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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kshitij Singh Negi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stu Bennett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
28 - 25 - 1 |
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kshitij Singh Negi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stu Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Bennett is predictable there
and Singh Negi counters with a series of strikes. Bennett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Singh Negi takes the fight into the clinch.
Bennett is trying to stall.
Bennett tries to break free but Singh Negi pushes him back against the cage.
Singh Negi prevents the takedown attempt.
Bennett lands a takedown into guard.
Singh Negi wants to get back to his feet but Bennett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Singh Negi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Singh Negi tries to get out of the position.
Bennett is pushing down on Singh Negi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Singh Negi is fighting to maintain full guard but Bennett has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Bennett seems content to control.
Singh Negi tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bennett manages to move to mount!
Bennett is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Singh Negi moved out of range nicely.
Singh Negi moves out of range of the body kick from Bennett.
Stu Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh Negi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Singh Negi is looking for a counter combo.
Singh Negi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Bennett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bennett throws a jab when Singh Negi was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh Negi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Singh Negi moved out of range nicely.
Bennett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Kshitij Singh Negi has been cut.
Singh Negi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bennett blocks the elbow strike.
Bennett manages to break the clinch.
Bennett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh Negi.
An inside leg kick from Bennett misses.
Singh Negi tries to close the distance and clinch but Bennett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Singh Negi is looking to clinch but Bennett is avoiding it.
Bennett misses with a lunging right hand
and Singh Negi counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Singh Negi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws a jab when Singh Negi was well out of range.
Singh Negi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennett.
Singh Negi clinches up with Bennett and pushes him back against the cage.
Singh Negi lands a knee to the body.
Singh Negi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bennett tries to pull guard but Singh Negi holds him up against the cage and eventually Bennett drops back down to his feet.
Singh Negi lands an elbow inside that Bennett shrugs off.
Bennett is working for takedown but Singh Negi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kshitij Singh Negi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stu Bennett.
Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by Singh Negi.
Bennett managing to block the knees to the body from Singh Negi.
Singh Negi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bennett working hard to break the clinch.
Singh Negi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bennett.
Bennett working hard to break the clinch.
Bennett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh Negi lands a nice elbow.
Singh Negi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bennett's defenses.
Singh Negi with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett is trying to force a seperation but Singh Negi has the dominant position.
Bennett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Singh Negi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bennett pulls guard effortlessly.
Singh Negi gets to his feet. Bennett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Singh Negi takes the fight into the clinch.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Singh Negi.
Singh Negi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bennett is defending well for now.
Bennett avoids the elbow strike from Singh Negi, against the cage.
Singh Negi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Singh Negi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Singh Negi misses with an elbow strike.
Bennett pulls guard successfully.
Singh Negi stands and steps away. Bennett gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kshitij Singh Negi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kshitij Singh Negi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Singh Negi checks the leg kick.
Singh Negi tries to clinch up.
Bennett throws the left hand but Singh Negi avoids the punch easily.
Singh Negi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bennett.
Singh Negi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Bennett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Bennett tries to get set, Singh Negi tries to push him back and clinch up but Bennett manages to avoid the attempt.
Singh Negi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Singh Negi moves away and avoids it.
Singh Negi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stu Bennett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bennett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Singh Negi counters with a two punch combo.
Kshitij Singh Negi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh Negi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bennett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh Negi clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Singh Negi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bennett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Singh Negi trying to land knees to the body.
Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by Singh Negi.
Bennett has Singh Negi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Singh Negi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Singh Negi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bennett.
Kshitij Singh Negi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bennett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kshitij Singh Negi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stu Bennett.
Singh Negi misses with an elbow strike.
Bennett is looking to break free of the clinch but Singh Negi has double underhooks.
Singh Negi working Bennett over with knees to the body.
Singh Negi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bennett.
Singh Negi lands a knee to the body.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Singh Negi lands an elbow inside that Bennett shrugs off.
Singh Negi lands an elbow inside that Bennett shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh Negi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Stu Bennett has been cut.
Singh Negi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh Negi lands an elbow that stopped Bennett in his tracks for a moment.
Bennett working hard to break the clinch.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennett avoids it.
Bennett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Singh Negi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Singh Negi tries to land knees in the clinch but Bennett avoids the damage to the body.
Singh Negi lands an elbow inside.
Bennett blocks an elbow strike from Singh Negi.
Singh Negi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bennett's efforts to push away.
Bennett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bennett is looking to break free of the clinch but Singh Negi has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Bennett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bennett is trying to break the clinch but Singh Negi has him pressed against the cage.
Singh Negi connects with a knee to the head.
Singh Negi lands a nice elbow.
Bennett fails to pull guard.
Bennett gets control of Singh Negi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bennett will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to get back to his feet but Singh Negi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bennett is working an open guard so Singh Negi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bennett connects with a looping right hand.
Bennett looks to land a right hand but Singh Negi moved out of range.
Bennett just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSingh Negi.
Singh Negi is looking to clinch.
Singh Negi tries to clinch up but Bennett circles away and keeps his distance.
Bennett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bennett is looking to slow Singh Negi down with leg kicks.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
Singh Negi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bennett counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Bennett misses
and Singh Negi counters by moving into the clinch.
Bennett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singh Negi has him pressed against the cage.
Singh Negi lands an elbow that stopped Bennett in his tracks for a moment.
Bennett is trying to break the clinch but Singh Negi is controlling him.
Singh Negi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bennett is defending well for now.
Singh Negi pushes off an throws an elbow but Bennett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Singh Negi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennett wants to get back to striking at distance but Singh Negi won't allow it.
Singh Negi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around?
Bennett tries to pull guard but Singh Negi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Singh Negi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bennett is defending well for now.
Singh Negi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bennett's efforts to push away.
Bennett tries to circle away but Singh Negi has him pinned against the cage.
Singh Negi lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kshitij Singh Negi dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Singh Negi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Singh Negi blocks a jab.
Bennett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Singh Negi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bennett loads up on a big right hand but Singh Negi slips the punch.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh Negi is just out of range.
Singh Negi wants to clinch up but Bennett keeps it at a distance.
Bennett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Singh Negi ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Bennett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Singh Negi tries to clinch but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett throws an off balance right hand
and Singh Negi counters with a one-two to the body.
Singh Negi has closed the distance and engaged Bennett in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Singh Negi obliges.
Bennett jumps guard but Singh Negi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Bennett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Singh Negi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Singh Negi lands a knee to the head.
Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by Singh Negi.
Singh Negi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bennett is looking for a takedown.
Bennett jumps guard but Singh Negi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kshitij Singh Negi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stu Bennett.
Bennett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Singh Negi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Singh Negi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bennett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bennett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennett avoids it.
Singh Negi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Singh Negi lands an elbow just above Bennett 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Singh Negi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Singh Negi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett takes an elbow to the temple.
Bennett takes a knee right on the jaw!
Singh Negi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Singh Negi missing with knees to the body.
Singh Negi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Bennett wants to break free but Singh Negi has control.
Singh Negi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bennett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Singh Negi's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Singh Negi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Singh Negi keeps control of Bennett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bennett wants a takedown.
Singh Negi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bennett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Singh Negi connects with a knee to the head.
Singh Negi lands an elbow just above Bennett 's eye.
Singh Negi landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Singh Negi.
Bennett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Singh Negi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bennett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Singh Negi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bennett's defenses.
Singh Negi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Singh Negi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bennett is defending well for now.
Bennett wants to break free but Singh Negi has control.
Singh Negi trying to land knees to the body.
Singh Negi lands a knee to the head.
Singh Negi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bennett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bennett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Singh Negi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Singh Negi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Singh Negi prevents Bennett from breaking the clinch.
Bennett takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh Negi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bennett's defenses.
Bennett blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett can't break the clinch.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennett avoids it.
Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bennett jumps guard but Singh Negi stands there with Bennett around his waist. Bennett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bennett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bennett managing to block the knees to the body from Singh Negi.
Bennett takes a knee right on the jaw!
Singh Negi connects with a knee to the head.
Singh Negi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bennett manages to break the clinch.
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Singh Negi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bennett throws out a counter right but Singh Negi avoids it with no problem.
Bennett scores with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kshitij Singh Negi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Singh Negi, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kshitij Singh Negi!
After the big win, Kshitij Singh Negi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Namunamu Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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