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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxwell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sonne - Rammstein. 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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289 lbs
54 - 34 - 0 |
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258 lbs
31 - 21 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
54 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Butter Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maxwell on the side of the head.
Bean throws a right hand that misses
and Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Bean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maxwell.
Bean's corner calls for a 1-2. Bean obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bean throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Bean dodges the punch combination from Maxwell.
Bean connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bean throws an off balance right hand
and Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Butter Bean has been cut.
Bean cracks Maxwell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maxwell throws a leg kick
and Bean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean throws a body punch but Maxwell moves out of range.
Maxwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - Bean coming out on top.
Maxwell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bean defends well and Maxwell ends up having to push Bean into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bean moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Bean.
Bean works over Maxwell's head and body with a nice combination.
Bean connects with a nice looking jab.
Butter Bean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Bean misses.
Bean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maxwell looks to land a combination but Bean avoids it well.
Maxwell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bean lands with a right hand.
Bean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bean lands an overhand right.
Bean misses with a hook.
Bean tests Maxwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maxwell lunges at Bean with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bean's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxwell avoids the body shot from Bean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean misses with a body punch
and Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bean with a nice cross.
Bean throws out a loose jab but Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maxwell throws an overhand right that lands on Bean's shoulder, as Bean tries to avoid the shot.
Bean tries to clinch up
and Bean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bean tries to clinch but Maxwell is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maxwell! But no joy.
Maxwell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maxwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maxwell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bean tries to bench press Maxwell off him but Maxwell keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Poor strikes thrown by Maxwell there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxwell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bean is desperately trying to improve his position but Maxwell has a good base and remains in mount.
Bean sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bean has hold of Maxwell's hands but Maxwell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maxwell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maxwell is trying to control. Bean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maxwell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maxwell connects with a nice short shot to Bean's temple.
Well, if Maxwell 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 keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maxwell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bean's head.
Maxwell is trying to control the action in half guard but Bean is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maxwell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maxwell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Butter Bean will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Butter Bean's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bean walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bean but Bean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maxwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Bean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Butter Bean is winning the standup battle so far.
Bean slips a jab and a cross from Maxwell.
Maxwell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bean.
Maxwell looks for a takedown but Bean sprawls well.
Bean is looking to counter punch.
Butter Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Maxwell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Maxwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maxwell.
Maxwell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bean misses with a lunging right hand
and Maxwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bean takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bean throws a body shot but no joy.
Bean lands a nice shot that snaps Maxwell's head back.
Bean swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maxwell counters with a leg kick.
Maxwell slips a jab and a cross from Bean.
Maxwell throws a counter combo.
Butter Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bean enables Maxwell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bean manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bean really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bean wants to sweep here but Maxwell controlling him for the moment.
Maxwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maxwell looking to sit in guard and control but Bean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bean gets to his feet. Maxwell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bean lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bean misses with a looping right.
Butter Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maxwell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Maxwell slips the punch.
Maxwell swings for the body but Bean moves out of range.
Bean connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maxwell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bean swings widly with a right hand
and Maxwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maxwell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bean was covering up waiting for the punch and Maxwell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully.
Bean wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maxwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Bean wants to sweep but no luck.
Bean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bean lands a slapping body shot.
Maxwell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maxwell throws an off balance right hand
and Bean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bean misses with a hook
and Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Maxwell with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean misses with a left hand
and Maxwell 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Butter Bean will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Butter Bean's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bean jabs at Maxwell's body.
Bean tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maxwell lands a stunning uppercut that sends Bean to the mat!
Bean is rocked!
Ross Maxwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maxwell content to control rather than advance.
Oh Bean is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bean has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Maxwell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maxwell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bean seems to have got his legs back now.
Bean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maxwell.
Bean is defending against the submission attempts here by Maxwell.
Maxwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maxwell.
Maxwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maxwell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maxwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maxwell controlling the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maxwell.
A big right from Bean misses.
Maxwell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Butter Bean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell throws a hook but Bean avoids it easily.
Maxwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bean circles away quickly and effectively.
Maxwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Maxwell.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maxwell.
Bean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maxwell.
Maxwell defending well as Bean loads up on a big left hand.
Maxwell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bean. That did some damage!
Nice straight punches there by Maxwell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maxwell.
Bean tests Maxwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Bean cracks Maxwell with a good jab.
Bean throws a right and a left that Maxwell avoids nicely.
Maxwell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean looks to land a combination but Maxwell avoids it well.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean walks into a stiff left hand from Maxwell.
Maxwell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Maxwell.
Bean went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maxwell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maxwell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bean as he jumps to the side.
Maxwell throws a lazy right hand but Bean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bean throwing a counter right hand but Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Ross Maxwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from Bean finds it's target.
Bean wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell throws a head kick but Bean moves out of range.
Maxwell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maxwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
Bean lands with a good body shot.
Bean is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxwell misses with a body punch
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bean tries to clinch
and Bean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Butter Bean's cut is getting worse.
Maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maxwell fails with the takedown
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Bean misses
and Maxwell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Maxwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bean has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Butter Bean!
During a confident post fight interview, Butter Bean thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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