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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Friend Friendly (ranked 4393 p4p, 5056 weight class) and Harris Benn (ranked 159 p4p, 170 weight class). Friend Friendly has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Friend Friendly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harris Benn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Friendly napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Friendly tries to bench press Benn off him but Benn keeps the position.
Benn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Friendly tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Friendly is pushing Benn's head away, looking to escape. Benn manages to hold on to the position though.
Friendly is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Benn is working for a submission of some sort.
Benn is looking for a kimura but Friendly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benn to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friendly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Friendly has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Friendly tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Friendly looking for submissions off his back.
Friendly looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friendly looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Friendly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Friendly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Benn.
Benn seems to be working for a kimura but Friendly defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Friendly flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Benn blocks the strikes from Friendly.
Benn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Friendly throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Benn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Friendly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Benn seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friendly tries to kick Benn off but Benn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Friendly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benn.
Friendly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benn goes for a double leg but Friendly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Friendly continues to drive forward.
Friendly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benn as he avoids it easily.
Benn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Friendly is breathing heavily.
Benn stopping the sweep attempt from Friendly.
Benn has gone for a leg lock! Friendly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Benn's guard.
Benn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Friendly defends it easily.
Friendly throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Friendly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Benn keeping moving, preventing Friendly from controlling successfully.
Friendly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Benn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Friendly defends it easily.
Friendly postures up and lands a big shot to Benn's brow.
Benn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Friendly is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benn can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friendly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friendly drops back looking for a leg! Benn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benn manages to kick Friendly off! Friendly jumps back into Benn's guard.
Friendly landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harris Benn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Benn leaves Friendly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Friendly misses with a body shot.
Friendly throws a right and a left that Benn avoids nicely.
Friendly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Friendly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Friendly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Benn has Friendly in his guard.
Benn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Friendly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friendly wants to control from the top but Benn keeps moving.
Friendly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friendly wants to get up but he can't break Benn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Benn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Friendly.
Friendly throws a big elbow that misses.
Friendly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Friendly trying to control the position from guard on top but Benn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Benn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Friendly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Friendly drops back looking for a leg! Benn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benn manages to kick Friendly off! Friendly jumps back into Benn's guard.
Benn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Friendly defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Benn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Friendly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Friendly trying to control but Benn is working from the bottom.
Benn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Friendly is aware though and is defending well.
Friendly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Friendly controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Friendly tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Benn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Friendly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Friendly showed some decent athleticism there.
Friendly is trying to control the action in half guard but Benn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Friendly is working for a kimura but Benn is defending it quite comfortably.
Benn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Friendly trying to control from half guard but Benn is working away.
Benn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Friendly wants to stand but Benn has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Friendly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Friendly is trying to control. Benn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Friendly throwing shots but Benn is blocking nicely.
Benn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Friendly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Friendly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Benn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Benn actively working from the bottom here.
Friend Friendly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Friendly seems to be looking for submissions.
Friendly working over Benn with some ground and pound. Benn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Friendly pulls his head out easily.
Benn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Friend Friendly 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!
Friendly moves into the clinch.
Benn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Friendly clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Friendly is trying to get back to his feet but Benn has full control of the position and if anything, Friendly has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Benn is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Friendly is defending well though. Benn let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Friendly right now.
Friendly trying to get back to his feet but Benn is in full control for now.
Friendly rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Friendly actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benn wants to pass to mount but Friendly is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friendly looks like he's trying to stand up.
Benn is looking for a kimura but Friendly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benn to get the leverage.
Friendly wants to get back to his feet.
Friendly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benn is looking for a kimura here.
Friendly wants to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Benn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Friendly sees it coming and defends easily.
Benn wants to work for an arm triangle but Friendly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benn is looking for a kimura but Friendly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benn to get the leverage.
Benn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Friendly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Friendly looking for submissions off his back.
Benn is working for a kimura but Friendly is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friendly is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Friendly stalks Benn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benn's face. Benn staggers backwards, shaken.
Friendly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friendly fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benn sprawls well initially but Friendly persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Benn actively working from the bottom here.
Friendly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Benn tries to roll over but Friendly keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Friendly.
Friendly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Friendly working Benn over with strikes.
Benn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Benn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Friendly seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Friendly pulls his head out easily.
Friendly tries to stand and escape but Benn is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friend Friendly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Friendly 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friend Friendly!
Friend Friendly got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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