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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes to the cage accompanied by Burn It To The Ground. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Bennett!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belfort stuns Bennett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bennett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bennett wants it to stay on the feet.
Bennett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bennett misses the body punch
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Belfort misses.
Belfort takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Richard Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belfort scores with a nice right hand.
Bennett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick by Bennett misses
and Belfort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belfort misses with the combination.
Bennett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Belfort moves out of range as Bennett throws a body kick.
Bennett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belfort.
Belfort takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bennett thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belfort.
Belfort comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belfort sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Belfort is just out of range.
Belfort moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Bennett misses with a looping right.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett wants to clinch but Belfort slips to the side
and Belfort counters with a takedown into side control.
Belfort wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Belfort working the body and head with strikes.
Bennett regains half 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!
Bennett is trying to control but can't.
Belfort throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Bennett wants to control but Belfort is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Belfort is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bennett is staying active underneath Belfort, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belfort misses with a head shot. Bennett uses the momentum to regain guard.
Belfort tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Belfort.
Belfort misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennett throws a body kick the misses
enabling Belfort to counter with a crisp jab.
Bennett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Belfort ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Bennett is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bennett's head backwards.
Bennett looks for the body kick but Belfort saw that one coming.
Bennett moves out of range as Belfort strikes.
Belfort avoids the head kick by Bennett.
Richard Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belfort.
Belfort blocks a head kick by Bennett.
Bennett scores with a push kick.
Bennett tried to score with a low kick but Belfort checks it.
Bennett walks into a jab.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Belfort connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Belfort throws a looping overhand right but Bennett ducks down to avoid it.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Belfort moves away and avoids it.
Belfort just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Belfort misses.
Belfort takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Belfort goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Belfort.
Belfort scores with a shot to the body.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belfort.
Belfort catches Bennett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bennett forces Belfort back against the cage and clinches.
Belfort goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bennett prevents it.
Stalling in the clinch from Belfort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort managing to block the knees to the body from Bennett.
Belfort is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bennett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Belfort goes for a takedown attempt but Bennett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bennett throws a body punch but Belfort moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Bennett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Belfort throws a nice looking combination but Bennett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennett thuds his shin into the meat of Belfort's side.
Belfort has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bennett finds it's way round the side to connect with Belfort's head.
Belfort throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bennett lands a jab to the head.
Belfort misses with a hook.
Bennett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belfort shoots in and bounces Bennett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belfort is aware though and is defending well.
Belfort won't allow Bennett to get back to his feet.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett is trying to control the position but Belfort postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belfort scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belfort stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Belfort stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bennett.
Jab from Bennett.
Belfort shoots in but no luck this time.
Good work by Belfort as he checks the leg kick.
Bennett walks into a straight right hand from Belfort.
Bennett throws a hook but Belfort avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bennett!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bennett misses with a low kick.
Belfort misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort moves forwards but Bennett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bennett scores with a spinning back kick!
Belfort on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bennett. Bennett obviously looking to wear him down.
Bennett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bennett throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett swings for the body but Belfort moves out of range.
Bennett forces Belfort back against the cage and clinches.
Bennett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Belfort's face.
Bennett lands an elbow just above Belfort 's eye.
Bennett trying to control the position but instead, Belfort has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bennett into the cage.
Belfort blocks an uppercut.
Belfort on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Bennett to work.
Bennett trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries for a takedown but Bennett manages to get underhooks.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the head but Belfort blocks with his arms.
Belfort is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennett landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bennett lands an elbow inside that Belfort shrugs off.
Belfort on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Belfort blocks an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Bennett.
Bennett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belfort moves out of range of the strikes.
Belfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belfort is defended easily by Bennett.
Bennett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bennett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belfort throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Bennett stuffs the takedown attempt from Belfort. Belfort gets slowly back to his feet.
Belfort will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bennett is looking to clinch.
Bennett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belfort. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belfort throws a series of punches but Bennett moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Belfort throws a hook but Bennett avoids it easily.
Bennett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belfort.
Bennett throws a body punch but Belfort moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Bennett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bennett feints and then cracks Belfort's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belfort down.
Belfort slips under a jab.
Bennett tries to clinch but Belfort moves out of range.
Belfort shoots in for a double leg but Bennett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bennett cracks the inside of Belfort's front leg.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bennett.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belfort sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Belfort misses with a looping left.
Bennett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett throws a sloppy head kick and Belfort moves out of range easily.
Belfort misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belfort fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bennett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Belfort looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett scores with a spinning back kick!
Bennett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Belfort if he has to take too many more of those.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bennett - that will leave a mark!
Bennett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch but Belfort swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Belfort moved out of range nicely.
Bennett slips under a jab.
Bennett misses the jab.
Belfort on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bennett. Bennett obviously looking to wear him down.
Bennett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bennett is looking to clinch.
Bennett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bennett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belfort manages to avoid it.
Bennett slips under a jab.
Belfort looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bennett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belfort's hands.
Belfort takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bennett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick there by Bennett.
Bennett digs a good hook to Belfort's body.
Bennett scores with a head kick.
Belfort has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bennett finds it's way round the side to connect with Belfort's head.
Bennett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by Belfort.
Bennett clobbers Belfort with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bennett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett misses with a head kick.
Bennett cracks the inside of Belfort's front leg.
Bennett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fedor Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bennett, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort moves out of range of the body kick from Bennett.
Belfort is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Belfort tries to move into range but Bennett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennett.
Bennett throws a leg kick
and Belfort counters with a series of strikes. Bennett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bennett tries to land a front kick but Belfort steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bennett defending well as Belfort loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Belfort blocks the low kick.
No luck for Belfort with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Bennett.
Bennett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bennett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belfort.
Bennett blocks a jab.
Bennett cracks the inside of Belfort's front leg.
Bennett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Richard Bennett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to clinch up but Belfort keeps it at a distance.
Belfort misses with an uppercut.
Belfort takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Bennett.
Belfort will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Bennett.
Bennett is looking to land body kicks.
Bennett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bennett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Belfort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Bennett.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belfort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bennett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belfort misses with an uppercut.
Bennett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belfort's calf.
Belfort takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Belfort takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Bennett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bennett 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Bennett!
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