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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bennett Kent (ranked 24831 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Stepanovic (ranked 5772 p4p, 0 weight class). Stepanovic has chosen Rasta-Moj Muskarac as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bennett Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Stepanovic!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanovic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stepanovic showed some decent athleticism there.
Kent has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stepanovic is on him like a limpet, forcing Kent back against the cage.
Kent tries to circle away but Stepanovic has him pinned against the cage.
Stepanovic has clasped his hands together around Kent's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent is trying to control Stepanovic's posture but Stepanovic avoids it.
Kent keeping his opponent close.
Kent tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Stepanovic controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Stepanovic there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stepanovic punching from mount but Kent doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Stepanovic there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stepanovic throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kent because Stepanovic loaded up on that one.
Stepanovic controlling from the full mount.
Stepanovic wants to take Kent's back but he can't do it this time.
Stepanovic controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovic throwing strikes but Kent uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kent keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kent regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stepanovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stepanovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stepanovic stopping the sweep attempt from Kent.
Stepanovic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stepanovic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kent tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stepanovic is in Kent's guard.
Stepanovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stepanovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stepanovic wants to pass the guard but Kent is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stepanovic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stepanovic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kent napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stepanovic controls the position.
Kent is trying to control Stepanovic's posture but Stepanovic avoids it.
Stepanovic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kent is breathing heavily.
Kent is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Stepanovic dominated that round.
That's time! Kent's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stepanovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Bennett Kent has been cut.
Kent gets caught flat footed, as Stepanovic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kent has his feet on Stepanovic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stepanovic cracks Kent with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kent falls to his knees and Stepanovic doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Stepanovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladimir Stepanovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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