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Event:
SMASH: Archer vs Kung
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Douglas throws a big shot that misses.
Douglas lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Owen Bennett has been cut.#CL#
Douglas rushes Bennett and presses him up against the cage.
Douglas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Douglas misses with a punch on the inside.
Douglas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Douglas prevents it.
Douglas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Douglas avoiding damage.
Bennett blocks an uppercut.
Bennett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Douglas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Douglas pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Douglas for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Douglas lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bennett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Keon Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Bennett.
Douglas lands a left hand.
Douglas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douglas digs a right hand underneath Bennett's ribcage. Bennett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bennett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Douglas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A body shot lands from Douglas.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Douglas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bennett.
Douglas digs a right hand underneath Bennett's ribcage. Bennett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bennett looks winded!
Bennett being controlled against the cage.
Douglas struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennett controls his hands.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bennett prevents a body shot from Douglas.
Douglas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bennett has Douglas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Douglas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Douglas gets underhooks to prevent Bennett's takedown attempt.
Douglas stalling the fight.
Douglas scores with a shot to the side of Bennett's head.
Bennett wants to take the fight to the mat but Douglas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett goes for a takedown attempt but Douglas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bennett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Douglas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Douglas misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keon Douglas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Owen Bennett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Douglas cracks Bennett with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bennett falls to his knees and Douglas doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keon Douglas!
Owen Bennett spoke after the fight, saying 'i think i deserved to win judges cant be trusted '.
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Event:
SMASH: Grey vs Shigochiyo
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
California looks to land a combination but Bennett avoids it well.
We've been told by Bennett's head coaches at Cozad MMA London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
California swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
California fails to land with a series of punches.
California swinging wildly here.
California lands a body shot.
California misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
California will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
California swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from California. Those never looked like landing.
California throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
California throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bennett. #T1#
Bennett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. California tries to avoid it but Bennett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag California to the ground. California escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
California scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
California swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
California lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
California misses with a straight left.
California throws a right hand that Bennett ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennett also avoids with ease.
California throws a right and a left that Bennett avoids nicely. #TD#
Bennett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bennett lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
California throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
California is trying to control the position but Bennett postures up.
Bennett is in close to California's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bennett trying to control but California is working from the bottom.
Bennett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
California is adopting a defensive guard.
California looking for a sweep. Not yet California, not yet. #ES2#
California pushes Bennett off and gets back to his feet.
Bennett with a lazy takedown attempt
and California counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
A slow jab from California misses its intended target.
Bennett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
California connects with a jab.
California scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Bennett walks into a stiff left hand from California.
Danny California seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by California - just one landing. #CUT2#
Owen Bennett's cut is getting worse.
California lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
California's coach down at Mighty Os was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on California's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
California dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
California misses with a few strikes there.
California connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
California looks to land a combination but Bennett avoids it well. #T4#
California fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for California.#ROC2#
Bennett is rocked!
California will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Bennett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
California throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
California rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennett seems to have got his legs back now.
California feints with a jab and clips Bennett right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Bennett is sent crashing into the canvas and California leaps in for the kill! Bennett tries to get to his feet but California is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Bennett is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny California!
Owen Bennett was interviewed post fight and said 'i think i deserved to win judges cant be trusted '.
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Event:
SMASH: Barbosa vs McFee
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Bennett scores with a nice strike.
Bennett misses with a double jab.
Dagger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bennett circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Bennett.
Bennett throws a good cross that connects.
Bennett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bennett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bennett wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Bennett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennett throws out a powerful jab.
Bennett throws a right hand that Dagger ducks under and follows up with a left that Dagger also avoids with ease.
Dagger swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dagger. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett throws a big counter combination but Dagger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Dagger avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Bennett gets caught flat footed, as Dagger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bennett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dagger landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Dagger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bennett wants to stand and escape but Dagger is having none of it.
Dagger slips nicely into half guard.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Dagger controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Dagger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dagger is controlling the pace.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dagger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dagger passes to side control. #SUB2#
Dagger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dagger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bennett to see if he's OK.#CUT2#
It looks like Owen Bennett has been cut.
Dagger lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bennett down.
#CUT2#
Owen Bennett's cut is getting worse.
Dagger moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Dagger working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dagger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#
Bennett is rocked!#CUT2#
Owen Bennett's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dagger controlling the pace for now.
Oh Bennett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot lands for Dagger! Bennett is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chelsea Dagger!
In defeat, Owen Bennett stepped up to the mic, saying 'i think i deserved to win judges cant be trusted '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Bennett feints and as Govnarev raises his hands in defense, Bennett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bennett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Govnarev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bennett is controlling him.
Bennett is in close to Govnarev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Govnarev wants to stand up but Bennett is controlling him.
Bennett landing some decent shots from guard.
Bennett advances position into side control!
Bennett taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett trying to control the action but Govnarev is working from the bottom.
Govnarev is trying to buck Bennett off.
Bennett works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bennett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Govnarev's face as Bennett controls the position. #SUB#
Bennett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Bennett has an Americana. Govnarev didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bennett is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bennett hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Owen Bennett!
Owen Bennett took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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