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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blow comes to the cage accompanied by Slippin. Bennett has chosen CFO$ - Rebel Son as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mike Blow had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Blow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stu Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blow was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
A quick step to the side and Blow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blow misses the shot to the body.
Blow has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Bennett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blow gets the takedown into side control.
Blow prevents Bennett from escaping the position.
Bennett keeping his opponent close.
Bennett is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blow trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bennett, who protects the arm well.
Bennett can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Blow.
Blow cracks Bennett with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blow throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is not content to let Blow control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Bennett wants to control but Blow postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Blow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blow.
Blow sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bennett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Blow working the ground and pound but Bennett is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bennett takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bennett pushes Blow away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blow gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bennett tries to buck Blow off but Blow is having none of it.
Blow cracks Bennett with a big right hand but Bennett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bennett defending against the ground and pound.
Bennett is letting Blow control him for a moment.
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blow prevents Bennett from escaping the position.
Bennett taking a bit of punishment here - Blow scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blow misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
Blow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around?
Blow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bennett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bennett lands a lovely overhand right.
Blow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
Blow is looking to counter punch.
Bennett throws a looping overhand right but Blow ducks down to avoid it.
Blow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bennett throws a body punch but Blow moves out of range.
Stu Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blow tries to clinch up but Bennett circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Blow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bennett.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blow.
Blow staying out of range there.
Blow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bennett manages to circle out of the way.
Blow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Blow misses.
Bennett takes a swing at Blow's ribcage but misses.
Blow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bennett manages to circle out of the way.
We've been told by Blow's head coaches at The Boom Boom Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blow looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.
Blow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Blow.
Blow tries to move into range but Bennett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bennett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bennett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blow ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Blow shoots in but Bennett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blow slips under a jab from Bennett.
Blow half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bennett misses with a right hand
letting Blow counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Blow misses the target.
Bennett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blow misses with a double jab.
Bennett scores with the left hand. Blow knows he should have avoided that one.
Blow slips a straight right by Bennett.
Blow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bennett as he jumps to the side.
Blow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett misses with an uppercut
and Blow counters with a shoot takedown. Bennett fights it but they end up in guard.
Bennett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bennett has his hands on Blow's head, controlling the position.
Mike Blow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blow 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.
Bennett wants to sweep but no luck.
Blow prevents Bennett from getting back to his feet.
Blow lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow looking to pass the guard.
Blow throws a big right hand that misses.
Blow stops Bennett from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bennett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bennett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bennett throws a hook but Blow avoids it easily.
Bennett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Bennett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blow.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blow's corner calls for a 1-2. Blow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bennett throws a hook but Blow avoids it easily.
Bennett misses with a lunging right hand
and Blow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bennett manages to circle out of the way.
Bennett throws a leg kick but Blow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blow moves into the clinch.
Bennett is trying to push Blow away but Blow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blow looking to throw knees to the head but Bennett is blocking nicely.
Bennett wants to break free but Blow has control.
Blow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bennett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blow. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mike Blow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bennett is fending him off so far but Blow persists. Nope, Bennett circles away and we're back to standing.
Blow swinging wildly here.
Bennett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett takes a swing at Blow's ribcage but misses.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blow.
As Bennett looks to move away, Blow throws a big counter combo bu Bennett just gets out of the way.
Mike Blow is winning the standup battle so far.
Blow scores with a nice strike.
Bennett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bennett misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Bennett misses.
Blow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bennett manages to circle out of the way.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blow drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bennett sprawls and moves away.
Blow scores with a body shot.
Bennett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bennett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow staying out of range there.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stu Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blow jabs Bennett right on the nose. Bennett blinks but takes it well.
Blow shoots and misses
and Blow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennett misses the jab.
Bennett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bennett, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bennett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bennett has had enough of the clinch but Blow keeps him there for the moment.
Bennett can't find room to land a body shot as Blow controls the action.
Bennett working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bennett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blow landing knees to the body.
Bennett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blow.
Blow misses with a knee to the head.
Bennett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bennett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bennett takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bennett has had enough of the clinch but Blow keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Blow.
A frustrated look appears on Bennett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bennett takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bennett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bennett tries to break free but Blow pushes him back against the cage.
Bennett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blows head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blow has him pressed against the cage.
Blow lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blow connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett tries to break the clinch but Blow is controlling the position.
Bennett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Bennett fails to land.
Mike Blow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bennett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blow is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bennett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennett tries to break the clinch but Blow is controlling the position.
Blow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bennett wants to get back to striking at distance but Blow won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Bennett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Blow.
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bennett after a bit of a struggle.
Bennett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blow slips under a jab.
As Bennett tries to get set, Blow tries to push him back and clinch up but Bennett manages to avoid the attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bennett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blow defending well as Bennett loads up on a big left hand.
Blow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bennett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blow circles away quickly and effectively.
As Bennett looks to move away, Blow throws a big counter combo bu Bennett just gets out of the way.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett lands a jab.
Bennett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Sloppy strikes from Blow. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Bennett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blow lands a nice shot that snaps Bennett's head back.
Blow moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blow has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Blow on the inside.
Blow lands a knee to the body.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennett breaks the clinch.
Bennett throws a jab when Blow was well out of range.
Blow rushes Bennett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blow tries to land a knee to the head but Bennett blocks with his arms.
Bennett is trying to break the clinch but Blow is controlling him.
Blow lands a hook that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
A short body shot lands from Blow as the two fighters clinch.
Bennett is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Blow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Blow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bennett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Blow as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bennett fails to land.
Blow lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennett wants to break free but Blow has control.
Bennett takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blow prevents Bennett from breaking the clinch.
Blow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blow.
Blow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Bennett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennett misses the target.
Bennett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blow throws a right and a left that Bennett avoids nicely.
Bennett throws out a counter right but Blow avoids it with no problem.
Bennett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennett throws a shot to the body.
Bennett misses with a looping right.
Blow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bennett.
Blow misses the body punch
and Blow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blow shoots in but Bennett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Blow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bennett's guard.
Bennett can't keep his opponent in guard - Blow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow wants to free his trapped foot but Bennett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bennett wants to control but Blow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blow frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blow raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blow raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow had his way with Stu Bennett in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bennett's guard.
Blow prevents Bennett from getting back to his feet.
Blow is working Bennett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blow drops back looking for a leg! Bennett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bennett manages to kick Blow off! Blow jumps back into Bennett's guard.
Bennett has Blow pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blow wants to pass the guard but Bennett is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett working for a triangle but Blow defends it easily.
Bennett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Blow moves away and avoids it.
Blow throws a shot from downtown. Bennett moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bennett misses with an uppercut
and Blow counters with a stiff right hand.
Blow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bennett defends well and Blow ends up having to push Bennett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bennett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blow has time to react.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blow manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Bennett.
Bennett misses with an uppercut.
Bennett takes a swing at Blow's ribcage but misses.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blow.
Blow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blow throws a combination. Bennett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blow moves away.
Blow appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blow scores with a decent looking hook.
Blow lands with a nice body punch.
Blow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Bennett throws a body punch but Blow moves out of range.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
and Blow counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blow throws out the jab.
Bennett tries to land a leg kick but Blow saw it coming and moves away.
Bennett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blow digs a good body shot into Bennett's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Blow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blow feinted with a counter takedown.
Blow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bennett defends it nicely.
Bennett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bennett takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blow.
Stu Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Blow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Blow!
Mike Blow retains his lightweight title!
Mike Blow decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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