PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seelow Heights (ranked 1684 p4p, 1810 weight class) and Michael Bennet (ranked 234 p4p, 249 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Heights
vs
Bennet

191 cm
27
209
9 - 7 - 1

190 cm
39
209
32 - 18 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Seelow Heights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Bennet!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Heights gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Heights breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Heights pushes Bennet up against the cage in a clinch.
Heights wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heights tries to pull guard but Bennet won't allow it.
Heights is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bennet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heights is pushing Bennet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Heights drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bennet pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seelow Heights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bennet gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Heights takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Heights has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bennet after a bit of a struggle.

Heights pulls guard.
Bennet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bennet wants to pass the guard but Heights is keeping the position.
Heights is controlling Bennet's posture.

Bennet stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Heights fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bennet crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Heights - the referee stops the clock and Bennet gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Heights. Bennet manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Heights half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heights manages to avoid it.

Heights tries to keep at a distance but Bennet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heights keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bennet's efforts to push away.

Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heights takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut.
Michael Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heights blocks a head kick by Bennet.
Heights tries to counter by clinching up but Bennet breaks away and moves out of range.
Heights fails with a takedown attempt.
Bennet throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Heights.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Heights tries to clinch there but Bennet circles away.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily.
Heights appears to be looking for a big counter.
Heights takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Heights avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Heights throws a big counter combination but Bennet scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Heights shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bennet as he avoids it easily.
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Bennet misses
and Heights counters with a nice body shot.
Bennet throws a lazy body kick
and Heights counters with a low kick, right behind Bennet 's knee.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bennet enables Heights to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bennet manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Bennet manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heights tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bennet just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heights tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennet avoids it.

Bennet breaks the clinch.
Heights blocks a head kick by Bennet.
Heights fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Bennet.
Heights lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Heights.
Bennet looks to land a combination but Heights avoids it well.
Heights digs a good hook to Bennet's body.
Heights will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A shot to the body from Bennet misses
and Heights counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Heights drives through and clinches with Bennet against the cage.

Heights escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heights will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heights moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heights looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bennet steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Heights.
Seelow Heights is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heights throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Heights takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Bennet. No joy for Heights on that attempt.
Bennet throws a fast counter high kick but Heights manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seelow Heights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Heights pushes Bennet up against the cage in a clinch.
Heights tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bennet just stands there and leans against the cage.
Heights tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bennet smiles and moves away.
Bennet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heights circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A head kick lands from Bennet that sends Heights to the canvas. Heights tries to scramble back to his feet but Bennet brings him back down into side control.
Bennet working away.
Bennet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Bennet decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bennet misses with a shot to the body
and Heights counters with a leg kick.
Heights throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Heights shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bennet but Bennet pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Bennet tries to keep at a distance but Heights has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heights holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Heights tries to pull guard but Bennet won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heights tries to pull guard but Bennet forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heights has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bennet after a bit of a struggle.

Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bennet wants it to stay on the feet.
Bennet steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Heights.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Heights tries to land a front kick but Bennet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bennet throws a head kick but Heights moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bennet prevents the takedown attempt.
Heights has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bennet after a bit of a struggle.

Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily.
Bennet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michael Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bennet dodges the punch combination from Heights.
Heights on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heights takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heights avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Heights is looking to counter with head kicks.
Heights tries to clinch up but Bennet circles away and keeps his distance.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
Heights tries to clinch but Bennet moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bennet - that will leave a mark!
Bennet keeps Heights at a distance using the push kick.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Bennet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet throws a nice looking combination but Heights bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heights tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bennet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heights shoots in for a takedown but Bennet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Heights closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bennet is trying to break the clinch but Heights has him pressed against the cage.
Heights jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bennet walks away with a smile on his face. Heights gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Heights avoids the head kick by Bennet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heights looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Heights throws the kick towards the body but Bennet avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heights is defended easily by Bennet.
Bennet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bennet scores with a head kick. Heights tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Heights blocks a head kick by Bennet.
Heights lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bennet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Heights rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick by Bennet misses

and Heights counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heights.
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heights paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heights closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bennet circles away.
Bennet lands a high kick!

Seelow Heights's cut is getting worse.
Bennet throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heights's head.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Bennet. No joy for Heights on that attempt.
Bennet shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seelow Heights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heights shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bennet as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heights misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Heights sees coming a mile off.
Bennet scores with a head kick. Heights tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Heights goes for a double leg but Bennet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bennet continues to drive forward.
Heights misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bennet as Heights tries to tie him up.
Heights looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Michael Bennet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet tries to break the clinch but Heights is controlling the position.
Heights keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bennet's efforts to push away.

Heights breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennet blocks a head kick by Heights.
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heights doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennet circles away.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Heights wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heights avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heights tries to clinch up but Bennet circles away and keeps his distance.
Bennet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heights avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Heights is looking to counter the offense by Bennet and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heights. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heights moves away.
Bennet leaves Heights with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heights blocks a head kick by Bennet.
Bennet throws a head kick but Heights moves out of range.
Heights is looking to counter the offense by Bennet and move into the clinch.
Bennet misses with a body kick.

Bennet tries to keep at a distance but Heights has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Heights.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heights drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bennet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Heights drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennet throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Heights circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bennet winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.