So I was lifting at the gym last Wednesday and someone asked if I was going to Beck's (Jeremy Beck) fight on Friday night? I didn't even know he was fighting Friday night, but I knew I was going to my cousin Aaron's wedding up in the cities Saturday morning. I found out it was at Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Redwing Minnesota. I got on my phone quick and text Beck to see if he could get me the number of his promoter Nick from Brutal. Got a hold of Nick and asked who I need to speak to for credentials to shoot the fight ringside or above the cage, and he sent me to Cindy who is the HR manager at Treasure Island, super, super nice, and after a short phone call I received a media pass to go wherever I wanted at the fight to shoot. Everyone at Treasure Island was amazing, security staff was friendly to me, had conversations with a couple of members, the people behind stage, lighting techs, the DJ, and videographer that I stood next to the whole fight, everyone was so friendly. What a great venue to shoot at, can't wait to be asked to shoot another fight there for their promotions.
Anyways on to the fight, Jeremy wasn't going to fight until at least 9pm, but since I told Cindy I'd shoot a lot of the fight and donate pictures for their website or whatever other promotions they were going to use them for, I shot the start of the fights until Jeremy was done fighting.
Here are a couple images from the first half of action:
Now on to the time most of us were waiting for....Beck's fight, aka "The New Breed" Since I got a media pass I could pretty much go anywhere, including behind stage in the locker rooms. I got to go back and snap a couple shots of Steve (Jeremy's Dad) and friend Cody Keenan tape up his hands.
It's time.....lights off......music pounding......standing 6 foot 3 inches tall, weighing in at an INCREDIBLE 235 pounds representing "The New Breed" fighting out of La Crosse Wisconsin.......JEREMY BECK
"Let's dance Mase"
Jeremy faught Justin Mase, he wasn't a small individual either, standing 3 inches shorter than jeremy, but 10 pounds heavier.
Start of the fight, Jeremy came out swinging almost right away, missed here with a right hand, but connected below with a left.....
After Jeremy connected with a left Mase stepped back, but tried to shoot right away since he was well known for his wrestling in high school and college, but Beck didn't budge much, he stood his ground.
Beck won the fight in 30 seconds by guillotine choke. Beck told me after the fight, your adrenaline is pumping so much that you don't feel the opponent tap, which is why the ref is there, Jeremy tried to let go immediatly when the ref called the fight when he saw Mase tap, Jeremy couldn't let go, and Mase passed out and was out for a couple of seconds before coming to.
Jeremy and Mase had talked a bit before the fight, they had faught against eachother in February where in La Crosse. They went into the second round and Mase broke Jeremy's nose, and again Jeremy won by guillotine choke.
Start of the fight, Jeremy came out swinging almost right away, missed here with a right hand, but connected below with a left.....
After Jeremy connected with a left Mase stepped back, but tried to shoot right away since he was well known for his wrestling in high school and college, but Beck didn't budge much, he stood his ground.
Beck won the fight in 30 seconds by guillotine choke. Beck told me after the fight, your adrenaline is pumping so much that you don't feel the opponent tap, which is why the ref is there, Jeremy tried to let go immediatly when the ref called the fight when he saw Mase tap, Jeremy couldn't let go, and Mase passed out and was out for a couple of seconds before coming to.
Jeremy and Mase had talked a bit before the fight, they had faught against eachother in February where in La Crosse. They went into the second round and Mase broke Jeremy's nose, and again Jeremy won by guillotine choke.
Jeremy had a crowd, got a lot of support from 2 hours south in La Crosse.
What does a barber say??.............Next please! - Jeremy calling out the Minnesota Heavyweight State Champ. Maybe next fight??
great pics jared! Loved these!
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ReplyDeleteI've said this to you before, and I'll say it again - your photography is like a form of poetry. They say that 'a picture is worth a thousand words,' but I beg to differ when it comes to your work. You are able to capture moments that not even words can describe. As an English major, please take this compliment very seriously because usually I'd say you can easily paint pictures with words. :)
These pictures of the fight are great. I feel the intensity and the passion. I even feel this guy's victory and confidence. These are better than photos you see in a magazine.
Additionally, your engagement and wedding portraits are always the perfect blend of breath-takingly beautiful and amazingly fun. As a person who doesn't even know if she wants to get married, I look at your pics and think, "Maybe I do...!"
Keep it up!
P.S.
It was so very fun and care-free working with you today! My son can't stop talking about you and your dog! Your patience is astounding. Thanks SO much!
-CV
Thanks and I have a neat give: Who Repairs House Foundations house renovation before and after
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