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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Burnett (ranked 4883 p4p, 0 weight class) and Requis Bently (ranked 25046 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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278 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Burnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Requis Bently!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bently shoots in and gets a takedown into Burnett's guard.
Burnett trying to control the position here.
Bently is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burnett is looking for a triangle but Bently pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bently throws a big elbow that misses.
Burnett wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Burnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bently is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burnett has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from Bently.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bently letting Burnett take a breather here.
Burnett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burnett is looking for a takedown.
Bently manages to break the clinch.
Bently shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burnett's guard.
Burnett trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bently is one step ahead there.
Burnett keeping full guard, as Bently tries to pass.
Burnett wants to sweep here but Bently controlling him for the moment.
Burnett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burnett pulls Bently in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bently bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bently working away.
Bently throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burnett is looking to regain half guard here but Bently keeps moving and retains side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Requis Bently dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bently gets the takedown into side control.
Burnett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bently off and has taken his back!
Burnett looking for the RNC.
We've been informed that Bently has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bently fending off the submission attempt from Burnett.
Burnett gets his hands free as Bently looks to control.
Requis Bently has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bently is in bad spot here.
Bently covers up after that shot from Burnett.
Burnett working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Burnett working for the choke.
Bently is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Burnett has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bently is trying to remain composed but Burnett is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Burnett is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bently trying to control the position but Burnett manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bently is breathing heavily.
Bently wants to get back to his feet.
I would not like to be Bently right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett scores with punches from the back.
Burnett looking to break Bently's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bently remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Burnett will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bently looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bently tries to roll but Burnett sticks to his back.
Burnett is not going to allow Bently to sit and survive in this position.
Burnett looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett is riding his opponent, not letting Bently buck him off.
Burnett struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bently just trying to survive but Burnett is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Burnett working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Burnett has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bently's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bently covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Burnett 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!
Bently throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burnett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bently is in Burnett's guard.
Bently stopping the sweep attempt from Burnett.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnett controlling the position.
Bently slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burnett keeping moving, preventing Bently from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bently trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bently postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett pulls Bently in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bently takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bently shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Burnett is holding on to half guard well.
Burnett is trying to control but can't.
Burnett holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bently is working for a kimura but Burnett is defending it quite comfortably.
Bently wants to stand up but Burnett has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bently tries to stand and escape but Burnett actually recovers to full guard.
Bently must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bently tries to close the distance and clinch but Burnett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burnett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bently closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burnett did well to prevent Bently getting side control.
Burnett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bently is trying to control. Burnett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett controlling the position for now.
Bently wants to take a breather but Burnett is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bently is stalling here. Burnett is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bently seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Burnett has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Burnett wants to control but Bently is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Requis Bently comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bently has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Requis Bently!
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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