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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seth Bender!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bender moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Bender looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Penn scores with a jab to the body.
Bender throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn's waist but Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bender off to one side.
Penn connects with a nice looking jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Bender blocks the leg kick.
Penn cracks Bender with an open hand slap.
Bender tries to clinch up but Penn circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Penn as Bender shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bender is looking to clinch.
Bender clinches up against the cage.
Penn tries to break free but Bender pushes him back against the cage.
Bender is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Penn can't fight it off and eventually Bender manages to take the fight to the floor. Penn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bender must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bender trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bender can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Bender got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bender has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bender is one step ahead there.
Bender trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bender controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bender preventing the sweep.
Bender stays in close to Penn's body and controls the position.
Seth Bender has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bender shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Penn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Penn wants to improve his position but Bender is controlling well.
Bender throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Penn tries to roll over but Bender keeps him under control.
Penn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bender.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Bender is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bender is trying to work for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Bender sits in half guard.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn wants to control but Bender is keeping busy.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Bender is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bender perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bender drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Penn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bender.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
Bender trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bender controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Seth Bender was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bender steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bender moves away.
Bender changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penn tries to avoid it but Bender manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penn to the ground. Penn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Bender.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bender.
Bender shoots in and drives through. Penn sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Bender dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bender moves out of range of the body kick from Penn.
Bender keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bender shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense.
Bender has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bender has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Penn is trying to keep an underhook but Bender manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bender is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bender.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Penn taking some punishment here, with Bender in his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bender wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bender pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
Bender preventing the sweep.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Bender decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bender fails to land the takedown.
Bender is breathing heavily.
Bender throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn's waist but Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bender off to one side.
DJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Bender.
Bender closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
Penn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bender!
Bender looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Penn pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bender blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bender manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bender is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Penn off and has taken his back!
Bender trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Penn doesn't escape.
Penn breaks Bender's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bender has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Penn is fighting to break Bender's control of his arms but Bender is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Seth Bender has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bender is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn is looking to advance position but Bender has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Bender's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to get to half guard.
Bender landing strikes, looking to finish!
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Bender working Penn over with strikes here.
Penn is looking to improve his position but Bender isn't that keen on the idea.
Bender content just to control the position here.
Penn is bucking up trying to escape but Bender cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Bender showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bender closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Penn quickly recovers to half guard.
Bender not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bender prevents Penn from improving his position.
Bender looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bender working Penn over with strikes.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Bender moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Penn.
Penn tries to bench press Bender off him but Bender keeps the position.
Bender wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bender is working Penn over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bender wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Penn trying to remain calm as Bender controls from the top position.
Penn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bender is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn is being controlled here.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bender off and has taken his back!
Bender wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Bender trying to control the action but Penn just sinks the hooks in.
Penn is persistently looking for the submission but Bender is defending it well.
Penn doesn't have the hooks in and Bender manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender postures up and lands a big shot to Penn's brow.
Bender looking to pass the guard.
Bender is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bender is one step ahead there.
Bender controls from within his opponent's guard.
Penn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bender chips away with some ground and pound.
Bender stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bender drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bender tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bender lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Penn tries to bench press Bender off him but Bender keeps the position.
Bender in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bender wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bender is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Penn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bender scores with punches from side control.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bender wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bender working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bender is working Penn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Penn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bender in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Seth Bender is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penn being controlled for a moment.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Bender is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Penn's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bender tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Bender lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
DJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bender taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Bender comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bender winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Bender!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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