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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beast's half guard.
Beast regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thomas.
Beast bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard.
Beast sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tony Beast.
Beast decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beast stalling.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.
Thomas is not content to let Beast control the position.
Beast tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thomas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thomas is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is refusing to be controlled, as Beast sits in half guard.
Beast is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Beast wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Beast closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thomas to the mat! Thomas manages to get full guard.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beast slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast decides to stand back up. Beast steps back and let's Thomas get back to his feet.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thomas off and has taken his back!
Thomas is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Beast's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Thomas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Beast's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Beast has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tony Beast has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown. Beast fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard.
Beast content to stall in guard here.
Beast wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Beast is really struggling to control Thomas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thomas trying to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tony Beast.
Nice shot lands for Beast.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tony Beast will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Beast counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Beast is stalling in the full guard.
Tony Beast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beast won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beast in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Beast wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Beast throws a combination. Thomas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thomas counters with a takedown into side control.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beast keeps working.
Thomas with the ground and pound but Beast regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Thomas is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Beast as he works his way to full guard.
Thomas throws and elbow that misses. Beast uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thomas's guard. Nice move by Beast!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beast controls the pace.
Beast advances position into side control!
Beast is putting a hurting on Thomas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Beast is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tony Beast just wasn't active enough.
Beast shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thomas's guard.
Thomas being controlled here, momentarily.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Beast postures up.
Beast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beast doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beast manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thomas can't keep his opponent in guard - Beast advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Beast is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Beast tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thomas is desperately trying to improve his position but Beast has a good base and remains in mount.
Beast content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Beast dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Beast stalks Thomas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thomas's face. Thomas staggers backwards, shaken.
Thomas darts in and clinches Beast up against the cage.
Thomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beast gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Beast changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thomas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice shot by Beast.
Thomas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beast counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thomas's guard now.
Beast trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Beast tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Beast sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beast wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Beast slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tony Beast just wasn't active enough.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Beast counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thomas!
Tony Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Thomas.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to control but Beast is having none of it.
Beast tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Beast connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beast controlling from the full mount.
Beast lands a big shot there that rocks Thomas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Beast controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Beast trying to control but Thomas is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tony Beast just wasn't active enough.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thomas.
Beast is pulling down on Thomas's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tony Beast is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beast lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thomas!
Beast tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Devin Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beast working for a guillotine from mount but Thomas is in no mood to give up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Beast showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beast, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Beast!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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