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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beam (ranked 4346 p4p, 81 weight class) and Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 4004 p4p, 72 weight class). The key to victory for Jim Beam has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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135 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Beam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoshihiro Sexyama!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sexyama misses with a hook. Beam ducked under it nicely.
Sexyama throws a looping overhand right but Beam ducks down to avoid it.
Sexyama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Beam is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sexyama throws out a loose jab but Beam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sexyama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beam counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sexyama keeps the fight on the outside.
Sexyama misses with a combination
and Beam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sexyama thinking.
Sexyama misses the body punch
and Beam counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beam instigates a clinch.
Beam has Sexyama pressed against the cage, preventing Sexyama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sexyama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Beam has Sexyama pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama is working for takedown but Beam is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sexyama tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beam smiles and moves away.
Jim Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.
Beam moves into the clinch.
Beam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sexyama.
Beam lands a left hand.
Sexyama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beam just leaning against Sexyama, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama is trying to drag Beam to the mat but Beam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beam lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sexyama looks for a takedown but Beam sprawls well.
Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Beam misses with the combination.
Sexyama steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beam.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beam.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam tries for a takedown but Sexyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sexyama shoots in for a takedown but Beam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sexyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sexyama throws out a loose jab but Beam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sexyama is fending him off so far but Beam persists. Nope, Sexyama circles away and we're back to standing.
Sexyama wants to counter the offense by Beam and move into the clinch position.
Sexyama misses with an uppercut.
Beam tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sexyama manages to circle out of the way.
Sexyama darts in and clinches Beam up against the cage.
Sexyama can't get the takedown.
Beam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sexyama.
Beam is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Beam to work.
Beam is pressed up against the cage. Sexyama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beam down to the mat. Beam avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beam is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Beam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sexyama looks to land a left hand but Beam moved out of range nicely.
Sexyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sexyama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beam circles away.
Sexyama throws a low kick, looking for Beam's leg but Beam calmly moves out of range.
Sexyama keeps the fight on the outside.
Sexyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
A big left from Sexyama misses.
Beam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beam dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Beam clinches up against the cage.
Sexyama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sexyama can't break the clinch.
Beam lands a left hand.
Beam will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sexyama up against the cage.
Sexyama is trying to pull guard but Beam has him pressed against the cage.
Sexyama misses with a punch to the body.
Beam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sexyama can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sexyama, pushing him back against the cage.
Beam is stalling here.
Sexyama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam misses with a body punch.
Jim Beam has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sexyama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jim Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.
Beam pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sexyama is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beam is defending well.
Sexyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Beam avoids the damage to the body.
Beam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beam slips under a jab.
Beam wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sexyama throws an overhand right that lands on Beam's shoulder, as Beam tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Sexyama misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama misses with a lunging right hand
and Beam counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beam tries to clinch up.
Jim Beam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beam tries for a takedown but Sexyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sexyama misses with a looping right.
A combination from Beam does no damage.
Beam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sexyama tries to clinch but Beam is having none of it.
Sexyama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beam.
Sexyama dives in and scores a takedown into Beam's guard.
Sexyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sexyama wants to control from the top but Beam keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sexyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sexyama is one step ahead there.
Sexyama advances to half guard.
Beam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sexyama is working away from the top position though.
Sexyama perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beam trying to get back to full guard but Sexyama takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Beam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sexyama moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Beam has worked his arm free - good work by Beam!
Sexyama is trying to get an arm triangle but Beam is defending well.
Beam is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sexyama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yoshihiro Sexyama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Sexyama misses with a hook.
Beam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sexyama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sexyama is trying to break free.
Sexyama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beam tries to break free but Sexyama pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama tries for a takedown but Beam manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Beam.
Sexyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beam lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam taking a breather.
Beam digs a right hand into Sexyama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sexyama's gas tank.
Sexyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beam is keeping busy.
Sexyama tightens his grip and picks Beam up, before dumping him to the ground. Beam manages to land in guard.
Beam pulls Sexyama in close to his closed guard and prevents Sexyama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beam wants to stand but Sexyama is controlling the position.
Beam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam keeping moving, preventing Sexyama from controlling successfully.
Beam 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.
Beam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sexyama trying to control but Beam is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Beam is trying to keep Sexyama in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sexyama clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sexyama backwards.
Sexyama misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Beam.
Beam misses with a body punch.
Sexyama breaks from the clinch.
Sexyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Beam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jim Beam is winning the standup battle so far.
Beam cracks a nice hook into Sexyama's ribs.
Beam fails with a takedown attempt.
Beam checks a low kick from Sexyama.
Beam swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beam closes the distance and clinches.
Sexyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Beam manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jim Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sexyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beam is keeping busy.
Sexyama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beam after a bit of a struggle.
Sexyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beam manages to break the clinch.
Sexyama tries to keep at a distance but Beam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sexyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sexyama is trying to break the clinch but Beam is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sexyama trying to land knees to the body.
Beam lands with a right to the head.
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!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beam 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Beam!
Jim Beam seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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