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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bennet (ranked 3065 p4p, 378 weight class) and Bradford Forbes (ranked 2819 p4p, 361 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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209 lbs
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208 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Bennet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bradford Forbes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Forbes thuds his right hand into Bennet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Bennet.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Bradford Forbes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forbes moves out of range of the body kick.
Bennet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Forbess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Forbes lands an overhand right.
Forbes misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Forbes scores with a jab to the body.
Forbes throws a poor cross that misses
and Bennet counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forbes throws a lazy uppercut
and Bennet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Bradford Forbes has been cut.
Bennet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bennet takes a swing at Forbes's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Forbes.
Bennet throws a hook to the side of Forbes's head but Forbes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forbes defending well as Bennet loads up on a big left hand.
Forbes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bennet manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bennet scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Forbes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Forbes throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bennet misses the target.
Nice cross by Forbes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes throws out a loose jab but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennet clobbers Forbes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Forbes.
Forbes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Bennet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bennet.
Bennet blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Bennet tries to land a front kick but Forbes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Forbes throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
Bennet takes one to the chin there.
Forbes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Bennet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forbes scores with a one two! Bennet had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Forbes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Forbes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Forbes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennet counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Forbes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Forbes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Forbes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Michael Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Forbes throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Bennet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forbes.
Bennet is looking to counter punch.
Bennet lands a slapping body shot.
Bennet takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Forbes throws a sloppy body shot
and Bennet counters with a solid body kick.
Forbes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bennet finds it's way round the side to connect with Forbes's head.
Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Forbes looks winded!
Forbes throws a hook to the side of Bennet's head but Bennet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennet is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Bennet jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Bennet will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet connects with a single shot there.
Forbes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Forbes misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Bennet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Forbes.
Bennet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bennet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennet is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bennet walks into a left hand.
Forbes loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bennet sprawls well. Bennet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Forbes gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Bennet misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Forbes misses with a looping right.
Forbes misses with a hook. Bennet ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Bennet.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Forbes slips a jab from Bennet.
Bennet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Forbes misses.
Forbes misses with a hook
and Bennet counters with a right hand to the body.
Bennet is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bennet throws a leg kick
and Forbes counters with a shoot takedown. Bennet fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bennet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Forbes trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.
Forbes passes Bennet's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Forbes is just content to waste time from the top position. Bennet takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bennet looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bennet looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bennet!
Forbes is looking for a sweep.
Forbes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bennet presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bennet controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bennet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Forbes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennet controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bennet dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Forbes is just out of range.
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forbes.
Bennet feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Forbes takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet is looking to counter with a body kick.
Forbes throws a right hand that misses
and Bennet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bennet keeps Forbes at a distance using the push kick.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Forbes throws a poor cross that misses
and Forbes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Forbes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Forbes to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forbes is defended easily by Bennet.
Bennet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Bennet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good shot there by Bennet.
Bennet throws a hook to the side of Forbes's head but Forbes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forbes misses with an uppercut
and Bennet counters with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bennet, as that shot connected.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Forbes.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Bennet throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Forbes misses its intended target.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Bennet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forbes.
Bennet is looking to counter punch.
Forbes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet avoids the body shot from Forbes.
Forbes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bennet connects with a right hand. Forbes shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Forbes throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bennet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bennet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forbes at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Bennet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Forbes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bennet.
Forbes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Bennet has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bennet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Forbes misses with a lunging right hand
and Bennet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Forbes misses the target.
Bennet cracks a nice hook into Forbes's ribs.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Forbes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bennet under the eye.
Bennet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet is looking to counter punch.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Forbes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bennet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Forbes misses with a double jab
and Bennet counters with a right hand to the body.
Forbes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Forbes throws a right hand that misses
and Bennet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forbes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bradford Forbes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Bennet misses
and Forbes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bennet pushes Forbes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennet 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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hype
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RATING
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