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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Negative Vision (ranked 4506 p4p, 6485 weight class) and Fartus Beckham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Negative Vision has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Negative Vision!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fartus Beckham!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckham moves out of range of the body kick.
Beckham clinches with his opponent.
Beckham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vision tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beckham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beckham closes the distance and clinches.
Vision breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vision stuffs the takedown attempt from Beckham. Beckham gets slowly back to his feet.
Vision throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vision pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vision tries for a takedown but Beckham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vision shoots in for a takedown but Beckham shows good takedown defense.
Vision tries to keep at a distance but Beckham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vision has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beckham after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Negative Vision. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vision tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vision breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vision gets tackled into the cage by Beckham. Beckham maintains the clinch.
Vision is looking for a takedown.
Vision pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vision gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vision is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Beckham dives into side control.
Beckham looks winded!
You can see the frustration on Vision's face as Beckham controls the position.
Vision prevents Beckham from improving position.
Beckham lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vision is trying to improve his position.
Beckham is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vision will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vision takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Beckham works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Beckham landing a few strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vision is being controlled here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham is working Vision over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vision prevents Beckham from improving position.
Vision is trying to get back to half guard.
Beckham moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Beckham working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beckham decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vision to his feet.
Beckham clinches with his opponent.
Beckham has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vision clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Beckham lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Vision.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fartus Beckham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Beckham lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vision tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fartus Beckham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckham throws a head kick that misses.
Beckham closes the distance and pushes Vision back into the cage.
Beckham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beckham moves into range and clinches up with Vision.
Vision drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Beckham - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckham moves into the clinch.
Beckham manages to break the clinch.
Vision changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beckham tries to avoid it but Vision manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beckham to the ground. Beckham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beckham moves into the clinch.
Vision is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beckham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Negative Vision. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beckham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vision lands a jab-cross combination.
Beckham takes the fight into the clinch.
Vision breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beckham closes the distance and clinches.
Vision jumps guard and drags Beckham to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckham's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vision wants to improve his position but instead Beckham has moved into half guard.
Beckham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckham decides to return to a standing position.
Beckham throws a leg kick which misses Vision's front leg but catches the back leg as Vision tries to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Beckham as he connects with a hook.
Beckham has managed to clinch.
Beckham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beckham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beckham manages to break the clinch.
Beckham has Vision up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham presses Vision against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beckham breaks the clinch.
Beckham lands with a kick to the temple. Vision shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Beckham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beckham goes for a takedown attempt but Vision pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Negative Vision is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beckham instigates a clinch.
Vision tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fartus Beckham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beckham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beckham throws a head kick that Vision semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vision escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beckham lands a head kick!
Beckham moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckham breaks from the clinch.
Beckham has closed the distance and engaged Vision in a clinch.
Vision is trying to maintain a safe position but Beckham gets an underhook and turns Vision into the cage.
Beckham lands a body punch.
Beckham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Beckham stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fartus Beckham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vision tries for a takedown but Beckham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beckham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vision.
Vision gets tackled into the cage by Beckham. Beckham maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Beckham is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vision tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Vision, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beckham throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vision tries to keep at a distance but Beckham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beckham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vision looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beckham moves into the clinch.
Vision managing to block the knees to the body from Beckham.
Beckham misses with a knee strike.
Beckham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vision or perhaps it was just good defense by Beckham, which made it look bad.
Beckham unleashes a big counter combination but Vision bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Negative Vision. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckham misses with a double jab.
Beckham moves into the clinch.
Beckham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vision shoots for a takedown but Beckham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beckham with the inside leg kick.
Beckham darts in and clinches Vision up against the cage.
Beckham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vision is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckham moves into range and clinches up with Vision.
Beckham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beckham moves into the clinch successfully.
Beckham breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham clinches up against the cage.
Beckham breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vision.
Beckham lands a head kick!
Vision has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beckham.
Beckham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beckham clinches.
Vision is looking to take this one to the mat.
Beckham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vision breaks from the clinch.
Beckham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vision has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beckham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Beckham manages to break the clinch.
Beckham gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vision lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Beckham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beckham wants a takedown.
Negative Vision has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fartus Beckham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vision is trying to pull guard but Beckham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fartus Beckham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beckham 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fartus Beckham!
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