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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xerxes Wos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sauvi Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sauvi Bean is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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198 cm
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250 lbs
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196 cm
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big right hand |
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xerxes Wos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauvi Bean! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wos tries to sprawl but Bean drives through with a takedown into half guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Wos wants to get back to full guard. Bean tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wos. Bean passes the guard and advances to mount! Wos is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bean cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wos tries to hold on but Bean postures up. Bean scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wos?
That's one minute gone in the round. Bean in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bean jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wos manages to avoid the submission attempt. Wos stops Bean from passing to mount. Bean trying to control the position but Wos is working away. Bean controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bean working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wos keeps working. Bean controlling from side mount. Bean decides to stand back up. Bean throws a wild combination but nothing lands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bean scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Bean looks winded! Wos trying to hold on to Bean's head to control him but Bean postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bean. Bean moves into full mount! Wos won't be happy about that! Wos regains half guard. Bean is trying to control the action in half guard but Wos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wos. Bean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bean wants to control from the top but Wos keeps moving. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Wos wants to sweep but no luck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sauvi Bean dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wos tries to pull guard but Bean forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wos fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bean swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wos throws a head kick that misses. Bean feints and as Wos raises his hands in defense, Bean changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Bean wants to control from the top but Wos keeps moving. Bean keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wos's head. Bean postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bean is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bean wants to control from the top but Wos keeps moving. Bean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Wos working a defensive guard here.
Wos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wos tries to get out of the position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Xerxes Wos just wasn't active enough. Excellent takedown into side control there by Bean.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bean trying to control the action but Wos is working from the bottom. Wos is trying to work for a sweep but Bean has mounted him! Wos taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bean looking to control and managing it successfully. Bean punishing his opponent with strikes. Wos tries to hold on but Bean postures up. Bean putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Bean has control of Wos's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wos regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wos is looking to improve his position but Bean isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wos regains half guard. Bean is taking a breather. Wos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wos is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sauvi Bean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wos fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Bean shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bean showed some decent athleticism there. Bean is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wos has managed to free his arm - good work. Bean seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bean slips a nice elbow through Wos's hands, connecting with Wos's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round. Well, if Bean is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bean is looking for a kimura but Wos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bean to get the leverage. Wos tries to get to full guard but Bean has control of the leg. Bean looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Bean stalling away here and it's allowed Wos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Bean looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bean trying to control but Wos is working from the bottom. Bean won't allow Wos to sweep him here. Bean throws a big right hand that misses. Bean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Wos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bean is aware though and is defending well. Bean is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Bean wants to stand but Wos is controlling his posture from full guard. Sauvi Bean has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bean prevents Wos from getting back to his feet. Wos looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Wos shoots in for a takedown but Bean shows good takedown defense. Wos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bean. Bean closes the distance and clinches up with Wos, looking for a takedown. Bean pushes Wos against the cage but Wos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Xerxes Wos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauvi Bean.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wos throws a quick inside leg kick. Bean is looking to clinch but Wos is avoiding it.
Wos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. No luck for Wos with that takedown attempt. The crowd cheers as Wos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bean doesn't seem phased though. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bean gets a clinch. Xerxes Wos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sauvi Bean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bean gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Sauvi Bean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bean 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sauvi Bean!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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