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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demon Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wan Iaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Wan Iaton enters the cage!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demon Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wan Iaton!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iaton misses with a wild body shot.
Iaton scores with a sloppy right hand. Beast should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Beast.
Iaton has a takedown stuffed.
Iaton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beast moves away.
Beast fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Iaton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Iaton.
Beast throws a right hand that Iaton ducks under and follows up with a left that Iaton also avoids with ease.
Beast lands with a good body shot.
Iaton throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Beast.
A shot to the liver by Iaton. Beautiful body shot.
Iaton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
Beast scores with a leg kick.
Iaton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iaton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beast's head backwards.
Beast avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Iaton slips a jab and a cross from Beast.
Demon Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iaton misses with a hook. Beast ducked under it nicely.
Iaton misses with a wild body shot.
Iaton digs a good hook to Beast's body.
Beast misses with a looping left.
Iaton ducks under a wild hook from Beast.
Beast takes one to the chin there.
Beast throws a lazy right hand but Iaton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iaton tries for a takedown but Beast sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iaton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beast counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Iaton thinking.
Iaton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demon Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wan Iaton.
Beast scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Iaton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iaton has a takedown stuffed.
A right-left combo lands from Beast.
Iaton tries to score with a low kick but Beast moves his leg out of the way.
Iaton swinging wildly here.
Demon Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Beast throws a quick inside leg kick.
Iaton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beast rather than just go for the knockout.
Beast throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, jab by Iaton - just one landing.
Beast swinging wildly here.
Iaton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beast stuffs the takedown.
Beast misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iaton misses with a body shot.
Iaton looks to land a combination but Beast avoids it well.
Beast throws a right hand that Iaton ducks under and follows up with a left that Iaton also avoids with ease.
Beast looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iaton manages to avoid it.
Beast shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Iaton fails to land with a series of punches.
Iaton 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.
Beast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beast connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Iaton misses its intended target.
Beast connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beast is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Iaton.
Beast scores with a one two! Iaton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast throws a solid leg kick but Iaton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beast.
Iaton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Iaton trying to stall but Beast improves his position.
Beast looking to throw knees to the head but Iaton is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beast throws an elbow but misses.
Iaton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iaton blocks an elbow strike.
Iaton leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Iaton fails to land.
Beast throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beast is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beast throws an elbow but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iaton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iaton breaks from the clinch.
Iaton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Iaton tries to free his leg and advance position but Beast is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wan Iaton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iaton. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beast feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Iatons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beast just misses with a punch to the body.
Iaton takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
Iaton throws a leg kick but Beast sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice cross by Beast.
Beast buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Beast.
Iaton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beast to score with a decent uppercut.
Iaton misses with a wild combination.
Iaton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Iaton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iaton.
Iaton slips a jab and a cross from Beast.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast gets caught napping as Iaton dives in and scores a takedown. Beast manages to retain guard.
Beast looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iaton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Iaton trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iaton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Iaton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Iaton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Iaton tries to free his leg and advance position but Beast is retaining full guard.
Iaton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beast's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iaton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beast escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iaton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast has momentary wrist control but Iaton slips an elbow through the middle.
Iaton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iaton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iaton stands up over Beast, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Iaton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beast looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Iaton has picked Beast up and slammed him! Beast can't keep hold of the triangle and Iaton manages to pass to side control!
Iaton scoring with punches from side control.
Beast tries to buck Iaton off but Iaton is having none of it.
Iaton avoids the strikes from the bottom by Beast.
Beast manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ground and pound from Beast.
Beast prevents Iaton from improving his position.
Iaton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beast is working away from the top position though.
Iaton actively working from the bottom here.
Beast scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iaton keeping hold of Beast's head, controlling as best he can.
Iaton tries to kick Beast off but Beast keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Iaton is breathing heavily.
Iaton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beast seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Iaton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beast missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Iaton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beast pulls his head out easily.
Beast thows a huge punch but Iaton dodges it nicely.
Iaton is trying to control but can't.
Wan Iaton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iaton wants to get back to full guard.
Beast throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iaton is trying to get back to full guard.
Beast working the head and body with strikes.
Iaton looking for submissions off his back.
Iaton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Iaton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beast seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Iaton wants to get back to full guard.
Beast looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iaton actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iaton gets full guard.
Beast avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beast scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wan Iaton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Iaton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beast throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beast throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iaton checks a leg kick nicely.
Iaton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Iaton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Iaton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beast looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iaton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
Beast throws a right and a left that Iaton avoids nicely.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iaton.
Iaton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beast is able to avoid easily.
Iaton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beast circles away.
Iaton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demon Beast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iaton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast misses with a few strikes there.
Beast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iaton moves away.
Iaton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Beast scores with a jab to the head.
Beast misses with a left hand
and Iaton counters with a straight right hand.
Iaton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beast backs up against the cage.
Beast with a hook.
Iaton shoots in but Beast avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice uppercut there from Iaton.
Beast throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good leg kick by Beast there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheers as Beast lands an impressive looking overhand right. Iaton doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Beast.
Beast takes one on the button.
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iaton.
Iaton shoots in for a takedown but Beast shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Demon Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wan Iaton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iaton is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Beast.
Beast throws a jab when Iaton was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Beast.
Beast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iaton.
Beast misses with a low kick.
Beast tests Iaton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iaton connects with a right hand. Beast shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beast misses with a looping left.
Iaton sizes up Beast with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wan Iaton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Iaton misses with an uppercut
and Beast counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iaton.
Beast wants to slow Iaton down by chopping away at his legs.
Beast getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iaton misses with a straight left.
Iaton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Beast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iaton moves away.
Iaton throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily.
Beast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Iaton scores with a jab to the body.
Beast checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good standup being displayed there by Beast as he connects with a hook.
Beast is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Iaton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Iaton tests Beast's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iaton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beasts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beast throws a front kick aimed at Iaton's knee but Iaton avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beast throws out a loose jab but Iaton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iaton manages to avoid it.
Demon Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iaton moves out of range of the leg kick from Beast.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Beast, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Beast showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Iaton 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wan Iaton!
Wan Iaton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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