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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beardy Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Mayweather Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Beardy Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mayweather Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mayweather Jr is trying to control here but Bennett has managed to regain half guard.
Bennett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayweather Jr is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bennett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bennett pulls Mayweather Jr in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Bennett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bennett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mayweather Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bennett is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayweather Jr has wrist control.
Bennett cracks Mayweather Jr with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bennett lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayweather Jr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayweather Jr has wrist control.
Bennett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bennett looking to sit in guard and control but Mayweather Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bennett is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bennett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bennett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bennett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bennett throws a big right hand that misses.
Mayweather Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bennett stays in close to Mayweather Jr's body and controls the position.
Bennett advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mayweather Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bennett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bennett is nestled in close to Mayweather Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mayweather Jr taking some punishment here, with Bennett in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayweather Jr is staying active underneath Bennett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mayweather Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bennett is working away from the top position though.
Bennett is looking to advance position but Mayweather Jr won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayweather Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Mayweather Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Bennett sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beardy Bennett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mayweather Jr wants to clinch
and Bennett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayweather Jr tries to clinch but Bennett moves away
and Bennett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mayweather Jr's guard.
Bennett throwing strikes but missing.
Bennett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bennett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mayweather Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayweather Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayweather Jr, not yet.
Mayweather Jr working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bennett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mayweather Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bennett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mayweather Jr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather Jr tries to get to full guard but Bennett has control of the leg.
Bennett working the head and body with strikes.
Beardy Bennett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bennett works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bennett connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bennett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mayweather Jr is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett goes for an armbar but Mayweather Jr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mayweather Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett 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.
Mayweather Jr is fighting to break Bennett's control of his arms but Bennett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mayweather Jr preventing the sweep.
Bennett trying to control the position here.
Bennett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayweather Jr's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mayweather Jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mayweather Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Bennett cracks Mayweather Jr with a big right hand but Mayweather Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bennett is looking to take a break and control but Mayweather Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennett is trying to ground and pound but Mayweather Jr uses the momentary lack of control by Bennett to regain half guard.
Bennett is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mayweather Jr reverses the position - he's now on top in Bennett's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bennett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Mayweather Jr from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bennett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beardy Bennett 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!
Bennett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mayweather Jr sprawls well. Mayweather Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bennett gets slowly back to his feet.
Mayweather Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Bennett off the cage and back into range.
Mayweather Jr moves to clinch but Bennett breaks away
and Bennett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayweather Jr moves to clinch but Bennett breaks away
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Floyd Mayweather Jr has been cut.
Mayweather Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mayweather Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Bennett pulls Mayweather Jr in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mayweather Jr has gone for a leg lock! Bennett slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mayweather Jr's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bennett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bennett throws a big right hand that misses.
Mayweather Jr keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Bennett chips away with some ground and pound.
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayweather Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett won't allow Mayweather Jr to get back to his feet.
Bennett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bennett connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett prevents Mayweather Jr from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bennett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mayweather Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bennett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mayweather Jr working a defensive guard here.
Mayweather Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bennett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws a big right hand that misses.
Bennett looking to sit in guard and control but Mayweather Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bennett manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bennett controlling his opponent.
Bennett lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Beardy Bennett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennett unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight!
Beardy Bennett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennett 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beardy Bennett!
An out of breath Beardy Bennett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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