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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Wendell (ranked 4990 p4p, 3742 weight class) and Jeff Bennett (ranked 481 p4p, 409 weight class). Joao Wendell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joao Wendell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wendell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bennett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wendell's guard.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wendell is keeping the position for now.
Wendell has his foot on Bennett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennett works his way back into a safe position though.
Bennett throwing strikes but missing.
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wendell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wendell is keeping the position for now.
Wendell 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 throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wendell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wendell is on top in guard.
Wendell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bennett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wendell drops back looking for a leg! Bennett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bennett manages to kick Wendell off! Wendell jumps back into Bennett's guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Bennett has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wendell is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wendell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wendell pushes down on Bennett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Wendell is controlling well.
Wendell is trying to work for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
Bennett moves into full guard.
Wendell won't allow Bennett to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wendell slips nicely into half guard.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Wendell has control of the leg.
Wendell is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Wendell is looking for a kimura here.
Wendell is looking for a kimura but Bennett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wendell to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wendell works his way into full mount!
Wendell wants to finish this one by submission but Bennett is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wendell.
Bennett is desperately trying to improve his position but Wendell has a good base and remains in mount.
Bennett slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Wendell is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bennett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bennett is on top in guard.
Wendell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett drops back looking for a leg! Wendell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wendell manages to kick Bennett off! Bennett jumps back into Wendell's guard.
Wendell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bennett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bennett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wendell wants to sweep here but Bennett controlling him for the moment.
Bennett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bennett pushing down on Wendell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett is looking for a kimura but Wendell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bennett to get the leverage.
Wendell gets back to full guard.
Bennett wants to pass the guard but Wendell is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wendell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Bennett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bennett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wendell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bennett's best efforts.
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura but Wendell is defending well.
Wendell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wendell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wendell defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wendell pushes down on Bennett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wendell thows a huge punch but Bennett dodges it nicely.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wendell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wendell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wendell with shots to the head and body - Bennett looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Bennett is still trying to improve position.
Wendell is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Bennett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wendell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bennett is in Wendell's guard.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bennett drops back looking for a leg! Wendell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wendell manages to kick Bennett off! Bennett jumps back into Wendell's guard.
Wendell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wendell is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wendell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bennett throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wendell is aware though and is defending well.
Wendell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.
Wendell moves nicely into side control.
Wendell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bennett has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wendell but great work by Bennett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wendell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wendell dodges the ground and pound from Bennett.
Wendell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wendell wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett is defending against the submission attempts here by Wendell.
Wendell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wendell passes to full mount!
Wendell get's back to his feet.
Wendell cracks Bennett with an uppercut from hell and Bennett crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Wendell's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
It looks like Jeff Bennett has been cut.
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!
Wendell advances to half guard.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bennett.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wendell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Wendell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Bennett's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bennett.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wendell.
Bennett looks for a takedown but Wendell sprawls well.
Wendell misses with a leg kick
and Bennett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bennett throwing strikes from guard but Wendell blocks nicely.
Bennett is pushing down on Wendell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wendell is fighting to maintain full guard but Bennett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wendell wants to get back to full guard.
Wendell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bennett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bennett's back!
Wendell keeps control of the position as Bennett tries to break free.
Bennett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wendell is looking for a kimura here.
Bennett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett is not content to let Wendell control the position.
Bennett gets full guard.
Wendell wants to pass the guard but Bennett is keeping the position.
Bennett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bennett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wendell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wendell wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Bennett will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
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.
Bennett is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Wendell rolls with it to try and escape but Bennett cranks on the arm and Wendell is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Bennett!
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energy
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hype
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