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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petr Had (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MATT BENNETT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Had!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, MATT BENNETT!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BENNETT has a takedown stuffed.
Had throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around BENNETT's waist but BENNETT gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Had off to one side.
BENNETT throws a nice looking combination but Had bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
BENNETT closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Had to the mat! Had manages to get full guard.
BENNETT stays in close to Had's body and controls the position.
Had has control of BENNETT's left arm, preventing BENNETT from doing any damage.
Had working for a triangle but BENNETT defends it easily.
BENNETT stopping the sweep attempt from Had.
Had is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Had is pulling down on BENNETT's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BENNETT pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Had is keeping the position for now.
BENNETT must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
BENNETT trying to control but Had is working from the bottom.
BENNETT stopping the sweep attempt from Had.
BENNETT trying to control but Had is working from the bottom.
Had is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Had 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.
BENNETT tries to free his leg and advance position but Had is retaining full guard.
Had looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
BENNETT is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Had is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Had lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for BENNETT!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
BENNETT is trying desperately to improve position.
BENNETT is squirming around, avoiding Had's attempts to control the action.
BENNETT working to try and regain half guard.
Had goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now BENNETT is on top in guard.
BENNETT passes Had's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
BENNETT has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BENNETT has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Had's face.
BENNETT manages to capitalize on a mistake by Had to take his back!
BENNETT has the hooks in. Had is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
BENNETT is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Had is defending well though. BENNETT let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BENNETT not allowing Had to control his hands.
BENNETT scores with strikes from the back.
Had is rocked!
Had showing good submission defense here.
Oh Had is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Had is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if BENNETT gets his way!
Had seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BENNETT is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BENNETT is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Had is defending well though. BENNETT let's go of the attempt for now.
Had rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Had looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Had manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Had throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Had lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for BENNETT!
Had takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MATT BENNETT dominated that round.
That's time! Had's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
BENNETT closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - BENNETT lands in his opponent's guard.
BENNETT tries to free his leg and advance position but Had is retaining full guard.
Had keeping moving, preventing BENNETT from controlling successfully.
Had looking for a guillotine here but BENNETT defends easily.
Had looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Had keeping full guard, as BENNETT tries to pass.
Had escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. BENNETT gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BENNETT advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Had regains full guard. Nicely done.
Had working for a triangle but BENNETT defends it easily.
BENNETT won't allow Had to sweep him here.
BENNETT postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Had is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of BENNETT, into his guard.
Had pushing down on BENNETT's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Had wants to stand up but BENNETT has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Had wants to pass the guard but BENNETT is defending well.
BENNETT is not content to let Had control the position.
Petr Had overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BENNETT wants to improve his position but Had is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BENNETT is pressing down on Had's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
BENNETT looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Had passes into side control.
Had trying to control the position but BENNETT is working away.
BENNETT is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Had is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but BENNETT is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Had working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
BENNETT manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BENNETT moves nicely into side control.
Had is not content to let BENNETT control the position.
BENNETT is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Had is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
BENNETT working away.
Had manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Had might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
BENNETT thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Had looking for submissions off his back.
BENNETT is tying to control. Had wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
BENNETT is trying to work for a kimura but Had is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
BENNETT decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BENNETT is trying to work for a kimura but Had is defending well.
Had lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
BENNETT passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Had!
BENNETT forces the positional change into back control.
Had rolls, trying to escape but BENNETT keeps control of the position.
Had wants to control his opponent's hands but BENNETT gets his hands free.
Had rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Had actively working from the bottom here.
Had wants to control but BENNETT is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Had dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
BENNETT gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Had counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in BENNETT's guard now.
Had stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. BENNETT swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Had avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Had 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.
BENNETT tries to land a sweep but no joy.
BENNETT has his foot on Had's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Had works his way back into a safe position though.
BENNETT controls Had momentarily but Had frees himself.
BENNETT has his foot on Had's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Had works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Had trying to control but BENNETT is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Had changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. BENNETT looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BENNETT sneaks back into half guard.
Had is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Had looking for a submission but BENNETT manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Had drops back looking for a leg! BENNETT is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and BENNETT manages to kick Had off! Had jumps back into BENNETT's guard.
Had 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.
BENNETT wants to sweep here but Had controlling him for the moment.
BENNETT trying to keep a closed guard but Had is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Had drops back, looking for a kneebar! BENNETT looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. BENNETT looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from BENNETT!
BENNETT working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
BENNETT tries for a kimura but Had is defending well.
Had gets back to half guard.
Had actively working from the bottom here.
Had wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Had wants to improve his position but BENNETT is controlling well.
Had has one foot on BENNETT's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Had shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says BENNETT as he avoids it easily.
Had scores with a one two! BENNETT had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like MATT BENNETT has been cut.
Had changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. BENNETT looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
BENNETT tries to bench press Had off him but Had keeps the position.
BENNETT regains half guard.
BENNETT is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Had pulls his head out easily.
Had seems to be working for a kimura but BENNETT defends the submission attempt.
Had blocks the strikes from BENNETT.
Had passes to side control.
Had is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. BENNETT knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BENNETT stops Had from passing to mount.
Had has an Americana. BENNETT didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Had is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Had hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Petr Had!
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energy
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