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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGregor to the mat! McGregor manages to get full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bennett stopping the sweep attempt from McGregor.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGregor is keeping the position for now.
Bennett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGregor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bennett, into his guard.
Bennett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGregor could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bennett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor is looking for a sweep. Bennett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGregor has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is working for a submission of some sort.
Bennett seems to be looking for submissions.
McGregor works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! McGregor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard.
Bennett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGregor manages to get himself to full guard.
Bennett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGregor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bennett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bennett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGregor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bennett, into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett wants to stand up but McGregor is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett trying to keep a closed guard but McGregor is proving a slippery customer.
Bennett looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennett, not yet.
McGregor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bennett's guard.
Bennett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett seems keen to control McGregor's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tyson Bennett.
Bennett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGregor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bennett tries to avoid it but McGregor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bennett to the ground. Bennett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGregor shoots in and drives through. Bennett sprawls well.
Bennett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bennett seems to be looking for submissions.
Bennett wants to work for an arm triangle but McGregor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bennett looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is working for an americana but McGregor has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bennett was thinking about the submission.
Bennett passes McGregor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGregor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bennett trying to move into half guard but instead McGregor has managed to sweep!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGregor wants to stand but Bennett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bennett controlling the position.
Bennett wants to stand but McGregor is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Bennett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McGregor fails with the takedown.
Bennett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGregor.
Bennett shoots in looking for a takedown. McGregor tries to sprawl out of it but Bennett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGregor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennett darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Bennett into the cage.
Bennett wants to take the fight to the mat but McGregor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hector McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Bennett.
McGregor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bennett is looking to take this one to the mat.
McGregor can't get the takedown.
Bennett can't get the takedown.
Bennett tightens his grip and picks McGregor up, before dumping him to the ground. McGregor manages to land in guard.
Bennett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGregor dives on top into guard.
We've been informed that Bennett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tyson Bennett has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Bennett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bennett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bennett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
McGregor throwing strikes but missing.
McGregor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
Hector McGregor has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense.
McGregor shoots in for a double leg but Bennett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bennett shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bennett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bennett fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGregor to the ground. Bennett is now in McGregor's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor 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 is looking to control McGregor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bennett avoid being mounted?
McGregor passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett is trying to escape the mount.
Bennett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bennett in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McGregor moves to the back position.
Bennett holding both McGregor 's hands and preventing any damage.
McGregor has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bennett has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor doesn't have the hooks in and Bennett manages to turn into his guard.
Bennett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGregor's guard.
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura but McGregor is defending well.
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura but McGregor is defending well.
Bennett is looking for a kimura but McGregor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bennett to get the leverage.
McGregor wants to control but Bennett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bennett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is looking for a kimura but McGregor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bennett to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGregor is pressing down on Bennett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bennett passes McGregor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bennett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGregor is just riding it out for now. Bennett eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyson Bennett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bennett darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Bennett into the cage.
McGregor is working for takedown but Bennett is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGregor prevents the takedown attempt.
McGregor has picked Bennett up - he's going for a ride! McGregor dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bennett is looking to escape.
Bennett trying to control from the bottom.
Bennett trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
McGregor stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bennett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hector McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Bennett.
McGregor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bennett scores with a takedown into McGregor's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard.
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGregor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGregor has escaped and now he's on top!
McGregor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bennett managing to control the position.
Bennett looking to control.
McGregor gets to his feet. Bennett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McGregor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tyson Bennett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to buck McGregor off but McGregor is having none of it.
Bennett is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McGregor has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McGregor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McGregor presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bennett is working to get back to half guard.
McGregor looking to secure an arm triangle but Bennett defends it well.
McGregor is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Bennett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bennett gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but McGregor has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McGregor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGregor decides to return to a standing position.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.
Bennett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGregor!
Bennett is looking to take a break and control but McGregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennett staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here as Bennett stalls from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bennett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tyson Bennett hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bennett shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyson Bennett.
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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Bennett!
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energy
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