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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sato comes to the cage accompanied by True Survivor - David Hasselhoff. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Bean!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato is looking to clinch.
Bean sizes up Sato with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Bean there.
Sato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bean has time to react.
Bean avoids the body shot from Sato.
Bean thuds a left hand into Sato's body.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Bean does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Bean misses.
Sato pushes Bean up against the cage in a clinch.
Sato creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bean's defenses.
Sato misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bean lands a left hand.
Bean lands an uppercut.
Sato scores with a shot to the side of Bean's head.
Bean throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bean presses Sato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean lands a hook that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
A short uppercut from Bean.
Bean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sato's elbow.
Sato swings wildly with an uppercut but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sato swings wildly with an uppercut but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sato gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
Bean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sato creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sato swings wildly with an uppercut but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bean.
Bean is working Sato over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean tries a body shot but Sato blocks it.
Sato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sato blocks a body shot from Bean.
Sato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sato's elbow.
Bean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bean avoids a wild elbow strike from Sato.
Bean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bean scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bean is trying to drag Sato to the mat but Sato just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sato.
It looks like James Bean has been cut.
Sato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bean or not.
Sato working aggressively here.
Sato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato prevents a body shot from Bean.
Sato prevents a body shot from Bean.
Bean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Sato blocks a body shot from Bean.
Sato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sato looking to stall.
Sato is trying to stall.
Maybe Sato would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Bean blocking some punches.
Bean is working Sato over against the cage.
Bean scores with a shot to the side of Sato's head.
A hook to the body from Bean.
Sato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Bean.
Bean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Bean as the two fighters clinch.
Sato is breathing heavily.
Bean misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws a punch but it's blocked by Bean.
Bean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sato just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bean's brow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sato takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sato blocks a body shot from Bean.
A short right from Bean on the inside.
Bean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Bean on the inside.
Bean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bean.
Sato prevents a body shot from Bean.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bean.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sato.
Bean blocks an elbow strike from Sato.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bean lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sato has a couple of punches blocked by Bean.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Bean's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bean connects with a single shot there.
Sato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bean fails with the takedown.
Bean throws an overhand right that lands on Sato's shoulder, as Sato tries to avoid the shot.
Sato is looking to counter punch.
Bean punishes Sato's body with a nice straight punch.
Bean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sato.
James Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato slips a jab from Bean.
Bean swings widly with a right hand
and Bean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bean has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sato moves into range and clinches up with Bean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sato's elbow.
Sato swings wildly with an uppercut but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Sato - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sato misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato throws an elbow that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bean drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sato pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sato displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bean scores with a decent looking hook.
Sato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sato drives through and clinches with Bean against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sato.
Sato stalling.
Sato is trying to stall.
James Bean seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bean.
A right hook to the body lands for Bean.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean throws a head punch that misses.
Bean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Bean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Bean.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bean blocking some punches.
Bean lands a right hand.
Bean misses with a punch to the body.
Bean blocks an uppercut.
Bean pushes Sato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Bean.
Bean works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sato takes a shot to the head.
Sato blocking some punches.
Sato is looking to control Bean's arms but Bean gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sato has his back to the cage.
Bean misses with a punch to the body.
Bean blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bean misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato misses with a knee strike.
Sato blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bean.
Bean tries a body shot but Sato blocks it.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
Bean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Satos head.
Bean swings wildly with an uppercut but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bean lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sato misses with an elbow strike.
Bean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bean lands a shot to the body.
Bean throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sato.
Sato blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Bean.
Bean is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sato pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kenji Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Bean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
Bean cracks Sato with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Bean.
Sato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bean.
Bean gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bean wants to pass the guard but Sato is keeping the position.
Bean lands a couple of digs.
Bean lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bean cracks Sato with a solid left hand.
Bean throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bean is working Sato over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Bean's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sato moves away from the strike by Bean.
Bean moves out of range as Sato strikes.
Bean connects with a right hand. Sato shakes it off.
Bean instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sato.
Bean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bean misses with a punch on the inside.
Sato pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bean throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato.
Bean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bean is leaning against Sato and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bean tries a body shot but Sato blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean throws a head punch that misses.
Bean has a couple of punches blocked by Sato.
Sato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bean blocks the elbow strike.
Sato tries to throw a body punch but Bean avoids it by throwing Sato back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sato prevents it.
Bean lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sato.
Bean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bean fails to land.
Bean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Bean lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sato is rocked!
Sato pushes Bean back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oh Sato is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sato blocks a body shot from Bean.
Sato throws an elbow but it misses.
Bean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bean presses Sato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bean lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bean.
Sato misses with the head strike.
Sato misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bean has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sato regains guard immediately.
Bean sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sato's guard.
Bean takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bean winds up and cracks Sato with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato pushes Bean off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch but Bean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bean throws out a counter right but Sato avoids it with no problem.
Sato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bean lands a right hook to the body.
Bean cracks Sato with a hook to the temple - Sato is on wobbly legs here! Bean swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sato falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bean wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Bean!
In his post fight interview, James Bean started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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