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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Bennett (ranked 4487 p4p, 25174 weight class) and Vvv Vvv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vvv Vvv is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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143
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vvv Vvv!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett swinging wildly here.
Vvv let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennett lunges at Vvv with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vvv's hand.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Vvv moves out of range.
Bennett has managed to clinch.
Bennett landing knees to the head.
Bennett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vvv changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bennett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bennett lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett moves into the clinch successfully.
Bennett breaks from the clinch.
Bennett closes the distance and clinches.
Bennett slows down the pace here.
Bennett's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vvv is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vvv breaks from the clinch.
Bennett dips to his left and cracks Vvv with an uppercut!
Bennett gets a clinch.
Vvv wants to get back to striking at distance but Bennett won't allow it.
Bennett keeps control of Vvv as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bennett breaks from the clinch.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Vvv moves out of range.
Bennett pushes Vvv up against the cage in a clinch.
Bennett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett instigates a clinch.
Bennett manages to break the clinch.
Bennett connects with a body shot that sends Vvv's belly button to the back.
Bennett connects with a leg kick.
Bennett tries to bum rush Vvv with a series of wild strikes but Vvv uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vvv appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Vvv avoids them all with ease.
Vvv let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vvv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vvv changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bennett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett tries to clinch but Vvv is having none of it.
Bennett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vvv sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vvv let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vvv shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bennett is trying to defend but Vvv finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vvv wants to stand up but Bennett has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bennett is trying to maintain the position but Vvv is very close to passing his half guard.
Vvv stops Bennett from getting back to his feet.
Bennett is looking to control Vvv's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bennett avoid being mounted?
Bennett desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Bennett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bennett is looking to clinch but Vvv is avoiding it.
Vvv takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bennett looks to land a combination but Vvv avoids it well.
Vvv feints the counter takedown.
Vvv tries to keep at a distance but Bennett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vvv tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bennett lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bennett.
Bennett misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett wants to clinch up but Vvv keeps it at a distance.
Bennett fails to land with a series of punches.
Vvv chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bennett can pounce on him.
Bennett pushes Vvv up against the cage in a clinch.
Bennett lands a nice knee to the body.
Bennett lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bennett.
Bennett blocks a body shot from Vvv.
Bennett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett connects with a knee to the head.
Bennett utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bennett breaks the clinch.
Sean Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett misses with a few strikes there.
Bennett lands a leg kick that knocks Vvv off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vvv doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bennett counters with a straight right hand.
Bennett closes the distance and pushes Vvv back into the cage.
Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vvv can do to turn this around?
Bennett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to clinch but Vvv moves out of range.
A nice side step and Vvv releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vvv keeps the fight on the outside.
Vvv let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab, jab by Bennett - just one landing.
Bennett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vvv is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bennett with a body shot.
Vvv gets tackled into the cage by Bennett. Bennett maintains the clinch.
Bennett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vvv or not.
Sean Bennett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bennett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennett thuds a left hand into Vvv's body.
Bennett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bennett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bennett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vvv misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sean Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vvv Vvv.
Vvv takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vvv takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Vvv moves out of range.
Vvv thinks about the counter body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bennett darts in and clinches Vvv up against the cage.
Bennett tries to land knees in the clinch but Vvv avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bennett.
Bennett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Bennett dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett darts in looking for a takedown but Vvv gets double underhooks and turns Bennett into the cage.
Vvv can't find room to land a body shot as Bennett controls the action.
Vvv takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bennett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vvv is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bennett with a body shot.
Vvv drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vvv trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vvv trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bennett's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett controlling the position.
Bennett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vvv is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bennett scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bennett forces Vvv back against the cage and clinches.
Bennett lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bennett tries to clinch up.
Bennett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vvv makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bennett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bennett wants to clinch up but Vvv keeps it at a distance.
Vvv is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bennett with a body shot.
Bennett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vvv appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vvv uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Vvv appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vvv is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bennett rather than just go for the knockout.
Bennett looks to land a combination but Vvv avoids it well.
Bennett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vvv, pushing him back against the cage.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vvv tries to break the clinch but Bennett is controlling the position.
Bennett lands an elbow inside that Vvv shrugs off.
Vvv is trying to push Bennett away but Bennett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bennett lands an elbow inside.
Vvv prevents a body shot from Bennett.
Bennett slowing the pace effectively.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bennett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bennett displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vvv up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vvv working hard to break the clinch.
Bennett breaks the clinch.
Vvv Vvv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vvv showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bennett.
Vvv thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vvv doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sean Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bennett lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bennett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Bennett!
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hype
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