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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Kootz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Bennett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rage Kootz!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kootz avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Kootz is just out of range.
Bennett lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Kootz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Bennett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kootz pinned against the cage. Kootz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bennett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kootz is trying to get back to full guard.
Kootz trying to control from the bottom.
Kootz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bennett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bennett's back!
Bennett tries to escape but Kootz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bennett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kootz's guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett looking to sit in guard and control but Kootz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bennett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kootz.
Kootz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bennett working for a triangle but Kootz defends it easily.
Bennett wants to sweep here but Kootz controlling him for the moment.
Kootz advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kootz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kootz throwing shots but Bennett is blocking nicely.
Bennett is controlling Kootz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bennett wants to control but Kootz is keeping busy.
Kootz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bennett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kootz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kootz is trying to control. Bennett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bennett is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Kootz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bennett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bennett tries to get out of the position.
Kootz trying to mount his opponent but Bennett defends it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kootz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett stuffs the takedown attempt from Kootz. Kootz gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennett misses the target.
Kootz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennett was well out of range. Poor timing from Kootz.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big left from Kootz misses.
Bennett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kootz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kootz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bennett as he avoids it easily.
Bennett connects with a body shot.
Kootz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bennett was covering up waiting for the punch and Kootz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kootz looks gassed!
Kootz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kootz!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kootz is trying to escape the mount.
Bennett working Kootz over with strikes here.
Bennett connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kootz holds on for dear life, controlling Bennett's posture momentarily.
Kootz regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kootz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Erik Bennett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kootz ducks right into an uppercut from Bennett.
Kootz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Kootz tries for a takedown but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bennett is looking to wear down Kootz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kootz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bennett misses with a takedown attempt - Kootz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kootz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennett slips under a jab.
Kootz misses with a body shot.
Kootz leaves Bennett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Bennett.
Bennett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bennett scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett digs a good body shot into Kootz's ribs.
Kootz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bennett as he avoids it easily.
Kootz is breathing heavily.
Kootz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Bennett gets a takedown into half guard.
Bennett drops an elbow to the side of Kootz's head.
Kootz is staying active underneath Bennett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Bennett seems content to control.
Kootz trying to control here.
Bennett trying to control the action but Kootz is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bennett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Erik Bennett.
Kootz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Erik Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rage Kootz.
Bennett takes a swing at Kootz's ribcage but misses.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Bennett lands with a nice body punch.
Kootz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kootz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kootz misses with a body shot.
Kootz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Kootz throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kootz shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Kootz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett looks to throw the jab but Kootz is out of range.
A jab from Bennett misses.
A big right from Kootz misses.
Bennett swings for the body but Kootz moves out of range.
Bennett fails with the takedown.
Kootz avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Bennett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett misses with a shot to the body
and Kootz counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett fails to land the takedown.
Kootz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kootz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bennett scores with a decent looking hook.
Kootz misses with a straight left.
Kootz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Kootz thows a body shot but no joy.
Kootz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kootz.
Bennett throws a body punch but Kootz moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kootz moves away.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Bennett dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kootz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennett was well out of range. Poor timing from Kootz.
Kootz fails with the takedown.
Bennett lands a jab.
Bennett scores with a body shot.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett moves out of range as Kootz strikes.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Bennett slips under a jab from Kootz.
Kootz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
Bennett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kootz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kootz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kootz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Kootz keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bennett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kootz trying to keep a closed guard but Bennett is proving a slippery customer.
Kootz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bennett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kootz is working away from the top position though.
Rage Kootz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard but Kootz has mounted him!
Bennett wants to hold on but Kootz pushes him away.
Kootz controlling his opponent.
Bennett tries to lock up and control but Kootz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bennett is looking to improve his position but Kootz isn't that keen on the idea.
Kootz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kootz landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kootz has control of Bennett's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bennett regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bennett is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kootz is landing with some decent strikes but Bennett is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bennett doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Kootz avoids the attempt from Bennett to control.
Kootz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bennett?
Bennett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kootz on the ground.
Kootz tries to control but Bennett wriggling away.
Kootz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kootz trying to control but Bennett is having none of it.
Erik Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rage Kootz has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kootz lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett tries to lock up and control but Kootz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kootz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bennett can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennett wants to hold on but Kootz pushes him away.
Bennett wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kootz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rage Kootz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bennett 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Bennett!
Our winner, Erik Bennett, 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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