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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Bean (ranked 2235 p4p, 3125 weight class) and Unicorn Big Foot (ranked 249 p4p, 320 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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178 cm 31 175 9 - 18 - 0 |
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186 cm 34 179 12 - 21 - 2 |
Good wrestling Excellent boxer Very quick |
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Excellent grappler World class MT Heavy handed |
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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 9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Bean! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 12 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Unicorn Big Foot! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Big Foot dives in and grabs Bean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bean pushes down on Big Foot's head and hops out. Bean tries to clinch there but Big Foot circles away.
Big Foot throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bean counters with a nice double leg into side control. Big Foot won't be happy with that. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Big Foot tries to buck Bean off but Bean is having none of it. You can see the frustration on Big Foot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Bean working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Big Foot manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Bean is staying active underneath Big Foot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bean is defending against the submission attempts here by Big Foot.
Bean moves into full guard.
Bean throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Big Foot trying to control the position from guard on top but Bean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bean has control of Big Foot's left arm, preventing Big Foot from doing any damage. Bean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bean keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully. Big Foot is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Bean tries to strike from the bottom.
Big Foot trying to control but Bean is working from the bottom.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bean is controlling Big Foot's posture. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
 The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Big Foot works the jab nicely.
 It looks like Mr Bean has been cut. Big Foot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Big Foot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bean looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bean throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Big Foot.
Bean forces Big Foot back against the cage and clinches. Bean tries to stall but Big Foot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Big Foot wants a takedown but no success here.
Bean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bean can't get the takedown.
Bean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Big Foot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Big Foot tightens his grip and picks Bean up, before dumping him to the ground. Bean manages to land in guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bean has control of Big Foot's left arm, preventing Big Foot from doing any damage. Bean throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Big Foot drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bean manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Big Foot has Bean in his guard.
Bean postures up.
Bean scoring with some ground and pound. Big Foot told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Big Foot wants to sweep here but Bean controlling him for the moment. Bean with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Big Foot being controlled here, momentarily.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Big Foot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bean's guard.
Bean trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Big Foot gets to his feet. Bean looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Big Foot throws a low kick, looking for Bean's leg but Bean calmly moves out of range. Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bean misses with a head kick.
Big Foot throws out a counter right but Bean avoids it with no problem. We've been told by Bean's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Big Foot blocks a head kick by Bean.
Big Foot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bean's head backwards. Bean throws a head kick but Big Foot moves out of range.
Bean takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bean clinches. 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! Big Foot is looking to take this one to the mat. 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 Mr Bean will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mr Bean's cut. 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.
Big Foot throws the kick towards the body but Bean avoids it. Bean drops down looking for a counter takedown but Big Foot sprawls and moves away. Bean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Big Foot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bean somewhat. Bean checks the leg kick nicely there.
Big Foot wants to clinch. Big Foot throws a jab but it's blocked by Bean. Bean is looking for a counter combo. Big Foot catches Bean with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Big Foot drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bean pushes Big Foot off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Big Foot scores with a sloppy right hand. Bean should have avoided that one.
 Bean is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Big Foot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Bean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bean moves into the clinch successfully.
Big Foot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bean pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bean seems to have got his legs back now.
Bean has taken the fight to the clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Big Foot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bean gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bean content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bean using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Big Foot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bean is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Big Foot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Big Foot tries for a takedown but Bean manages to get underhooks.
Mr Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot. Big Foot tries for a takedown but Bean manages to get underhooks.
Big Foot is breathing heavily. Big Foot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bean gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Big Foot has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Bean stops a takedown attempt from Big Foot.
Bean turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Big Foot is trying to escape the position but Bean is controlling the position. Bean works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Bean advances to full mount. Big Foot in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bean breaks from Big Foot's wrist control and lands an elbow. Bean lands a big elbow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Big Foot is trying to escape the mount.
Bean postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Big Foot looks a forlorn figure.
Big Foot is desperately trying to improve his position but Bean has a good base and remains in mount. Big Foot tries to lock up and control but Bean gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Bean lands with some strikes.
 Big Foot is rocked! Bean with the ground and pound from mount. Big Foot is still in real trouble! Can Bean finish him? Bean drops a big elbow. That's hurt Big Foot! More shots from Bean and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Bean!
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