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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Nidorenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennett has chosen Smuggly Ugly as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin Nidorenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stu Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nidorenko lands with a shot to the body.
Nidorenko sizes up Bennett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bennett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nidorenko's guard.
Nidorenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bennett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nidorenko is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bennettis looking to pass into half guard but Nidorenko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nidorenko is in guard.
Bennett has a closed guard, preventing Nidorenko from standing up.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Nidorenko tries to pass.
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nidorenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bennett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nidorenko wants to stand and escape but instead Bennett has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bennett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nidorenko keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
Bennett gets to his feet - Nidorenko follows without any prompting.
Nidorenko throws a one two combo.
Nidorenko shoots in for a double leg but Bennett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nidorenko scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nidorenko stalks Bennett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bennett's face. Bennett staggers backwards, shaken.
Nidorenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bennett counters by moving into the clinch.
Bennett pulls Nidorenko into guard.
Nidorenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bennett pulls Nidorenko in to control the position.
Nidorenko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bennett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nidorenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett gets to his feet - Nidorenko follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett shoots in for a double leg but Nidorenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nidorenko stuffs the takedown.
Bennett shoots in and gets a takedown into Nidorenko's guard.
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Nidorenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nidorenko is looking to stand up but Bennett isn't so interested in that idea.
Nidorenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nidorenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bennett is controlling him.
Nidorenko controlling Bennett's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nidorenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bennett's waist but Bennett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nidorenko off to one side.
Nidorenko shoots for a takedown but Bennett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Nidorenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nidorenko tries to clinch there but Bennett circles away.
Nidorenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Nidorenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nidorenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bennett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Nidorenko as Bennett shoots in.
Bennett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennett looks gassed!
Bennett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nidorenko jabs at Bennett's body.
Nidorenko wants to clinch.
Nidorenko wants to clinch up but Bennett keeps it at a distance.
Bennett shoots in looking for a takedown but Nidorenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bennett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nidorenko throws a series of strikes that have Bennett backpedaling.
Bennett tries to clinch up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Nidorenko as Bennett shoots in.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Nidorenko shows good takedown defense.
A right-left combo lands from Nidorenko.
Nidorenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nidorenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Nidorenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennett circles away.
Nidorenko fails to land the takedown.
Bennett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nidorenko pinned against the ropes. Nidorenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch lands to the side of Bennett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nidorenko stuns Bennett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nidorenko tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Bennett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nidorenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nidorenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bennett on his heels. He'll look to pass Bennett's guard now, I'm sure.
Bennett controlling Nidorenko's posture.
Bennett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bennett looking to control.
Bennett is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nidorenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stu Bennett wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Nidorenko moves away and avoids it.
Nidorenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Bennett. Bennett gets slowly back to his feet.
Nidorenko thuds a left hand into Bennett's body.
Bennett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nidorenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Bennett. Bennett gets slowly back to his feet.
Nidorenko connects with a looping right hand.
Nidorenko connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nidorenko swinging wildly here.
Bennett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nidorenko tries to bum rush Bennett with a series of wild strikes but Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bennett rushes Nidorenko and presses him up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Nidorenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nidorenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett tries to pull guard but Nidorenko won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nidorenko can't break the clinch.
Bennett wants the takedown. Nidorenko is fighting it off but Bennett persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nidorenko's guard against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stu Bennett will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bennett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bennett takes a swing at Nidorenko's ribcage but misses.
Nidorenko tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Bennett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Nidorenko both land. Nice combination.
Bennett shoots in and drives through. Nidorenko sprawls well.
Nidorenko moves in looking to clinch but Bennett pushes him off.
Nidorenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nidorenko tries to stand and escape but Bennett actually recovers to full guard.
Nidorenko wants to stand but Bennett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett trying to keep a closed guard but Nidorenko is proving a slippery customer.
Nidorenko wants to get up but he can't break Bennett's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nidorenko throws a strike but Bennett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bennett is pushing down on Nidorenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nidorenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Bennett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bennett decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bennett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nidorenko circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nidorenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bennett wants to clinch.
Nidorenko gets tackled into the ropes by Bennett. Bennett maintains the clinch.
Nidorenko stops a takedown attempt from Bennett.
Austin Nidorenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stu Bennett.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Bennett jumps guard.
Nidorenko trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Stu Bennett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nidorenko wants to stand but Bennett is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nidorenko throws and elbow that misses. Bennett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nidorenko's guard. Nice move by Bennett!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett 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.
Nidorenko wants to get back to his feet but Bennett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to pass the guard but Nidorenko is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bennett 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stu Bennett wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nidorenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bennett has time to react.
Nidorenko swinging wildly here.
Nidorenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Bennett.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Nidorenko. No joy for Bennett on that attempt.
Bennett throws an off balance right hand
and Nidorenko counters with a nice body shot.
Bennett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bennett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Austin Nidorenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Nidorenko does no damage.
Bennett swats away the attempt to clinch by Nidorenko.
Nidorenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bennett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nidorenko.
Bennett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Nidorenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nidorenko tries to keep at a distance but Bennett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bennett misses with a knee to the head.
Bennett trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Bennett to work.
Bennett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nidorenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bennett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nidorenko, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bennett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nidorenko scores with a punch to the head.
Bennett takes one to the side of the head.
Nidorenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bennett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nidorenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bennett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bennett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nidorenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Nidorenko blocks a low kick nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nidorenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennett circles away.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch but Nidorenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nidorenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nidorenko tries to clinch up but Bennett circles away and keeps his distance.
Bennett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bennett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nidorenko tries to avoid it but Bennett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nidorenko to the ground. Nidorenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bennett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nidorenko scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Nidorenko.
Nidorenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nidorenko avoids the head kick by Bennett.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Nidorenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nidorenko throws a one two combo.
Bennett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nidorenko tries for a takedown but Bennett circles away easily
and Bennett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nidorenko tries to circle away but Bennett has him pinned against the ropes.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nidorenko avoiding damage as Bennett throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nidorenko tries to circle away but Bennett has him pinned against the ropes.
Bennett is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Nidorenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stu Bennett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Nidorenko catches Bennett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bennett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bennett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bennett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nidorenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Bennett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nidorenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bennett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nidorenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bennett fails to land the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Nidorenko. Those never looked like landing.
Bennett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nidorenko thuds his right hand into Bennett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nidorenko tries to clinch up but Bennett circles away and keeps his distance.
Nidorenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bennett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nidorenko.
Nidorenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennett.
Nidorenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Nidorenko scores with a jab to the head.
Austin Nidorenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Nidorenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Bennett should have avoided that one.
Bennett tries to clinch but Nidorenko is having none of it.
Nidorenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nidorenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bennett looks to land a body kick but Nidorenko moved away.
Nidorenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nidorenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Bennett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bennett rushes Nidorenko and presses him up against the ropes.
Bennett tries to pull guard but Nidorenko won't allow it.
Austin Nidorenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stu Bennett.
Bennett is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Nidorenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bennett has picked Nidorenko up - he's going for a ride! Bennett dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett wants to control but Nidorenko is keeping him busy.
Nidorenko is looking for a sweep. Bennett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nidorenko wants to get back to his feet.
Bennett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nidorenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Stu Bennett hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bennett keeps the fight on the outside.
Nidorenko lands with a nice combination. Bennett backs away looking to recover.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bennett.
Bennett closes the distance and clinches up with Nidorenko, looking for a takedown. Bennett pushes Nidorenko against the ropes but Nidorenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nidorenko connects with a crisp jab.
Nidorenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nidorenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bennett.
Nidorenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nidorenko.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nidorenko!
Bennett gets a takedown into half guard.
Bennett winds up and cracks Nidorenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is pressing down on Nidorenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nidorenko is holding on for now.
Bennett sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nidorenko is looking to escape.
Nidorenko is staying active underneath Bennett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Stu Bennett hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck for Bennett with that takedown attempt.
Bennett throws a head kick but Nidorenko moves out of range.
Bennett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nidorenko looks to land a combination. Bennett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bennett shoots in for a double leg but Nidorenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nidorenko lands an overhand right.
Bennett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nidorenko lands a nice shot that snaps Bennett's head back.
Nidorenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bennett.
Nidorenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nidorenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bennett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bennett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Nidorenko. That snapped Bennett's head back.
Nidorenko with a hook.
Bennett misses with a head kick.
Nidorenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Bennett should have avoided that one.
Nidorenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nidorenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nidorenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Nidorenko scores with a jab. Bennett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nidorenko connects with a right hand. Bennett shakes it off.
Nidorenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bennett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nidorenko tries to clinch there but Bennett circles away.
Nidorenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Bennett. Bennett gets slowly back to his feet.
Nidorenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nidorenko cracks a nice hook into Bennett's ribs.
Bennett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nidorenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bennett doesn't seem bothered though.
Nidorenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bennett is looking to clinch.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Nidorenko.
Nidorenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bennett moves into the clinch successfully.
Nidorenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nidorenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Nidorenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Bennett won't allow it.
Bennett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nidorenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Nidorenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Austin Nidorenko.
I think Bennett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight for Stu Bennett!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Stu Bennett!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Stu Bennett!
Stu Bennett wins by unanimous decision!
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