Damon Wells wins Nathan’s Hawthorne (Los Angeles) qualifier

update Jun 13 Matt Stonie has a gallery

updatePart 1 | Part 2

1) Damon Wells 26.5, first Nathan’s finals
2) Matt Stonie 25
3) Crazy Legs Conti 21
4) Ben Taylor 20
5) Kevin Ross 17
6) Bryan Beard 13
1W) Christine Kitchenmaster 8.5

The contest should start at 2 pm Pacific, 5 pm eastern.

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  1. .breaking news said

    June 12, 2011 @ 6:15 pm

    Damon Wells 26.5

    Stonie 25

    Crazy Legs 21

    Bryan Beard 13

  2. BigD said

    June 12, 2011 @ 7:02 pm

    Where’s the results???? C’mon get to the choppa!!!!!!

  3. Anonymous said

    June 12, 2011 @ 7:09 pm

    Wells 26.5 Matt S. 25 Conti 21

  4. Go get it yourself said

    June 12, 2011 @ 8:04 pm

    Eating fans dont give this guy shit . let him move his ass and go to the damn conteat himself instead of hiding behind the internet waiting for some source to supply his fake ass with the news

  5. Go get it yourself said

    June 12, 2011 @ 8:10 pm

    Damon Wells 26.5 goes to Coney Stonie 25 , Crazy Legs 21 BB com reports it first before anyone

  6. Breaking Wind said

    June 12, 2011 @ 8:58 pm

    Who cares who reports what first? I will never visit Seiken’s site because he is a jerk!

  7. really? said

    June 12, 2011 @ 9:06 pm

    It was reported here at 6:15 just after the contest ended. Must of been reported here first on the real eating site where everyone flocks to

  8. anonymous said

    June 13, 2011 @ 2:50 am

    Well it looks as though Conti is finished unless they put together an easy qualifier July 3rd at Cyclone stadium by invite only. I could just imagine who the invites will be. Pete Miernicki, Phil Lipper and Stu Birdie

  9. Anonymous said

    June 13, 2011 @ 6:33 am

    I’m shocked Mattt didn’t win. The Omen must have wanted it more… You earned it with all the work you put in for it dogg.

  10. Stallion Italian said (Registered August 27, 2010)

    June 13, 2011 @ 7:58 am

    Wow! Congratulations Damon Wells. Keep going Matt Stonie, you have a big career ahead. Terrific.

  11. Stallion Italian said (Registered August 27, 2010)

    June 13, 2011 @ 8:01 am

    Had to separate my congratulations comment from this one. Seiken maintains his first place prize for something but it isn’t anything positive. Get a life Seiken, get laid as you tell others, you are first in many things, I will be polite and not continue.

  12. Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)

    June 13, 2011 @ 8:19 am

    Congratulations Damon! You have certainly earned the right to be on Coney Island on July 4th!

    Matt, you are an awesome eater! I predict that in a couple of years you’ll approach knock the heck out of 30 HDBs.

    You’re probably better than all but about a half dozen eaters in many other MLE-contest foods.

    Mark my words: Crazy Legs will be at Coney Island as sure as I am writing this post. If not at the table, he’ll be behind a mic. Take that to the bank! He’s not front and center on the “Wall” for nothing.

  13. Find a hobby said

    June 13, 2011 @ 8:35 am

    One thing you can say about Rhonda Evans regardless of her moniker status is that she knows her CE and shows compassion . This Stallion fool waits in prey for siken to post so he could get his digs in. Stallion you are no better or on the same page as Siken but even worse

  14. anonymous said

    June 13, 2011 @ 8:38 am

    Rhonda it doesnt take a brain surgeon to figure out that you show an incredible amount of biased love for Crazy Legs Conti. With that said one would easily come to the conclusion that you must be Rich Shea , Conti mom or Tim Janus . The only three in the sport that stand by him through thick and thin.

  15. anonymous said

    June 13, 2011 @ 8:44 am

    Breaking Wind said
    June 12, 2011 @ 8:58 pm

    Who cares who reports what first? I will never visit Seiken’s site because he is a jerk!

    really? said
    June 12, 2011 @ 9:06 pm

    It was reported here at 6:15 just after the contest ended. Must of been reported here first on the real eating site where everyone flocks to

    anonymous said
    June 12, 2011 @ 9:34 pm

    Another thread tainted by the stinkbreath loser windbag with the site nobody wastes time viewing
    SORRY BUT STICK AND STONES TICKLE MY BONES BUT THE SITE THAT NOBODY WASTES TIME VIEWING WILL CARRY ON BECAUSE OF YOU. I GET INSPIRED BY YOUR CHILDISH HATEFUL NONSENSE. . DO YOUR ANONYMOUS ASS A FAVOR, DROP DEAD AND DONT VISIT MY SITE PLEASE DONT . AND I WILL CONTINUE TO POST ON HERE AND FIGHT BACK BY MYSELF EVEN THOUGH ITS ONLY TWO FAGGOTS ACTING AS 10. BRING IT ON CHUMPS BUT DO ME ONE FAVOR INSTEAD OF SPELLING MY NAME RIGHT JUST SPELL YOUR REAL NAME OK?

  16. Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)

    June 13, 2011 @ 9:03 am

    Dang 8:38. I wish you hadn’t told the the entire CE world who I am. You’re certainly a sharp one.

    Anyway, I’m just stating the obvious. Not having Legs as part of the July 4th event in some capacity would make MLE look stupid—-ain’t gonna happen.

    Besides that, Legs has demonstrated his talent behind a microphone time and time again as a color commentator. He’s better than many who work in that capacity for major networks in their respective sports.

    Am I’m wrong?

  17. anonymous said

    June 13, 2011 @ 9:08 am

    No you are not wrong but there are others with equal although i cant say better talent. Super Paul Barlow for one

  18. Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)

    June 13, 2011 @ 9:47 am

    What you say is true. Paul is excellent! Unfortunately, most people in CE don’t know who Paul is.

  19. anonymous said

    June 13, 2011 @ 10:40 am

    Is Mike Mantolini still with IFOCE? He hasnt been doing any contests recently and someone else took over the podcast

  20. Tom Borkaw said

    June 13, 2011 @ 11:18 am

    Check out Subich’s interview with a TV station on BB’s site. From watching the clip he can certainly perform and speak well under pressure! Very well spoken. OJ, that would be a good idea for another poll, which CE does the best job with the press.

  21. anonymous said

    June 13, 2011 @ 11:18 am

    Seiken is done . Got your wish. Hope everyone is happy

  22. Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)

    June 13, 2011 @ 12:02 pm

    BB you’re approaching this wrong. Your site’s selling point has always been your “take” on things—-your angle—-your schtick, to include your interviews, all of which are unique and people are very interested in it, at least I am.

    Don’t worry about being first to report things. Let eatfeats have that. Besides, it’s much, much work, too time-consuming, and people will complain when the news isn’t exactly accurate.

    Focus on what I first mentioned and your stress level will decrease, you’ll have more time to do other things in life, and more people will appreciate bb.com. You’ll be a happier man for it.

  23. Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)

    June 13, 2011 @ 12:13 pm

    I think it’s Antolini.

  24. the great gavonne said

    June 13, 2011 @ 12:14 pm

    If SadSack Seiken is done ,I will pick up the mantle & publish all the outrageous filth that OJ refuses to.I will call my new approach CE Confidential.The King is dead.Long live the King!

  25. anonymous said

    June 13, 2011 @ 12:22 pm

    Rhonda why is he approaching it wrong? This individual refuses to link any of Seikens updates in the hope that everyone will avoid Seiken site. If everyone is flocking to this site how is Seiken selling point going to be established if no body knows BB.com exists?

  26. MOnkey BoY said

    June 13, 2011 @ 12:23 pm

    i have a feeling, just a feeling, that MLE didnt like the idea of damon winning. is it just me or did the MLE facebook page not announce that he won after his victory?? i saw they mentioned legs and stonie.

  27. Randy Santel said (Registered June 2, 2010)

    June 13, 2011 @ 12:31 pm

    Congratulations Damon!! Great win! & Good job Matt too. Thats a lot of hot dogs!

  28. Anonymous said

    June 13, 2011 @ 12:36 pm

    I can’t believe adults are arguing about beautifulbrian.com.

  29. Damon Wells said

    June 13, 2011 @ 12:49 pm

    Thanks to all!

    First off let me say that Matt is a great competitor and I that I pretty much benefited the same way Pat Philbin did in NJ from this contest, I clearly didn’t go in as the favorite nor was there any sorta spot light on me, I just kind of flew under the radar doing my own thing. I knew where Matt was at the whole time but he didn’t have the luxury of knowing where I was because my number wasn’t reported once throughout the contest.

    Matt, is only 18 years old, the skies the limit for this kid and chances are he’ll be in Coney at least 10+ years depending on how long he plans on competing. I’m practically twice his age and with all the new competition arising out there this could be one and only appearance. I trained my tail off for this, not only for me, but so my kid and I could both visit NY for the first time together and what better way to do so then to be on the big stage on independence day!

    Best of luck to the rest of the Field!

  30. Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)

    June 13, 2011 @ 1:27 pm

    A 1:22: I think BB’s site can be strong enough to stand on its own merit. It’s not as if its very existence is dependent on eatfeats. I don’t believe that to be true for a minute.

  31. Anonymous said

    June 13, 2011 @ 1:27 pm

    You have a pet goat?

  32. LALALA said

    June 13, 2011 @ 1:34 pm

    MR. OJ!! ANY VIDEOS OF THE HAWTHORNE CONTEST???

  33. Matt "Mega Toad" Stonie said (Registered June 22, 2010)

    June 13, 2011 @ 1:49 pm

    Ill have video within the week hopefully

  34. Matt "Mega Toad" Stonie said (Registered June 22, 2010)

    June 13, 2011 @ 1:54 pm

    Im sorry guys I didnt nessesarily meet all your expectaions for me, im pretty dissapointed with myself. Damon did an amazing job yesterday, i think everyone underestimated his ability. The contest set-up as Damon said was a little frustrating as i was extremely rushed to start being the last called up, and also the whole contest i was being told i was ahead by like 5 HDB’s, so by like the like 7 min mark i was thinking i didnt needa eat much more to win, i had it in the bag. Big rookie mistake on my part. But i make no excuse, Damon did amazing, who knows if i couldve won if i knew. Either way it was a great contest, im currently debating another qualifer but after thinking about it 95% chance im done for Nathan’s this year.

  35. Everything Equal said (Registered April 28, 2011)

    June 13, 2011 @ 2:25 pm

    mr stone, you should do the one in NC as you could win that one in your sleep. Damen way to go and mess things up, you are my new favorite eater

  36. Larell Marie Mele said

    June 13, 2011 @ 2:31 pm

    Megatoad – U got nothing to apologize for; u debuted with an amazing #. Should u do another???? Without a doubt 100% yesssss! Don’t even think about not doing another ok??? Damon – awesome job; all your hard work paid off; welcome to Coney 🙂

  37. Matt "Mega Toad" Stonie said (Registered June 22, 2010)

    June 13, 2011 @ 2:53 pm

    Just curious, why is everyone recomending to me NC and not Fishkill?

  38. Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)

    June 13, 2011 @ 3:06 pm

    That’s a good question. Isn’t Hall Hunt going to NC? He’s good for 30 and will earn a spot at one of the remaining places.

  39. Larell Marie Mele said

    June 13, 2011 @ 3:10 pm

    Toad – I don’t care where u go; just get to another one!!!! 🙂

  40. Everything Equal said (Registered April 28, 2011)

    June 13, 2011 @ 3:12 pm

    hall no go, this is a legs show

  41. nunonabun2 said (Registered November 10, 2009)

    June 13, 2011 @ 3:15 pm

    Hall is rumored to be going to Charlotte.

  42. anonymous said

    June 13, 2011 @ 3:47 pm

    Fishkill and NC is reserved solely for one eater and one eater only . Guess who? Not Hall Legs nor Toad

  43. Anonymous said

    June 13, 2011 @ 4:05 pm

    Hall is going to Charlotte……heard it directly from the Sheas.

  44. anonymous said

    June 13, 2011 @ 4:30 pm

    Based of Turd’s post, he’s claiming he “coasted” for the last 3 minutes. That’s sounds like an excuse to me as to why he didn’t win. Its your first Nathans qualifier, you’ve built yourself as a superstar, and you get cocky and supposedly ease up? I don’t buy it…then you give Wells a back handed compliment as a great competitor. Whatever. How about you’re “pretty good”, not great. You didn’t come in 3rd to Joey and Pat 2x, you beat Adrian, Denmark and Flash. Just saying- all perception.

  45. anonymous said

    June 13, 2011 @ 5:13 pm

    anony 4:30 you are handling this all wrong. How old are you and how old is Stonie? He is 18 and i doubt you are younger or the same age . He is still a kid but a pretty smart one for 18 . Most 18yr olds cant even speak on the phone let alone hold a conversation on a blog . And for the record a man does not fully mature until they reach the age of 28 . Nothing wroing with building himself to be a superstar . He is the youngest competitive eater to date so let him have his fun . He will be around alot longer than you or i

  46. anonymous said

    June 13, 2011 @ 5:22 pm

    Hall is rumored to be going here Hall is rumored to be going there. Who the hell cares is it money in you pocket?

  47. anonymous@430pm said

    June 13, 2011 @ 9:27 pm

    Sorry Mr. Turd, or Anon 5:13pm, I’m not handling it wrong at all. He can’t come onto the scene of CE with an attitude and expect people to not knock him when he fails. Anyone who posts videos of themselves completing challenges with themselves as the center of attention have some type of egocentric personality. I’m cool with egos, just back it up. 2 contests and a 25hdb number hardly scream “amazing”, Also, speak for yourself as far as being impressed with someone who can blog. Turd should be in college, right?

  48. anonymous said

    June 13, 2011 @ 10:00 pm

    anony 430 i am not disagree with you i am just saying teens talk out of their heads and being cocky is expected from someone that age.

  49. Matt "Mega Toad" Stonie said (Registered June 22, 2010)

    June 13, 2011 @ 11:00 pm

    Sorry for the misconception but i appreciate the nickname….
    Im saying i just had that thought, i never said i coast, nor do i think i did…. What im trying to say, and not trying to make an excuse, is in the last minutes of the competition i very much lacked that killer instinct that you would find between two people neck and neck.
    Could i have won? Who knows. Could have i driven harder? Definitly, and thats what im saying.
    For all we know, if i tried harder Damon would match it, so im not makeing excuses of me losing, just frustration with my own performance….

  50. anonymous said

    June 13, 2011 @ 11:04 pm

    Matt be grateful it didnt go into OT for then you would have had your hands full

  51. Anonymous said

    June 13, 2011 @ 11:26 pm

    Mr. Assnonymous, why don’t you post your real name and the next time Stonie eats you and i can have a nice chat

  52. anonymous said

    June 14, 2011 @ 1:35 am

    Mr anony why dont you shut that stinkin trap of yours and leave stonie alone or pick on someone your own size . By the way how about posting you real name you senseless fool

  53. Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)

    June 14, 2011 @ 7:34 am

    anonymous@430pm even if you are right, you don’t need to call Matt names. He’s a good lad, with the best intentions, and meant no offense.

    I might think you’re a flaming jackass, but I won’t call you that. I can get my point across in a more respectful way.

  54. Stallion Italian said (Registered August 27, 2010)

    June 14, 2011 @ 7:54 am

    Good Morning Rhonda. Nice to see you here to get me laughing as I start my day. You are a conundrum in that you are truly forgiving but also tell things as you see it. Perhaps YOU should start a competitive eating something or other. The CE world according to Rhonda……..I love reading your takes and opinions. Almost none of the eaters is really making ANY money, nor will they in the future. Age does not equal maturity, as we see here constantly. But I do agree that an 18 year old should be given a bit more leeway. He’s a kid, and a talented one at that. Go Matt Stonie and all eaters. It is too bad that everyone who has worked so hard and hit the highest numbers will not be on stage at Coney this year. There are simply more talented eaters than places at the table.

  55. Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)

    June 14, 2011 @ 8:56 am

    Thanks for the pat on the back (or rear?:) ) SI. Actually, I’m happy of just having the luxury of being a contributor to CE, versus anything more.

    I’ve actually a selfish reason for being so forgiving. I really believe that the “saying” what goes around comes around is a natural law. Whenever I’ve treated people harshly or unfairly, I got bit in the end, and vice-versa. So, when I look beyond mistakes/faults of others, I’m actually just being kind to myself.

    I don’t mind too much when people attack me, but I feel awful to just stand idle when others I care about get an unfair shake, and I’m a happier person when I speak up.

  56. anonymous said

    June 14, 2011 @ 8:59 am

    It is imperative to get the last word in. I dont believe in the theory of non response is the best policy

  57. Nathan in Cali said

    June 14, 2011 @ 10:44 am

    I know Damon doesn’t compete as much as a lot of other eaters and he was always overshadowed by his friend Ben Monson (Figuratively and literally…) but I always thought he was an underrated and overlooked as an eater… Maybe this was the big win he needed to get a little recognition.

    Congrats to both Damon, Adrian and Aaron… nathan’s is going to have a few new faces this year on stage!

    Matt, 25 is nothing to be disappointed about, that’s got to be in the top 5 or 6 for a Nathan’s debut, just wait till you figure out a solid method in how to get them down and you’ll be hitting the 30 mark in no time… I also think you should give NC a go.

  58. nunonabun2 said (Registered November 10, 2009)

    June 14, 2011 @ 11:10 am

    Bastards, I was going to use Mega Turd for my nickname. Now I am stuck with That Fat Guy. Good show Matt. Great job Damon.

  59. Anonymous said

    June 14, 2011 @ 12:21 pm

    OJ- Can you compile a list of the top 10 Nathan’s debuts in both the 12 and 10 minute formats.

  60. Anonymous said

    June 14, 2011 @ 3:14 pm

    What ever happened to Ben Monson?

  61. anonymous said

    June 14, 2011 @ 3:53 pm

    He wants nothing to do with thw sport anymore isn’t it obvious

  62. NReda said

    June 14, 2011 @ 4:02 pm

    Damon Wells has definitely emerged from the shadows. His abilities as far as both speed eating and volume eating go were under-appreciated and publicly unknown before this big win. The man needed his time to shine! It’s too bad that it was such a crowded field at Hawthorne, because Damon’s strong haul kept the rising Megatoad out. But just like Nathan in Cali said, Stonie is still a young star with many years ahead. Once he perfects his game, he’ll pound 30 hdbs like nothing. It’s too bad that California couldn’t send two eaters to Coney this year.

  63. anonymous eatah said

    June 14, 2011 @ 7:32 pm

    I agree with Anon430….she’s got a point

  64. Matt "Mega Toad" Stonie said (Registered June 22, 2010)

    June 15, 2011 @ 12:20 am

    I couldnt agree with you more naader… TWO FROM HAWTHORNE!!!!!
    =]

  65. Hawthorne Dogs said

    June 16, 2011 @ 5:06 pm

    http://www.youtube.com/user/MattStonie#p/a/u/0/-CfLuiKjVjY

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