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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fray Bentos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentos has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Good elbows
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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
13 - 3 - 2, fighting out of London, Johnny Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fray Bentos!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Bentos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Owens instigates a clinch.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Owens digs a right hand into Bentos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bentos's gas tank.
Bentos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bentos.
Bentos misses with a body punch.
Owens has a couple of punches blocked by Bentos.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owens.
Bentos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentos blocking some punches.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Owens misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Bentos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens misses with the head strike.
Owens can't find room to land a body shot as Bentos controls the action.
Bentos cracks Owens with a nice body shot.
Owens swings wildly with an uppercut but Bentos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bentos tries a body shot but Owens blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owens.
A body shot lands from Bentos.
Owens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Owens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Owens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bentos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bentos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bentos misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Bentos catches Owens right on the button with a cross.
Owens tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bentos counters with a left and a right that stings Owens.
Bentos darts in looking for a takedown but Owens gets double underhooks and turns Bentos into the cage.
Owens tries to clinch there but Bentos circles away.
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!
Bentos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Owens doesn't manage to clinch there - Bentos circles away.
Bentos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Owens tries to clinch
and Bentos counters with a left and a right that stings Owens.
Bentos misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Bentos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Owens tries to clinch there but Bentos circles away.
Johnny Owens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Owens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bentos looks to land a combination but Owens avoids it well.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bentos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Owens moves in looking to clinch but Bentos pushes him off.
Bentos tries to counter with a clinch but Owens shakes him off and moves away.
Owens moves to clinch but Bentos breaks away
and Bentos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Owens moves in looking to clinch but Bentos pushes him off.
Owens is looking to clinch but Bentos is avoiding it.
Owens closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bentos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
Owens swings wildly with an uppercut but Bentos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
Bentos blocking some punches.
Bentos works on Owens's body with a couple of short punches.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Bentos.
Owens tries to work over Bentos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Owens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owens.
Owens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bentos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Owens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fray Bentos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Owens tries to clinch but Bentos moves out of range.
Bentos is looking for the big counter here.
Bentos misses with the combination.
Owens wants to clinch.
Bentos lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens wants to clinch.
Owens doesn't manage to clinch there - Bentos circles away.
Bentos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentos throws a right and a left that Owens avoids nicely.
Owens throwing a counter right hand but Bentos manages to avoid it.
Bentos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Owens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bentos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owens tries to clinch but Bentos is having none of it.
Bentos misses with a wild body shot.
Owens throws a hook but Bentos avoids it easily.
Bentos tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Owens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bentos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bentos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Owens on the side of the head.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Bentos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Owens is looking to clinch but Bentos is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Owens is looking to clinch but Bentos is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Owens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bentos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Owens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Owens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Owens tries to clinch but Bentos moves away
and Bentos counters with a left and a right that stings Owens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owens slaps away a takedown attempt from Bentos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Bentos tries to get set, Owens tries to push him back and clinch up but Bentos manages to avoid the attempt.
Fray Bentos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bentos keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentos shoots in looking for a takedown but Owens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bentos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnny Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fray Bentos.
Owens moves into the clinch successfully.
Owens misses with a body punch.
Owens struggles to land a body shot inside as Bentos controls his hands.
Owens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bentos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bentos blocks a body shot from Owens.
Owens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Owens misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
Owens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bentos backwards.
It looks like Fray Bentos has been cut.
Johnny Owens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Owens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Owens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bentos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bentos tries to work over Owens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bentos works on Owens's body with a couple of short punches.
Bentos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Owens's defenses.
It looks like Johnny Owens has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens has a couple of punches blocked by Bentos.
Bentos blocks an uppercut.
Owens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Owens tries to throw a body punch but Bentos avoids it by throwing Owens back against the cage.
Owens holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Owens swings wildly with an uppercut but Bentos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owens misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Owens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fray Bentos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Owens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Owens tries to clinch up but Bentos circles away and keeps his distance.
As Owens backs off Bentos throws a huge counter combo but Owens manages to avoid it all.
Fray Bentos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bentos swings for the body but Owens moves out of range.
As Bentos tries to get set, Owens tries to push him back and clinch up but Bentos manages to avoid the attempt.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bentos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bentos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Owens is looking to clinch but Bentos is avoiding it.
Owens moves in looking to clinch but Bentos pushes him off.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Bentos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Owens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Owens sets himself, and Bentos steps forward looking for the clinch! Owens avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bentos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Owens rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bentos's guard! Nice work there by Owens!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Owens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Owens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Owens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bentos has an active guard here but Owens has managed to pass into half guard.
Bentos trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bentos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bentos wants to control but Owens passes into side.
Bentos is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two 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.
Bentos wants to control but Owens postures up.
Owens has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Owens is looking to clinch but Bentos is avoiding it.
No joy there for Bentos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bentos, pushing him back against the cage.
Owens blocks an elbow strike.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bentos tries to work over Owens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Owens scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
Bentos wants to get back to striking at distance but Owens won't allow it.
Owens lands a shoulder strike.
Bentos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Owens misses with some punches.
Bentos struggles to land a body shot inside as Owens controls his hands.
Bentos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Owens misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Bentos.
Fray Bentos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bentos.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Owens tries to throw a body punch but Bentos avoids it by throwing Owens back against the cage.
Bentos manages to break the clinch.
Owens is looking to clinch.
Bentos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Owens.
Johnny Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owens moves in looking to clinch but Bentos pushes him off.
Owens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bentos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bentos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Owens.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bentos!
Owens sends Bentos crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Owens is motioning to the referee to let Bentos up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bentos is rocked!
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 Johnny Owens.
I think Bentos 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fray Bentos!
In his post fight interview, Fray Bentos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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