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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uni Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bentley Tessin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentley Tessin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uni Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bentley Tessin!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tessin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tessin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tessin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tessin trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Tessin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Connor dives on top into guard.
Connor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Connor wants to pass the guard but Tessin is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tessin has a closed guard, preventing Connor from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tessin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Connor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tessin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Connor has managed to get both his arms back between Tessin's legs - danger averted.
Tessin is adopting a defensive guard.
Tessin keeping moving, preventing Connor from controlling successfully.
Tessin pulls Connor in to control the position.
Connor really is a fat lump.
That's two 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.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Tessin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connor being controlled here momentarily.
Tessin working a defensive guard here.
Tessin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Tessin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tessin pulls Connor in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor stopping the sweep attempt from Tessin.
Tessin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Connor defends it easily.
Tessin working for a triangle but Connor defends it easily.
Tessin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Connor manages to get himself to full guard.
Connor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tessin.
Tessin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Connor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Connor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Connor!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tessin can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Connor crashes against the mat.
Tessin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tessin is looking for a kimura but Connor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tessin to get the leverage.
Connor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Tessin throws a jab but it's blocked by Connor.
Tessin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connor manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connor fails with the takedown.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bentley Tessin dominated that 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.
Tessin looks to land a right hand but Connor moved out of range.
Tessin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connor was well out of range. Poor timing from Tessin.
Bentley Tessin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor gets a clinch.
Tessin jumps guard and drags Connor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Connor tries to free his leg and advance position but Tessin is retaining full guard.
Tessin pulls Connor in close to his closed guard and prevents Connor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Connor wants to pass the guard but Tessin is keeping the position.
Tessin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor being controlled here momentarily.
Tessin wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Connor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tessin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Connor defends well.
Tessin wants to sweep here but Connor controlling him for the moment.
Tessin has control of Connor's left arm, preventing Connor from doing any damage.
Connor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tessin wants to sweep but no luck.
Connor wanted to stand there but Tessin had control of the position.
Bentley Tessin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tessin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Tessin.
Connor moves into the clinch successfully.
Tessin taking a breather.
Connor breaks from the clinch.
Tessin stuffs the takedown attempt from Connor. Connor gets slowly back to his feet.
Tessin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Connor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Connor instigates a clinch.
Connor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tessin is defending well.
Connor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tessin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connor manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Connor.
Connor has Tessin up against the cage in a clinch.
Connor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tessin is trying to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Connor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uni Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor blocks a body shot from Tessin.
Come on Tessin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Connor can't get the takedown.
Tessin tries to pull guard but Connor holds him up against the cage and eventually Tessin drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor throws a punch but it's blocked by Tessin.
Tessin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tessin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tessin pulls Connor in close to his closed guard and prevents Connor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tessin wants to sweep here but Connor controlling him for the moment.
Tessin pulls Connor in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tessin has his foot on Connor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Connor works his way back into a safe position though.
Connor throws a big elbow that misses.
Tessin is pulling down on Connor's head. It's preventing any offense from Connor, at least for the moment.
Tessin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Connor is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bentley Tessin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Tessin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connor.
Tessin gets tackled into the cage by Connor. Connor maintains the clinch.
Connor taking a breather.
Tessin lands a takedown into guard.
Connor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Connor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tessin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tessin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Connor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Connor has escaped and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tessin holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Connor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tessin wants to sweep here but Connor controlling him for the moment.
Tessin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Connor is aware though and is defending well.
Tessin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tessin pulls Connor in close to prevent any damage.
Bentley Tessin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Connor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tessin's guard.
Tessin trying to control the position here.
Connor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Connor has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Connor breaks from the clinch.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tessin as he avoids it easily.
Tessin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Connor rather than just go for the knockout.
Connor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Connor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tessin throws a body shot but no joy.
Tessin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tessin. Connor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connor avoids the body shot from Tessin.
Uni Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tessin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Connor moves away.
Connor closes the distance and pushes Tessin back into the cage.
Tessin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uni Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor breaks the clinch.
Connor ducks under a wild hook from Tessin.
Connor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tessin.
Tessin throws out a loose jab but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Connor controlling the action here for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Connor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tessin uses from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bentley Tessin.
I've got Tessin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bentley Tessin!
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energy
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RATING
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