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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu (ranked 3027 p4p, 3783 weight class) and Darren Bentt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kunimitsu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kickboxer Soundtrack. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darren Bentt!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bentt is defended easily by Kunimitsu .
Kunimitsu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bentt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kunimitsu fails with a takedown attempt.
Bentt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bentt throws a head kick that misses.
Kunimitsu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kunimitsu throws an elbow that misses. Bentt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kunimitsu 's guard. Nice move by Bentt!
Bentt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunimitsu has a closed guard, preventing Bentt from standing up.
Bentt stands and steps away. Kunimitsu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kunimitsu scores with a takedown into Bentt's guard.
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!
Bentt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunimitsu stands up over Bentt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kunimitsu is in close to Bentt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kunimitsu throws a big elbow that misses.
Kunimitsu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kunimitsu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kunimitsu throwing strikes but missing.
Kunimitsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bentt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bentt is looking to stand up but Kunimitsu isn't so interested in that idea.
Kunimitsu postures up and lands a big shot to Bentt's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunimitsu landing with the ground and pound.
Kunimitsu prevents Bentt from getting back to his feet.
Kunimitsu postures up in Bentt's guard and throws a big left but Bentt blocks it.
Kunimitsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bentt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bentt controls Kunimitsu momentarily but Kunimitsu frees himself.
Kunimitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Bentt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kunimitsu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bentt's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kunimitsu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentt wants to get back to his feet but Kunimitsu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kunimitsu postures up and lands a big shot to Bentt's brow.
Kunimitsu stands up over Bentt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kunimitsu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bentt looking for a sweep. Not yet Bentt, not yet.
Kunimitsu won't allow Bentt to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bentt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kunimitsu .
Kunimitsu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kunimitsu throws a big right hand that misses.
Bentt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kunimitsu .
Bentt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kunimitsu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kunimitsu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bentt sprawls and moves away.
Bentt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kunimitsu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kunimitsu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bentt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bentt goes for a double leg but Kunimitsu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kunimitsu continues to drive forward.
Bentt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kunimitsu but Kunimitsu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kunimitsu 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bentt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kunimitsu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bentt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kunimitsu keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kunimitsu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bentt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kunimitsu is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kunimitsu is trying to drag Bentt to the mat but Bentt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kunimitsu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bentt has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kunimitsu has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bentt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kunimitsu wants the takedown. Bentt is fighting it off but Kunimitsu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bentt's guard against the cage.
Kunimitsu throwing strikes from guard but Bentt blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentt wants to get back to his feet but Kunimitsu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kunimitsu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kunimitsu content to stall in guard here.
Bentt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bentt is looking to stand up but Kunimitsu isn't so interested in that idea.
Kunimitsu throws an elbow that misses. Bentt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kunimitsu 's guard. Nice move by Bentt!
Kunimitsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Kunimitsu , not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kunimitsu managing to control the position.
Kunimitsu is working an open guard so Bentt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bentt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kunimitsu is trying to drag Bentt to the mat but Bentt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kunimitsu goes for a takedown attempt but Bentt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bentt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kunimitsu 's half guard.
Kunimitsu manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunimitsu shoots in but Bentt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kunimitsu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bentt taking some punishment here, with Kunimitsu in his half guard.
Bentt trying to control here.
Kunimitsu looks to land a strike but Bentt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kunimitsu is working Bentt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kunimitsu is working Bentt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kunimitsu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kunimitsu throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentt manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bentt slips a jab and a cross from Kunimitsu .
Kunimitsu throws a combination that misses
and Bentt counters with a nice body kick.
Kunimitsu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bentt defends well and Kunimitsu ends up having to push Bentt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bentt scores with a hook to the body.
Bentt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bentt tries to clinch up but Kunimitsu circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Bentt.
Kunimitsu shoots in for a double leg but Bentt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kunimitsu walks into a jab.
Kunimitsu walks into a stiff left hand from Bentt.
Bentt throws a head kick that half lands.
Bentt misses with a series of wild punches.
Kunimitsu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Bentt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kunimitsu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bentt.
Bentt scores with a spinning back kick!
Bentt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kunimitsu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bentt sprawls well. Bentt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kunimitsu gets slowly back to his feet.
Bentt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bentt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunimitsu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bentt to the ground. Kunimitsu is now in Bentt's guard.
Kunimitsu throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bentt wants to get back to his feet but Kunimitsu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunimitsu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bentt wants to stand up but Kunimitsu is controlling him.
Kunimitsu landing some decent shots from guard.
Kunimitsu working some strikes from top position.
Kunimitsu with a nice head shot there.
Kunimitsu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bentt working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bentt wants to stand up but Kunimitsu is controlling him.
Bentt has his feet on Kunimitsu 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kunimitsu fails with the takedown.
Bentt closes the distance but Kunimitsu moves to the side
and Kunimitsu counters with a takedown into side control.
Kunimitsu working the strikes but Bentt uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bentt is trying to maintain the position but Kunimitsu is very close to passing his half guard.
Kunimitsu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bentt defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunimitsu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kunimitsu throwing shots but Bentt is blocking nicely.
Kunimitsu is trying to control the action in half guard but Bentt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bentt taking some punishment here, with Kunimitsu in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kunimitsu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bentt pushes Kunimitsu off looking to stand but Kunimitsu dives back in and keeps control.
Kunimitsu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bentt defending well though.
Kunimitsu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bentt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kunimitsu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kunimitsu there.
Bentt gets full guard.
Kunimitsu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bentt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kunimitsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bentt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bentt is looking to stand up but Kunimitsu isn't so interested in that idea.
Kunimitsu postures up in Bentt's guard and throws a big left but Bentt blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Darren Bentt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bentt tries to close the distance and clinch but Kunimitsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kunimitsu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bentt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bentt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darren Bentt.
I think Bentt 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Bentt!
A less than humble Darren Bentt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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