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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Bennings (ranked 5471 p4p, 4298 weight class) and Brandon Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Bennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Novak!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bennings tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Novak is in Bennings's guard.
Novak is looking to pass into half guard but Bennings pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bennings is in guard.
Novak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bennings gets to his feet. Novak looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Novak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennings closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bennings is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Novak can't fight it off and eventually Bennings manages to take the fight to the floor. Novak looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bennings is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennings preventing the sweep.
Bennings slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Novak has his foot on Bennings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennings works his way back into a safe position though.
Bennings wants to control from the top but Novak keeps moving.
Bennings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Novak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Novak throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bennings escapes and throws Novak's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bennings wants to control but Novak is keeping him busy.
Bennings decides to stand back up. Bennings steps back and let's Novak get back to his feet.
Bennings tries to score with a low kick but Novak moves his leg out of the way.
Novak tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bennings pushes Novak up against the cage in a clinch.
Bennings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennings jumps guard and drags Novak to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bennings will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Novak trying to control but Bennings is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennings wants to sweep here but Novak controlling him for the moment.
Novak slips nicely into half guard.
Novak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennings keeps working.
Novak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennings is just riding it out for now. Novak eventually gives up the hold.
Novak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Novak wants to control but Bennings is keeping him busy.
Novak is working for a kimura but Bennings is defending it quite comfortably.
Bennings punching from the bottom.
Bennings trying to control but Novak postures up.
Bennings looking for submissions off his back.
Novak is trying to control the action in half guard but Bennings is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Bennings dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bennings throws a push kick but Novak slaps the foot to one side.
Novak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been informed that Novak has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body kick there by Novak.
Bennings wants to clinch.
Arthur Bennings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennings fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bennings looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak lands a two punch combo.
Bennings tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bennings tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennings chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bennings avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arthur Bennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennings feints and as Novak raises his hands in defense, Bennings changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Novak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bennings passes into half guard.
Bennings is looking to take a break and control but Novak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Novak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak looking for submissions off his back.
Novak gets full guard.
Bennings controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bennings landing some decent shots from guard.
Novak looking for a guillotine here but Bennings defends easily.
Novak has a closed guard, preventing Bennings from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bennings dives into side control.
Bennings decides to stand up, so the ref orders Novak to his feet.
Novak tries to bum rush Bennings with a series of wild strikes but Bennings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bennings closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Novak's guard.
Bennings has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bennings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Novak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bennings has managed to get both his arms back between Novak's legs - danger averted.
Novak keeping moving, preventing Bennings from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bennings stands and steps away. Novak gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Novak lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bennings backs up against the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Novak!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennings looking to score a takedown here. Novak is defending well but Bennings drives through and ends up in Novak's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bennings postures up in Novak's guard and throws a big left but Novak blocks it.
Bennings trying to control but Novak is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon Novak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Bennings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bennings is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Novak feints the counter takedown.
Bennings shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Novak is trying to defend but Bennings finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bennings tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Novak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak wants to get back to his feet.
Novak wants to improve his position but Bennings is controlling well.
Novak pushes Bennings off but Bennings dives into side control.
Novak struggling a bit here.
Bennings controls the position.
Novak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bennings's best efforts.
Novak wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bennings seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Novak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Novak tries to roll over but Bennings keeps him under control.
Bennings is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Novak has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bennings working the head and body with strikes.
Novak trying to hold on to Bennings's head to control him but Bennings postures up.
Novak wants to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Novak tries to circle away but Bennings has him pinned against the cage.
Novak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bennings avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bennings has Novak pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bennings pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Novak tumbling to the mat - Bennings dives into Novak's guard.
Bennings preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennings missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Novak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bennings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bennings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Novak's head.
Novak has his foot on Bennings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennings works his way back into a safe position though.
Novak is looking for a triangle but Bennings pushes his legs off easily.
Novak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bennings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Novak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bennings has managed to get both his arms back between Novak's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Bennings showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bennings has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Bennings!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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