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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Kyle Kovingten (ranked 23272 p4p, 3241 weight class) and John Bennett (ranked 777 p4p, 459 weight class). Kovingten kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tool - Schism. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Kovingten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovingten is looking to clinch but Bennett is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennett! But no joy.
Kovingten throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bennett blocks a low kick nicely.
Kovingten slips under a jab from Bennett.
Bennett steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kovingten. That one must have hurt.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovingten.
Bennett jabs Kovingten right on the nose. Kovingten blinks but takes it well.
Bennett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bennett defending well as Kovingten loads up on a big left hand.
Kovingten looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Bennett moves away from the strike by Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a hook. Bennett ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten lands a nice hook to Bennett's body. Bennett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bennett misses with a straight right.
Kovingten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bennett. That did some damage!
Bennett throws a right hand that Kovingten ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovingten also avoids with ease.
Kovingten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bennett just manages to avoid it.
Bennett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kovingten dodges the punch combination from Bennett.
Kovingten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovingten fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Kovingten finds it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Bennett scores with a four punch combination!
Kovingten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kovingten slips a jab from Bennett.
Kovingten scoring well with a low kick there.
Kovingten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bennett slips under a jab.
Kovingten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bennett drops his hands momentarily and Kovingten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kovingten forces Bennett back against the ropes and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like John Bennett has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bennett obliges.
Kovingten scores with a hook to the body.
Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
Kovingten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Kovingten.
Bennett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bennett lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Kyle Kovingten has been cut.
I was talking to Kovingten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bennett as Kovingten tries to tie him up.
Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovingten pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kovingten is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bennett avoids the elbow strike from Kovingten, against the ropes.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike.
Kovingten is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kovingten lands a damaging elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bennett lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bennett blocks the elbow strike.
Bennett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Kovingten lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kovingten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bennett can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Bennett.
Bennett slips under a jab from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a looping left.
Kovingten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovingten.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kovingten here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kovingten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett missing with a left hand there. Kovingten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovingten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Kovingten.
Nice cross by Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a sloppy head kick
and Bennett counters with a good low kick that Kovingten was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to move into range but Bennett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Kovingten jabs Bennett right on the nose. Bennett blinks but takes it well.
Kyle Kovingten is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovingten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bennett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bennett throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovingten throws a low kick, looking for Bennett's leg but Bennett calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovingten swinging wildly here.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovingten misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovingten throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Bennett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kovingten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kovingten lands a head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bennett.
Bennett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten wants to land a leg kick but Bennett is out of range.
Bennett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett throws a lazy right hand but Kovingten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovingten throws the left hand but Bennett avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Kovingten.
Kovingten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bennett lands a jab to the head.
Kovingten scores with a body shot.
Kovingten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten throws out a leg kick but Bennett moves out of range and Kovingten only half commits.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett with a hook.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten is looking to counter punch.
Bennett throws an overhand right that lands on Kovingten's shoulder, as Kovingten tries to avoid the shot.
Kovingten half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bennett misses with a looping left.
Kovingten tries to land a front kick but Bennett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bennett lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bennett throws a counter combo.
Nice cross by Bennett.
Kovingten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bennett's sensitive parts.
Kovingten throws a hook but Bennett blocks it.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bennett tries to bum rush Kovingten with a series of wild strikes but Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovingten clobbers Bennett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kovingten thuds his right hand into Bennett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bennett lands a right hook to the body.
Kovingten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennett.
Bennett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovingten circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennett misses the target.
Bennett throws a hook but Kovingten blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Bennett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bennett lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bennett looks to throw the jab but Kovingten is out of range.
Kovingten scores with a spinning back kick!
Kovingten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovingten throws a hook but Bennett avoids it easily.
It seemed like Bennett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
John Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bennett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovingten is looking to counter punch.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennett! But no joy.
Bennett throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovingten clobbers Bennett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bennett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennett tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten looks to throw a body kick
and Bennett counters with a straight right hand.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovingten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bennett takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Kovingten throws a leg kick which misses Bennett's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennett tries to avoid it.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kovingten.
Bennett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Kovingten with a hook.
Bennett misses with an uppercut. Kovingten saw that one coming.
Kovingten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovingten with the inside leg kick.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bennett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovingten counters with an inside leg kick.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Kovingten checks a low kick from Bennett.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a nice shot that snaps Bennett's head back.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good exchange - Kovingten coming out on top.
Kovingten closes the distance and pushes Bennett back into the ropes.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Bennett 's eye.
Kovingten lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kovingten working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett lands with a left to the head.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Kovingten trying to control the position but instead, Bennett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kovingten into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kovingten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten wins by unanimous decision!
Kyle Kovingten decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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