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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ein Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meat Beater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
28 - 15 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ein Stein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Beater!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beater moves away from the strike by Stein.
Beater throws a counter combo.
Beater misses with a low kick.
Beater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stein.
Stein takes one to the chin there.
Stein blocks a jab.
Beater throws a head kick that misses.
Beater misses with a looping right.
We've been hearing reports that Stein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beater connects with a crisp jab.
Beater fails to land with a series of punches.
Beater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beater.
Beater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stein throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beater was covering up waiting for the punch and Stein finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein wants to control from the top but Beater keeps moving.
Stein connects with a couple of short punches.
Stein throws a big elbow that misses.
Stein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beater works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stein passes Beater's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beater wants to get back to his feet.
Beater keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beater's head.
Beater is trying to maintain the position but Stein is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Stein seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beater ducks under a wild hook from Stein.
Meat Beater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beater throws a leg kick
and Stein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stein.
Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Beater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stein stays in close to Beater's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beater pushes Stein off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beater throws a series of punches but Stein avoids them all with ease.
Stein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stein tries to counter with a takedown but Beater is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Beater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beater scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beater throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beater but Beater pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stein swings for the body but Beater moves out of range.
Beater will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That kick from Stein tenderised Beater's leg. Beater is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beater with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stein has a takedown stuffed.
Meat Beater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beater lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beater connects with a crisp jab.
Stein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beater.
Stein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beater was well out of range. Poor timing from Stein.
Stein closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beater quickly recovers to half guard.
Stein controlling the action here.
Stein has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Beater wants to improve his position but Stein is controlling well.
Stein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Beater 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.
Beater wants to slow Stein down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stein shoots in for a takedown but Beater shows good takedown defense.
Beater swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beater.
Beater needs to keep his hands up - Stein had a free shot at his head there.
Stein throws a hook to the side of Beater's head but Beater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beater gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Beater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beater looking for a sweep. Not yet Beater, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein wants to control from the top but Beater keeps moving.
Stein landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stein looking to sit in guard and control but Beater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ein Stein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stein has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Beater 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 Stein.
Stein is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beater's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beater rushes Stein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beater can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by Beater.
Beater lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stein stalling.
Beater trying to stall but Stein improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Beater.
Beater wants to stall.
Beater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Beater lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Beater is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beater lands with a nice body punch.
Stein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beater's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beater looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beater lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beater connects with a single shot there.
Stein fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ein Stein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beater throws a good cross that connects.
Beater tried to score with a low kick but Stein checks it.
Stein connects with a crisp jab.
Meat Beater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beater looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Stein moves forwards but Beater connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beater throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stein counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beater won't be happy with that.
Beater explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein avoids the body shot from Beater.
Stein appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beater throws out a leg kick but Stein moves out of range and Beater only half commits.
Beater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stein.
Stein needs to keep his hands up - Beater had a free shot at his head there.
Beater throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.
Beater slips under a jab from Stein.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stein. Beater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beater lands a leg kick that knocks Stein off balance momentarily.
Stein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beater defends it nicely.
Beater avoids the body shot from Stein.
Stein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stein misses with a straight right.
Beater tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Meat Beater will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Stein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beater moves away from the strike by Stein.
Stein lands with a right hand.
Beater gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Beater.
Stein connects with a solid leg kick.
Beater lands a nice looking body shot.
Stein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stein misses with a body shot.
Beater doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beater.
Beater digs a good hook to Stein's body.
Beater cracks the inside of Stein's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beater throws a series of punches but Stein avoids them all with ease.
Meat Beater seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stein misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beater throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.
Stein takes a swing at Beater's ribcage but misses.
Beater fails to land with a series of punches.
Stein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beater catches Stein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beater throws a leg kick but Stein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beater.
Beater lands with an overhand left.
Stein scores with a decent looking hook.
Stein throws a combination. Beater tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Beater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beater goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beater connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein shoots in looking for a takedown but Beater manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beater swivels and escapes.
Beater rushes Stein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stein misses with some punches.
Beater misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein tries to stall but Beater uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stein is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ein Stein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beater misses with the head strike.
Stein goes for a takedown attempt but Beater pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beater gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beater lands a left hand.
Stein taking a breather.
Beater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beater will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stein up against the cage.
Stein tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short body shot lands from Beater as the two fighters clinch.
Stein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beater gets through Stein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beater digs a right hand underneath Stein's ribcage. Stein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stein.
Stein throws a punch but it's blocked by Beater.
Beater misses with the head strike.
Beater throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Beater avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Meat Beater seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beater misses with the head strike.
Beater misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beater keeps control of Stein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stein tries to pull guard but Beater won't allow it.
Beater just leaning against Stein, taking a breather.
Beater throws a head punch that misses.
Beater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stein misses with a low kick.
Beater with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stein throws an overhand right that lands on Beater's shoulder, as Beater tries to avoid the shot.
Beater ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein throws a jab when Beater was well out of range.
Beater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beater lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Beater.
Stein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stein. That's going to slow Beater down.
Stein throws a sloppy body shot
and Beater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Beater really dominated that round.
That's time! Stein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beater misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
Stein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beater cracks Stein with a good jab.
Stein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stein misses with an uppercut.
Beater looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Beater stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beater wants it to stay on the feet.
Stein takes one to the side of the head.
Beater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beater with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beater throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Stein misses.
Stein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beater smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beater takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beater fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beater scores with a jab to the head.
Stein misses with a shot to the body
and Beater counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beater wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Beater as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beater.
Beater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beater misses with a head kick.
A big left from Beater misses.
Stein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beater sprawls well. Beater wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stein gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ein Stein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein throws a lazy right hand but Beater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stein is looking to chop away at Beater's legs.
Beater fails to land with a series of punches.
Stein thumps Beater with a low kick.
Beater punishes Stein's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Stein backs off Beater throws a huge counter combo but Stein manages to avoid it all.
Beater jabs at Stein's body.
Beater smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stein moves out of range of the strikes.
Beater scores with a jab.
Beater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stein.
Beater throws the kick towards the body but Stein avoids it.
Beater swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beater with a hook.
Beater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stein misses with a right hand
and Beater counters with a one-two to the body.
Stein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stein closes the distance and clinches up with Beater, looking for a takedown. Stein pushes Beater against the cage but Beater circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beater throws a right hand that Stein ducks under and follows up with a left that Stein also avoids with ease.
Beater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beater. Beater obviously looking to wear him down.
Stein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beater under the eye.
Danga de danga de dang - Beater scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein lands a jab to the head.
Stein shoots in for a takedown but Beater shows good takedown defense.
Stein takes one to the side of the head.
Beater throws a nice looking combination but Stein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stein misses with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beater.
Stein looks for a takedown but Beater sprawls well.
Beater takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beater showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stein.
A head kick misses from Beater.
Stein attempts a counter takedown but Beater avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Beater dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Beater as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Stein misses.
Beater throws a counter combo.
Beater scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stein throws a jab but it's blocked by Beater.
Beater fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stein checks it well.
Stein lands a jab-cross combination.
Beater throws a hook but Stein blocks it.
Stein throws a jab when Beater was well out of range.
Beater connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beater throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beater throws a leg kick but Stein sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Stein misses.
Stein throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein lands a jab to Beater's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein moves away from the strike by Beater.
Stein looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beater scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Beater throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beater falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stein counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stein.
Stein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stein throws a strike but Beater rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Beater must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beater won't allow Stein to sweep him here.
Ein Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beater would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stein has his foot on Beater's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beater works his way back into a safe position though.
Stein has his foot on Beater's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beater works his way back into a safe position though.
Stein is looking for a triangle but Beater pushes his legs off easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Beater content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beater defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein avoids the body shot from Beater.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beater thuds a left hand into Stein's body.
Stein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beater scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stein throws a lazy right hand but Beater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beater scores with a jab.
Beater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein drops down looking for a counter takedown but Beater sprawls and moves away.
Beater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein dives in and grabs Beater's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beater pushes down on Stein's head and hops out.
A nice combination there by Beater.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beater takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beater lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beater's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stein tries to land a front kick but Beater steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beater misses with a wild combination.
Beater checks a low kick from Stein.
Beater throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stein ducks right into an uppercut from Beater.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Beater does no damage.
Meat Beater is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beater lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meat Beater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beater 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meat Beater!
Meat Beater is the new featherweight champion!
In defeat, Ein Stein stepped up to the mic, saying 'Flames to dust. Lovers to friends. Why do all good things come to an end..'.
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