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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedict Betenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powell comes into the arena with Thndrkss 65 blaring out of the sound system. Betenson has chosen Big Bang Baby by STP as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benedict Betenson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Betenson or perhaps it was just good defense by Powell which made him look bad.
Powell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Powell wants it to stay on the feet.
Powell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Betenson's guard.
Powell lands a couple of elbows.
Powell won't allow Betenson to get back to his feet.
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
Powell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Powell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Betenson wants to stand but Powell is controlling the position.
Powell cracks Betenson with a solid left hand.
Powell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Betenson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell won't allow Betenson to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell prevents Betenson from getting back to his feet.
Powell pushing down on Betenson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Powell thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Betenson to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Powell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Betenson looks gassed!
Powell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Betenson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Betenson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Betenson!
Betenson working the strikes but Powell uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powell keeps working.
Powell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Betenson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Betenson's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Betenson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Betenson for a finish.
Powell lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Powell lands shots from the back.
Powell working for a choke but Betenson reverses nicely into Powell 's guard.
Betenson won't allow Powell to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Powell holds on and takes a little breather.
Powell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Betenson defends it easily.
Betenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Powell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Betenson wants to stand but Powell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Powell wants to sweep but no luck.
Betenson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell kicks Betenson off and gets to his feet.
Powell misses with a left hand
and Betenson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Powell won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell wants to control but Betenson postures up.
Betenson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Betenson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Betenson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Betenson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Powell is trying to control Betenson's posture but Betenson avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Powell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Powell tries to clinch up but Betenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Betenson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Powell eats them both and turns towards Betenson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Robert Powell has been cut.
Powell keeps the fight on the outside.
Robert Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Betenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Powell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Betenson somewhat.
Betenson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Powell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Betenson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Powell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Betenson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Powell works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Betenson is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powell looking for a sweep. Not yet Powell, not yet.
Powell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Betenson stopping the sweep attempt from Powell.
Powell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Betenson wants to stand but Powell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Betenson trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Betenson stops Powell from standing up.
Powell has his hands on Betenson's head, controlling the position.
Robert Powell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Powell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Betenson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Powell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Betenson walks away with a smile on his face. Powell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A leg kick checked by Betenson.
Betenson moves in looking to clinch but Powell pushes him off.
Powell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Betenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Betenson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betenson blocks a jab.
Powell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Betenson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Betenson wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Betenson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Betenson can't break the clinch.
Betenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Betenson misses with a body kick.
Powell 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.
Powell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betenson shoots in and gets a takedown into Powell's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell working a defensive guard here.
Betenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Betenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Betenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Betenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Betenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Powell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Betenson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Powell's waist but Powell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Betenson off to one side.
Betenson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Powell.
Benedict Betenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Powell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Betenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Betenson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Powell tries to avoid it but Betenson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Powell to the ground. Powell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Powell walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Betenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Betenson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Betenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Betenson avoids the head kick by Powell.
Powell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Betenson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Powell wants to control but Betenson is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell working away.
Betenson pushes Powell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Powell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Robert Powell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powell lands a few punches from side control.
Powell decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Betenson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Powell defends it nicely.
Robert Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedict Betenson.
Betenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Betenson shoots for a double leg takedown but Powell sprawls well. He's pushed Betenson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Betenson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Powell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Powell trying to control the position but Betenson is working away.
Powell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Betenson has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Betenson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell wants to stand but Betenson is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Betenson wants to get back to his feet but Powell is dominant here and he's now got Betenson's back!
Powell scores with strikes from the back.
Betenson covers up after that shot from Powell.
Betenson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Powell scores with strikes from the back.
Betenson wants to get back to his feet.
Powell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Betenson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Betenson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Powell connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Betenson to escape the position.
Powell lands with a hammerfist to the side of Betenson's head.
Powell lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powell is punishing Betenson with some ground and pound.
Betenson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Powell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Powell 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Powell!
Our winner, Robert Powell, 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.
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