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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Choi Siwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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158 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choi Siwon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett throws a right hand that Siwon ducks under and follows up with a left that Siwon also avoids with ease.
Bennett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Siwon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bennett working hard to break the clinch.
Siwon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bennett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Bennett lands.
Siwon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siwon tries for a takedown but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bennett misses with a hook
and Siwon counters with a two punch combo.
Bennett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Siwon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Choi Siwon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siwon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Siwon there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Siwon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Siwon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett wants to control but Siwon postures up.
Siwon is trying to get an arm triangle but Bennett is defending well.
Siwon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bennett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Siwon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bennett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siwon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Siwon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siwon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
Siwon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Siwon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bennett, who protects the arm well.
Bennett struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siwon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Siwon is trying to get an arm triangle but Bennett is defending well.
Bennett is not content to let Siwon control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siwon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choi Siwon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Siwon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Siwon.
Bennett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Siwon dives in and scores a takedown into Bennett's guard.
Choi Siwon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Siwon tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard.
Siwon postures up in Bennett's guard and throws a big left but Bennett blocks it.
Siwon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siwon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bennett is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Siwon, into his guard.
Bennett looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Choi Siwon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
enabling Siwon to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Bennett misses with a looping right.
Siwon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siwon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
so Siwon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siwon forces his way into half guard.
Siwon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.
Siwon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siwon.
Siwon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siwon passes to side control.
The strikes coming from Siwon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Siwon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Siwon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bennett rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Siwon's guard! Nice work there by Bennett!
Siwon has Bennett pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett trying to control but Siwon is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choi Siwon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Siwon blocks a jab.
Bennett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Siwon has time to react.
Choi Siwon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennett stuffs the takedown.
Siwon moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Bennett misses with an uppercut.
Bennett misses with an uppercut.
Bennett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
and Siwon counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siwon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bennett misses with a combination
and Siwon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siwon stands and throws Bennett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bennett sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siwon passes to side control.
Siwon is trying to get an arm triangle but Bennett is defending well.
Siwon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bennett is not content to let Siwon control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siwon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Siwon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Siwon is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siwon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Siwon swings around for an armbar but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Siwon's guard.
Bennett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Siwon is proving hard to escape from.
Bennett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Choi Siwon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Charles Bennett hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bennett misses with a lunging right hand
and Siwon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Bennett throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Siwon shoots in for a double leg but Bennett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Charles Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Choi Siwon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennett throws the left hand but Siwon avoids the punch easily.
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 Choi Siwon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Siwon, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Choi Siwon!
After the fight, Choi Siwon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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