PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclovin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sandstorm by Darude. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bennett
vs
Mclovin

180 cm
24
198 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

186 cm
30
190 lbs
18 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fedor Mclovin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclovin avoids the head kick by Bennett.
Mclovin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mclovin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mclovin swings widly with a right hand
and Bennett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mclovin's knee momentarily.
Bennett goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Fedor Mclovin has been cut.
Mclovin moves out of range of the body kick from Bennett.
Mclovin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bennett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mclovin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
and Mclovin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bennett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mclovin.
Bennett misses with a hook to the body
and Mclovin counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin tries to clinch but Bennett moves away
and Bennett counters with a stiff right hand.
Richard Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mclovin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richard Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Mclovin.
Mclovin is looking to clinch.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mclovin to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclovin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bennett counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mclovin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bennett swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Mclovin counters with a shoot takedown. Bennett fights it but they end up in guard.
Bennett wants to sweep here but Mclovin controlling him for the moment.
Mclovin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovinis looking to pass into half guard but Bennett pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bennett is in guard.
Bennettis looking to pass into half guard but Mclovin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mclovin is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mclovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bennett is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bennett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mclovin looks gassed!
Bennett throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Bennett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mclovin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennett tries to land knees in the clinch but Mclovin avoids the damage to the body.
Bennett holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mclovin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Bennett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mclovin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

That kick from Bennett tenderised Mclovin's leg. Mclovin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bennett throws a leg kick but Mclovin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mclovin shoots in looking for a takedown. Bennett tries to sprawl out of it but Mclovin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bennett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mclovin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett misses with a hook.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mclovin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bennett as he avoids it easily.
Mclovin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mclovin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mclovin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bennett throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mclovin tries to clinch there but Bennett circles away.
Nice shot by Bennett.
A jab from Mclovin does it's job there.
Mclovin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fedor Mclovin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mclovin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Bennett.
Mclovin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bennett.
Bennett keeps the fight on the outside.
Richard Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
Mclovin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bennett circles away.
Richard Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Mclovin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett swings for the body but Mclovin moves out of range.
Bennett misses with a shot to the body

and Mclovin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mclovin throws and elbow that misses. Bennett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mclovin's guard. Nice move by Bennett!
Mclovin has his hands on Bennett's head, controlling the position.
Mclovin keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Bennett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mclovin'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!

Mclovin misses with a double jab
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mclovin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mclovin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bennett is fending him off so far but Mclovin persists. Nope, Bennett circles away and we're back to standing.
Mclovin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bennett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett misses with the body kick
and Mclovin counters with a three punch combo that has Bennett backing up. Bennett nods at Mclovin to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bennett takes a swing at Mclovin's ribcage but misses.
Bennett throws a leg kick
and Mclovin counters with a two punch combo.
Bennett thows a body shot but no joy.
Mclovin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Mclovin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mclovin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mclovin misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A leg kick checked by Mclovin.
Bennett looks to land a right hand but Mclovin moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mclovin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mclovin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mclovin throws a right hand that Bennett ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennett also avoids with ease.
Bennett circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bennett finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fedor Mclovin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin moves away from the strike by Bennett.
Mclovin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mclovin fails with a takedown attempt.
Richard Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Mclovin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mclovin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
Mclovin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Richard Bennett.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bennett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Bennett!