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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Bennett (ranked 216 p4p, 671 weight class) and Lew Rockwell (ranked 31 p4p, 89 weight class). The key to victory for Justin Bennett has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Bennett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lew Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett connects with the punch.
Rockwell tries for a takedown but Bennett circles away easily
and Rockwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Bennett lands with a right to the head.
Rockwell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rockwell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bennett is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rockwell.
Bennett passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rockwell!
Rockwell gets back to half guard.
Bennett wants to pass the guard but Rockwell is defending well.
Rockwell is trying to get back to full guard.
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell actively working from the bottom here.
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily.
Bennett passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rockwell regains half guard.
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily.
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett passes to side control.
Rockwell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bennett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bennett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bennett wants to work for an arm triangle but Rockwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura but Rockwell is defending well.
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rockwell is just riding it out for now. Bennett eventually gives up the hold.
Rockwell trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bennett wants to pass to mount but Rockwell is defending the position.
Bennett seems to be working for a kimura but Rockwell defends the submission attempt.
Bennett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rockwell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bennett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rockwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rockwell has his foot on Bennett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennett works his way back into a safe position though.
Rockwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bennett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Bennett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rockwell clinches with his opponent.
Rockwell pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockwell working for a triangle but Bennett defends it easily.
Bennett stands and throws Rockwell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bennett has control of an arm but Rockwell manages to advance to Bennett's back!
Rockwell connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bennett to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bennett to escape the position.
Bennett defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rockwell tries to get the hooks in deep but Bennett pushed the leg off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bennett is trying to break free.
Lew Rockwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bennett covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Rockwell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rockwell missing with strikes from the back.
Bennett can't escape the position.
Rockwell lands punches and elbows.
Rockwell missing with strikes.
Rockwell looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Rockwell controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position.
Rockwell lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bennett is trying to remain composed but Rockwell is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Bennett tries to break free.
Rockwell is punishing Bennett with some ground and pound.
Bennett tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell lands a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett staying busy and making it hard for Rockwell to control.
Rockwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockwell scores with strikes from the back.
Rockwell scores with strikes from the back.
Rockwell has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bennett.
Rockwell has Bennett flattened out and is raining down punches.
Bennett is rocked!
Rockwell missing with strikes.
Bennett breaks Rockwell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rockwell is looking to stand up but Bennett isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockwell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rockwell is keeping the position for now.
Rockwell is looking for a triangle but Bennett pushes his legs off easily.
Rockwell looking for a guillotine here but Bennett defends easily.
Bennett advances to half guard.
Bennett wants to take a breather but Rockwell is having none of it.
Rockwell gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looking to pass the guard.
Rockwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bennett is aware though and is defending well.
Bennett passes into half guard.
Bennett is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rockwell is controlling an arm, preventing Bennett from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rockwell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rockwell tries to hold on but Bennett pushes him away.
Rockwell stops Bennett from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lew Rockwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rockwell has his takedown stuffed
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennett moves in looking to clinch but Rockwell pushes him off.
Bennett works the jab nicely.
Lew Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett scores with a nice strike.
Rockwell ducks right into an uppercut from Bennett.
Bennett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense.
Bennett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennett jabs Rockwell right on the nose. Rockwell blinks but takes it well.
Rockwell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bennett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rockwell scrambles back to his feet.
Rockwell misses with a hook
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lew Rockwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Justin Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Rockwell.
Rockwell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rockwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennett cracks Rockwell on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rockwell falls backwards against the cage. Bennett follows up with more strikes that drop Rockwell to his knees. Bennett keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rockwell! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Bennett!
Justin Bennett retains his heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Justin Bennett waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras.
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