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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Sue SamSung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, I Sue SamSung!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for SamSung with that takedown attempt.
Bennett misses with a series of wild punches.
Bennett misses with the combination.
Bennett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from SamSung is defended easily by Bennett.
Bennett swinging wildly here.
Bennett throws a right hand that SamSung ducks under and follows up with a left that SamSung also avoids with ease.
Bennett cracks a nice hook into SamSung's ribs.
SamSung shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense.
Bubba Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Sue SamSung.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from SamSung is defended easily by Bennett.
SamSung fails in his attempt to clinch.
SamSung throws a series of punches but Bennett avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett jabs at SamSung's body.
Bubba Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SamSung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bennett swivels and escapes.
Bennett drives through and clinches with SamSung against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bennett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
SamSung wants a takedown but no success here.
Bennett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bennett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
SamSung tries to break free but Bennett pushes him back against the cage.
SamSung wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
SamSung has Bennett pressed against the cage, preventing Bennett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
SamSung keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bennett's efforts to push away.
Bennett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but SamSung has him pressed against the cage.
Bennett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
SamSung throws a sloppy head kick and Bennett moves out of range easily.
SamSung dives in and grabs Bennett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bennett pushes down on SamSung's head and hops out.
Bennett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
SamSung tries for a takedown but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Bennett. Beautiful body shot.
Bennett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bennett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before SamSung has time to react.
Bennett swinging wildly here.
Bubba Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennett keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett misses with a looping left.
SamSung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bennett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bennett digs a good body shot into SamSung's ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bennett.
Bennett fails to land with a series of punches.
SamSung tries for a takedown but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bennett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and SamSung counters with a one-two to the body.
Bennett throws a right and a left that SamSung avoids nicely.
SamSung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett misses with a series of wild punches.
SamSung throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Bennett.
SamSung shoots in looking for a takedown but Bennett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing SamSung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
SamSung avoids a punch combination nicely.
SamSung lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Bennett scores with a four punch combination!
SamSung looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bennett is fending him off so far but SamSung persists. Nope, Bennett circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennett instigates a clinch.
SamSung successfully pulls guard.
Bennett tries to stand but SamSung is controlling from the bottom.
Bennett stands up from SamSung's guard - Bennett perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SamSung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bennett tries to avoid it but SamSung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bennett to the ground. Bennett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SamSung throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.
SamSung fails with the takedown.
Bennett misses with a wild combination.
Bennett lands a nice hook to SamSung's body. SamSung takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bennett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
SamSung keeps control of Bennett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bennett tries to break the clinch but SamSung is controlling the position.
Bennett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett is looking to wear down SamSung with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SamSung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bennett avoids it really well and circles away.
SamSung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Bennett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bennett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bubba Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by SamSung.
SamSung fails in his attempt to clinch.
SamSung tries to clinch but Bennett is having none of it.
SamSung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Bennett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bennett wants it to stay on the feet.
SamSung dives in and grabs Bennett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bennett pushes down on SamSung's head and hops out.
SamSung moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bennett lands an overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Bennett. Those never looked like landing.
Bennett stalks SamSung and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into SamSung's face. SamSung staggers backwards, shaken.
SamSung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bennett has managed to clinch.
SamSung misses with a knee to the head.
SamSung taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett wants to get back to striking at distance but SamSung won't allow it.
Bennett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bennett is trying to push SamSung away but SamSung has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bennett breaks from the clinch.
Bennett thows a body shot but no joy.
SamSung scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bennett leaves SamSung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bubba Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Sue SamSung.
The fight stays on the outside here - SamSung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
SamSung ducks right into an uppercut from Bennett.
SamSung misses with a low kick.
SamSung wants to clinch.
SamSung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bennett.
SamSung closes the distance and clinches up with Bennett, looking for a takedown. SamSung pushes Bennett against the cage but Bennett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bennett misses with a double jab.
Bennett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett cracks SamSung with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bennett connects with the punch.
Bennett takes the fight into the clinch.
Bennett manages to break the clinch.
SamSung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bennett circles away quickly and effectively.
Bennett checks a low kick from SamSung.
SamSung tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bennett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten SamSung somewhat.
SamSung takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bennett lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bennett.
Bennett avoids the head kick by SamSung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SamSung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bennett as he jumps to the side.
SamSung is breathing heavily.
SamSung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bennett avoids it really well and circles away.
SamSung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bennett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bubba Bennett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SamSung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bennett looks to land a combination but SamSung avoids it well.
Bennett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between SamSung's hands.
SamSung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bennett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice combination there by Bennett.
Bennett lands with a right hand.
Bennett closes the distance and clinches.
SamSung has had enough of the clinch but Bennett keeps him there for the moment.
SamSung keeps control of Bennett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bennett is trying to break free.
Bennett is trying to break the clinch but SamSung is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SamSung keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bennett's efforts to push away.
Bennett is trying to break free.
Bennett tries to break free but SamSung pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bennett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
SamSung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bennett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bennett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bennett wants to break free but SamSung has control.
SamSung has had enough of the clinch but Bennett keeps him there for the moment.
SamSung tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bennett smiles and moves away.
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!
SamSung tries to land a front kick but Bennett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SamSung tries to clinch up but Bennett circles away and keeps his distance.
Bennett tries to bum rush SamSung with a series of wild strikes but SamSung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bennett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but SamSung circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Bennett dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Bennett lands with a cross.
SamSung fails with the takedown.
SamSung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
SamSung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bennett defends it nicely.
SamSung ducks right into an uppercut from Bennett.
Nice shot by Bennett.
SamSung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
SamSung staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from SamSung.
Bubba Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Sue SamSung.
Bennett throws a one two combo.
Bennett throws a good cross that connects.
SamSung fails with a takedown attempt.
SamSung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennett throws a series of punches but SamSung avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SamSung has a takedown stuffed.
SamSung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bennett tries to avoid it but SamSung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bennett to the ground. Bennett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bennett has closed the distance and engaged SamSung in a clinch.
Bennett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from SamSung.
Bennett slaps away a takedown attempt from SamSung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bennett cracks SamSung with an open hand slap.
Bennett scores with the left hand. SamSung knows he should have avoided that one.
Bennett scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bennett throws a nice looking combination but SamSung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
SamSung takes one on the button.
Bennett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bennett wants to break free but SamSung has control.
SamSung has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bennett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
SamSung prevents Bennett from breaking the clinch.
Bennett is trying to push SamSung away but SamSung has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
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 wants to break free but SamSung has control.
SamSung misses with a knee strike.
Bennett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennett throws a series of punches but SamSung moves out of range.
SamSung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract SamSung.
Horrible takedown by SamSung or perhaps it was just good defense by Bennett which made him look bad.
SamSung walks into a stiff left hand from Bennett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SamSung fails with a takedown attempt.
Bennett tries to bum rush SamSung with a series of wild strikes but SamSung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bennett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bennett cracks a nice hook into SamSung's ribs.
Bennett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but SamSung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
SamSung tries for a takedown but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bennett scores with a nice strike.
Bennett lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bennett.
Bennett scores with a crisp jab that stopped SamSung in his tracks.
Bennett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from SamSung.
SamSung has a takedown stuffed.
SamSung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett misses with a series of wild punches.
SamSung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bennett but Bennett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bennett throws a right hand that SamSung ducks under and follows up with a left that SamSung also avoids with ease.
Bennett catches SamSung with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
SamSung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SamSung misses with a takedown attempt - Bennett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bennett cracks SamSung with an open hand slap.
I Sue SamSung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bubba Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bennett throws a nice looking combination but SamSung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Bennett!
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