports that Beckwith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beckwith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leonidas thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Beckwith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckwith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leonidas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Beckwith slips under a jab.
Beckwith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A swing and a miss from Beckwith.
Beckwith throws a sloppy body shot
and Leonidas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Beckwith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beckwith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonidas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beckwith pushes down on Leonidas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leonidas is positioning himself well to prevent Beckwith advancing to mount. #SUB#
Beckwith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Leonidas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Leonidas is looking to control Beckwith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leonidas avoid being mounted?
Beckwith trying to control from half guard but Leonidas is working away. #SUB#
Beckwith seems to be working for a kimura but Leonidas defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Leonidas still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Leonidas has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckwith is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Beckwith is working hard here to advance position.
Beckwith is not content to let Leonidas control the position.
Beckwith tries to bench press Leonidas off him but Leonidas keeps the position.
Leonidas controls the position from side control.#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.
Beckwith is looking for a sweep.
Leonidas is looking to take a break and control but Beckwith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beckwith is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leonidas taking a breather here. #SU2#
Leonidas stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Draco Leonidas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beckwith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Beckwith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leonidas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leonidas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leonidas wants it to stay on the feet.
Beckwith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leonidas pinned against the cage. Leonidas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Beckwith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckwith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beckwith misses with a looping left.
Leonidas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Leonidas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leonidas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beckwith at a distance.
Leonidas throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas lands a nice shot to the body.
Leonidas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beckwith misses with a double jab.
Leonidas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Beckwith misses.
Beckwith swings widly with a right hand
and Leonidas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Leonidas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leonidas misses with a low kick.
Beckwith misses with an uppercut
and Leonidas counters with a nice uppercut.
Draco Leonidas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beckwith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leonidas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beckwith.
Beckwith 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.
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leonidas as he avoids it easily.
Leonidas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beckwith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leonidas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonidas leaves Beckwith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leonidas throws out a counter right but Beckwith avoids it with no problem.
Leonidas throws a low kick but Beckwith moves out of range easily.
Leonidas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beckwith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Leonidas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leonidas throws a leg kick but Beckwith moved away.#T2#
Leonidas avoids the body shot from Beckwith.
Beckwith throws a series of punches but Leonidas moves out of range.
Beckwith moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Beckwith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonidas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Beckwith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Leonidas reverses the position - he's now on top in Beckwith's guard.
Leonidas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beckwith is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Beckwith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leonidas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leonidas pushes down on Beckwith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beckwith wants to improve his position but Leonidas is controlling well.
#T3#
Leonidas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Beckwith!
Beckwith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beckwith tries to lock up and control but Leonidas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leonidas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leonidas fails to take his opponent's back.
Beckwith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beckwith wants to hold on but Leonidas pushes him away.
Beckwith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Beckwith looking to pass the guard.
Leonidas pulls Beckwith in to control the position. #T4#
Beckwith tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonidas is retaining full guard.
Beckwith being controlled here momentarily.
Beckwith is looking to advance position but Leonidas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Beckwith is trying desperately to improve position.
Leonidas wants to stand but Beckwith is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Leonidas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beckwith.
Rudy Beckwith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beckwith lands the left hand.
Beckwith shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonidas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beckwith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonidas scores with a nice head shot.
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Beckwith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckwith fails to land the takedown.
Leonidas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beckwith misses with a body shot
letting Leonidas counter with a right hand.
Leonidas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith has his takedown stuffed
and Leonidas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beckwith misses with a shot to the body
and Leonidas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beckwith is defended easily by Leonidas.
Leonidas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Beckwith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonidas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beckwith misses with a body shot.
Leonidas lands a glancing blow to the side of Beckwith's head.
Beckwith with a poor takedown
and Leonidas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonidas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beckwith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonidas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonidas slaps away a takedown attempt from Beckwith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leonidas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Beckwith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leonidas cracks Beckwith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beckwith misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Leonidas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Leonidas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beckwith.
Draco Leonidas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonidas scores with a body shot.
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beckwith throws out a loose jab but Leonidas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Leonidas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonidas! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonidas leaves Beckwith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beckwith avoids the body shot from Leonidas.
Beckwith throws a hook to the side of Leonidas's head but Leonidas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonidas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Beckwith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leonidas defends well and Beckwith ends up having to push Leonidas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beckwith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beckwith trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Beckwith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonidas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Beckwith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Draco Leonidas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Beckwith has his takedown stuffed
and Leonidas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leonidas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leonidas scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Leonidas gets caught flat footed, as Beckwith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beckwith looking to pass the guard.
Leonidas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Leonidas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leonidas has his hands on Beckwith's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Beckwith looking to pass the guard.
Leonidas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Leonidas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beckwith looking for a sweep. Not yet Beckwith, not yet.
Leonidas content to stall in guard here.
Draco Leonidas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leonidas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beckwith's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Draco Leonidas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonidas 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Draco Leonidas!
Draco Leonidas managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Bebok throws a chopping leg kick but Beckwith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beckwith blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beckwith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckwith controls the position.#SUB2#
Beckwith is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bebok looks calm but he's in trouble here. Beckwith gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bebok is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Beckwith lets go of the hold and Bebok can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rudy Beckwith! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Beckwith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sheikhan.
Sheikhan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Beckwith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beckwith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheikhan misses with a leg kick.
Beckwith wants to counter the offense by Sheikhan and move into the clinch position.
Sheikhan slips under a jab from Beckwith.#TD2#
Beckwith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beckwith showed some decent athleticism there.
Beckwith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheikhan keeps working. #SUB2#
Beckwith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sheikhan sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith trying to mount his opponent but Sheikhan defends it.
Beckwith is keen to just control but Sheikhan is a slippery customer.#T1#
Sheikhan tries to get to full guard but Beckwith has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Beckwith is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Beckwith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sheikhan is just riding it out for now. Beckwith eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sheikhan defends it well. #SUB2#
Beckwith seems to be looking for submissions.
Sheikhan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sheikhan.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beckwith passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sheikhan defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beckwith prevents Sheikhan from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Beckwith 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.
Sheikhan is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Beckwith seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2#
Beckwith seems to be working for a kimura but Sheikhan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura but Sheikhan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beckwith to get the leverage.
Sheikhan missing with punches from the bottom.
Sheikhan pushes Beckwith off looking to stand but Beckwith dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Beckwith wants to work for an arm triangle but Sheikhan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sheikhan is looking to control Beckwith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sheikhan avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Beckwith 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.
Sheikhan manages to get to full guard.
#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.#SUB2#
Beckwith drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Beckwith seems to have locked his on tight now - Sheikhan screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Beckwith, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rudy Beckwith! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 149
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Beckwith loads up on a big right hand but Gretel slips the punch.
Beckwith scores with a hook to the body. Gretel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gretel lands an overhand right.
Beckwith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gretel manages to avoid it.#TD#
Beckwith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gretel!
Gretel prevents Beckwith from moving into mount.
Beckwith trying to control the action but Gretel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Beckwith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gretel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gretel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Beckwith slows the pace down.
Gretel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gretel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gretel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Gretel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beckwith trying to control the action but Gretel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gretel reaches up around Beckwith's neck trying to control. But Beckwith takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Gretel! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Gretel is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Beckwith celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rudy Beckwith!
Rudy Beckwith tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 68
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rudy Beckwith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mamontov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Beckwith (0) vs (2) Mamontov
Mamontov content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Mamontov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mamontov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beckwith is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Mamontov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beckwith working a defensive guard here.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Mamontov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mamontov looking to pass the guard.
Mamontov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beckwith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##T3#
Beckwith controlling Mamontov's posture.
Mamontov stays in close to Beckwith's body and controls the position.
Beckwith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mamontov is looking to advance position but Beckwith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Beckwith (4) vs (2) Mamontov#T4#
Mamontov is desperately trying to improve his position but Beckwith has a good base and remains in mount.
Mamontov keeps trying to improve his position.
Mamontov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mamontov is still trying to improve position.
Beckwith looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Mamontov wants to hold on but Beckwith pushes him away.
Mamontov is desperately trying to improve his position but Beckwith has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckwith with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Beckwith pushes him away.
Beckwith controlling the pace for now.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Beckwith pushes him away. #T6#
Mamontov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mamontov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mamontov is trying to escape the mount.
Beckwith manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mamontov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Beckwith (7) vs (2) Mamontov
Mamontov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Beckwith controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckwith is not going to allow Mamontov to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Mamontov tries to escape the position.
Beckwith tries to keep control of the position but Mamontov is staying busy.
I would not like to be Mamontov right now.
You can see the frustration on Mamontov's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Beckwith struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mamontov tries to escape the position.
Mamontov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Beckwith has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mamontov's body.
Beckwith is not going to allow Mamontov to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Mamontov is in bad spot here.
Beckwith trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mamontov doesn't escape.
Beckwith gets his hands free as Mamontov looks to control.
Beckwith is hanging on to Mamontov's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Beckwith is trying to stick to Mamontov's back but Mamontov is turning into Beckwith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beckwith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mamontov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beckwith (7) vs (4) Mamontov
Beckwith keeping moving, preventing Mamontov from controlling successfully.
Mamontov slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Mamontov trying to mount his opponent but Beckwith defends it.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Mamontov seems to be working for a kimura but Beckwith defends the submission attempt.
Beckwith is refusing to be controlled, as Mamontov sits in half guard.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Beckwith is defending well. #T12#
Mamontov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mamontov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beckwith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamontov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beckwith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamontov wants to free his trapped foot but Beckwith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mamontov controlling the action here.#T13#
Mamontov wants to control but Beckwith is keeping him busy.
Beckwith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamontov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Mamontov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#T14#
Beckwith trying to control here.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Beckwith is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Beckwith takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A less than humble Rudy Beckwith misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 62
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rudy Beckwith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes has Beckwith up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Barnes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Beckwith
Barnes trying to control but Beckwith is working from the bottom.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beckwith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beckwith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beckwith! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Beckwith
Beckwith wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Beckwith controlling the position.
Barnes wants to control but Beckwith postures up.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (4) Beckwith#T2##SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Beckwith defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beckwith trying to control here.
#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beckwith has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Beckwith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Beckwith keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Beckwith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (6) Beckwith
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beckwith is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle here but Beckwith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (9) Beckwith
Barnes looking for a sweep but Beckwith has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (4) vs (11) Beckwith#T5#
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Beckwith isn't that keen on the idea.
Beckwith wants to take his opponent's back but Barnes doesn't allow it.
Beckwith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beckwith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Barnes wants to sweep but Beckwith has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (14) Beckwith
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
#T8##SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beckwith is aware though and is defending well.
Beckwith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Beckwith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beckwith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beckwith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Beckwith postures up. #T10#
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Beckwith from controlling successfully.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beckwith passes into half guard. #T11#
Beckwith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beckwith is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beckwith works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (17) Beckwith
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Barnes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Beckwith wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Beckwith trying to control from Barnes's half guard. Barnes has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T13#
Beckwith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnes pulls Beckwith in close to prevent any damage.
Beckwith pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Beckwith has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (20) Beckwith
And that's the end of the fight!
Beckwith wins on points by 20 to 4.
After the fight, Rudy Beckwith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 57
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rudy Beckwith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Scott Dolton!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dolton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beckwith napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Beckwith (0) vs (4) Dolton
Dolton staying calm.
Beckwith prevents Dolton from moving into mount.
Dolton takes a little break here. Beckwith wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith is looking for a sweep.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Dolton stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Beckwith's legs.
Beckwith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dolton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Dolton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beckwith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckwith prevents Dolton from improving position. #T2#
Beckwith wants to control but Dolton postures up.
Beckwith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dolton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Beckwith's face as Dolton controls the position.
Dolton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Beckwith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Dolton has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Beckwith (0) vs (6) Dolton
Dolton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beckwith manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Dolton content to control rather than advance.
Dolton is looking to advance position but Beckwith won't allow it.
Beckwith wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Dolton moves into full mount! Beckwith won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Beckwith (0) vs (9) Dolton
Dolton controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Dolton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Dolton avoids the attempt from Beckwith to control.
Dolton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
More stalling from Dolton.
Dolton with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Beckwith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Dolton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dolton.#T9##SUB2#
Dolton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Beckwith is now in Dolton's guard. A big mistake from Dolton there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beckwith (2) vs (9) Dolton
Dolton has control of Beckwith's left arm, preventing Beckwith from doing any damage.
Beckwith preventing the sweep. #T10#
Dolton is looking to sweep but instead, Beckwith has passed into half guard.
Dolton is looking to control Beckwith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dolton avoid being mounted?
Dolton gets back to full guard.
Dolton is controlling Beckwith's posture.
Beckwith sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Dolton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dolton, not yet.
Beckwith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dolton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beckwith (2) vs (11) Dolton
Beckwith is looking to control Dolton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beckwith avoid being mounted?#T12#
Dolton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beckwith is trying to control but can't.
Dolton content to control rather than advance. #T13##SUB2#
Dolton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beckwith sees it coming and defends easily.
Dolton is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Dolton is trying to work for a kimura but Beckwith is defending well.
Beckwith wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Dolton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolton wins on points by 11 to 2.
A very excited looking Scott Dolton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RISE 94: Beckwith v McVicker
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
McVicker gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as McVicker stalls from top position.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beckwith keeps working.
Beckwith struggling a bit here.
Beckwith is trying to escape the position but McVicker is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker trying to control the action but Beckwith is working from the bottom.
McVicker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beckwith is looking for a sweep.#T1#
McVicker advances to mount.
McVicker prevents Beckwith from getting the reversal.
Beckwith is in a horrible position here. McVicker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McVicker lands with some strikes.
Beckwith working to try and regain half guard.
Beckwith tries to hold on but McVicker postures up.
McVicker looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
McVicker tries to control but Beckwith wriggling away.
McVicker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Beckwith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McVicker controlling from mount.
McVicker prevents Beckwith from getting the reversal.#T3#
Beckwith tries to lock up and control but McVicker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McVicker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beckwith wants to control but McVicker is having none of it.
McVicker looking to control and managing it successfully.
McVicker avoids the attempt from Beckwith to control.
McVicker looking to control but Beckwith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beckwith is looking to improve his position but McVicker isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McVicker trying to control but Beckwith is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVicker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beckwith is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McVicker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Beckwith tries to close the distance and clinch up but McVicker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beckwith closes this distance looking for a takedown but McVicker circles away.
As Beckwith tries to get set, McVicker tries to push him back and clinch up but Beckwith manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Beckwith tries to keep at a distance but McVicker has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
McVicker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Beckwith wants to improve his position but McVicker is controlling well.
Well, if McVicker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Beckwith wants to get back to full guard.
Beckwith has a hand on McVicker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McVicker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Beckwith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McVicker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Beckwith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McVicker landing punches. #T2#
McVicker controlling his opponent.
Beckwith is working to get back to half guard.
McVicker controlling from the full mount.
McVicker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Beckwith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Beckwith tries to lock up and control but McVicker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McVicker controlling from mount.
Beckwith is desperately trying to improve his position but McVicker has a good base and remains in mount.
McVicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beckwith can do to turn this around?#T3#
McVicker landing punches.
McVicker prevents Beckwith from getting the reversal.
McVicker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beckwith looks a forlorn figure.
Beckwith working to try and regain half guard.
Beckwith is squirming around, avoiding McVicker's attempts to control the action.
Beckwith is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
McVicker wants to control the pace but Beckwith is squirming around nicely.
McVicker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McVicker tries to control but Beckwith wriggling away.
Beckwith tries to reverse the position but McVicker maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beckwith tries to lock up and control but McVicker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##TD#
McVicker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McVicker passes into half guard.
Beckwith won't allow McVicker to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Beckwith with the active half guard here but McVicker passes nicely into side control.
McVicker tries to advance to mount but Beckwith denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Beckwith is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
McVicker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McVicker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McVicker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McVicker avoids the attempt from Beckwith to control.
Beckwith tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McVicker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Prince McVicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beckwith is working to get back to half guard.
McVicker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Beckwith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beckwith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McVicker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beckwith is looking to escape.
McVicker controlling from the full mount.
Beckwith is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McVicker looking to control but Beckwith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beckwith tries to hold on but McVicker postures up.
Beckwith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Beckwith actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Beckwith actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beckwith is pressing down on McVicker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4##CL2#
Beckwith pushes McVicker up against the cage in a clinch.
Beckwith tries to pull guard but McVicker holds him up against the cage and eventually Beckwith drops back down to his feet.
McVicker swings wildly with an uppercut but Beckwith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beckwith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McVicker smiles and moves away.
McVicker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beckwith manages to avoid it.
Beckwith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McVicker throws a big shot that misses.
Beckwith wants to clinch up but McVicker keeps it at a distance.
Beckwith shoots for a double leg takedown but McVicker sprawls well. He's pushed Beckwith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from McVicker misses its target.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Beckwith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McVicker throws out the jab.
McVicker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beckwith. #T1#
McVicker throws a series of punches but Beckwith moves out of range.
McVicker misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Beckwith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McVicker's guard.
Beckwith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McVicker tries to roll over but Beckwith keeps him under control.
McVicker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Beckwith wants to pass the guard but McVicker is defending well.
McVicker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
McVicker is working hard here to advance position.
McVicker wants to control but Beckwith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McVicker moves into full guard.
Beckwith looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Beckwith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McVicker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McVicker has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Beckwith looking for a guillotine here but McVicker defends easily.
#T3#
Beckwith keeping full guard, as McVicker tries to pass. #SUB2#
Beckwith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McVicker defends well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McVicker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckwith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Prince McVicker will probably get the nod.
That's time! McVicker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Beckwith misses with a takedown attempt - McVicker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from McVicker misses its target.
McVicker misses with an uppercut. Beckwith saw that one coming.
Prince McVicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVicker slaps away a takedown attempt from Beckwith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beckwith fails with a takedown attempt.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Beckwith.#CL#
McVicker instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Beckwith manages to pull guard.
McVicker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
McVicker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Beckwith for as long as he can get away with.
Our spies down at at LVPED inform us that Beckwith has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McVicker won't allow Beckwith to sweep him here.
McVicker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Beckwith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McVicker defends well.
McVicker is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rudy Beckwith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prince McVicker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McVicker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McVicker lands with a hook. Beckwith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beckwith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting McVicker counter with a right hand. #TD#
McVicker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beckwith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McVicker is in Beckwith's guard.
McVicker tries to free his leg and advance position but Beckwith is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Beckwith looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McVicker has picked Beckwith up and slammed him! Beckwith can't keep hold of the triangle and McVicker manages to pass to side control!#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Beckwith is looking to reverse the position.
Beckwith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McVicker wants to free his trapped foot but Beckwith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beckwith is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McVicker is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beckwith tries to roll over but McVicker keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Beckwith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince McVicker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McVicker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince McVicker!
Prince McVicker is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Prince McVicker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RISE: Lee vs Beckwith
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Beckwith shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard.
Beckwith is stalling in the full guard.
Beckwith forces his way into half guard.
Lee controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Beckwith has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lee defend it? Beckwith steps over the head and cranks it - Lee is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Beckwith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rudy Beckwith!
Rudy Beckwith is the new bantamweight champion!
Rudy Beckwith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Finals
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Beckwith fails with the takedown
and Cheese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Beckwith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheese is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Beckwith swings around for an armbar but Cheese sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Beckwith's guard.#SUB#
Beckwith looking for a guillotine here but Cheese defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckwith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cheese's guard. #REVR#
Cheese really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beckwith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Beckwith is looking to pass into half guard but Cheese pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cheese is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Cheese has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Beckwith to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cheese is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Beckwith pulls down on the head and he's put Cheese to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rudy Beckwith!
After the fight, Rudy Beckwith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Semi Finals B
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Beckwith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jooseppi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jooseppi throws a jab but it's blocked by Beckwith.
As Jooseppi tries to get set, Beckwith tries to push him back and clinch up but Jooseppi manages to avoid the attempt.
Beckwith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jooseppi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jooseppi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beckwith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jooseppi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beckwith manages to avoid it.
Beckwith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jooseppi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Beckwith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckwith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jooseppi.
Jooseppi connects with a body shot that sends Beckwith's belly button to the back.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jooseppi. Beckwith does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Beckwith drives through and clinches with Jooseppi against the cage.
Jooseppi tries to work over Beckwith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beckwith prevents a body shot from Jooseppi.
Jooseppi lands a right hand. #TD#
Jooseppi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Beckwith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jooseppi to the mat. Jooseppi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Beckwith trying to control but Jooseppi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jooseppi has his foot on Beckwith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beckwith works his way back into a safe position though.
Jooseppi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beckwith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beckwith tries to free his leg and advance position but Jooseppi is retaining full guard. #T2#
Beckwith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jooseppi working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jooseppi misses with a straight right.
Jooseppi throws a jab when Beckwith was well out of range.
Beckwith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Beckwith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beckwith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beckwith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jooseppi walks away with a smile on his face. Beckwith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beckwith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Beckwith slips under a jab.
Beckwith feinted with a counter takedown.
Jooseppi misses with a hook. Beckwith ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Beckwith drives through and clinches with Jooseppi against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jooseppi.
A bit of stalling here from Jooseppi.
Jooseppi receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#TD#
Beckwith pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Jooseppi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beckwith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jooseppi has managed to get both his arms back between Beckwith's legs - danger averted.
Jooseppi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beckwith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jooseppi is pushing down on Beckwith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beckwith is fighting to maintain full guard but Jooseppi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Beckwith is not content to let Jooseppi control the position.
Beckwith trying to control here.
#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beckwith wants to improve his position but Jooseppi is controlling well.
Beckwith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jooseppi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jooseppi's back!#SUB#
Beckwith is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jooseppi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jooseppi trying to control the hands but Beckwith breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jooseppi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Beckwith's guard. Nice work there by Jooseppi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jooseppi tries to free his leg and advance position but Beckwith is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raja Jooseppi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Beckwith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beckwith is looking to counter the offense by Jooseppi and move into the clinch.#TD#
Beckwith feints and as Jooseppi raises his hands in defense, Beckwith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Jooseppi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beckwith defends it easily.
Beckwith passes Jooseppi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jooseppi is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jooseppi is looking to control Beckwith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jooseppi avoid being mounted?
Beckwith uses his free foot to push down on Jooseppi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jooseppi.
Rudy Beckwith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Jooseppi wants to control but Beckwith is having none of it.
Beckwith content just to control the position here.
Beckwith trying to control but Jooseppi is having none of it. #SUB#
Beckwith working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jooseppi is just holding on here. Beckwith manages to take his back.
#T2##SUB#
Jooseppi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Jooseppi showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Beckwith looking to break Jooseppi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jooseppi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Beckwith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jooseppi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Jooseppi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Beckwith off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Beckwith is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jooseppi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Jooseppi defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Beckwith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jooseppi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jooseppi wants to get up but he can't break Beckwith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jooseppi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4##SUB#
Beckwith has his feet on Jooseppi's thighs here. He's pushed Jooseppi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jooseppi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudy Beckwith!
Rudy Beckwith decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Quarter Finals B
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Beckwith moved out of range nicely.
Kurosaki misses with a hook.
Beckwith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurosaki looks to throw the jab but Beckwith is out of range.
Beckwith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kurosaki manages to circle out of the way.
Kurosaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beckwith shoots in for a double leg but Kurosaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kurosaki misses with a right hand #TD#
and Beckwith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kurosaki trying to control here.
#SUB#
Beckwith is trying to work for a kimura but Kurosaki is defending well.
#SUB#
Beckwith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kurosaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Beckwith wants to take a breather but Kurosaki is having none of it.
Kurosaki trying to control from the bottom.
Beckwith wants to control but Kurosaki is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Kurosaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kurosaki is refusing to be controlled, as Beckwith sits in half guard.
Kurosaki is trying to maintain the position but Beckwith is very close to passing his half guard.
Beckwith works his way into side control. #SUB#
Beckwith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kurosaki wants to control but Beckwith postures up.
Kurosaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beckwith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurosaki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kurosaki is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Kurosaki is trying to control Beckwith's posture but Beckwith avoids it.
Beckwith advances to mount.
Beckwith wants to control the pace but Kurosaki is squirming around nicely.
Beckwith is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kurosaki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kurosaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##SUB#
Beckwith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurosaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kurosaki wants to control from the top but Beckwith keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckwith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Beckwith is thwarting Kurosaki's attempts to control the position.
Beckwith is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurosaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kurosaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Beckwith moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kurosaki.#SUB#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kurosaki has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Beckwith is looking to take a break and control but Kurosaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beckwith advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurosaki tries to lock up and control but Beckwith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Beckwith looking to control but Kurosaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Beckwith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurosaki tries to hold on but Beckwith pushes him away.
Kurosaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Beckwith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kurosaki, as that shot connected.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beckwith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Beckwith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. Beckwith moves away and avoids it.
Beckwith darts in looking for a takedown but Kurosaki gets double underhooks and turns Beckwith into the cage.
Kurosaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kurosaki can't find room to land a body shot as Beckwith controls the action.
Kurosaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kurosaki is trying to force a seperation but Beckwith has the dominant position.
Beckwith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kurosaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Beckwith jumps guard.
Kurosaki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beckwith working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Kurosaki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beckwith is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Beckwith looking for a guillotine here but Kurosaki defends easily.
Kurosaki wants to control from the top but Beckwith keeps moving. #SUB#
Beckwith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kurosaki is aware though and is defending well.
Kurosaki wants to stand but Beckwith is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Beckwith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kurosaki is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kurosaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beckwith controlling the position well.
Kurosaki wants to get back to his feet.
Beckwith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Beckwith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beckwith keeping moving, preventing Kurosaki from controlling successfully.
Kurosaki content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB#
Beckwith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kurosaki is aware though and is defending well.
Kurosaki trying to control but Beckwith is working from the bottom.
Beckwith trying to keep a closed guard but Kurosaki is proving a slippery customer.
Beckwith has control of Kurosaki's left arm, preventing Kurosaki from doing any damage. #SUB#
Beckwith is looking for a triangle but Kurosaki pushes his legs off easily.
Kurosaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beckwith keeping moving, preventing Kurosaki from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Beckwith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurosaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Beckwith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beckwith keeping moving, preventing Kurosaki from controlling successfully.
Kurosaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beckwith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurosaki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Beckwith closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Kurosaki breaks from the clinch.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Beckwith avoids it easily.
Kurosaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Beckwith.
Kurosaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kurosaki throws a body punch but Beckwith moves out of range. #TD#
Beckwith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beckwith trying to control but Kurosaki is working from the bottom.
Beckwith advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kurosaki is trying to control Beckwith's posture but Beckwith avoids it.
Kurosaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kurosaki wants to improve his position but Beckwith is controlling well.
Kurosaki has his hands clasped together around Beckwith's back. He's all about the action.
Beckwith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Beckwith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kurosaki!
Beckwith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rudy Beckwith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kurosaki wants to control but Beckwith is having none of it.
Kurosaki is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Beckwith is staying active.#T2##SUB#
Beckwith looking to secure an arm triangle but Kurosaki defends it well.
Kurosaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kurosaki is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Beckwith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Beckwith avoids the attempt from Kurosaki to control.#SUB#
Beckwith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kurosaki can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Beckwith wants to control the pace but Kurosaki is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Kurosaki has given up his back here. Will Beckwith look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Kurosaki is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Beckwith off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kurosaki staying busy and making it hard for Beckwith to control. #SUB#
Beckwith is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kurosaki defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Beckwith is not going to allow Kurosaki to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Beckwith has his arm under Kurosaki's chin here. Game over son! Beckwith squeezes tightly and Kurosaki is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rudy Beckwith! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 6 A
Date: Apr 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Kurosaki lands with a straight right. Beckwith didn't see that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Beckwith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kurosaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Beckwith slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Beckwith avoids it easily.
Beckwith feinted with a counter takedown.
Kurosaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kurosaki throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Beckwith counters with a takedown into side control.
Kurosaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beckwith wants to control but Kurosaki is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Beckwith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beckwith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kurosaki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Kurosaki struggling a bit here.
Beckwith trying to control the position but Kurosaki is working away.
Kurosaki tries to buck Beckwith off but Beckwith is having none of it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurosaki struggling a bit here.
Beckwith trying to control the position but Kurosaki is working away. #SUB#
Beckwith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kurosaki is not content to let Beckwith control the position. #SUB#
Beckwith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kurosaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Beckwith moves into full mount!
Kurosaki tries to hold on but Beckwith postures up.
Kurosaki is trying to reverse the position but instead Beckwith has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Beckwith is persistently looking for the submission but Kurosaki is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckwith trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Beckwith has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kurosaki has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kurosaki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Kurosaki tries to escape the position.
Beckwith controlling from the back.
Kurosaki trying to get back to his feet but Beckwith is in full control for now.
Kurosaki rolls, trying to escape but Beckwith keeps control of the position.
Beckwith doesn't have the hooks in and Kurosaki manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckwith wants to sweep here but Kurosaki controlling him for the moment.
Kurosaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Beckwith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beckwith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kurosaki tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Kurosaki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Beckwith's arms.
Kurosaki is in bad spot here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith not allowing Kurosaki to control his hands.
Kurosaki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kurosaki trying to control the position but Beckwith manages to sink in the hooks.
Beckwith controlling well, preventing Kurosaki from escaping the position.
#T1##SUB#
Beckwith patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Beckwith is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kurosaki is defending well though. Beckwith let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Beckwith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kurosaki is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Beckwith off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Beckwith working for a choke but Kurosaki is defending well.
Beckwith avoiding Kurosaki 's attempts to control his hands.
Beckwith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurosaki can do to turn this around?
Beckwith trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rudy Beckwith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Kurosaki trying to control the hands but Beckwith won't let him.
Beckwith has the hooks in. Kurosaki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kurosaki trying to get back to his feet but Beckwith is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Beckwith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Beckwith is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Kurosaki showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Kurosaki showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Beckwith not allowing Kurosaki to control his hands. #SUB#
Beckwith is looking for the choke from the back position but Kurosaki is controlling his hands well.
Kurosaki is trying to stand back up.
Beckwith not allowing Kurosaki to control his hands.
Kurosaki is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Beckwith looking for the RNC. #T4##SUB#
Kurosaki is trying to defend against the choke here but Beckwith has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Beckwith Tightens the hold and Kurosaki taps out furiously! Beckwith displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rudy Beckwith! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 5 B
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Beckwith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Phuthong on his heels. He'll look to pass Phuthong's guard now, I'm sure.
Phuthong is wriggling around but Beckwith manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Beckwith wants to take a breather but Phuthong is having none of it.
Phuthong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beckwith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phuthong trying to hold on to Beckwith's head to control him but Beckwith postures up.
Beckwith prevents Phuthong from standing back up.
Beckwith tries to pass to full mount but Phuthong defends it.
Phuthong is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Phuthong makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Some wild striking there from Phuthong.
#T1#
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong scores with a hook.
Beckwith moves to clinch but Phuthong breaks away
and Phuthong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phuthong slaps away a takedown attempt from Beckwith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beckwith.
Beckwith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Beckwith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phuthong misses with a left hand #CL#
and Beckwith counters by moving into the clinch. #T2##TD#
Beckwith successfully pulls guard.
Beckwith keeping moving, preventing Phuthong from controlling successfully.
Phuthong wants to get up but he can't break Beckwith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Beckwith looking for a guillotine here but Phuthong defends easily.
#SUB#
Beckwith looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Phuthong is defending well. Beckwith quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Phuthong has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Beckwith celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudy Beckwith! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 4 B
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Beckwith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raja Jooseppi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jooseppi just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Beckwith closes the distance and pushes Jooseppi back into the cage.#TD2#
Beckwith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jooseppi uses from the top position.
Beckwith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beckwith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Beckwith has his feet on Jooseppi's thighs here. He's pushed Jooseppi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jooseppi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudy Beckwith! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 3 B
Date: Mar 10, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Son moves into the clinch.
Beckwith prevents a body shot from Son.
A head punch on the inside from Son fails to land.
Son misses with a short punch on the inside.
Son tries to work over Beckwith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Beckwith jumps guard and drags Son to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Son has gone for a leg lock! Beckwith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Son's guard.#REVB#
Beckwith pushes down on Son's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beckwith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Beckwith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Son is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Son and Beckwith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T1#
Beckwith tries to advance position but instead Son slips a leg back in to half guard.
Son is looking to control Beckwith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Son avoid being mounted?
Beckwith moves into full mount! Son won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Son is squirming around, avoiding Beckwith's attempts to control the action. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Son tries to improve his position but Beckwith has taken his back! Beckwith has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Son tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Beckwith pushes Son away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rudy Beckwith! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 2 B
Date: Feb 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Slow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slow working aggressively here.
Slow misses with some punches.
Beckwith jumps guard but Slow stands there with Beckwith around his waist. Beckwith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beckwith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Beckwith pulls guard. #SUB2#
Slow is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Beckwith has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Slow is looking to defend but Beckwith has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Slow! Beckwith pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Slow taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rudy Beckwith! |
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Event:
GROUCH FC PROVING GROUNDS 1
Date: Nov 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
El Shenawy closes the distance and clinches.
El Shenawy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
El Shenawy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Beckwith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Beckwith to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Beckwith for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1#
Beckwith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
El Shenawy stalling in the clinch.
Beckwith avoiding damage.
Beckwith has El Shenawy pressed against the cage.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rudy Beckwith.#CL2#
El Shenawy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beckwith leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from El Shenawy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beckwith taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasser El Shenawy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well El Shenawy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 9:10
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasser El Shenawy! |
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