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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Kowalczyk misses the body punch #TD2#
and Bennett counters with a takedown into side control.
Kowalczyk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from Bennett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kowalczyk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kowalczyk manages to get back to half guard.
Bennett prevents Kowalczyk from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kowalczyk has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bennett is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bennett seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is looking to advance position but Kowalczyk won't allow it.
Kowalczyk wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kowalczyk has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bennett is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB2#
Bennett is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kowalczyk is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Bennett has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kowalczyk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kowalczyk is looking for a sweep. Bennett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kowalczyk is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bennett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kowalczyk is just riding it out for now. Bennett eventually gives up the hold.
Bennett prevents Kowalczyk from improving his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura but Kowalczyk is defending well.
#SUB2#
Bennett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kowalczyk is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bennett wants to work for an arm triangle but Kowalczyk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Bennett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kowalczyk wants to get back to full guard.
Kowalczyk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bennett wants to pass the guard but Kowalczyk is keeping the position.#T3#
Bennett stopping the sweep attempt from Kowalczyk.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Kowalczyk looking for a guillotine here but Bennett defends easily.
Kowalczyk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Kowalczyk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kowalczyk working for a triangle but Bennett defends it easily.
Kowalczyk wants to sweep here but Bennett controlling him for the moment.
Bennett throwing strikes but missing.
Kowalczyk wants to sweep here but Bennett controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kowalczyk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bennett is aware though and is defending well.
Bennett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Bennett looking to pass the guard.
Bennett won't allow Kowalczyk to sweep him here.
Kowalczyk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bennett's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Kowalczyk pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kowalczyk trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Kowalczyk postures up and lands a big shot to Bennett's brow.
Kowalczyk trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bennett working for a triangle but Kowalczyk defends it easily.
Kowalczyk scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Bennett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jab, jab by Kowalczyk - just one landing.
Kowalczyk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donk. Kowalczyk catches Bennett right on the button with a cross.
Jeff Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bennett.
Kowalczyk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalczyk.
Bennett throws a big counter head kick but Kowalczyk avoids it with no problem.
Kowalczyk scores with a punch to the head.
Kowalczyk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennett shoots in but no luck this time.
Bennett shoots and misses
and Kowalczyk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kacper Kowalczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Bennett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bennett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett is breathing heavily.#CL#
Kowalczyk has closed the distance and engaged Bennett in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kowalczyk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kowalczyk jabs Bennett right on the nose. Bennett blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Bennett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bennett tries for a takedown but Kowalczyk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kowalczyk is looking to wear down Bennett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kowalczyk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bennett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kowalczyk punishes Bennett's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Kowalczyk rushes Bennett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bennett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kowalczyk works on Bennett's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalczyk presses Bennett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennett's elbow.
Good body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around?
Kowalczyk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bennett.
A body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk presses Bennett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Bennett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Kowalczyk as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Kowalczyk pulls guard successfully.
Kowalczyk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bennett manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kowalczyk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kowalczyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalczyk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bennett's head.
Kowalczyk cracks Bennett with a solid left hand.
Kowalczyk chips away with some ground and pound.
Kowalczyk cracks Bennett with a solid left hand.
Kowalczyk cracks Bennett with a solid left hand.
Kowalczyk landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#Bennett is rocked!#T3##SUB2#
Bennett looking for a guillotine here but Kowalczyk defends easily.
Bennett is still in real trouble! Can Kowalczyk finish him?
Kowalczyk wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Bennett seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalczyk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kowalczyk stands up over Bennett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kowalczyk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kowalczyk postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Bennett covers up, he's hurt! Kowalczyk keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kowalczyk and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kowalczyk can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kacper Kowalczyk! |
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Event:
RMMA 11 - Botond v Diaz
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Wendell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Bennett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wendell's guard.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wendell is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wendell has his foot on Bennett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennett works his way back into a safe position though.
Bennett throwing strikes but missing.
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wendell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wendell is keeping the position for now.
Wendell 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.
Bennett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wendell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wendell is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Wendell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bennett looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Wendell drops back looking for a leg! Bennett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bennett manages to kick Wendell off! Wendell jumps back into Bennett's guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Bennett has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wendell is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wendell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wendell pushes down on Bennett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Wendell is controlling well.
#SUB#
Wendell is trying to work for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
Bennett moves into full guard.
Wendell won't allow Bennett to sweep him here. #T2#
Wendell slips nicely into half guard.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Wendell has control of the leg. #SUB#
Wendell is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Wendell is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Wendell is looking for a kimura but Bennett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wendell to get the leverage. #T3#
Wendell works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Wendell wants to finish this one by submission but Bennett is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wendell.
Bennett is desperately trying to improve his position but Wendell has a good base and remains in mount.
Bennett slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Wendell is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bennett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bennett is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Wendell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Bennett drops back looking for a leg! Wendell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wendell manages to kick Bennett off! Bennett jumps back into Wendell's guard. #SUB#
Wendell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bennett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bennett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wendell wants to sweep here but Bennett controlling him for the moment.
Bennett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bennett pushing down on Wendell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but Wendell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bennett to get the leverage.
Wendell gets back to full guard.
Bennett wants to pass the guard but Wendell is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wendell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Bennett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Bennett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wendell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bennett's best efforts.#SUB2#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura but Wendell is defending well.
Wendell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wendell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wendell defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wendell pushes down on Bennett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Wendell thows a huge punch but Bennett dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wendell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Wendell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wendell with shots to the head and body - Bennett looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Bennett is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Wendell is standing up, even though he is in mount. #TD2#
Bennett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wendell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bennett is in Wendell's guard.
Bennett is breathing heavily.#T2#
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Bennett drops back looking for a leg! Wendell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wendell manages to kick Bennett off! Bennett jumps back into Wendell's guard. #SUB#
Wendell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wendell is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Wendell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bennett throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wendell is aware though and is defending well.
Wendell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.
Wendell moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Wendell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bennett has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wendell but great work by Bennett.#T3##SUB2#
Bennett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wendell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wendell dodges the ground and pound from Bennett.
Wendell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wendell wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett is defending against the submission attempts here by Wendell.
#SUB#
Wendell 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.
#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Wendell passes to full mount! #SU#
Wendell get's back to his feet.#KD#
Wendell cracks Bennett with an uppercut from hell and Bennett crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Wendell's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#CUT#It looks like Jeff Bennett has been cut.
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!
Wendell advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bennett.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Wendell 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Wendell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Bennett's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bennett.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wendell.
Bennett looks for a takedown but Wendell sprawls well.
Wendell misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bennett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bennett throwing strikes from guard but Wendell blocks nicely.
Bennett is pushing down on Wendell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wendell is fighting to maintain full guard but Bennett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wendell wants to get back to full guard.
Wendell 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!
Wendell keeps control of the position as Bennett tries to break free.
Bennett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Wendell is looking for a kimura here.
Bennett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bennett is not content to let Wendell control the position.
Bennett gets full guard.
Wendell wants to pass the guard but Bennett is keeping the position.
Bennett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bennett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wendell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wendell wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Bennett will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bennett is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Wendell rolls with it to try and escape but Bennett cranks on the arm and Wendell is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Bennett! |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 1
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Tylingham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bennett, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Bennett gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tylingham moves into full guard.
Bennett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Tylingham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! Tylingham slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard.#REVB#
Tylingham trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bennett looking for a guillotine here but Tylingham defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tylingham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Tylingham won't allow Bennett to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tylingham defends it easily.
Bennett tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Tylingham gets to his feet. Bennett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Bennett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tylingham moves into full guard.
Tylingham looking to control.
Tylingham tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tylingham is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Tylingham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bennett's guard.#SUB#
Bennett working for submissions but it's allowed Tylingham to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Bennett looking for subs from the bottom but Tylingham mounts him!
Tylingham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape.
Bennett gets back to half guard.#T3#
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tylingham 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. #SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tylingham pulls his head out easily.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Tylingham is controlling well.
#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Tylingham is controlling well.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tylingham is working for a submission of some sort.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Tylingham has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tylingham thows a huge punch but Bennett dodges it nicely.
Tylingham content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Tylingham dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Tylingham instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bennett wants the takedown. Tylingham is fighting it off but Bennett persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tylingham's guard against the cage.
Tylingham wants to stand and escape but Bennett is having none of it. #SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bennett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tylingham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tylingham looking for a sweep. Not yet Tylingham, not yet.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tylingham has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bennett working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tylingham wants to stand and escape but Bennett is having none of it.
Tylingham keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Bennett slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Tylingham trying to hold on to Bennett's head to control him but Bennett postures up.
#SUB#
Bennett seems to be working for a kimura but Tylingham defends the submission attempt.
Tylingham is in trouble now - Bennett has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Bennett looking to isolate an arm here. Tylingham doesn't see it coming and as Bennett extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Bennett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Bennett! |
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