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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pusku Traktori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Bentham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Traktori's entrance music is LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pusku Traktori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Bentham!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traktori shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bentham napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Traktori working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bentham can't do much from the bottom here.
Bentham prevents Traktori from moving into mount.
The strikes coming from Traktori are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bentham tries to bench press Traktori off him but Traktori keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Traktori throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Traktori tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Traktori 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.
Bentham is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Traktori is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bentham can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Traktori thows a body shot but no joy.
Bentham throws a sloppy head kick and Traktori moves out of range easily.
Traktori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bentham lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Traktori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bentham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentham throws a sloppy head kick and Traktori moves out of range easily.
Traktori shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bentham defends it nicely.
Traktori misses the shot to the body.
Traktori bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bentham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Traktori tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bentham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Traktori somewhat.
Traktori shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Traktori throwing shots but Bentham is blocking nicely.
Bentham is trying to control but can't.
Bentham is trying to get back to full guard.
Bentham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentham is doing well to control the position and prevent Traktori from advancing to side control.
Traktori thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bentham's head.
Traktori thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Traktori sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bentham defending well though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bentham connects with a high kick.
It looks like Pusku Traktori has been cut.
Traktori looks to score with a jab to the body but Bentham is just out of range.
Traktori on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jeremy Bentham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traktori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bentham thows a body kick. Traktori tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bentham rushes Traktori and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Traktori takes a knee right on the jaw!
Traktori blocks the elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bentham obliges.
Traktori is breathing heavily.
Traktori has Bentham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bentham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pusku Traktori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bentham.
Bentham scores with a knee to the head.
Bentham scores a nice knee to the body.
Bentham landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Bentham.
Bentham landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Traktori in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Traktori takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bentham scores with a knee to the head.
Bentham lands an elbow that stopped Traktori in his tracks for a moment.
Bentham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Traktori takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Bentham.
Nice elbow from Bentham.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bentham obliges.
Bentham landing knees to the body.
Bentham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bentham lands a nice knee to the body.
Bentham lands a nice knee to the body.
Bentham connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bentham.
Traktori avoids the elbow strike from Bentham, against the cage.
Bentham landing knees to the body.
Traktori jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bentham walks away with a smile on his face. Traktori gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Traktori closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Traktori tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bentham sneaks back into half guard.
Traktori thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bentham to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bentham is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bentham trying to control but Traktori is working from the bottom.
Bentham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Traktori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Traktori working for a triangle but Bentham defends it easily.
Bentham wants to get up but he can't break Traktori's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bentham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bentham pushes down on Traktori's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Bentham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pusku Traktori'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.
Traktori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bentham manages to avoid it.
Traktori throws a looping overhand right but Bentham ducks down to avoid it.
Bentham throws a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bentham.
Traktori throws a hook but Bentham avoids it easily.
Traktori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Traktori.
Bentham tries to clinch up but Traktori circles away and keeps his distance.
Traktori looks for a takedown but Bentham sprawls well.
Pusku Traktori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traktori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bentham.
Bentham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traktori.
Traktori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bentham.
Traktori looks for a takedown but Bentham sprawls well.
Bentham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Traktori, pushing him back against the cage.
Bentham connects with a knee to the head.
Bentham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentham scores with a knee to the head.
Bentham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Traktori in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Traktori tries to stall but Bentham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bentham crunches a lovely knee into Traktori's ribcage.
Bentham with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Bentham.
Bentham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bentham landing knees to the body.
Bentham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Traktori takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bentham lands a good knee to the midsection. Traktori won't want to take too many of those.
A frustrated look appears on Traktori's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bentham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bentham connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bentham.
Traktori tries to circle away but Bentham has him pinned against the cage.
Traktori drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bentham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pusku Traktori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bentham with a knee to the head.
Traktori is trying to maintain a safe position but Bentham gets an underhook and turns Traktori into the cage.
A knee to the head by Bentham.
Bentham landing knees to the head.
Bentham tries to land knees in the clinch but Traktori avoids the damage to the body.
Bentham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traktori jumps guard but Bentham stands there with Traktori around his waist. Traktori gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Traktori jumps guard but Bentham stands there with Traktori around his waist. Traktori gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bentham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bentham lands a good knee to the midsection. Traktori won't want to take too many of those.
Traktori is trying to drag Bentham to the mat but Bentham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Traktori jumps guard but Bentham stands there with Traktori around his waist. Traktori gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bentham lands a knee to the body.
Traktori takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls for Traktori to work.
Bentham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bentham tries a knee to the head but Traktori blocks it.
Traktori fails to pull guard.
Bentham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Traktori avoids it.
Traktori is trying to force a seperation but Bentham has the dominant position.
Traktori managing to block the knees to the body from Bentham.
Traktori is working for takedown but Bentham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bentham.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Traktori managing to block the knees to the body from Bentham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traktori tries to break the clinch but Bentham is controlling the position.
Traktori has hold of one of Bentham's legs. Bentham is fighting the takedown attempt but Traktori gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Traktori might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Traktori distracts Bentham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Traktori looking to pass the guard.
Bentham is controlling Traktori's posture.
Bentham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Traktori's guard.
Traktori 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.
Traktori keeping moving, preventing Bentham from controlling successfully.
Traktori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bentham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Traktori's guard.
Traktori has his foot on Bentham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bentham works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentham trying to control the position from guard on top but Traktori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bentham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bentham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bentham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Traktori. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bentham wants to get up but he can't break Traktori's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Traktori keeping moving, preventing Bentham from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traktori is looking for a triangle but Bentham pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Bentham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pusku Traktori's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Traktori bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bentham's head.
Bentham closes the distance and clinches.
Traktori is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bentham's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Traktori tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bentham just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bentham with a knee to the head.
Bentham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bentham scores a nice knee to the body.
Bentham scores a nice knee to the body.
Bentham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Traktori in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bentham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bentham with a knee to the head.
Bentham crunches a lovely knee into Traktori's ribcage.
Bentham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bentham lands a nice knee to the body.
Bentham lands a good knee to the midsection. Traktori won't want to take too many of those.
Bentham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Traktori in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Traktori is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bentham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bentham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bentham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Traktori tries to stall but Bentham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jeremy Bentham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Traktori blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traktori has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bentham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pusku Traktori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bentham obliges.
Traktori trying to stall but Bentham improves his position.
Bentham scores with a knee to the head.
Traktori has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bentham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bentham obliges.
Traktori tries to break the clinch but Bentham is controlling the position.
Bentham lands a knee to the head.
Traktori is looking to break free of the clinch but Bentham has double underhooks.
Bentham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Traktori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bentham has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Bentham.
Bentham connects with a knee to the head.
Bentham landing knees to the body.
Bentham crunches a lovely knee into Traktori's ribcage.
Bentham misses with a knee strike.
Bentham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Traktori's efforts to push away.
Bentham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Traktori tries to score a body lock takedown but Bentham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bentham lands a good knee to the midsection. Traktori won't want to take too many of those.
Bentham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bentham lands a good knee to the midsection. Traktori won't want to take too many of those.
Traktori tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Traktori pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traktori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bentham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bentham seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bentham trying to control but Traktori is working from the bottom.
Traktori has his foot on Bentham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bentham works his way back into a safe position though.
Bentham tries to free his leg and advance position but Traktori is retaining full guard.
Bentham wants to get up but he can't break Traktori's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bentham wants to pass the guard but Traktori is keeping the position.
Traktori throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Traktori keeping moving, preventing Bentham from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentham preventing the sweep.
Bentham advances position into side control!
Jeremy Bentham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Traktori regains half guard.
Traktori looking for submissions off his back.
Bentham wants to get back to his feet.
Traktori is staying active underneath Bentham, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Traktori tries to get to full guard but Bentham has control of the leg.
Bentham wants to free his trapped foot but Traktori is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Traktori looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Traktori wants to improve his position but Bentham is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traktori. Bentham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bentham stuffs the takedown.
Traktori steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bentham. That one must have hurt.
Traktori takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bentham.
Bentham ducks under a wild hook from Traktori.
Bentham explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crunch! Bentham slams his shin into Traktori's torso.
Bentham throws a head kick that half lands.
Pusku Traktori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Traktori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice jab there from Bentham.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Bentham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bentham 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Bentham!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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