Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2019

#R1#
Bean cracks a nice hook into Mainlander's ribs.
Mainlander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mainlander moves in looking to clinch but Bean pushes him off.#TD2#
Mainlander gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bean lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mainlander trying to control the position.
Bean works over Mainlander with some ground and pound from guard.
Bean not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean landing some decent shots from guard.
Mainlander knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bean on the ground.
Bean prevents Mainlander from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Bean controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bean postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mainlander wants to sweep here but Bean controlling him for the moment.
Bean scoring with some ground and pound.
Bean works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bean scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bean looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mainlander with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mainlander's coaches at Grind Time Elite {$950} have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bean with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bean has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bean is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bean slips a nice elbow through Mainlander's hands, connecting with Mainlander's forehead.
Nice strikes from Bean there.
Bean is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bean in particular looking to stall.
Bean working Mainlander over with strikes.
Mainlander taking some punishment here, with Bean in his half guard. #ROC2#
Mainlander is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bean lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Mainlander is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bean lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean lands a big elbow - Mainlander is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bean!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Bean!
Our winner, James Bean, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2019

#R1#
Rurik throws a series of punches but Bean moves out of range.
Bean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Rurik misses.
Bean scores with a body shot.
Rurik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bean counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Bean is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rurik's half guard.
Bean stops Rurik from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bean takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rurik wants to get back to his feet.
Bean trying to control from half guard but Rurik is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bean is controlling the pace.
Rurik taking some punishment here, with Bean in his half guard. #T1#
Rurik is staying active underneath Bean, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bean not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rurik is trying to stand back up but Bean is controlling him
Rurik's coaches at London MMA Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bean lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bean is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bean thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rurik's head.
Still in half guard, Bean seems content to control.
Bean drops an elbow to the side of Rurik's head.
Bean not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Bean seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bean throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rurik has hold of Bean's hands but Bean slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#
Rurik is rocked!
Bean thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Bean there.
Bean lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Rurik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bean lands a nice short elbow.
Bean has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rurik pushes Bean off looking to stand but Bean dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ground and pound from Bean.
Bean content to control rather than advance.
Bean takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rurik wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Bean there. #T3#
Rurik looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bean lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bean lands a nice short elbow.
Rurik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bean scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rurik taking some punishment here, with Bean in his half guard.
Bean prevents Rurik from standing back up.
Bean scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bean scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bean controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Rurik is out! Bean gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Bean!
James Bean seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 606
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Bean misses with a body shot.
Bean shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beddo but Beddo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beddo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Beddo scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like James Bean has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beddo, as that shot connected.
Beddo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bean.
Beddo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beddo cracks a nice hook into Bean's ribs.
Bean feints and then cracks Beddo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beddo down. #TD#
Bean darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beddo trying to control here.
Beddo moves into full guard.
Beddo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bean.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Bean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beddo is keeping the position for now.
Beddo looking to control. #SUB2#
Beddo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beddo looking to control.
Beddo wants to sweep here but Bean controlling him for the moment.
Beddo controlling Bean's posture.
Bean stays in close to Beddo's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Beddo looking for a guillotine here but Bean defends easily.
Bean loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Beddo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Beddo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Beddo has Bean pulled in close to control his posture.
Bean tries to free his leg and advance position but Beddo is retaining full guard.
Bean trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beddo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bean has managed to get both his arms back between Beddo's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bean looking to pass the guard.
Bean lands a couple of digs.
Bean is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Beddo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beddo controls Bean momentarily but Bean frees himself.
Bean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bean has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB2#
Beddo looking for subs off his back but Bean has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bean working Beddo over with strikes.
Bean lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Beddo actively working from the bottom here.
Bean trying to pass the guard but Beddo defending well.
Bean working the head and body with strikes.
Bean working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Beddo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bean trying to control the action but Beddo is working from the bottom. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Beddo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bean postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bean wants to control from the top but Beddo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Beddo is looking for a triangle but Bean pushes his legs off easily.
Bean works over Beddo with some ground and pound from guard.
Bean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beddo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bean loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bean wants to control from the top but Beddo keeps moving.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Beddo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beddo throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beddo scores with a punch to the head.
Bean has a takedown stuffed.
Beddo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beddo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beddo moves out of range as Bean strikes.
Beddo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beddo connects with a single shot there.
Beddo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beddo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bean.
It looked like Bean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beddo in his tracks.
Bean feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beddos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Beddo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Beddo shoots in and bounces Bean off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Beddo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Bean keeping moving, preventing Beddo from controlling successfully.
Beddo throwing strikes but missing.
Beddo throws an elbow that misses. Bean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beddo's guard. Nice move by Bean!#REVR#
Beddo looking to control. #SUB2#
Beddo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Beddo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beddo keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Beddo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Beddo keeping full guard, as Bean tries to pass.
Bean working some strikes from top position.
Beddo controls Bean momentarily but Bean frees himself. #SUB2#
Beddo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beddo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bean stands up over Beddo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bean distracts Beddo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bean is in close to Beddo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beddo controls Bean momentarily but Bean frees himself.
Beddo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Beddo has his foot on Bean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bean works his way back into a safe position though.
Bean makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
James Bean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bean postures up.
Beddo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Beddo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beddo keeping full guard, as Bean tries to pass.
Beddo keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
Beddo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Beddo looking for a guillotine here but Bean defends easily.
Beddo keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Beddo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bean is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Beddo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bean sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beddo keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
Beddo wants to sweep here but Bean controlling him for the moment.
Beddo keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bean missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Beddo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Philo Beddo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Bean's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Beddo. That snapped Bean's head back.
No joy there for Beddo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bean fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bean misses with a straight right.
Beddo takes a swing at Bean's ribcage but misses.
Beddo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beddo.
Good exchange - Beddo coming out on top.
Bean looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Bean gets a double leg takedown into Beddo's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Beddo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bean looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beddo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Beddo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beddo is looking to work some ground and pound but Bean has wrist control.
Beddo forces his way into half guard.
Bean blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beddo.
Beddo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Beddo looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Beddo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bean's head.
Beddo postures up in Bean's guard and throws a big left but Bean blocks it.
Beddo throwing strikes from guard but Bean blocks nicely.
Beddo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bean is keeping the position for now.
Beddo pushes down on Bean's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bean manages to get to full guard.
Beddo postures up in Bean's guard and throws a big left but Bean blocks it.
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Beddo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bean controlling Beddo's posture.
Bean is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bean lands strikes from half guard.
Bean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beddo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beddo is looking to control Bean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beddo avoid being mounted?
Beddo is trying to get back to full guard.
Beddo is still trying to improve position.#T4##SUB2#
Beddo actively working from the bottom here.
Bean is looking to take a break and control but Beddo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bean scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Beddo looking for submissions off his back.
Beddo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bean controlling the action here.
Bean trying to control the action but Beddo is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bean working the head and body with strikes.
Bean is thwarting Beddo's attempts to control the position.
Beddo works his way to full guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Philo Beddo.
I think Beddo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philo Beddo!
A very excited looking Philo Beddo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated James Bean had this to say: 'I think its nearly time to retire,im losing to much Blood.'.

Event: Syn 599
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Bean slips a straight right by Noel.
Bean cracks Noel with an open hand slap.
Noel scores with a jab. Bean acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bean throws out a leg kick but Noel moves out of range and Bean only half commits.
Bean misses with an uppercut
and Noel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noel checks the leg kick nicely there. #TD#
Bean closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Noel did well to prevent Bean getting side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bean controlling the action here.
Noel is refusing to be controlled, as Bean sits in half guard.
Bean is pressing down on Noel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Noel is holding on for now. #T1#
Noel has hold of Bean's hands but Bean slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bean looks to land a strike but Noel avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Noel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bean controls the pace.
Bean throws an elbow that misses. Noel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bean's guard. Nice move by Noel!#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bean is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Noel is refusing to be controlled, as Bean sits in half guard.
Noel wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Bean with the ground and pound but Noel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bean throws a big right hand that misses.
Bean postures up in Noel's guard and throws a big left but Noel blocks it.
Bean looking to sit in guard and control but Noel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bean pulls Noel in close to his closed guard and prevents Noel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Noel is working Bean over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Noel is looking to work some ground and pound but Bean has wrist control.
Bean not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Noel works over Bean with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Bean looking for a sweep. Not yet Bean, not yet.
Noel postures up in Bean's guard and throws a big left but Bean blocks it.
Noel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Noel postures up.
Noel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Noel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noel throws a strike but Bean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bean trying to control but Noel is working from the bottom.
Noel wants to stand but Bean is controlling the position. #T4#
Bean throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bean trying to control the position from guard on top but Noel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noel wants to stand and escape but Bean is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
James Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Bean misses.
Noel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like James Bean has been cut.
Bean sizes up Noel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bean lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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 James Bean will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Bean's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Noel lands with a nice combination. Bean backs away looking to recover.
Sloppy strikes from Noel. Those never looked like landing.
Bean takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Noel moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Noel.
Noel avoids the body shot from Bean.
Bean misses with a double jab.
Noel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bean can pounce on him.
Bean misses with a looping left.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Noel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Noel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bean.
Bean misses with a right hand
enabling Noel to counter with a crisp jab.
Chubby Noel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noel scores with a jab to the head.
Bean swats away the attempt to clinch by Noel.#T1#
Noel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bean scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Noel misses with a head kick.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Noel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bean misses with a body punch
and Noel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noel stuffs the takedown.
Noel scores with a hook to the body. Bean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noel connects with a nice looking jab.
Noel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bean.
Noel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noel moves out of range as Bean throws a body kick.
Noel leaves Bean with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bean lands a jab to the head. #T2##TD#
Bean looking to score a takedown here. Noel is defending well but Bean drives through and ends up in Noel's guard.
Bean with a nice head shot there.
Bean trying to control the position from guard on top but Noel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bean stops Noel from standing up.
Noel keeping full guard, as Bean tries to pass.
Bean with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Noel wants to get back to his feet but Bean is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noel.
Noel raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Noel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bean tries to land a body kick
and Noel counters with a body kick that stops Bean in his tracks momentarily. #CL2#
Noel pushes Bean up against the ropes in a clinch.
Noel prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bean is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Noel can't fight it off and eventually Bean manages to take the fight to the floor. Noel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bean stops Noel from standing up.
Noel keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
Bean won't allow Noel to get back to his feet. #T4#
Bean is looking to work some ground and pound but Noel has wrist control.
Noel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bean.
Noel keeping full guard, as Bean tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bean distracts Noel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bean tries to free his leg and advance position but Noel is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Noel throws a nice looking combination but Bean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bean throwing a counter right hand but Noel manages to avoid it.
Bean throws an overhand right that lands on Noel's shoulder, as Noel tries to avoid the shot.
Noel throws a nice looking combination but Bean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Noel lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chubby Noel 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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Noel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bean throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noel feints a counter leg kick.
Noel throws the kick towards the body but Bean avoids it.
Noel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noel lands with a right hand.
Bean throws a leg kick
and Noel counters with a big head kick but Bean shrugs it off.
Bean digs a good hook to Noel's body.
Bean lands a glancing blow to the side of Noel's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bean.
Noel misses with an uppercut. Bean saw that one coming.
Noel staying out of range there.
Noel shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bean moves away from the strike by Noel.
A telegraphed right hand from Noel misses the target.
Bean throws an off balance right hand
and Noel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 throws a lazy head kick
and Noel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Noel enables Bean to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Noel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Bean won't allow Noel to get back to his feet.
Bean throws a big right hand that misses.
Bean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bean prevents Noel from getting back to his feet.
Bean postures up in Noel's guard and throws a big left but Noel blocks it.
Bean throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bean misses with an uppercut
and Noel counters with a right hand to the body.
Bean takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bean takes one to the chin there.
A combination from Noel does no damage.
Chubby Noel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Bean swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Noel.
Bean fails with the takedown.
Bean misses with an uppercut
and Noel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Noel has closed the distance and engaged Bean in a clinch.
A short right from Noel on the inside.
I was talking to Bean's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Noel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Noel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bean drops down looking for an ankle pick but Noel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Noel throws the kick towards the body but Bean avoids it.
Bean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noel.
Noel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bean throws a jab when Noel was well out of range.
Bean on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noel. Noel obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Bean swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bean thinking.
A jab from Bean misses.
Noel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bean with a body shot.
Bean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noel tries to clinch up.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bean throws an overhand right that lands on Noel's shoulder, as Noel tries to avoid the shot.
Noel moves in looking to clinch but Bean pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Noel as Bean shoots in.
Noel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bean swings widly with a right hand
and Noel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Noel closes the distance and pushes Bean back into the ropes.
Noel lands a body shot.
Noel pushes Bean back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Noel looking to throw knees to the head but Bean is blocking nicely.
Bean avoiding damage as Noel throws knees to the body.
Noel connects with a knee to the head.
Noel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noel lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
James Bean's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bean blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Noel.
Bean wants to take the fight to the mat but Noel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Noel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Noel as the two fighters clinch.
Noel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noel is working Bean over against the ropes.#KD2#
Noel has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Bean goes down! Noel dives on top of him - Bean manages to get guard. #ROC2#
Bean is rocked!
Noel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oh Bean is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noel landing with the ground and pound.
Noel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Noel arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bean's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chubby Noel!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chubby Noel waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.
James Bean was interviewed post fight and said 'I think its nearly time to retire,im losing to much Blood.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2018

#R1#
Zvonimir throws the left hand but Bean avoids the punch easily.
Bean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bean misses with a hook.
Bean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zvonimir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bean.
Bean misses with a looping right.
Zvonimir avoids the body shot from Bean.
Zvonimir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bean bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zvonimir's head.
Zvonimir looks to score with a jab to the body but Bean is just out of range.
Zvonimir throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily.
Bean fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bean lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bean lunges at Zvonimir with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zvonimir's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zvonimir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bean throws out the jab.
Bean takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zvonimir lands with a nice body punch.
Dmitar Zvonimir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Zvonimir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zvonimir.
A head kick by Zvonimir misses
and Bean counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zvonimir thinking. #T1#
Zvonimir catches Bean with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bean misses with a hook
and Zvonimir counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Zvonimir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bean throwing a counter right hand but Zvonimir manages to avoid it.
Bean misses with a hook.
Bean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bean misses the jab.
And Zvonimir responds with a good body kick, but Bean manages to step out the way in time.
Zvonimir works the jab nicely.
Zvonimir missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Bean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zvonimir moves away.
Bean slips under a jab.
Zvonimir throws a hook but Bean avoids it easily.
A big left from Bean misses.
Zvonimir moves out of range as Bean strikes.
Zvonimir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bean looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bean definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bean looks to throw the jab but Zvonimir is out of range.
Bean slips a jab and a cross from Zvonimir.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bean thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Zvonimir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zvonimir throws out the jab.
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zvonimir was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
Bean closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zvonimir lands with a good body shot.
Bean looks to land a combination but Zvonimir avoids it well.
Zvonimir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bean.
Bean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zvonimir throws out a powerful jab.
Zvonimir throws a head kick but Bean moves out of range.
Zvonimir slips under a jab from Bean.
Zvonimir gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zvonimir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bean is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zvonimir misses with a right hand
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zvonimir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zvonimir with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zvonimir.
Zvonimir misses with a hook. Bean ducked under it nicely.
Bean throws a big shot that misses.
Zvonimir tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Bean lands a jab to Zvonimir's midsection.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zvonimir misses the jab.#CL2#
Zvonimir clinches up against the cage.
Bean scores with a shot to the side of Zvonimir's head.
Zvonimir avoids the elbow strike from Bean, against the cage.
Bean throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Bean manages to break the clinch.
Zvonimir throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Bean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zvonimir throws a looping overhand right but Bean ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Bean.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zvonimir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Zvonimir.
Bean lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Bean. That snapped Zvonimir's head back.
Zvonimir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Bean.
Bean is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bean throws a head kick that misses.
Zvonimir is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bean with a body shot.#T4#
Bean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bean throws a nice looking combination but Zvonimir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Zvonimir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zvonimir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bean.
Zvonimir appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zvonimir lands a glancing blow to the side of Bean's head.
Zvonimir with a jab.
Zvonimir walks into a stiff left hand from Bean.
Bean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zvonimir blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Bean misses its intended target.
Bean misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Zvonimir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zvonimir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Zvonimir drives through and clinches with Bean against the cage.
Bean jumps guard but Zvonimir stands there with Bean around his waist. Bean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zvonimir stalling.
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 James Bean will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zvonimir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bean moves out of range of the body kick from Zvonimir.
Bean on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bean just misses with a punch to the body.
Bean lands a really nice looking cross but Zvonimir seems unphased.
Bean throws a shot from downtown. Zvonimir moves away and avoids it.
Zvonimir slips under a jab.
A jab from Bean misses.
Bean throws a lazy right hand but Zvonimir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bean has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zvonimir misses the jab.
Bean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir moves out of range as Bean strikes.
Zvonimir tries to clinch up but Bean circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Bean 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bean.
Zvonimir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Bean misses its intended target.
Zvonimir slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bean on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Zvonimir misses with a kick to the body.
Bean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Bean.
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
Zvonimir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zvonimir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zvonimir cracks a nice hook into Bean's ribs.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Zvonimir.
Nice body kick there by Zvonimir.
A cross from Zvonimir lands.
Zvonimir tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Bean misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Zvonimir does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bean throws a hook to the side of Zvonimir's head but Zvonimir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zvonimir misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bean keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zvonimir scores with a shot to the body.
Zvonimir scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zvonimir throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily. #T2#
Zvonimir slips a jab from Bean.
Zvonimir misses with a straight right.
Bean is looking to counter punch.
Zvonimir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Zvonimir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bean.
A big left from Bean misses.
Zvonimir throws a big counter head kick but Bean avoids it with no problem.
James Bean is winning the standup battle so far.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zvonimir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bean's sensitive parts.
Bean throws a series of punches but Zvonimir moves out of range.
Zvonimir slips a jab from Bean.
Bean misses with a straight left.
Zvonimir slips under a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zvonimir.
Bean throws a jab but it's blocked by Zvonimir.
Bean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zvonimir throws out a powerful jab.
Zvonimir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Zvonimir misses the jab.
Zvonimir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
A big right from Bean misses.
Bean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bean scores with a body shot.
Bean connects with a right hand. Zvonimir shakes it off.
Zvonimir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bean misses with a few strikes there.
Bean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zvonimir with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Bean.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zvonimir!
Zvonimir slips under a jab from Bean.
Bean avoids the head kick by Zvonimir.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zvonimir throws an overhand right that lands on Bean's shoulder, as Bean tries to avoid the shot.
Bean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zvonimir misses with an uppercut. Bean saw that one coming.
Zvonimir bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bean's head.#T4#
Zvonimir tries to close the distance and clinch but Bean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Zvonimir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zvonimir moves away.
Zvonimir looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Zvonimir throws a jab when Bean was well out of range.
Zvonimir defending well as Bean loads up on a big left hand.
Zvonimir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zvonimir.
Bean lands a head shot.
Zvonimir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zvonimir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bean.
Zvonimir misses with a kick to the body.
Zvonimir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Zvonimir rushes Bean and presses him up against the cage.
Bean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bean is trying to force a seperation but Zvonimir has the dominant position.
Bean digs a right hand into Zvonimir's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zvonimir's gas tank.
Bean swings wildly with an uppercut but Zvonimir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bean is working Zvonimir over against the cage.
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 James Bean will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Zvonimir misses with a head kick.
Bean swings for the body but Zvonimir moves out of range.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zvonimir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zvonimir digs a good hook to Bean's body.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Zvonimir slips the punch.
Bean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zvonimir manages to avoid it.
Zvonimir connects with a body shot.
Zvonimir ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
Zvonimir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bean throws a sloppy head kick and Zvonimir moves out of range easily.
Zvonimir lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir throws a body punch but Bean moves out of range.
Zvonimir throws an overhand right that lands on Bean's shoulder, as Bean tries to avoid the shot.
Zvonimir tries a head kick but it misses.
Bean swings for the body but Zvonimir moves out of range. #T1#
Bean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zvonimir.
Bean takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bean throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zvonimir is looking to slow Bean down with leg kicks.
Bean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zvonimir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That kick from Zvonimir tenderised Bean's leg. Bean is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zvonimir throws a big counter head kick but Bean avoids it with no problem.
Zvonimir throws a push kick but Bean slaps the foot to one side.
Zvonimir looks for the body kick but Bean saw that one coming.
Zvonimir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bean has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zvonimir finds it's way round the side to connect with Bean's head.
Zvonimir lands with an overhand left.
Zvonimir throws a looping overhand right but Bean ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Zvonimir misses.
Bean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Bean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zvonimir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dmitar Zvonimir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zvonimir swings for the body but Bean moves out of range.
Zvonimir throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zvonimir throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zvonimir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zvonimir is looking to land body kicks.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zvonimir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bean.
Bean throws a hook but Zvonimir blocks it.
Zvonimir wants to slow Bean down by chopping away at his legs.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bean just misses with a punch to the body.
Zvonimir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bean throws a big shot that misses.
Zvonimir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zvonimir throws a wild body kick that Bean sees coming a mile off.
Bean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zvonimir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zvonimir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zvonimir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zvonimir has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Jab, jab by Bean - just one landing.
Bean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bean just misses with a punch to the body.
Zvonimir takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zvonimir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bean avoids the body shot from Zvonimir.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Zvonimir slips the punch.
Zvonimir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zvonimir moves away.
Zvonimir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zvonimir slips a straight right by Bean.
A nice side step and Zvonimir releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Zvonimir moves into the clinch.
Bean gets through Zvonimir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James Bean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bean tries a body shot but Zvonimir blocks it.
Zvonimir lands a shoulder strike.
Zvonimir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bean tries to pull guard but Zvonimir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zvonimir.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Zvonimir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zvonimir scores with a shot to the side of Bean's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bean wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zvonimir lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Zvonimir.
Zvonimir lands with a light punch inside.
Zvonimir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zvonimir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
Zvonimir struggles to land a body shot inside as Bean controls his hands.
Bean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zvonimir working aggressively here.
Zvonimir gets through Bean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zvonimir has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitar Zvonimir 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Bean!
James Bean very nearly forgot to thank BuriedAlive// Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Bean tests Mendez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bean cracks Mendez with an open hand slap.
Mendez misses with a series of wild punches. #KD#
Bean drops Mendez with a right and a left! Bean comes rushing in but Mendez regains his composure and manages to keep Bean in guard. #ROC#
Mendez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tiago Mendez has been cut.
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 is working Mendez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendez is still in real trouble! Can Bean finish him?#SUB2#
Mendez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bean seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bean is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendez seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bean's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Bean postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bean definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bean is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bean lands a couple of elbows.
Bean cracks Mendez with a solid left hand.
Bean lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bean sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bean is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bean stands up over Mendez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bean is in close to Mendez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bean controlling from the top position. #T2#
Bean scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bean loads up on a big left hand. Mendez felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bean looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mendez can't hide his disappointment, as Bean celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Bean!
After the big win, James Bean made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BuriedAlive// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: AFA 7 - Sanada vs Trujillo
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Bean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bean misses with a hook
and Dincht counters with a straight right hand.
Bean misses with a looping right.
Dincht takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dincht bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bean lands a jab to the nose.
Bean has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dincht.
Dincht sizes up Bean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bean works Dincht's body with a nice hook.
Bean works Dincht's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean throws the left hand but Dincht avoids the punch easily.
Bean looks to land a left hand but Dincht moved out of range nicely.
Dincht thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bean lands with a hook. Dincht tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dincht scores with a jab.
Dincht avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bean connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dincht misses with a hook. Bean ducked under it nicely.
Bean lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Bean throws out a loose jab but Dincht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bean throws a body shot but no joy.
Bean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dincht swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dincht looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dincht is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Dincht misses the target.
Dincht throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Dincht lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bean doesn't seem phased though.
Dincht jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bean has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Bean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dincht avoids the head kick by Bean.
Dincht might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dincht uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bean.
Bean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Dincht lands.
Dincht is looking to slow Bean down with leg kicks.
Dincht misses with a hook. Bean ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Bean. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bean.
Bean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dincht manages to avoid it.
Bean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dincht is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Dincht scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dincht scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dincht throws a body shot but no joy.
Bean misses with a hook. Dincht ducked under it nicely.
Bean listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dincht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bean plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bean throws a body punch but Dincht moves out of range.
Bean is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bean moves away from the strike by Dincht.
Dincht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dincht, right into the meat.
Bean misses with an uppercut.
Bean lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dincht throws a shot from downtown. Bean moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bean misses its target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bean.
Dincht lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dincht cracks Bean with a good jab.
Dincht scores with a sloppy right hand. Bean should have avoided that one.
Dincht chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Dincht misses the jab.
Dincht ducks right into an uppercut from Bean.
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
Bean lands a body shot.
Crunch! Bean slams his shin into Dincht's torso.
Bean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bean misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Dincht on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dincht throws a looping overhand right but Bean ducks down to avoid it.
Bean takes a swing at Dincht's ribcage but misses.
Dincht follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dincht digs a good body shot into Bean's ribs.
Bean avoids the body shot from Dincht.
Dincht is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bean.
Bean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bean throws a shot from downtown. Dincht moves away and avoids it.
Dincht avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bean scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Dincht.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bean swings for the body but Dincht moves out of range.
Dincht looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bean lands a nice shot that snaps Dincht's head back.
Bean misses with a straight right.
Dincht thinks about the counter body kick.
Bean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dincht.#CL2#
Dincht takes the fight into the clinch.
Bean presses Dincht against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Dincht manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Dincht does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bean lands with a nice body punch.
Bean misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dincht looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
Bean's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dincht under the eye.
Dincht looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
Dincht throws a hook but Bean blocks it.
Bean appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dincht loads up on a big right hand but Bean slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bean dominated that round.
That's time! Bean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dincht has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bean finds it's way round the side to connect with Dincht's head.
Dincht does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bean has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bean throws a lazy right hand but Dincht sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James Bean is winning the standup battle so far.
Bean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dincht keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bean.
Bean slips a jab from Dincht.
Bean misses with a body shot.
Dincht avoids the head kick by Bean.
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 swings for the body but Dincht moves out of range.
Bean misses with a hook.
Dincht showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dincht throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bean takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dincht swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bean misses with a looping right.
Bean throws a good cross that connects.
Dincht blocks a jab.#T1#
Bean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bean takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bean misses with a looping right.
Dincht scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Dincht - just one landing.
Dincht lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bean throws a head kick but Dincht moves out of range.
Bean lands with a shot to the body.
Bean stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dincht.
Dincht swings for the body but Bean moves out of range.
Dincht throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bean checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dincht throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Dincht there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dincht uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bean throws a shot from downtown. Dincht moves away and avoids it.
Dincht throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Bean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dincht swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Dincht cracks Bean with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dincht cracks Bean with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dincht tries to work over Bean's front leg with a kick but Bean checks it.
Dincht misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dincht looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
That kick from Dincht tenderised Bean's leg. Bean is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bean lands a jab to Dincht's midsection.
Bean is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dincht waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bean.
Bean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dincht ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bean lands with an overhand left.
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dincht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bean misses the jab.
Dincht slips under a jab.
Bean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dincht sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Bean swings for the body but Dincht moves out of range.
Bean walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bean throws a poor cross that misses
and Dincht counters with a nice uppercut.
Dincht loads up on a big right hand but Bean slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Bean tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dincht looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bean digs a good body shot into Dincht's ribs.
Dincht tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dincht avoids the head kick by Bean.
Bean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dincht. #CL2#
Dincht gets a clinch.
Good body shot from Dincht.
Dincht misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dincht working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Dincht pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bean checks a leg kick nicely.
Bean misses with an uppercut. Dincht saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dincht scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Dincht thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Bean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dincht throws a head kick but Bean moves out of range.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dincht cracks Bean with a good jab.
Dincht uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bean.
Bean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dincht digs a good body shot into Bean's ribs.
A head kick misses from Bean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dincht. Bean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bean throws a quick counter head kick but Dincht was just out of range.
Bean looks to score with a jab to the body but Dincht is just out of range.
Bean misses with a body shot
and Dincht counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bean throws a jab but it's blocked by Dincht.
Bean blocks a head kick by Dincht.
Bean has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dincht.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dincht swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bean.
Dincht tries to clinch but Bean moves out of range.
Dincht uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bean has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zell Dincht showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bean throws a hook but Dincht blocks it.
Bean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dincht throws a leg kick which misses Bean's front leg but catches the back leg as Bean tries to avoid it.
Bean just misses with a punch to the body.
Bean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bean throws a series of punches but Dincht avoids them all with ease.
Dincht throws a front kick that sends Bean stumbling back into the cage.
Bean checks the leg kick.
Bean swings for the body but Dincht moves out of range.
Dincht swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dincht moves away.
Dincht missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dincht.
Dincht lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bean tries to move into range but Dincht moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bean looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dincht connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bean momentarily.
Dincht takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Dincht.
Dincht looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Bean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bean tries to move into range but Dincht moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bean misses with a hook. Dincht ducked under it nicely.
Dincht throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bean on the side of the head.
Bean misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Bean.
Bean misses with an uppercut
and Dincht counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bean just misses with a punch to the body.
Dincht tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bean was well out of range. Poor timing from Dincht.
Dincht scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dincht clobbers Bean with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sloppy strikes from Dincht. Those never looked like landing.
Bean misses with a wild combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dincht, right into the meat.
Dincht lands a leg kick that knocks Bean off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dincht throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Bean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dincht.
Dincht tries to score with a low kick but Bean moves his leg out of the way.
Dincht connects with a jab.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dincht lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dincht. Bean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dincht moves away.
Bean throws a nice looking combination but Dincht bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dincht flicks out a counter leg kick but Bean steps away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dincht, right into the meat.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Dincht.
Bean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dincht moves out of range of the strikes.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Dincht slips the punch.
Bean gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Dincht has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Bean tries to work over Dincht's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Dincht - that landed with a thud.
Dincht tries a body shot but Bean blocks it.
Dincht working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Dincht.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bean can't find room to land a body shot as Dincht controls the action.
Dincht blocks a body shot from Bean.
Dincht lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dincht's elbow.
Dincht throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dincht scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like James Bean has been cut.
Nice body punch from Dincht. #BC2#
Dincht pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bean throws a looping overhand right but Dincht ducks down to avoid it.
Dincht lands a nice hook to Bean's body. Bean takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dincht throws a push kick but Bean slaps the foot to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dincht.
Dincht misses with a double jab.
Bean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dincht sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
A good leg kick by Dincht.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dincht missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bean misses with a straight right.
Dincht's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bean under the eye.
Dincht lands a jab to the head.
Dincht bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dincht throws a jab but it's blocked by Bean.
Dincht moves away from the strike by Bean.
Bean tries to move into range but Dincht moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bean lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bean rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dincht cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bean blocks the body kick.
Dincht dips to his left and cracks Bean with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dincht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
Dincht misses with a looping right.
Bean walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zell Dincht comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dincht 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zell Dincht!
Zell Dincht decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
James Bean spoke after the fight, saying 'I think its nearly time to retire,im losing to much Blood.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2017

#R1#
Bean slips under a jab from Mercenarul.
Bean throws a big counter combination but Mercenarul scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Bean there.#CUT#
It looks like George Mercenarul has been cut.
Mercenarul misses with a lunging right hand
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bean scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bean lands with a hook. Mercenarul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mercenarul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like James Bean has been cut.
Mercenarul throws a hook but Bean avoids it easily.
Mercenarul misses with a right hand
and Bean counters with a thumping low kick.
Bean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercenarul.
Bean lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercenarul takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bean moves out of range as Mercenarul strikes.
Bean throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bean lands a really nice looking cross but Mercenarul seems unphased.
Bean lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Bean drives through and clinches with Mercenarul against the cage.
Mercenarul wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bean misses with a punch on the inside.
Bean lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Bean tries to work over Mercenarul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mercenarul has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mercenarul has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mercenarul wants to break free but Bean has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bean lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bean. #BC#
Bean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bean fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mercenarul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mercenarul misses with a looping right.
Mercenarul throws a lazy uppercut
and Mercenarul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercenarul throws a poor cross that misses
and Bean counters with a nice uppercut.
Mercenarul misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Bean misses the target.
Mercenarul throws a poor cross that misses
and Bean counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bean has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Mercenarul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bean scores with a leg kick.
Bean lands with a nice combination. Mercenarul backs away looking to recover.#ROC#
Mercenarul is rocked!
Bean fakes the body blow, causing Mercenarul to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Mercenarul goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Bean!
During a confident post fight interview, James Bean thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2017

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Bean as Lawler shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Bean misses the target.
Bean has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lawler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lawler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lawler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Bean has managed to clinch.
Lawler is working for takedown but Bean is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Bean scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
Lawler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawler.
Lawler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Bean as the two fighters clinch.
Bean scores with a shot to the side of Lawler's head.
Lawler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bean scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bean works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Bean as the two fighters clinch.
Lawler looks winded!
Bean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bean stops a takedown attempt from Lawler. #T1#
Bean lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Lawler is rocked!
Bean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
Lawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Bean finish him?
Bean creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Lawler drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Bean!
Our winner, James Bean, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 141
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Bean looks to land a left hand but Mourtneant moved out of range nicely.
Bean misses with a low kick.
Bean tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mourtneant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bean scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mourtneant tries to clinch but Bean moves out of range.
Bean feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Mourtneant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mourtneant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mourtneant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mourtneant pushes Bean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bean throws a head punch that misses.
Bean swings wildly with an uppercut but Mourtneant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Bean breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bean thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Mourtneant clinches up with Bean and pushes him back against the cage.
Mourtneant throws a punch but it's blocked by Bean. #T1##BC#
Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mourtneant clinches up with Bean and pushes him back against the cage.
Bean misses with the head strike.
Bean tries to throw a body punch but Mourtneant avoids it by throwing Bean back against the cage. #BC2#
Mourtneant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mourtneant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mourtneant tries to clinch but Bean is having none of it.
Bean uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mourtneant has time to react.
Mourtneant slips a jab from Bean.
Nice shot lands for Mourtneant.
Mourtneant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mourtneant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mourtneant moves into range and clinches up with Bean.
Bean tries a body shot but Mourtneant blocks it.
Bean lands a hook that snaps the head of Mourtneant backwards.
Mourtneant scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mourtneant lands a left hand. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Mourtneant fails to land.
Bean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bean blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mourtneant.
Bean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bean working aggressively here.
Mourtneant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bean has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bean misses with the head strike.
Mourtneant blocking some punches.
Bean misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Bean.
The referee calls for Mourtneant to work.
Bean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mourtneant is stalling here.
Bean misses with a body punch. #T3#
Bean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bean can't find room to land a body shot as Mourtneant controls the action.
Mourtneant effectively controlling the action here.
Bean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bean scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bean tries a body shot but Mourtneant blocks it.
Bean has a couple of punches blocked by Mourtneant.
Bean throws a head punch that misses.
Bean cracks Mourtneant with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Mourtneant.
Bean managing to block the knees to the body from Mourtneant.
Bean swings wildly with an uppercut but Mourtneant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mourtneant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bean lands with a right to the head.
Mourtneant stalling the fight. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Mourtneant.
Mourtneant is trying to maintain a safe position but Bean gets an underhook and turns Mourtneant into the cage.
Bean swings wildly with an uppercut but Mourtneant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mourtneant is trying to stall.
Mourtneant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bean lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean lands a nice uppercut.
Bean swings wildly with an uppercut but Mourtneant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bean lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Bean on the inside.
Mourtneant taking a breather.
Mourtneant blocks an elbow strike from Bean.
Bean blocks an elbow strike from Mourtneant.
Mourtneant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mourtneant blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bean dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Bean throws a looping overhand right but Mourtneant ducks down to avoid it.
Guy Mourtneant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mourtneant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bean.#CL2#
Mourtneant moves into the clinch successfully.
Mourtneant working aggressively here.
Bean stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mourtneant lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like James Bean has been cut.
Bean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mourtneant blocking some punches.
Mourtneant lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Bean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mourtneant prevents a body shot from Bean.
Bean lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean misses with a punch on the inside.
Mourtneant lands an uppercut.
Mourtneant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mourtneant swings wildly with an uppercut but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mourtneant scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Mourtneant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mourtneant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
Bean lands an elbow just above Mourtneant 's eye.
Bean struggles to land a body shot inside as Mourtneant controls his hands.
Bean can't find room to land a body shot as Mourtneant controls the action.
Mourtneant blocks an uppercut.
Mourtneant throws a punch but it's blocked by Bean.
Bean lands a nice shot to the body.
Mourtneant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mourtneant takes a shot to the head.
Mourtneant scores with a shoulder strike.
Mourtneant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mourtneant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mourtneant.
Bean swings wildly with an uppercut but Mourtneant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mourtneant blocking some punches. #T2#
Mourtneant working aggressively here.
Bean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mourtneant backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bean prevents a body shot from Mourtneant.
Mourtneant throws a head punch that misses.
Bean swings wildly with an uppercut but Mourtneant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Bean scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bean misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mourtneant working aggressively here.
Mourtneant missing with knees to the body.
Bean misses with a punch to the body.
Bean misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mourtneant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guy Mourtneant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mourtneant closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Bean misses with the head strike.
A short right from Mourtneant.
Mourtneant taking a breather.
Bean tries to throw a body punch but Mourtneant avoids it by throwing Bean back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bean.
Bean creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mourtneant's defenses.
Bean throws a punch but it's blocked by Mourtneant.
Mourtneant misses with a body punch.
Mourtneant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mourtneant swings wildly with an uppercut but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mourtneant backwards.
Bean has a couple of punches blocked by Mourtneant.
Bean lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bean as Mourtneant tries to tie him up.
Mourtneant is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
A nice left hand lands by Bean. #T4##BC2#
Mourtneant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Mourtneant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mourtneant tries to close the distance and clinch but Bean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mourtneant moves in looking to clinch but Bean pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mourtneant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mourtneant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mourtneant closes the distance but Bean moves to the side
and Bean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bean dips to his left and cracks Mourtneant with an uppercut!
Mourtneant tries to clinch there but Bean circles away. #CL2#
Mourtneant darts in and clinches Bean up against the cage.
Mourtneant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mourtneant.
Bean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bean dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Bean's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mourtneant tries to clinch there but Bean circles away.
Bean misses with a left hand
enabling Mourtneant to counter with a crisp jab.
Bean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mourtneant closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bean counters with a nice uppercut.
Mourtneant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bean's hands.
Mourtneant throws the left hand but Bean avoids the punch easily.
Bean tried to counter with a leg kick but Mourtneant avoided it.
Mourtneant avoids the head kick by Bean.
Bean goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mourtneant moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mourtneant.
Mourtneant blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mourtneant.
Mourtneant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bean.
Mourtneant blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Bean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mourtneant backwards.
James Bean has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bean throws a punch but it's blocked by Mourtneant.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mourtneant.
Mourtneant tries to work over Bean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Mourtneant.
Bean gets through Mourtneant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Mourtneant is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bean.
Mourtneant is still on wobbly legs! Can Bean finish him?
Mourtneant has Bean pressed against the cage.
Bean misses with a punch on the inside.
Bean has a couple of punches blocked by Mourtneant.
Mourtneant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mourtneant can do to turn this around?
Bean lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mourtneant.
Bean misses with the head strike.
Bean swings wildly with an uppercut but Mourtneant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bean throws a head punch that misses.
Bean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mourtneant seems to have recovered his senses.
Bean is working Mourtneant over against the cage.
Bean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mourtneant gets through Bean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bean.
Mourtneant tries to work over Bean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mourtneant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Bean fails to land.
Mourtneant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bean fails to land.
Mourtneant is working Bean over against the cage.
Bean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bean lands with a light punch inside.
Mourtneant blocks an uppercut.
Mourtneant is pushing Bean up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mourtneant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mourtneant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mourtneant blocks an uppercut.
Mourtneant misses with a punch on the inside.
Mourtneant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
Guy Mourtneant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mourtneant wants to stall. #T3#
A short right from Mourtneant on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bean blocks a body shot from Mourtneant.
A short left from Mourtneant.
Bean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mourtneant digs a right hand underneath Bean's ribcage. Bean let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mourtneant holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mourtneant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bean.
James Bean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mourtneant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bean working aggressively here.
Mourtneant prevents a body shot from Bean.
Mourtneant presses Bean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Bean lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mourtneant.
Mourtneant throws a punch but it's blocked by Bean.
Mourtneant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bean wants to break free but Mourtneant has control.
Bean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bean blocks an elbow strike.
Bean blocking some punches.
A short right from Bean on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bean.
Mourtneant throws a punch but it's blocked by Bean.
Bean lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mourtneant has a couple of punches blocked by Bean.
The referee calls for Mourtneant to work.
Mourtneant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Guy Mourtneant.
Well Bean has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bean!
A very excited looking James Bean made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 137
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Bean tries a head kick but it misses.
Bean throws out a leg kick but Bradley moves out of range and Bean only half commits.
Bradley throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bean to counter with a crisp jab.
Bean throws a sloppy head kick and Bradley moves out of range easily.
Bradley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bean.
A swing and a miss from Bean.
Bean cracks a nice hook into Bradley's ribs.
Bean throws a body shot but no joy.
Bean swings for the body but Bradley moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bradley, as that shot connected.
Bradley throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like James Bean has been cut.
Bean tries to land a leg kick but Bradley saw it coming and moves away.
Bradley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice uppercut lands for Bradley. That snapped Bean's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean staying out of range there.#T1#
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.
Bean misses with an uppercut. Bradley saw that one coming.
Bradley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bean throws a body shot but no joy.
Bradley throws a nice looking combination but Bean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bradley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bean's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bradley under the eye.
Bradley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bean.
Bean swings widly with a right hand
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bean thuds his right hand into Bradley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bean lands with a right hand. #T2#
Bradley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Bradley throws a hook to the side of Bean's head but Bean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Bean misses the target.
Bradley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bean misses with a hook
and Bradley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Bean.
Bradley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bean drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bradley sprawls and moves away.
Bean throws a jab when Bradley was well out of range.
Bradley unleashes a big counter combination but Bean bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bean misses with a body shot.
Bradley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bean slips a jab from Bradley.
Bean looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bradley takes a swing at Bean's ribcage but misses.
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Bean looks to throw the jab but Bradley is out of range.
Bradley lands with a kick to the temple. Bean shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bean looks to land a right hand but Bradley moved out of range.
Bean misses with a right hand
and Bradley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bean throws a body punch but Bradley moves out of range.
Bradley throws out a counter right but Bean avoids it with no problem.
Bradley looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
Bradley throws a hook but Bean avoids it easily.
Bradley throws a looping overhand right but Bean ducks down to avoid it.
Bean slips under a jab.
Bean appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bradley drops his hands momentarily and Bean takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradley.
Bean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bradley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Bradley swinging wildly here.
Bean swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bradley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bean.
Bean cracks Bradley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bradley staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley cracks Bean with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bradley throws a nice looking combination but Bean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bean looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bean lands a nice looking body shot.
Bradley throws a looping overhand right but Bean ducks down to avoid it.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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 James Bean will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Bean's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bradley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bradley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bradley.
Bean throws an overhand right that lands on Bradley's shoulder, as Bradley tries to avoid the shot.
Bean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradley manages to avoid it.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.
Bradley tries to move into range but Bean moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bradley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bean counters with a low kick, right behind Bradley 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean throws a jab when Bradley was well out of range.
Bradley throws a right and a left that Bean avoids nicely.
Bean misses with a left hand
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradley scores with a one two! Bean had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Bean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradley.
Bean throws a body shot but no joy.
Bradley misses with a head kick.
It looked like Bean was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bradley.
Bradley tries to bum rush Bean with a series of wild strikes but Bean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bean misses with a looping right.
Bradley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bean misses with a jab to the body
and Bradley counters with a two punch combo.
Bradley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab lands there for Bean.
Bradley scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Bradley.
Bean moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Bradley slips under a jab.
Bean has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bean.
Bean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bradley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Bradley.
Bradley tried to score with a low kick but Bean checks it.
Bradley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bean is out of range.
Jab from Bradley.
Bradley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bean is out of range and Bradley settles back down.
Bean misses with a series of wild punches.
Bradley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bean rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Bean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradley manages to avoid it.
Bradley throws a counter combo.
Desmond Bradley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bradley blocks a jab.
Bean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradley throws out the jab.
Bean blocks a jab.
Bradley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bean misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bean.
Bean misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Bean.
Despite the aggression on Bradley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Bradley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bean backs up against the cage.
A jab from Bean misses.
Bean throws a nice looking combination but Bradley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bradley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bean.
Bradley misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean connects with a body shot that sends Bradley's belly button to the back.
A big right from Bradley misses.
Bradley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Bean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James Bean is winning the standup battle so far.
Bean just misses with a punch to the body.
Bradley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bean looks to throw the jab but Bradley is out of range.
Bean misses with a combination
and Bradley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Desmond Bradley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Bean's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bean slips a straight right by Bradley.
Bean throws the kick towards the body but Bradley avoids it.
Bradley throws a hook but Bean avoids it easily.
Bean throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bradley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bean misses with a left hand
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
Bean lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bean with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bradley misses with a straight left.
Bean changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Bradley.
Bean throws a nice looking combination but Bradley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Bradley as he connects with a hook.
Bean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bradley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bean drops his hands momentarily and Bradley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bradley misses with a hook.
Bradley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bean moves away.
Bean thows a leg kick but Bradley checks it
and Bradley counters with a straight right hand.
Bradley ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
Bradley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bradley moves out of range as Bean strikes.
Bradley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bean misses with a body shot
and Bradley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Bean misses.
Bean looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bean lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Bradley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bradley looks to land a right hand but Bean moved out of range.
Bean throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradley throws a looping overhand right but Bean ducks down to avoid it.
Bean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bean avoids the body shot from Bradley.
Bean throws the kick towards the body but Bradley avoids it.
Bean throws a lazy head kick
and Bradley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bradley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bradley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bean. #T3#
Bean throws a body punch but Bradley moves out of range.
Bradley misses with a head kick.
Bradley moves out of range as Bean strikes.
Bean misses with a low kick as Bradley jumps back.
Bean looks to land a right hand but Bradley moved out of range.
Bradley misses with a wild combination.
Bean looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradley is just out of range.
Bean lands with a cross.
Bradley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Bean swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bradley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bradley slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Bean.
Bradley connects with a nice looking jab.
Bean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bradley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bradley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bradley moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean throws an overhand right that lands on Bradley's shoulder, as Bradley tries to avoid the shot.
Bean misses with a hook
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Bradley.
Bean misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Bradley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Desmond Bradley.
Well Bradley 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Bradley!
Desmond Bradley made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Give me overrated Murphy then the title shot! Let's go!'.
In defeat, James Bean stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think its nearly time to retire,im losing to much Blood.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2017

#R1#
Bean fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Bean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bean jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones tries to clinch but Bean moves away #TD#
so Bean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bean's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've been hearing that Bean has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bean postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bean's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bean postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bean lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Jones keeping his opponent close.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bean lands a nice forearm strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bean looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bean smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bean cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bean cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Bean landing a few strikes.
Bean has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones parries the strikes from Bean easily there. Bean is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
Bean controls the position from side control.
Jones 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.
Bean landing strikes.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Jones has hold of Bean's hands but Bean slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bean throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Bean content to control rather than advance.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Bean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bean is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bean not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones trying to control but Bean postures up.
Bean landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bean is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Bean is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard.
Bean throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bean pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Bean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Bean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bean trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bean is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.#T4#
Bean continues to stall.
Jones wants to control from the top but Bean keeps moving.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Bean.
Bean is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bean dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Bean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones wants to clinch up but Bean keeps it at a distance.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Bean counters with a straight right hand.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bean pinned against the cage. Bean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bean uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bean duly obliges.
Bean lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Bean lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Bean has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Bean lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #T1#
Bean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Bean controls his hands.
Bean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bean scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bean is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Bean.
Bean is working Jones over against the cage.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Bean won't allow it.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Bean lands with a short shot to the head.
Bean blocks a body shot from Jones.
A hook to the body from Bean. #TD#
Bean gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones regains guard. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bean passes into half guard.
Bean looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bean working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bean working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bean working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bean scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bean lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Bean in his half guard.
Bean drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Bean trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Bean is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Nice strikes from Bean there.
Bean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bean slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Jones trying to hold on to Bean's head to control him but Bean postures up.
Bean is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bean takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bean is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bean looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bean working Jones over with strikes.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Bean passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Bean connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bean with good strikes from the mount here!
Jones is looking to improve his position but Bean isn't that keen on the idea.
Bean controlling from the full mount.
Jones tries to hold on but Bean pushes him away.
Bean lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean working Jones over with strikes here.
BOOM! Bean connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bean in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC#
Jones is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bean dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bean!
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Bean finish him?
Bean works the jab nicely.#CL#
Bean moves into the clinch.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bean pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Bean tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard.
Bean lands a couple of elbows.
Jones pulls Bean in close to his closed guard and prevents Bean from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bean wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Bean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bean works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones has control of Bean's left arm, preventing Bean from doing any damage.
Bean sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Jones wants to control the position but Bean says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jones keeping hold of Bean's head, controlling as best he can.
Bean takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bean working Jones over with strikes.
Jones trying to control here.
Bean lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bean controlling the action here.
Jones trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bean lands a nice short elbow.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Bean has control of the leg.
Bean working the head and body with strikes.
Bean drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Bean working Jones over with strikes.
Bean landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Bean trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bean controlling from the top position. #T3#
Bean stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones is pulling down on Bean's head to control his posture.
James Bean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bean postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Bean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bean stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James Bean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Bean is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bean lands a couple of elbows.
Bean is stalling in the full guard.
Bean distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bean content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bean landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bean lands a couple of digs.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Bean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bean has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bean!
An out of breath James Bean thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OMEGA 35
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Grigoryan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bean's calf.
A good leg kick by Grigoryan.
Grigoryan throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Bean counters with a shoot takedown. Grigoryan fights it but they end up in guard.
Bean trying to control but Grigoryan is working from the bottom.
Bean loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grigoryan wants to stand and escape but Bean is having none of it.
Bean loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bean is looking to pass into half guard but Grigoryan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grigoryan is in guard.#REVR#
Grigoryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grigoryan is one step ahead there.
Grigoryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bean is retaining full guard.
Grigoryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grigoryan wants to control from the top but Bean keeps moving.
Bean wants to sweep here but Grigoryan controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Grigoryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bean trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bean is trying to control the position but Grigoryan postures up.
Grigoryan wants to stand but Bean has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grigoryan preventing the sweep.
Bean trying to keep a closed guard but Grigoryan is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bean keeping full guard, as Grigoryan tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grigoryan wanted to stand there but Bean had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grigoryan tests Bean's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Bean misses.
Grigoryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bean.
Grigoryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grigoryan throws an overhand right that lands on Bean's shoulder, as Bean tries to avoid the shot.
Bean throws out a counter right but Grigoryan avoids it with no problem.
Bean misses with a left hand
enabling Grigoryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Grigoryan takes one to the side of the head.
Grigoryan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grigoryan throws out a loose jab but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bean! But no joy.#T3#
Grigoryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Bean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grigoryan delivers a nice body kick.
Grigoryan connects with a leg kick. Bean looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grigoryan lands with a hook. Bean tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grigoryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bean moves away.
Bean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grigoryan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grigoryan throws a body punch but Bean moves out of range.
Grigoryan throws a right hand that misses
and Bean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grigoryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bean.#T4#
A lazy body kick from Grigoryan
and Bean counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Grigoryan misses.
A lazy body kick from Grigoryan
and Bean counters with a straight right hand.
Grigoryan throws a body punch but Bean moves out of range.
Bean throws a counter combo.
Grigoryan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grigoryan throws a series of punches but Bean moves out of range.
Bean is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grigoryan with a body shot.
Grigoryan tests Bean's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bean blocks a jab.
Grigoryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grigoryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Grigoryan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Grigoryan throws a body punch but Bean moves out of range.
Grigoryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bean moves away.
Grigoryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice jab there from Grigoryan.
Nice shot by Grigoryan.#CUT#
It looks like James Bean has been cut.
Grigoryan misses with a shot to the body
and Grigoryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grigoryan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bean doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigoryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grigoryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grigoryan - that will leave a mark!
Grigoryan lands with a hook. Bean tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Grigoryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grigoryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bean can do to turn this around?
Grigoryan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bean counters with a straight right hand.
Grigoryan scores with a push kick.
Grigoryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grigoryan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bean.
Bean tries to move into range but Grigoryan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bean swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Grigoryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Bean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grigoryan throws out the jab.
Grigoryan throws a shot from downtown. Bean moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Bean moves out of range of the body kick.
Grigoryan throws a lazy head kick
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Bean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigoryan.
Daniel Grigoryan is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Grigoryan does it's job there.
Grigoryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bean blocks a head kick by Grigoryan.
Grigoryan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bean counters with a straight right hand.
Grigoryan throws the left hand but Bean avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigoryan. Bean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniel Grigoryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Grigoryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bean checks a low kick from Grigoryan.
Bean takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigoryan moves away.
Grigoryan throws a body kick that misses.
Bean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grigoryan lands with a hook. Bean tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grigoryan cracks Bean with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Grigoryan is looking to slow Bean down with leg kicks.
Grigoryan throws out a loose jab but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Grigoryan.
Nice body punch from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan throws out a leg kick but Bean moves out of range and Grigoryan only half commits.
Grigoryan scores with a leg kick.
Grigoryan misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Bean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Grigoryan looks to land a left hand but Bean moved out of range nicely.
Grigoryan throws a body kick that misses.
Bean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grigoryan slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Grigoryan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Bean's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grigoryan manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Grigoryan.
Bean throws a lazy right hand but Grigoryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grigoryan misses the shot to the body.
Bean throws out a counter right but Grigoryan avoids it with no problem.
Grigoryan dodges the punch combination from Bean.
Bean gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigoryan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grigoryan misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Bean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Bean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan throws a lazy right hand but Bean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grigoryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bean takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Grigoryan - just one landing.
Grigoryan lands with a hook. Bean tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bean's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grigoryan loads up on a big right hand but Bean slips the punch.
It seemed like Bean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the body from Grigoryan misses
and Bean counters with a two punch combo.
Grigoryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Bean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigoryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bean.
Grigoryan throws a hook but Bean blocks it.
Bean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grigoryan looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
Bean is looking for the big counter here.
Daniel Grigoryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grigoryan takes one to the side of the head.
Grigoryan connects with an inside leg kick.
Grigoryan misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bean! But no joy.
Grigoryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bean is just out of range.
Bean misses with a combination
and Bean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Grigoryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Grigoryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bean was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigoryan.
Bean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grigoryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Bean.
Bean moves out of range of the strikes.
Grigoryan misses with a hook to the body
and Bean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grigoryan defending well as Bean loads up on a big left hand.
Bean misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grigoryan.
Grigoryan looks to land a left hand but Bean moved out of range nicely.
Bean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grigoryan slips under a jab.
Grigoryan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Bean does no damage.
Grigoryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bean.#T4#
Bean tries to move into range but Grigoryan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bean throws a hook to the side of Grigoryan's head but Grigoryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Grigoryan misses.
Bean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grigoryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bean throws a shot to the body.
Grigoryan scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigoryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grigoryan's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Bean has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grigoryan misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bean! But no joy.
Grigoryan throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Grigoryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grigoryan, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Grigoryan!
A victorious Daniel Grigoryan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated James Bean had this to say: 'I think its nearly time to retire,im losing to much Blood.'.

Event: NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS 4
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1#
Bean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bean has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mercy.
Bean slips under a jab.
It looked like Bean was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mercy.
A swing and a miss from Bean.
Mercy connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like James Bean has been cut.
Bean avoids the body shot from Mercy.
Bean staying out of range there.
Bean scores with a punch to the head.
Bean jabs at Mercy's body.
Mercy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bean's head backwards.
Mercy misses with a kick to the body.
Bean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bean takes a swing at Mercy's ribcage but misses.
Bean misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercy cracks the inside of Bean's front leg.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Mercy slips the punch.#T1#
Good work by Bean as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercy manages to avoid it.
Bean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bean has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercy.
Bean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercy throws out the jab.
Bean tries to clinch up but Mercy circles away and keeps his distance.
Mercy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bean walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mercy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mercy thumps Bean with a low kick.
Mercy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mercy misses with a two punch combination.
Mercy thumps Bean with a low kick.
A big left from Mercy misses.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Bean jabs at Mercy's body.#T2#
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!
Mercy is looking to slow Bean down with leg kicks.
Mercy moves out of range of the strikes.
Bean is looking to wear down Mercy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bean scores with a jab to the head.
Bean misses with an uppercut
and Mercy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mercy connects with an inside leg kick.
Mercy drops his hands momentarily and Bean takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bean scores with a nice right hand.
Waylon Mercy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mercy lands with an uppercut that bounces Bean off the cage and back into range.
Mercy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bean is just out of range.
Bean fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mercy on the side of the head.
Bean takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Mercy darts in and clinches Bean up against the cage.#BC2#
Mercy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mercy digs a good body shot into Bean's ribs.#T3#
Bean wants to clinch up but Mercy keeps it at a distance.
Mercy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bean with a body shot.
Mercy lands a nice looking body shot.
Mercy moves out of range as Bean strikes.
Bean stalks Mercy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mercy's face. Mercy staggers backwards, shaken.
Bean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mercy.
Mercy connects with the punch.
Bean throws an off balance right hand
letting Mercy counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
James Bean's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Bean shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bean was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bean goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mercy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bean but great work by Mercy.
Bean is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mercy tries to stand but Bean is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Bean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Mercy wants to control but Bean is keeping him busy.
Mercy wants to stand but Bean has his arm trapped.
Bean is trying to improve his position.
Mercy tries to stand but Bean is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bean tries to bench press Mercy off him but Mercy keeps the position.
Mercy wants to stand but Bean is controlling his arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Mercy decides to stand back up.
Mercy moves out of range as Bean strikes.
Mercy flicks out a counter leg kick but Bean steps away.
Bean throws a lazy uppercut
and Mercy counters with a straight right hand.
Bean avoids the body shot from Mercy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waylon Mercy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Bean's cut.
That's time! Bean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mercy stuffs the takedown.
A shot to the body from Mercy misses
and Bean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bean checks a low kick from Mercy.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Mercy.
Bean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mercy throws a jab but it's blocked by Bean.
Mercy throws a head kick but Bean moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bean.
Bean throws a lazy uppercut
and Mercy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bean blocks a jab.
Bean drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mercy sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
Mercy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Mercy.
Bean defending well as Mercy loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Bean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Mercy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bean.
An attempted straight right counter from Bean misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
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.
Mercy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bean.
Bean misses with a right hand
and Mercy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mercy misses with a hook. Bean ducked under it nicely.
Mercy walks into a left hand.
Mercy throws a leg kick which misses Bean's front leg but catches the back leg as Bean tries to avoid it.
Mercy blocks a jab.
Bean lands with a right hand.
Mercy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mercy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mercy moves away from the strike by Bean.
Bean dives in for a single leg takedown but Mercy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mercy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bean is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Mercy misses. #T2#
Bean throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mercy to counter with a crisp jab.
Waylon Mercy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bean.
Mercy just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercy looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
Mercy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mercy is looking to clinch.
Bean feinted with a counter takedown.
Bean takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bean lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bean lands with a cross.
Mercy staying out of range there.
Mercy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mercy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mercy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Mercy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mercy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercy counters with a body kick.#T3#
Bean stuns Mercy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mercy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mercy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
James Bean's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bean blocks a jab.
Mercy loads up on a big right hand but Bean slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Bean misses its target.
Bean misses with a takedown
and Mercy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bean throws a looping overhand right but Mercy ducks down to avoid it.
Mercy walks into a straight right hand from Bean.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mercy. That's going to slow Bean down. #CL#
Bean pushes Mercy up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Bean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bean misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Mercy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mercy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bean goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Mercy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mercy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bean looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bean scores with a jab to the body.
Bean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bean tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mercy defends well and Bean ends up having to push Mercy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bean throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mercy connects with a looping right hand.
Bean lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercy moves away.
Mercy misses the shot to the body.
Bean swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bean darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Waylon Mercy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Bean's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercy.
Bean misses with a head kick.
Bean scores with a jab. Mercy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mercy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bean scores with a body shot.
Mercy lands the left hand.
Bean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bean misses with an uppercut. Mercy saw that one coming.
Bean misses with a hook
and Mercy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Bean misses.
Mercy throws a big shot that misses.
Mercy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercy lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
A head kick misses from Bean.
A big left from Mercy misses.
Mercy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mercy lands with a straight right. Bean didn't see that one coming.
Bean lands with a straight right. Mercy didn't see that one coming.
Mercy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bean needs to keep his hands up - Mercy had a free shot at his head there.
Bean works Mercy's body with a nice hook.
Bean misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Mercy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bean throws a hook but Mercy blocks it.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercy moves away.
Bean tests Mercy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bean with a nice cross.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercy throws a nice head kick! #ROC2#
Bean is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, James Bean's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bean cracks Mercy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mercy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mercy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Bean.
Mercy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mercy misses with a few strikes there.
Bean half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bean slips under a jab from Mercy.
Mercy throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Bean misses.
Good exchange - Bean coming out on top.
Mercy connects with a leg kick. Bean looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bean slips under a jab from Mercy.
James Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bean's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T3#
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mercy throws a shot to the body.
Bean scores with a punch to the head.
Bean feints a jab promting Mercy to slip. Bean then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mercy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mercy sizes up Bean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Waylon Mercy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Bean's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Waylon Mercy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Waylon Mercy waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
James Bean spoke after the fight, saying 'I think its nearly time to retire,im losing to much Blood.'.

Event: Omega Fight Night 30
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazzini was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
Bean doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazzini circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Mazzini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bean takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Bean.
Mazzini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mazzini staying out of range there.
Mazzini moves away from the strike by Bean.
Mazzini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bean was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazzini.
We've been hearing reports that Mazzini has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mazzini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like James Bean has been cut.
Mazzini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bean counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mazzini thinking.
Mazzini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazzini swings widly with a right hand
and Bean counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mazzini thinking.
Mazzini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzini misses the target.
Bean connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazzini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazzini misses with an uppercut
and Bean makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mazzini lunges at Bean with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bean's hand. #T1#
Mazzini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazzini takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Mazzini misses its intended target.
Mazzini ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
Mazzini shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bean connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazzini throws out the jab.
Mazzini ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
Bean has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mazzini finds it's way round the side to connect with Bean's head.
Mazzini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bean ducks right into an uppercut from Mazzini.
Mazzini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bean's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Mazzini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazzini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mazzini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James Bean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Mazzini misses.
Mazzini sets himself, and Bean steps forward looking for the clinch! Mazzini avoids it this time.
Mazzini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzini takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Mazzini walks into a stiff left hand from Bean.
Bean's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mazzini under the eye.
Bean lands a jab to the nose.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mazzini - that will leave a mark!
Bean swings for the body but Mazzini moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Mazzini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzini thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mazzini looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
Bean lands with a straight right. Mazzini didn't see that one coming.
Mazzini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bean has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazzini connects with the punch.
Mazzini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bean at a distance.
Mazzini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Bean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mazzini throws a punch but it's blocked by Bean.
Mazzini is trying to drag Bean to the mat but Bean just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Mazzini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bean tries to throw a body punch but Mazzini avoids it by throwing Bean back against the cage.
Mazzini drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bean pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mazzini moves out of range as Bean strikes.
Mazzini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mazzini misses with a lunging right hand
and Bean counters with a head kick. That will keep Mazzini thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mazzini slips a straight right by Bean.
Mazzini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazzini cracks Bean with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bean listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mazzini moves out of range as Bean strikes.
Mazzini misses with a hook.
Mazzini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bean scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mazzini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bean counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Good exchange - Mazzini coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazzini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bean.
Bean throws a hook to the side of Mazzini's head but Mazzini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazzini lands a right hook to the body.
Mazzini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bean.
Bean catches Mazzini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Mazzini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazzini with a poor takedown
enabling Bean to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Mazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bean paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mazzini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bean scores with a nice head shot.
Mazzini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Bean.
Mazzini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bean circles away.
Mazzini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bean looks to throw the jab but Mazzini is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Bean will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James 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.
#R2#
Mazzini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazzini throws a body punch but Bean moves out of range.
Mazzini cracks the inside of Bean's front leg.
Mazzini cracks a nice hook into Bean's ribs.
Bean throws a jab when Mazzini was well out of range.
Mazzini looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bean moves out of range of the strikes.
Bean appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mazzini fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bean is out of range.
Bean lands a jab.
Mazzini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mazzini there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini throws a chopping leg kick but Bean manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Bean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mazzini, pushing him back against the cage.
Bean working aggressively here.
Mazzini cracks Bean with a nice body shot.
Mazzini can't find room to land a body shot as Bean controls the action.
Mazzini blocks a body shot from Bean. #T1#
A short uppercut from Mazzini.
Bean gets through Mazzini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bean lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mazzini.
Bean scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mazzini throws a punch but it's blocked by Bean.
Mazzini working aggressively here.
Bean blocks an uppercut.
Mazzini misses with a punch on the inside.
Bean lands a shoulder strike.
Bean throws an elbow but it misses.
Bean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bean misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bean misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzini digs a right hand underneath Bean's ribcage. Bean let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bean misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzini working aggressively here.
Mazzini lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bean.
Bean scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Mazzini.
Bean misses with a body punch.
Mazzini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazzini swings wildly with an uppercut but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Mazzini.
Mazzini struggles to land a body shot inside as Bean controls his hands.
Mazzini tries to throw a body punch but Bean avoids it by throwing Mazzini back against the cage.
Mazzini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mazzini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bean.
Mazzini misses with a punch on the inside.
Bean blocking some punches.
Bean misses with a body punch.
Mazzini cracks Bean with a nice body shot.
Mazzini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bean blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Bean has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzini.
Bean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mazzini blocking some punches.
Mazzini is working Bean over against the cage.
Mazzini tries to work over Bean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzini lands a hook that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mazzini. #BC#
Mazzini breaks the clinch.
Mazzini misses with an uppercut. Bean saw that one coming.
Mazzini throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bean looks to throw the jab but Mazzini is out of range.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Mazzini.
Bean looks to throw the jab but Mazzini is out of range.
Bean misses with a wild combination.
Mazzini misses with a wild combination.
Bean steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Bean staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzini misses the jab.
It seemed like Bean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazzini misses with a lunging right hand
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bean missing with a left hand there. Mazzini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bean lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vito Mazzini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mazzini looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
Bean tries to bum rush Mazzini with a series of wild strikes but Mazzini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mazzini lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Mazzini misses.
Mazzini throws a shot from downtown. Bean moves away and avoids it.
Bean is looking for the big counter here.
Mazzini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bean.
Mazzini sizes up Bean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mazzini misses the shot to the body.
Bean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vito Mazzini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Bean's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bean with a hook.
A lazy left from Bean finds it's target.#CL2#
Mazzini tries to keep at a distance but Bean has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mazzini misses with the head strike.
Bean has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzini.
Mazzini lands a shoulder strike.
Bean can't find room to land a body shot as Mazzini controls the action.
Bean tries to throw a body punch but Mazzini avoids it by throwing Bean back against the cage.
Bean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bean digs a right hand underneath Mazzini's ribcage. Mazzini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mazzini lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini lands a left hand.
Vito Mazzini has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazzini works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mazzini throws a punch but it's blocked by Bean.
Bean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bean throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzini drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bean gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mazzini doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Mazzini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
Mazzini tries to work over Bean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzini lands a nice uppercut.
Mazzini struggles to land a body shot inside as Bean controls his hands.
Mazzini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mazzini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazzini scores with a shoulder strike.
Mazzini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mazzini looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mazzini can't find room to land a body shot as Bean controls the action.
Nice body punch from Bean.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzini.
Bean misses with some punches.
Bean struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzini controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Bean.
Bean tries to throw a body punch but Mazzini avoids it by throwing Bean back against the cage.
Bean blocks a body shot from Mazzini. #T2#
Nice body punch from Mazzini - that landed with a thud.
Mazzini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzini controls his hands.
Bean misses with the head strike.
Mazzini tries a body shot but Bean blocks it.
Mazzini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mazzini.
Mazzini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzini gets through Bean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Bean is rocked!
Bean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bean is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazzini finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bean.
Bean seems to have recovered his senses.
Bean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mazzinis head.
Bean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mazzini has him pressed against the cage.
Mazzini digs a right hand into Bean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bean's gas tank.
Mazzini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazzini tries a body shot but Bean blocks it.
Mazzini lands with a right to the head.
Mazzini lands a hook that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
Bean misses with some punches. #T3##BC#
Mazzini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James Bean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bean blocks a jab.
Bean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mazzini or perhaps it was just good defense by Bean, which made it look bad.
Mazzini avoids the body shot from Bean.
Mazzini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mazzini swings for the body but Bean moves out of range.
Bean moves out of range as Mazzini strikes.
Bean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Mazzini throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bean tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mazzini is in Bean's guard.
Bean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mazzini trying to control but Bean is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Mazzini 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 Mazzini has Bean in his guard.#REVB#
My spies in Arm Breakers/BJJ inform me that Bean has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzini pushes down on Bean's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mazzini in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Mazzini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bean trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vito Mazzini showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mazzini 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vito Mazzini!
Vito Mazzini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated James Bean had this to say: 'I think its nearly time to retire,im losing to much Blood.'.

Event: OMEGA 27 Wind of Change
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
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. #CL#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #CUT#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#CL#
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. #T1#
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. #CL#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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. #TD2#
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!
#R3#
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.#CL2#
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. #T1#
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. #ROC2#
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!#TD2#
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. #T2##ES#
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.

Event: 2017 EVE of DESTRUCTION
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Bean buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Bean.
The fighters circling - Anselmo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Anselmo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anselmo.#CUT#
It looks like James Bean has been cut.
Anselmo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bean misses with a right hand
and Anselmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anselmo.
Bean doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Anselmo moves out of range as Bean strikes.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Anselmo slips the punch.
Anselmo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anselmo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bean manages to avoid it.
Bean fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bean lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bean throws a looping overhand right but Anselmo ducks down to avoid it.
Troy Anselmo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bean throws a series of punches but Anselmo moves out of range.
Anselmo throwing a counter right hand but Bean manages to avoid it.
Bean connects with a looping right hand.
Bean 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 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Bean misses.
A quick step to the side and Anselmo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anselmo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean cracks Anselmo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anselmo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bean.
Good standup being displayed there by Bean as he connects with a hook.
Bean misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Bean clinches.
Anselmo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bean blocks an uppercut.
Anselmo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Bean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anselmo.
Anselmo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anselmo blocks a body shot from Bean.
Bean lands with a left to the head.
Anselmo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bean prevents a body shot from Anselmo. #BC#
Anselmo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Bean is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anselmo.
Bean has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bean there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bean misses with a two punch combination.
Anselmo is looking for a counter combo.
Bean throws a sloppy body shot
and Anselmo counters with a straight right hand.
Anselmo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bean feints and then cracks Anselmo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anselmo down.
Bean sizes up Anselmo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Nice shot by Bean.
Bean tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anselmo defends well and Bean ends up having to push Anselmo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A low kick from Bean misses
and Anselmo counters with a stiff right hand.
Anselmo misses with a double jab.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anselmo slips a straight right by Bean.
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.
Anselmo avoids the head kick by Bean. #CL2#
Bean has Anselmo up against the cage in a clinch.
Bean misses with a punch on the inside.
Bean takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up James Bean's cut even more.
Bean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bean tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bean lands a body punch. #T4#
Anselmo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Anselmo. #BC2#
Bean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anselmo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anselmo wants it to stay on the feet.
Bean looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Anselmo.
Bean misses with a looping right.
Anselmo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bean counters with a nice uppercut.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bean throws a right hand that misses
and Anselmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bean tries to land a body kick
and Anselmo counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bean lands with a straight right. Anselmo didn't see that one coming.
Bean needs to keep his hands up - Anselmo had a free shot at his head there.
Anselmo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anselmo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anselmo moves out of range as Bean strikes.
A head kick misses from Bean.
It looked like Anselmo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bean looks to score with a jab to the body but Anselmo is just out of range.
Anselmo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
James Bean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bean slips under a jab.
Bean is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bean has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anselmo defending well as Bean loads up on a big left hand.
Bean misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bean lands a really nice looking cross but Anselmo seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anselmo misses with a wild body shot.
Anselmo walks into a left hand.
Bean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bean throws a lazy head kick
enabling Anselmo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bean misses with a straight left.
Anselmo throwing a counter right hand but Bean manages to avoid it.#T1#
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Anselmo.
Anselmo slips a straight right by Bean.
Anselmo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bean lands with a slapping head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Anselmo. Those never looked like landing.
Bean throws a head kick but Anselmo moves out of range.
Bean throws a lazy head kick
and Anselmo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anselmo ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
Anselmo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bean tries to clinch but Anselmo is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Anselmo misses its target.
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anselmo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
Anselmo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bean.
Anselmo jabs Bean to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anselmo.
Bean throws out a counter right but Anselmo avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Bean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Anselmo lands.
Bean on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bean lands a front kick.
Anselmo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bean.
Anselmo cracks Bean with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anselmo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bean misses with a combination
and Anselmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
The cut above James Bean's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bean throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bean pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3##CL2#
Bean darts in and clinches Anselmo up against the cage.
Bean misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bean.
Anselmo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bean blocking some punches.
Anselmo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anselmo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anselmo has a couple of punches blocked by Bean.
A left hand lands to the body for Anselmo.
Bean tries for a takedown but Anselmo manages to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Anselmo.
Bean is breathing heavily.
Anselmo swings wildly with an uppercut but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anselmo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anselmo misses with a punch on the inside.
Anselmo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anselmo slows down the pace here.
Anselmo lands a hook that snaps the head of Bean backwards. #T4#
Bean misses with the head strike.
Anselmo dodges an elbow strike from Bean.
Anselmo misses with a punch to the body.
Anselmo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anselmo managing to block the knees to the body from Bean.
Anselmo is stalling here.
Anselmo stalling the fight.
Anselmo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Anselmo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bean gets through Anselmo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bean has a couple of punches blocked by Anselmo.
Bean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anselmo's elbow.
Bean has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anselmo after a bit of a struggle.
Bean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anselmo is pressed up against the cage. Bean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anselmo down to the mat. Anselmo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Troy Anselmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Bean.#CL#
Anselmo gets a clinch.
Bean tries to land a knee to the head but Anselmo blocks with his arms.
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 Troy Anselmo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Bean's cut.
That's time! Anselmo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anselmo.
Anselmo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bean throws a jab but it's blocked by Anselmo.
Anselmo swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bean. Anselmo shrugs it off though.
Bean lands with a shot to the body.
Bean fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anselmo moves out of range of the body kick.
Bean cracks Anselmo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bean moves away from the strike by Anselmo.
Bean swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anselmo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bean scores with a nice strike.
Bean ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anselmo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bean to score with a decent uppercut.
Anselmo swings widly with a right hand
and Bean counters with a straight right hand.
Anselmo misses with an uppercut
and Bean counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anselmo blocks a head kick by Bean.
Bean slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anselmo moves out of range as Bean strikes.
Anselmo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bean.
Anselmo misses with a wild body shot.
Anselmo throws a hook but Bean blocks it.
Bean cracks Anselmo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anselmo takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean is looking to land body kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Bean as he connects with a hook.
Anselmo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bean throws a looping overhand right but Anselmo ducks down to avoid it.
Anselmo moves out of range of the strikes.
Anselmo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bean was well out of range. Poor timing from Anselmo.
Anselmo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anselmo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
Bean swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anselmo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anselmo throws a right hand that misses
and Bean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anselmo lands a jab to the nose.
Bean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Anselmo counter with a right hand.
Bean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Bean throws a leg kick
and Anselmo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bean looks to score with a jab to the body but Anselmo is just out of range.
Anselmo throws a big counter combination but Bean scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bean misses with an uppercut
and Anselmo counters with a straight right hand.
Bean tries to clinch up but Anselmo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bean connects with a body shot.
Bean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anselmo throwing a counter right hand but Bean manages to avoid it.
Anselmo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
Bean misses with a body shot.
Bean misses with an uppercut
and Anselmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anselmo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bean's head backwards.
Bean misses with a left hand
and Anselmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anselmo misses with a looping left.
Bean stalks Anselmo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anselmo's face. Anselmo staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bean lands a nice hook to Anselmo's body. Anselmo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bean misses with a straight left.
Bean throws the kick towards the body but Anselmo avoids it.
It looked like Anselmo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anselmo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bean. Bean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anselmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Bean is rocked!
Anselmo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bean is still on wobbly legs! Can Anselmo finish him?
Nice jab there from Bean.
Bean tries to clinch but Anselmo moves away
and Anselmo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
James Bean's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Anselmo loads up on a big right hand but Bean slips the punch.
Bean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick from Bean misses.
Bean lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Bean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bean has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bean!
A victorious James Bean thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: THANKSBEATING
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Bean lands a jab-cross combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sato, as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like James Bean has been cut.
Bean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Sato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bean has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bean throws a right and a left that Sato avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bean.
Sato throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Bean drives through and clinches with Sato against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bean finds it's way round the side to connect with Sato's head.
Sato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sato swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bean lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bean misses the body punch
and Sato counters with a body kick that stops Bean in his tracks momentarily.
Sato moves in looking to clinch but Bean pushes him off.
Bean wants to counter the offense by Sato and move into the clinch position.
James Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bean instigates a clinch.
Bean is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bean dodges an elbow strike from Sato. #T1#
Sato comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sato has a couple of punches blocked by Bean. #TD2#
Bean ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bean no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Bean is working an open guard so Sato takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sato throws an overhand right that lands on Bean's shoulder, as Bean tries to avoid the shot.
Kenji Sato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Sato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sato.#CL2#
Bean instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sato breaks from the clinch.
Bean checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sato throws a right and a left that Bean avoids nicely.
Sato takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Sato tenderised Bean's leg. Bean is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bean throws a jab when Sato was well out of range.#T2#
Bean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bean. That's going to slow Sato down.
Sato throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily.
Bean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sato scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bean lands a jab to the head.
Sato checks a low kick from Bean.
It looked like Sato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bean gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bean cracks Sato with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Bean tries to keep at a distance but Sato has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Bean breaks the clinch.
Bean cracks the inside of Sato's front leg.
Bean lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
Bean looks to land a left hand but Sato moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Bean pushes Sato up against the cage in a clinch.
Sato fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bean throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Bean instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bean throws a series of punches but Sato avoids them all with ease.
Sato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bean's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bean scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Bean pushes Sato up against the cage in a clinch.
Sato tries to stall but Bean uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bean scores with a shoulder strike.
Sato lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sato keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bean's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Bean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Sato. Beautiful body shot.
Sato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bean has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bean misses with a two punch combination.
Sato was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sato closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Bean misses with a double jab.
Bean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bean goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sato scores with a shot to the body.
Bean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Bean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sato, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sato.
Sato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
Bean is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sato is defending well.
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 time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Sato.
James Bean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bean throws a poor cross that misses
and Sato counters with a left to the body.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
Bean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bean checks a low kick from Sato.
Despite the aggression on Bean's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sato throws a lazy right hand but Bean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bean lands with a hook. Sato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sato avoids the body shot from Bean.
Sato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Bean misses.
Bean keeps the fight on the outside.
Bean on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sato.
Sato swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bean counters with a nice body shot.
Sato is looking to clinch but Bean is avoiding it. #T1#
Bean lands a nice shot that snaps Sato's head back.
Sato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sato misses with a low kick as Bean jumps back.
Sato tries to clinch up but Bean circles away and keeps his distance.
Bean slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sato slips a jab and a cross from Bean.
Bean just misses with a punch to the body.
Bean misses with a straight left.
Bean lands a really nice looking cross but Sato seems unphased.
Sato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bean throws a right and a left that Sato avoids nicely.
A good leg kick by Sato.
Bean with a poor takedown
and Sato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Bean has Sato up against the cage in a clinch.
Sato gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2##BC#
Sato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bean throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sato lands with a right hand.
Bean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sato.
Despite the aggression on Bean's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sato tries to clinch up.
Sato misses with a straight left.
Bean throws a leg kick that misses.
Sato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bean misses with a double jab.
Bean takes a swing at Sato's ribcage but misses.
Sato slips a jab and a cross from Bean.
Sato misses with an uppercut.
Bean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato. #T3#
Sato takes a swing at Bean's ribcage but misses.
Bean scores with the left hand. Sato knows he should have avoided that one.
Bean throws a low kick but Sato avoids it.
Sato misses with a wild body shot.
Sato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bean tries to move into range but Sato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bean throws a right hand that Sato ducks under and follows up with a left that Sato also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Sato.
Some wild striking there from Bean.
Sato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sato lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sato tries a low kick but Bean avoids it.
Sato dodges the punch combination from Bean. #T4#
Bean thuds his right hand into Sato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bean, right into the meat.
Sato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sato with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up James Bean's cut even more.
Sato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bean looks to score with a jab to the body but Sato is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Sato. Beautiful body shot.
Sato staying out of range there.
Bean misses with a body shot
and Sato counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bean staying out of range there.
Sato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bean.
Sato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Bean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Bean will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Bean's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bean. Bean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Bean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Bean breaks from the clinch.
Bean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sato tries to clinch but Bean is having none of it.
Bean swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Bean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bean moves out of range as Sato throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Bean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bean checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sato.
Sato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bean misses with an uppercut.
Sato looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bean blocks a head kick by Sato.
Some wild striking there from Sato. #T1#
Sato displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Bean moves into range and clinches up with Sato.
Sato looking to stall.
James Bean seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sato tries to land a knee to the head but Bean blocks with his arms. #BC#
Sato breaks the clinch.
Bean scores with a jab.
Bean misses the shot to the body.
Sato appears to be looking for a big counter.
A nice combination there by Bean.
Bean throws a wild body kick that Sato sees coming a mile off.
Sato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bean was well out of range. Poor timing from Sato.
Bean slips a straight right by Sato.
Sato jabs at Bean's body.
Bean misses with a body shot.
James Bean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Sato misses.
Sato misses with a looping left.
Bean misses with a two punch combination.
Bean takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bean displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Bean instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sato.
Sato looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC#
Sato manages to break the clinch.
Bean avoids the head kick by Sato.
Bean wants to counter with a clinch but Sato pushes him away.
Sato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bean throws a solid leg kick but Sato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bean.
Sato fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bean just manages to avoid it.
Bean jabs Sato right on the nose. Sato blinks but takes it well.
Sato throws a head kick but Bean moves out of range.
Sato swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Bean counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Sato tries a body shot but Bean blocks it.
A short right from Sato.
Sato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sato is trying to break the clinch but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Sato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bean blocks the elbow strike.
Bean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Sato's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sato lands with a right to the head.
Sato throws an elbow but it misses.
Kenji Sato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bean avoids the elbow strike from Sato, against the cage. #T4##BC#
Sato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean keeps the fight on the outside.
Bean cracks Sato with a good jab.
Sato misses with a wild body shot.
Bean tries to bum rush Sato with a series of wild strikes but Sato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Sato misses the target.
Sato misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Bean. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato doesn't manage to clinch there - Bean circles away. #TD2#
Bean scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee asks Bean politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bean prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sato defending against the ground and pound.
Sato tries to strike but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Bean.
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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Bean!

Event: OMEGA NO SURRENDER
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1#
Bean works Patterson's body with a nice hook.
Bean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from Bean lands.#TD#
Patterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bean regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Patterson.
Patterson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson throwing strikes from guard but Bean blocks nicely.
Bean keeping full guard, as Patterson tries to pass.
Patterson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Bean keeps moving. #T1#
Bean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Patterson is controlling him.
Patterson throwing strikes but missing.
Patterson throws a big elbow that misses.
Bean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Patterson.
Patterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Patterson is in close to Bean's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Patterson throws a strike but Bean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bean lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Patterson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bean wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving. #T2#
Bean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patterson is keeping the position for now.
Bean wanted to stand there but Patterson had control of the position.
Bean won't allow Patterson to sweep him here.
Patterson managing to control the position.
Bean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bean wants to stand but Patterson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Patterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bean defends it nicely.
Bean lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Patterson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Derek Patterson has been cut.
A left and a right from Bean both land. Nice combination.
Patterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bean.
Bean lands with a shot to the body.
Bean throws a nice looking combination but Patterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bean has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Patterson darts in trying to clinch
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bean circles away.
Bean lands with a hook. Patterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bean closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4##CL#
Patterson clinches up against the cage.
Patterson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Patterson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Patterson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bean gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bean lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Bean has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Patterson uses from the top position.
Bean wants to stand but Patterson is controlling the position.
Patterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Patterson looking to sit in guard and control but Bean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bean being controlled here momentarily.
Patterson wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Derek Patterson'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.
#R2#
Bean swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Patterson.
Bean jabs Patterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bean lands a nice hook to Patterson's body. Patterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Patterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bean.
Patterson is looking for a counter combo.
Bean lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice side step and Bean releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Patterson drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bean looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bean bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Patterson's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bean wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving.
Bean tries to stand but Patterson is controlling from the bottom.
Patterson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Bean is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
Patterson tries to strike from the bottom.
Bean trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Patterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bean is one step ahead there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Patterson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Patterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bean pinned against the cage. Bean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bean shoots in and drives through. Patterson sprawls well.
Bean fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bean has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bean throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Bean clinches up against the cage.
Patterson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson is trying to pull guard but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Patterson looking to stall.
Patterson is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Bean prevents a takedown attempt there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bean.
Bean prevents Patterson from breaking the clinch.
Patterson wants to take the fight to the mat but Bean manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bean is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Patterson is defending well.#BC2#
Bean breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Bean shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bean won't allow Patterson to sweep him here.
Patterson has a closed guard, preventing Bean from standing up.
Bean prevents Patterson from getting back to his feet.
James Bean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bean engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Patterson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bean is now in half guard.
Patterson trying to control but Bean postures up.
Bean slows the pace down in half guard.
Bean wants to stand up but Patterson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bean performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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 Derek Patterson'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bean with a hook.
Bean fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Patterson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bean.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Patterson has Bean pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bean manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bean throws out a powerful jab.
Bean throws a shot to the body.
A left lands for Bean.
Patterson is looking to clinch.
Patterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Bean closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Patterson gets a takedown into half guard.
Patterson trying to control the action but Bean is working from the bottom.
Patterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Patterson trying to control from Bean's half guard. Bean has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bean had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Patterson defends it easily.
James Bean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Patterson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Patterson distracts Bean with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES2#
Bean has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Patterson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!#BC2#
Bean breaks from the clinch.
Derek Patterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bean looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.
Bean tries a head kick but it misses.
Patterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Patterson darts in and clinches Bean up against the cage.
Bean drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Patterson is trying to drag Bean to the mat but Bean just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson lands a left hand.
Patterson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bean prevents it. #BC2#
Bean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Patterson instigates a clinch.
Bean stops a takedown attempt from Patterson.
Bean gets underhooks to prevent Patterson's takedown attempt. #T4#
Patterson goes for a takedown attempt but Bean pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Bean rushes Patterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Patterson looking for a takedown.
Patterson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bean after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patterson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Patterson is looking to break free of the clinch but Bean has double underhooks.
Patterson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bean pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good exchange - Bean coming out on top.
Bean scores with a jab.
Derek Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patterson walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Bean shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Patterson is trying to defend but Bean finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean uses his free foot to push down on Patterson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Patterson.

And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bean!

Event: RISE TO GLORY
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Jab by Bean.
Mirc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gladiator Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Bean misses with a kick to the body.
Mirc lands a head kick. Bean smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like James Bean has been cut.
A punch combination from Mirc misses.
Mirc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bean to score with a decent uppercut.
Mirc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mirc misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Mirc does no damage.
Mirc misses with a double jab
and Bean counters with a series of strikes. Mirc will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean clobbers Mirc with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mirc on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mirc throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Bean holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mirc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bean blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Mirc misses with an elbow strike.
Mirc has a couple of punches blocked by Bean.
Mirc working hard to break the clinch.
Bean wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Mirc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bean shoots and misses
and Mirc counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bean is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mirc falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bean counters with a left to the body.
Mirc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Bean.
Bean avoids the head kick by Mirc.
Mirc misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Mirc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bean.
Bean raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mirc throws a right and a left that Bean avoids nicely.
Mirc sets himself, and Bean steps forward looking for the clinch! Mirc avoids it this time.
Mirc misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Mirc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bean! But no joy.
Mirc lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean throws a nice looking combination but Mirc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Bean forces Mirc back against the cage and clinches.
Mirc is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mirc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mirc misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Mirc throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily.
Mirc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirc was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
Mirc appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Bean.
Bean throws a shot to the body.
Mirc scores with a three punch combo!
Mirc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mirc throws a right hand that Bean ducks under and follows up with a left that Bean also avoids with ease.
Mirc has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bean.
Mirc throws a head kick that misses
and Bean makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Bean clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean has Mirc pressed against the cage.
Mirc creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Mirc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Bean is pushing Mirc up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mirc misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirc tries to break free but Bean pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bean manages to break the clinch.
Bean moves in looking to clinch but Mirc pushes him off.
Anton Mirc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirc was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
Mirc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anton Mirc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Mirc.
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 Anton Mirc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Bean's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bean scores with a nice head shot.
Mirc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mirc throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mirc on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mirc throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mirc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
Mirc throws a wild body kick that Bean sees coming a mile off.
Mirc misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mirc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mirc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mirc momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirc fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bean checks it well.
Mirc throws a head kick but Bean moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Bean's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Mirc throws a lazy head kick
and Bean counters with a two punch combo.
Mirc wants to land a leg kick but Bean is out of range.
Mirc misses with a wild combination.
Bean blocks a head kick by Mirc.
Mirc avoids the head kick by Bean.
Mirc seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bean dives in and grabs Mirc's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mirc pushes down on Bean's head and hops out.
Bean moves out of range of the body kick from Mirc.
Bean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bean throws a nice looking combination but Mirc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bean lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mirc misses with a few strikes there.
Bean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bean moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Mirc scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mirc throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Bean both land. Nice combination.
Bean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mirc momentarily.
Anton Mirc is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirc takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bean motions for Mirc to come forward. Bean throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bean scores with a body shot.
Bean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anton Mirc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bean tries for a takedown but Mirc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mirc takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Bean drives through and clinches with Mirc against the cage.
Bean has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mirc seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bean can turn it around.#T3##BC#
Mirc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mirc with a hook.
Bean tries to land a front kick but Mirc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bean misses with a body kick.
Mirc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bean scores with a jab to the body.
Bean cracks Mirc with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bean lands a high kick!
Mirc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bean.
Bean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bean connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mirc. Mirc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Bean jabs at Mirc's body.
Mirc throws a series of punches but Bean moves out of range.
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!
Mirc takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mirc connects with a high kick.
Mirc misses with a wild combination.
Bean fails to land the takedown.
Anton Mirc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Bean.
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirc was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
Mirc throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bean counters with a right hand to the body.
Bean throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mirc.
Mirc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bean stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirc.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Bean will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Bean's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bean misses with a head kick.
Mirc looks to land a left hand but Bean moved out of range nicely.
Bean lands a nice looking body shot.
Bean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mirc misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bean! But no joy.
Mirc throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean cracks a nice hook into Mirc's ribs.
Mirc throws a head kick that misses.
Mirc throws a push kick but Bean slaps the foot to one side.
Bean misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Mirc misses with a series of wild punches.
Mirc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bean throws a counter combo.
Mirc looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bean's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mirc under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirc. Bean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirc falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bean counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mirc throws a series of punches but Bean moves out of range.
Bean paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mirc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Bean forces Mirc back against the cage and clinches.
Mirc swings wildly with an uppercut but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Mirc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bean's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean blocks an elbow strike from Mirc.
Mirc working aggressively here.
Mirc keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bean's efforts to push away.
Mirc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirc misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bean. #BC2#
Bean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mirc.#CL2#
Bean instigates a clinch. #T3#
Bean pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bean is looking to break free of the clinch but Mirc has double underhooks.
Mirc tries to throw a body punch but Bean avoids it by throwing Mirc back against the cage.
Mirc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirc is looking to break free of the clinch but Bean has double underhooks. #TD2#
Bean pulls Mirc into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bean has Mirc pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Bean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bean has Mirc pulled in close to control his posture.
Mirc tries to stand but Bean is controlling from the bottom. #ES2#
Bean is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mirc presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mirc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mirc pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mirc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Mirc.
I think Mirc 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Mirc!
Anton Mirc decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SUMMER HEAT
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Bean fails to land with a series of punches.
Ingesson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ingesson misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Ingesson clinches up against the cage.
Ingesson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bean.
Ingesson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bean or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingesson can't find room to land a body shot as Bean controls the action. #BC#
Bean breaks the clinch.
Bean throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ingesson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Bean moves into the clinch.#T1#
Ingesson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Ingesson to work.
Ingesson pushes Bean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ingesson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ingesson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bean.
A short right from Ingesson on the inside.
Ingesson misses with the head strike.
Ingesson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ingesson stops a takedown attempt from Bean. #BC#
Bean manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Bean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bean throws a wild body kick that Ingesson sees coming a mile off.
Bean throws a combination that misses
and Ingesson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ingesson cracks a nice hook into Bean's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Ingesson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ingesson misses with a hook
and Bean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bean lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ingesson misses with the combination. #T3#
Bean misses with a takedown
and Ingesson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bean lands a jab.
Bean ducks right into an uppercut from Ingesson.
Bean scores with a head kick. Ingesson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bean throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Ingesson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bean swings for the body but Ingesson moves out of range. #T4#
Bean feints and then cracks Ingesson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ingesson down.
Ingesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ingesson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bean darts in looking for a takedown but Ingesson gets double underhooks and turns Bean into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bean misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ingesson misses with a looping right.
Bean is looking to counter punch.
Ingvar Ingesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bean misses with the combination.
Bean looks for a takedown but Ingesson sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ingvar Ingesson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ingesson stuffs the takedown.
Bean swats away the attempt to clinch by Ingesson.
Ingesson throws a shot from downtown. Bean moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Bean tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ingesson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ingesson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A leg kick checked by Ingesson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ingesson.
Nice uppercut lands for Ingesson. That snapped Bean's head back. #CL#
Bean clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Ingesson misses with some punches.
Ingesson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bean is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Bean manages to pull guard.
Ingesson is standing up over Bean. Bean looks to escape but Ingesson dives into side control.
Ingesson tries to score with some ground and pound. Bean controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#ES#
Bean explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bean throws a combination that misses
letting Ingesson counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like James Bean has been cut.#T2#
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ingesson moves away.
Ingesson throws a body punch but Bean moves out of range.
James Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Bean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bean misses with a shot to the body
and Ingesson counters with a straight right hand.
Bean lands with a slapping head kick.
Ingesson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bean connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ingesson scrambles back to his feet.
Ingesson missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bean feinted with a counter takedown.
Bean defending well as Ingesson loads up on a big left hand.
Bean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Ingesson misses with a right hand
and Bean counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ingesson thinking.
Bean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Bean.
Both fighters circling a little - Bean finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ingesson.
Bean looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bean or perhaps it was just good defense by Ingesson, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Ingesson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Bean moves out of range of the strikes.
Bean tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ingesson manages to circle out of the way.
Bean tries for a takedown but Ingesson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Bean with that takedown attempt.
Ingesson avoids the body shot from Bean.
Bean is looking to wear down Ingesson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ingesson misses with a right hand #CL#
and Bean counters by moving into the clinch.
Ingesson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ingesson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Bean manages to break the clinch.
Ingesson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 James Bean will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Bean's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bean with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Ingesson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ingesson.
Ingesson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ingesson cracks Bean with a nice body shot.
Ingesson misses with a body punch.
Bean pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bean prevents a body shot from Ingesson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingesson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bean.
Bean has had enough of the clinch but Ingesson keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bean.
Bean misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ingesson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ingesson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ingesson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beans head.
Ingesson gets through Bean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ingesson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ingesson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ingesson.
Bean has had enough of the clinch but Ingesson keeps him there for the moment.
Ingesson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bean.
Ingesson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ingesson misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Ingesson keeps control of Bean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ingesson controlling the action here for a moment.
Ingesson has a couple of punches blocked by Bean.
Bean stalling in the clinch.
Ingesson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bean.
Ingesson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ingesson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bean blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Ingesson working aggressively here.
Ingesson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bean seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ingesson can turn it around.
Bean blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ingesson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ingesson is trying to maintain a safe position but Bean gets an underhook and turns Ingesson into the cage.
Ingesson lands a shoulder strike.
Ingesson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bean stalls.
Ingesson has a couple of punches blocked by Bean.
Ingesson letting Bean take a breather here.
The referee calls for Ingesson to work. #T4#
Ingesson slows down the pace here.
Ingesson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bean is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ingesson.
Ingesson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ingesson pushes Bean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bean blocks an uppercut.
Bean is trying to force a seperation but Ingesson has the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ingvar Ingesson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ingesson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingvar Ingesson!
Ingvar Ingesson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HIGH VOLTAGE
Date: Jun 03, 2016

#R1#
Francis missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Francis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bean.
A jab from Francis misses.
Francis moves out of range of the leg kick from Bean.
Bean throws a leg kick but Francis moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bean.
Francis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bean.
Sloppy strikes from Bean. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Francis misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Francis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bean takes one to the chin there.
Francis misses with a lunging right hand
and Bean counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Francis thinking.
Bean throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like James Bean has been cut.
Francis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Francis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Francis.
Bean misses with a straight right. #T1#
Francis misses with a wild body shot.
Bean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Francis.
Bean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Francis doesn't seem bothered though.
Bean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Francis.
Francis misses with an uppercut
and Bean makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bean shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target. #CL2#
Francis tries to keep at a distance but Bean has taken the fight into the clinch.
Francis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Francis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Francis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bean tries for a takedown. No joy.
Francis misses with a punch on the inside.
Bean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Francis throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC2#
Bean breaks from the clinch.
Bean misses with a takedown attempt - Francis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Francis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bean walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
David Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean shoots in looking for a takedown but Francis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bean's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
David Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Bean.
Francis lands a nice looking body shot.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bean moves forwards but Francis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bean pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Francis back to the cage. Bean follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bean misses with a body shot.
Francis looks to land a left hand but Bean moved out of range nicely.
Bean is looking for the big counter here.
Bean throws a low kick but Francis moves out of range easily.
Francis throws a body shot but no joy.
Francis moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBean.
Bean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Francis.#T3#
Francis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Bean misses.
Bean scores with a sloppy right hand. Francis should have avoided that one.
Francis throws a body punch but Bean moves out of range.
Bean connects with a body shot that sends Francis's belly button to the back.
Bean takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Bean clinches.
Francis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Francis misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Francis.
Francis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Francis misses with some punches.
Bean wants a takedown but no success here.
Bean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Francis goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Francis misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francis throws a punch but it's blocked by Bean.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bean.
Francis throws a head punch that misses.
Bean wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Bean manages to break the clinch.
Francis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Francis misses with a left hand
and Bean counters with a two punch combo.
Bean thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Francis misses.
Bean dives in and grabs Francis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Francis pushes down on Bean's head and hops out.
Bean paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Francis, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Francis takes the fight into the clinch.
Bean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Francis 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.
#R2#
Bean misses with a two punch combination.
Francis throws a looping overhand right but Bean ducks down to avoid it.
Francis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bean throws a hook but Francis avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
Bean is looking for the big counter here.
Francis with a jab.
No joy there for Francis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Francis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bean can do to turn this around?
Francis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bean lands with a nice combination. Francis backs away looking to recover.
Francis throws a sloppy body shot
and Bean counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Francis is lucky that one didn't land flush. #ROC2#
Francis is rocked!
Bean's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Francis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bean scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Francis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Francis seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot to the liver by Bean. Beautiful body shot.
Bean takes a jab right on the kisser.
Francis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bean.#T1#
Francis punishes Bean's body with a nice straight punch.
James Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bean throws a chopping leg kick but Francis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bean paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Francis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Francis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bean.
Bean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Francis misses with a body shot.
Bean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Francis is looking to clinch.
Francis throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bean to counter with a crisp jab.
Francis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bean.
A jab from Bean misses.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Francis.
Francis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bean.
Francis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francis with a hook.
Bean throws a body punch but Francis moves out of range.
Bean looks to land a left hand but Francis moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Francis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Francis throws an overhand right that lands on Bean's shoulder, as Bean tries to avoid the shot.
David Francis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Francis finds it's way through Bean's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up James Bean's cut even more.
Francis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Francis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bean somewhat.
Bean throws a body punch but Francis moves out of range.
Bean misses with a double jab.
Bean slips a straight right by Francis.
Bean lands with a straight right. Francis didn't see that one coming.
Francis misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Francis does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Francis jabs at Bean's body.
Francis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Francis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean moves to clinch but Francis breaks away
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Francis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bean is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Francis rather than just go for the knockout.
Bean misses the jab.
Bean takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Francis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Francis throws a hook but Bean avoids it easily.
Bean slips under a jab.
Francis lands the left hand.
Bean tries to clinch but Francis moves out of range.
Francis throws a looping overhand right but Bean ducks down to avoid it.
Francis checks a leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean slips under a jab.
Francis slips a jab from Bean.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francis moves away.
Francis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
David Francis is winning the standup battle so far.
Bean dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Francis. That did some damage!
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bean moves away.
Francis slips under a jab.
Francis scores with a body shot.
Bean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Francis.
Bean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Francis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Francis misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Francis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters circling a little - Bean finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Francis lands an overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Francis, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Francis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Bean's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bean moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Francis throws the left hand but Bean avoids the punch easily.
Francis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bean misses with a body kick.
Francis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bean closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Bean is rocked!
Francis throws a body shot but no joy.
Bean is still on wobbly legs! Can Francis finish him?
Bean misses the shot to the body.
Bean seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Francis. Bean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bean is trying to counter with his kicks.
Francis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Francis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Bean.
Francis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
The cut above James Bean's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Francis sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Francis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bean sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Bean forces Francis back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Francis fails to land.
Good body shot from Francis.
Francis misses with a punch on the inside.
Francis working aggressively here.
Bean blocks an uppercut.
Bean has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Francis misses with some punches.
Bean blocks an uppercut.
Francis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bean has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Francis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bean can turn it around.
Francis swings wildly with an uppercut but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Francis.
James Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bean tries a body shot but Francis blocks it.
Francis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bean is keeping busy.
Francis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Francis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Bean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Francis swings wildly with an uppercut but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bean stalling in the clinch but Francis improves position.
Francis has a couple of punches blocked by Bean.
David Francis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Francis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Francis.
Francis has a couple of punches blocked by Bean. #T3#
Bean wants a takedown but no success here.
Bean is trying to pull guard but Francis has him pressed against the cage.
Bean stalling in the clinch but Francis improves position.
Bean wants a takedown but no success here.
David Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Bean.
Francis lands a hook that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Francis.
Francis working aggressively here.
Francis misses with a punch on the inside.
Francis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bean's elbow.
Bean slows down the pace here.
Francis misses with a punch on the inside.
Francis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Francis misses with some punches. #T4##BC2#
Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Francis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bean was well out of range. Poor timing from Francis.
Bean moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Francis misses with a hook
and Bean counters with a stiff right hand.
Bean lands a nice looking body kick.
Bean throws a right hand that Francis ducks under and follows up with a left that Francis also avoids with ease.
Francis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bean at a distance.
Francis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francis works the jab nicely.
Francis lands a head shot.
Francis lands a head shot.
Bean throws a hook but Francis avoids it easily.
Francis connects with a body shot.
Bean staying out of range there.
Bean slips a jab from Francis.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Francis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Francis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Francis!
After the fight, David Francis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2016

#R1#
Bean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bean wants it to stay on the feet.
Bean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kumlakar doesn't manage to clinch there - Bean circles away.
Kumlakar tries for a takedown but Bean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kumlakar tries to clinch but Bean is having none of it.
Bean moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kumlakar has his takedown stuffed
and Kumlakar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joyo Kumlakar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Kumlakar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kumlakar shoots in but Bean avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kumlakar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kumlakar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bean throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Bean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kumlakar. Bean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Kumlakar tries for a takedown but Bean circles away easily#CL2#
and Bean counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kumlakar wants a takedown but no success here.
Bean slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Bean is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kumlakar can't fight it off and eventually Bean manages to take the fight to the floor. Kumlakar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bean looking to pass the guard.
Bean sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Kumlakar working for submissions but it's allowed Bean to get to half guard. #SU2#
Bean decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bean.
Bean looks up at the clock and then as Kumlakar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bean smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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 scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kumlakar regains half guard.
Kumlakar wants to improve his position but Bean is controlling well. #T3#
Bean wants to take a breather but Kumlakar is having none of it.
Bean wants to free his trapped foot but Kumlakar is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SU2#
Bean decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Bean looking to score a takedown here. Kumlakar is defending well but Bean drives through and ends up in Kumlakar's guard.
Kumlakar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bean is one step ahead there.
Bean scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kumlakar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Kumlakar looking for subs off his back but Bean has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Bean slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Kumlakar is defending against the submission attempts here by Bean. #SUB#
Kumlakar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bean pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bean is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bean dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Kumlakar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bean lands a really nice looking cross but Kumlakar seems unphased.
Bean has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Bean moves into the clinch.
Kumlakar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bean gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kumlakar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bean is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joyo Kumlakar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bean prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bean is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean lands a shot to the body.
Kumlakar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kumlakar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bean gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bean ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bean no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
James Bean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bean seems keen to control Kumlakar's posture.#T1##SUB#
Kumlakar has gone for a leg lock! Bean slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kumlakar's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Bean gets to his feet. Kumlakar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kumlakar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kumlakar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kumlakar tries to clinch up.
Bean takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kumlakar shoots in looking for a takedown. Bean tries to sprawl out of it but Kumlakar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kumlakar misses with a takedown attempt - Bean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Bean lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bean throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bean lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bean throws out a powerful jab.
Bean fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kumlakar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Kumlakar misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Bean counters by clinching up.
Bean gets underhooks to prevent Kumlakar's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Bean decides to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bean holds on and takes a little breather. #ES2#
Bean pushes Kumlakar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kumlakar.#T3##TD2#
Bean shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bean content to control rather than advance.
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. Bean connects with a nice short shot to Kumlakar's temple.
Bean prevents Kumlakar from improving his position.
Bean looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kumlakar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kumlakar.#SUB#
Kumlakar is looking for a triangle here but Bean uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4#
Bean lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kumlakar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kumlakar is looking for a sweep.
Bean has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bean pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bean controlling from mount.
Kumlakar is trying desperately to improve position.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bean lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kumlakar fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bean fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kumlakar to the ground. Bean is now in Kumlakar's guard.#SU2#
Bean gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Bean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumlakar is trying to drag Bean to the mat but Bean just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kumlakar goes for a takedown attempt but Bean pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joyo Kumlakar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bean!
Bean misses with a few strikes there.
Bean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bean misses with a double jab.
Kumlakar tries to clinch but Bean moves out of range.
Bean lands a really nice looking cross but Kumlakar seems unphased.
Kumlakar fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Kumlakar gets caught flat footed, as Bean shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bean landing some decent shots from guard.
Bean is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Kumlakar working a defensive guard but Bean manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bean in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean grinds an elbow into Kumlakar's temple.
Kumlakar taking a bit of punishment here - Bean scoring with strikes.
Bean grinds an elbow into Kumlakar's temple.
Bean just content to control the position.
Bean wants to control for a moment but Kumlakar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kumlakar wants to control but Bean is keeping busy. #T3#
Kumlakar is trying to get back to full guard.
Joyo Kumlakar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bean looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kumlakar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bean is taking a breather. Kumlakar 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.#SU2#
Bean gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Joyo Kumlakar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean scores with a punch to the head.
Bean scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bean. #T4#
Bean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kumlakar.
Kumlakar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kumlakar is defended easily by Bean.#CL2#
Bean gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kumlakar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kumlakar dives in and grabs Bean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bean pushes down on Kumlakar's head and hops out.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bean.
James Bean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Kumlakar regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bean!

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