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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny McClean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Behnder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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279 lbs
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268 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lenny McClean!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Behnder!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClean has Behnder up against the cage in a clinch.
McClean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McClean is pressed up against the cage. Behnder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McClean down to the mat. McClean avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McClean feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Behnder sprawling to the canvas! Behnder rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McClean finish him?!
It looks like Marcus Behnder has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Behnder circles away from the clinch attempt.
McClean wants to clinch.
McClean lands a nice leg kick that just misses Behnder's sensitive parts.
McClean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McClean keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McClean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McClean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Behnder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClean is looking to score with low kicks.
McClean wants to clinch.
McClean tries to clinch up
and Behnder holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McClean is pressed up against the cage. Behnder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McClean down to the mat. McClean avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McClean moves to clinch but Behnder breaks away
and Behnder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McClean's guard.
Behnder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Behnder wants to pass the guard but McClean is keeping the position.
Behnder prevents McClean from getting back to his feet.
McClean keeping full guard, as Behnder tries to pass.
Behnder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McClean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Behnder is controlling him.
Behnder with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behnder stops McClean from standing up.
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!
Behnder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McClean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McClean is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Behnder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McClean fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lenny McClean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Behnder.
The fight stays on the outside here - McClean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McClean tries to clinch
and Behnder counters with a shoot takedown. McClean fights it but they end up in guard.
McClean wants to stand but Behnder is controlling the position.
McClean trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McClean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClean keeping moving, preventing Behnder from controlling successfully.
Behnder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Behnder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McClean is keeping the position for now.
McClean kicks Behnder off and gets to his feet.
McClean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Behnder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McClean tries to clinch but Behnder moves away
and Behnder counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Behnder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Behnder stops McClean from standing up.
McClean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClean wants to stand and escape but Behnder is having none of it.
McClean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McClean is looking to stand up but Behnder isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behnder is in close to McClean's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Behnder wants to control from the top but McClean keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Behnder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McClean is keeping the position for now.
Behnder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Behnder prevents McClean from getting back to his feet.
Behnder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McClean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Behnder with a flurry of punches that miss.
McClean wants to stand but Behnder is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Behnder looking to pass the guard.
Behnder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny McClean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Behnder's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McClean moves to clinch but Behnder breaks away
and Behnder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McClean's guard.
McClean wants to get back to his feet but Behnder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McClean keeping moving, preventing Behnder from controlling successfully.
McClean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Behnder is controlling him.
Behnder is looking to work some ground and pound but McClean has wrist control.
McClean wants to stand but Behnder is controlling the position.
Behnder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Behnder tries to free his leg and advance position but McClean is retaining full guard.
Behnder won't allow McClean to get back to his feet.
Behnder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClean keeping moving, preventing Behnder from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClean keeping full guard, as Behnder tries to pass.
McClean wants to get back to his feet but Behnder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Behnder trying to control but McClean is working from the bottom.
McClean wants to stand up but Behnder is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Behnder throws a big elbow that misses.
Behnder drops back looking for a leg! McClean is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McClean manages to kick Behnder off! Behnder jumps back into McClean's guard.
Behnder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McClean's head.
Behnder stops McClean from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behnder throws a big elbow that misses.
Behnder tries to free his leg and advance position but McClean is retaining full guard.
Behnder won't allow McClean to get back to his feet.
Behnder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Behnder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Behnder prevents McClean from getting back to his feet.
Behnder postures up in McClean's guard and throws a big left but McClean blocks it.
McClean wants to stand and escape but Behnder is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Behnder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McClean keeping full guard, as Behnder tries to pass.
Behnder stands up over McClean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marcus Behnder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Behnder won't allow McClean to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Behnder stands up over McClean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McClean wants to get back to his feet but Behnder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Behnder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Behnder.
McClean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Behnder is controlling him.
Behnder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Behnder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Behnder wants to pass the guard but McClean is defending well.
McClean tries to kick Behnder off but Behnder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Behnder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McClean defending well though.
Behnder has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McClean defend it? Behnder steps over the head and cranks it - McClean is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Behnder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Behnder!
Marcus Behnder is the new heavyweight champion!
Marcus Behnder really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Syndicate Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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