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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LaTroy Johnson (ranked 1573 p4p, 1649 weight class) and Justin Bennett (ranked 193 p4p, 205 weight class). Bennett is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Heresy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, LaTroy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett has managed to clinch.
Johnson avoiding damage.
Bennett is looking for a takedown.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bennett avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Bennett blocks with his arms.
Bennett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
LaTroy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.
Bennett is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johnson can't fight it off and eventually Bennett manages to take the fight to the floor. Johnson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bennett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bennett wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Bennett seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Bennett sits in half guard.
Bennett is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to roll over but Bennett keeps him under control.
Johnson controlling the position for now.
Bennett trying to advance position but Johnson counters by regaining guard.
Bennett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bennett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bennett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bennett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bennett trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bennett working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Bennett. Bennett maintains the clinch.
Bennett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bennett tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Bennett controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bennett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Bennett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bennett avoids the damage to the body.
Bennett jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennett, not yet.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Bennett had control of the position.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bennett controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaTroy Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennett circles away.
And Bennett tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bennett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bennett drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Bennett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Bennett prevents a body shot from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
LaTroy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett letting Johnson take a breather here.
Bennett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around?
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennett tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bennett jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Bennett looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Bennett is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bennett wants to control but Johnson passes easily into half guard.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Bennett won't allow it.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Bennett won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
Johnson tries to clinch but Bennett is having none of it.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Bennett.
Bennett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennett has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaTroy Johnson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Johnson and Bennett goes tumbling to the canvas! Johnson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson wants to stand but Bennett has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bennett tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bennett tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson stands up and beckons Bennett to join him on the feet.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bennett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson cracks Bennett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bennett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bennett jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Bennett avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
A short left from Johnson.
LaTroy Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson wants to stall.
Bennett tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Bennett drops back down to his feet.
LaTroy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.
Bennett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bennett blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson works on Bennett's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
LaTroy Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bennett.
Bennett tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Bennett wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Bennett avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bennett goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bennett.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bennett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bennett is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Johnson.
Bennett wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Bennett avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bennett is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Justin Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
LaTroy Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaTroy Johnson!
A very excited looking LaTroy Johnson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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