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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Garboza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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295 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Larry Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Garboza!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garboza is out of range.
Larry Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garboza pushes Bennett away with a front kick.
Bennett tries to bum rush Garboza with a series of wild strikes but Garboza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bennett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bennett lands in his opponent's guard.
Bennett trying to control but Garboza is working from the bottom.
Bennett wants to get up but he can't break Garboza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Larry Bennett wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bennett!
Bennett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garboza.
Bennett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett scores with a takedown into Garboza's guard.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Garboza keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Garboza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Larry Bennett just wasn't active enough.
Garboza takes one to the chin there.
Bennett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garboza circles away quickly and effectively.
Garboza throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Garboza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garboza feints and then cracks Bennett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bennett down.
Bennett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bennett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Garboza controlling the position well.
Bennett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garboza defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garboza is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett thows a huge punch but Garboza dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Garboza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bennett tries to pass to full mount but Garboza defends it.
Garboza trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Garboza has given up his back. Will we see Bennett going for some submissions?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Garboza defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garboza is keeping busy.
Garboza covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looking to break Garboza's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Garboza remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bennett will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Garboza trying to control but not successfully.
Bennett misses with an elbow to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garboza trying to control but not successfully.
Bennett missing with punches from the back.
Bennett keeps control of the position as Garboza tries to break free.
Garboza preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bennett.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is hanging on to Garboza's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett is not going to allow Garboza to sit and survive in this position.
Bennett working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Larry Bennett!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Larry Bennett!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Larry Bennett!
Larry Bennett wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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