Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SFL 114 | Barbarian vs Bone
Date: Nov 10, 2021

#R1#
Sol Brotha looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Sol Brotha slips under a jab.
Sol Brotha lands a jab to Bennet's midsection.
Bennet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sol Brotha feints and then cracks Bennet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bennet down.
Sol Brotha scores with a jab to the body.
Sol Brotha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bennet stuffs the takedown.
Bennet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bennet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sol Brotha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bennet throws a leg kick but Sol Brotha moved away.
Sol Brotha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sol Brotha misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Sol Brotha scores with a jab. Bennet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Bennet has Sol Brotha up against the cage in a clinch.
Sol Brotha is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bennet is keeping busy.
Sol Brotha misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Sol Brotha misses with a punch on the inside.
Sol Brotha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sol Brotha. #BC2#
Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sol Brotha takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like YB Sol Brotha has been cut.
Sol Brotha avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses
and Sol Brotha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sol Brotha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bennet's sensitive parts.
Bennet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennet throws a nice head kick!
Bennet throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sol Brotha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Sol Brotha lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Bennet throws a push kick but Sol Brotha slaps the foot to one side.
Michael Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bennet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bennet moves forwards but Sol Brotha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bennet slips under a jab from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bennet checks a leg kick.
Sol Brotha works Bennet's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Sol Brotha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bennet sprawls well initially but Sol Brotha persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Bennet manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sol Brotha keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sol Brotha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sol Brotha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sol Brotha lands with a left to the head.
Sol Brotha has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
Sol Brotha just leaning against Bennet, taking a breather. #T3#
Sol Brotha lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Bennet.
A head kick by Bennet misses
and Sol Brotha counters with a three punch combo that has Bennet backing up. Bennet nods at Sol Brotha to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Sol Brotha looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sol Brotha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bennet told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Sol Brotha 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.
Bennet is staying active underneath Sol Brotha, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Sol Brotha is just content to waste time from the top position. Bennet takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sol Brotha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sol Brotha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sol Brotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sol Brotha won't allow Bennet to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

YB Sol Brotha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on YB Sol Brotha's cut.
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.#R2#
Sol Brotha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bennet in his tracks.
Bennet scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sol Brotha blocks a head kick by Bennet.
Sol Brotha half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Sol Brotha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Bennet.
Bennet goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sol Brotha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bennet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sol Brotha thumps Bennet with a low kick.
Bennet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet lands a slapping body shot.
Sol Brotha lands a body shot.
Sol Brotha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sol Brotha throws out a leg kick but Bennet moves out of range and Sol Brotha only half commits.
Bennet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Sol Brotha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sol Brotha goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bennet throws a head kick that half lands.
Bennet throws a lazy head kick
and Sol Brotha counters with a nice leg kick.
Bennet lands a head kick! #CUT2#YB Sol Brotha's cut is getting worse.
Sol Brotha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sol Brotha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sol Brotha avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Sol Brotha looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
YB Sol Brotha is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sol Brotha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Bennet does no damage.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Bennet is breathing heavily.#TD#
Sol Brotha shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bennet is trying to defend but Sol Brotha finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Bennet kicks Sol Brotha off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Sol Brotha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennet can do to turn this around?
Bennet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bennet throws a big counter head kick but Sol Brotha avoids it with no problem.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sol Brotha manages to avoid it.
A jab from Sol Brotha finds it's way through Bennet's defenses.
Bennet throws a front kick that sends Sol Brotha stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot lands for Sol Brotha.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sol Brotha.
Bennet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sol Brotha throws a wild body kick that Bennet sees coming a mile off.
Sol Brotha blocks a head kick by Bennet.
Bennet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sol Brotha throws a front kick that sends Bennet stumbling back into the cage.
Bennet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sol Brotha rather than just go for the knockout.
Sol Brotha jabs Bennet right on the nose. Bennet blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Sol Brotha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sol Brotha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennet on the side of the head.
Bennet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sol Brotha. Sol Brotha obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Sol Brotha feints and as Bennet raises his hands in defense, Sol Brotha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sol Brotha distracts Bennet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sol Brotha wants to control from the top but Bennet keeps moving.
Sol Brotha wants to pass the guard but Bennet is keeping the position.
Sol Brotha throws a big right hand that misses.
Sol Brotha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sol Brotha trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom. #T4#
Sol Brotha forces his way into half guard.
Bennet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha wants to free his trapped foot but Bennet is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
Bennet pushes Sol Brotha off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sol Brotha lands a jab to the nose.
Bennet has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sol Brotha finds it's way round the side to connect with Bennet's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet walks into a left hand.
Bennet wants to clinch but Sol Brotha slips to the side#TD#
and Sol Brotha counters with a shoot takedown. Bennet fights it but they end up in guard.
YB Sol Brotha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sol Brotha trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.
Sol Brotha trying to move into half guard but instead Bennet has managed to sweep!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

YB Sol Brotha dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sol Brotha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Sol Brotha forces Bennet back against the cage and clinches.
Sol Brotha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Sol Brotha has Bennet pressed against the cage, preventing Bennet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Bennet manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Bennet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet throws a head kick but Sol Brotha moves out of range.
Sol Brotha slips a jab and a cross from Bennet.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses.
Bennet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sol Brotha shoots in looking for a takedown. Bennet tries to sprawl out of it but Sol Brotha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bennet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Sol Brotha lands with an overhand left.
Bennet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the liver by Bennet. Beautiful body shot.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sol Brotha misses the target.
Sol Brotha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Sol Brotha moves out of range easily.
Sol Brotha tests Bennet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bennet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sol Brotha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sol Brotha lands a jab to Bennet's midsection.
Sol Brotha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michael Bennet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sol Brotha thuds his right hand into Bennet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet checks the leg kick.
Sol Brotha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sol Brotha fails with a takedown attempt.
Bennet blocks a leg kick.
Sol Brotha misses with a body shot.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet throws a chopping leg kick but Sol Brotha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sol Brotha shoots in for a takedown but Bennet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB Sol Brotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses.
Sol Brotha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sol Brotha misses with a double jab. #CL#
Sol Brotha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sol Brotha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Bennet working hard to break the clinch.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Sol Brotha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sol Brotha throws an elbow but it misses.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Sol Brotha with a hook.
Sol Brotha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennet on the side of the head.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Bennet scores with a head kick. Sol Brotha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bennet takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sol Brotha scores with a hook to the body. Bennet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sol Brotha connects with a body shot that sends Bennet's belly button to the back.
Bennet tries to clinch but Sol Brotha is having none of it.
Sol Brotha jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bennet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Sol Brotha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bennet doesn't seem phased though.
Sol Brotha digs a good hook to Bennet's body.
Sol Brotha lands a leg kick that knocks Bennet off balance momentarily.#TD#
Bennet gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sol Brotha to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sol Brotha stands up over Bennet, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sol Brotha sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
YB Sol Brotha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sol Brotha 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... YB Sol Brotha!
Our winner, YB Sol Brotha, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 108 | Barbarian vs Raper
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1##CL#
Heights gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Heights breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Heights pushes Bennet up against the cage in a clinch.
Heights wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heights tries to pull guard but Bennet won't allow it.
Heights is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bennet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heights is pushing Bennet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Heights drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bennet pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seelow Heights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bennet gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Heights takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Heights has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bennet after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Heights pulls guard.
Bennet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bennet wants to pass the guard but Heights is keeping the position.
Heights is controlling Bennet's posture.#SU2#
Bennet stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Heights fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bennet crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Heights - the referee stops the clock and Bennet gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Heights. Bennet manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Heights half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heights manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Heights tries to keep at a distance but Bennet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heights keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bennet's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heights takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut.
Michael Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heights blocks a head kick by Bennet.
Heights tries to counter by clinching up but Bennet breaks away and moves out of range.
Heights fails with a takedown attempt.
Bennet throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Heights.#T3#
Bennet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Heights tries to clinch there but Bennet circles away.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily.
Heights appears to be looking for a big counter.
Heights takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Heights avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Heights throws a big counter combination but Bennet scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Heights shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bennet as he avoids it easily.
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Bennet misses
and Heights counters with a nice body shot.
Bennet throws a lazy body kick
and Heights counters with a low kick, right behind Bennet 's knee. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bennet enables Heights to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bennet manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Bennet manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heights tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bennet just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Heights tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennet avoids it.#BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Heights blocks a head kick by Bennet.
Heights fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Bennet.
Heights lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Heights.
Bennet looks to land a combination but Heights avoids it well.
Heights digs a good hook to Bennet's body.
Heights will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A shot to the body from Bennet misses
and Heights counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Heights drives through and clinches with Bennet against the cage. #BC#
Heights escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heights will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heights moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heights looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bennet steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Heights.
Seelow Heights is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heights throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Heights takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Bennet. No joy for Heights on that attempt.
Bennet throws a fast counter high kick but Heights manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seelow Heights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Heights pushes Bennet up against the cage in a clinch.
Heights tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bennet just stands there and leans against the cage.
Heights tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bennet smiles and moves away.
Bennet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heights circles away quickly and effectively.#T1##KD2#
A head kick lands from Bennet that sends Heights to the canvas. Heights tries to scramble back to his feet but Bennet brings him back down into side control.
Bennet working away.
Bennet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Bennet decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bennet misses with a shot to the body
and Heights counters with a leg kick.
Heights throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Heights shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bennet but Bennet pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Bennet tries to keep at a distance but Heights has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heights holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Heights tries to pull guard but Bennet won't allow it. #T2#
Heights tries to pull guard but Bennet forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heights has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bennet after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bennet wants it to stay on the feet.
Bennet steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Heights.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Heights tries to land a front kick but Bennet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bennet throws a head kick but Heights moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bennet prevents the takedown attempt.
Heights has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bennet after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily.
Bennet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michael Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bennet dodges the punch combination from Heights.
Heights on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heights takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heights avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Heights is looking to counter with head kicks.
Heights tries to clinch up but Bennet circles away and keeps his distance.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
Heights tries to clinch but Bennet moves out of range. #T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bennet - that will leave a mark!
Bennet keeps Heights at a distance using the push kick.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Bennet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet throws a nice looking combination but Heights bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heights tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bennet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heights shoots in for a takedown but Bennet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Heights closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bennet is trying to break the clinch but Heights has him pressed against the cage.
Heights jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bennet walks away with a smile on his face. Heights gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Heights avoids the head kick by Bennet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heights looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Heights throws the kick towards the body but Bennet avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heights is defended easily by Bennet.
Bennet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bennet scores with a head kick. Heights tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Heights blocks a head kick by Bennet.
Heights lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bennet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Heights rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick by Bennet misses #CL#
and Heights counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heights.
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heights paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heights closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bennet circles away.
Bennet lands a high kick! #CUT2#Seelow Heights's cut is getting worse.
Bennet throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heights's head.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Bennet. No joy for Heights on that attempt.
Bennet shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seelow Heights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heights shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bennet as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heights misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Heights sees coming a mile off.
Bennet scores with a head kick. Heights tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Heights goes for a double leg but Bennet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bennet continues to drive forward.
Heights misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bennet as Heights tries to tie him up.
Heights looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Michael Bennet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bennet tries to break the clinch but Heights is controlling the position.
Heights keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bennet's efforts to push away.#BC#
Heights breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennet blocks a head kick by Heights.
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heights doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennet circles away.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Heights wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heights avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Heights tries to clinch up but Bennet circles away and keeps his distance.
Bennet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heights avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Heights is looking to counter the offense by Bennet and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heights. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heights moves away.
Bennet leaves Heights with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heights blocks a head kick by Bennet.
Bennet throws a head kick but Heights moves out of range.
Heights is looking to counter the offense by Bennet and move into the clinch.
Bennet misses with a body kick.#CL#
Bennet tries to keep at a distance but Heights has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Heights. #T4#
Heights drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bennet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Heights drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennet throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Heights circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bennet 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SFL 101 | Laine vs Barbarian
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bennet.
Orlov tests Bennet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Orlov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orlov thuds his right hand into Bennet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Bennet tries to clinch up.
Bennet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bennet misses the body punch
letting Orlov counter with a right hand.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBennet.
Orlov cracks Bennet with an open hand slap.
Bennet takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Orlov has Bennet up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Bennet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlov throws a right and a left that Bennet avoids nicely.
Orlov throws a right and a left that Bennet avoids nicely.
Bennet scores with a head kick. Orlov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Bennet thuds his right hand into Orlov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orlov throws a nice looking combination but Bennet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orlov moves in looking to clinch but Bennet pushes him off.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Orlov moves out of range easily.
It looked like Orlov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bennet.
A punch combination from Orlov misses.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Orlov backs off Bennet throws a huge counter combo but Orlov manages to avoid it all.
Orlov throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Nice shot by Orlov.
Bennet throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range. #CL#
Bennet gets tackled into the cage by Orlov. Orlov maintains the clinch.
Bennet is pushing Orlov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bennet blocking some punches. #T2#
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Orlov breaks the clinch.
Bennet bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bennet misses with a head kick. #CL#
Orlov moves into the clinch successfully.
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!#BC#
Orlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Orlov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Orlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Bennet. #CL#
Bennet tries to keep at a distance but Orlov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Orlov moves into the clinch.
Bennet wants to get back to striking at distance but Orlov won't allow it. #T3##BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Orlov works Bennet's body with a nice hook.
Bennet pushes Orlov away with a front kick.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses
and Orlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennet throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Orlov moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Orlov misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Orlov.#CUT#That has opened up Michael Bennet's cut even more.
Bennet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bennet's head.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Bennet. #T4#
Bennet gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Orlov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Orlov.
Orlov cracks a nice hook into Bennet's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orlov.#CUT#The cut above Michael Bennet's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice jab there from Orlov. #ROC#Bennet is rocked!
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD#
Orlov sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Bennet to the ground! Orlov dives into full mount looking to finish!
Bennet is still in real trouble! Can Orlov finish him?#SUB#
Orlov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bennet is surviving well by controlling Orlov's body position as best he can.
Orlov fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Orlov working for a guillotine from mount but Bennet is in no mood to give up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet tries to buck Orlov off but he can't manage it.
Bennet seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Orlov goes for an armbar but Bennet turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bennet. #SUB#
Orlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bennet defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bennet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Bennet misses
and Orlov counters with a nice body shot.
Orlov is looking to clinch but Bennet is avoiding it.
Orlov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Orlov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Orlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlov takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlov throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Orlov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bennet eats them both and turns towards Orlov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennet can do to turn this around?
Orlov walks into a stiff left hand from Bennet.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orlov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bennet circles away quickly and effectively.
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!#CL2#
Bennet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orlov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Orlov pushes Bennet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orlov lands a head kick. Bennet smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Orlov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Orlov tests Bennet's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#Michael Bennet's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Orlov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mikhail Orlov!

Event: SFL 93 | Hopkins vs KVDB
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Taneyev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taneyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It appears Taneyev was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bennet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Bennet misses.
Taneyev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Taneyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Taneyev slips the punch.
Bennet just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTaneyev.
A left lands for Bennet.#T1#
Bennet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bennet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taneyev's head backwards.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bennet.#T2#
Jab, jab by Taneyev - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Taneyev just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Taneyev misses the target.
Taneyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taneyev lands a head shot.
Bennet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taneyevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Bennet misses with a straight right.
Bennet lands with a right hand.
Bennet scores with a nice right hand.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taneyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Taneyev lands a big head kick that sends Bennet tumbling to the mat! Taneyev takes a step backwards and waves Bennet back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taneyev.
Good standup being displayed there by Taneyev as he connects with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Michael Bennet's cut even more.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Taneyev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taneyev.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taneyev lands a nice hook to Bennet's body. Bennet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taneyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taneyev.
As Bennet looks to move away, Taneyev throws a big counter combo but Bennet just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev connects with a looping right hand.
Bennet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taneyev's head.#T1#
A slow jab from Bennet misses its intended target.
Bennet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taneyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
Taneyev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valentin Taneyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taneyev misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Bennet misses with a hook. Taneyev ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Taneyev misses the target.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Taneyev moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Bennet connects with a jab.#T3#
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taneyev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bennet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taneyev slips a jab from Bennet.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taneyev.
Bennet lands a jab.
Taneyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennet moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Taneyev ducks down to avoid it.
Taneyev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taneyev is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Bennet like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Bennet from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Taneyev!
A victorious Valentin Taneyev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 269 Marceau vs Jones
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Parade takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bennet wants to clinch.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Bennet finds it's target.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Parade is just out of range.
Parade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bennet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parade tries a head kick but it misses.
Parade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet throws a right and a left that Parade avoids nicely.
Parade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Bennet.
Parade moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Bennet rushes Parade and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bennet.
Bennet scores with a shot to the side of Parade's head.
Parade blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Parade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Parade tries a body shot but Bennet blocks it. #BC2#
Bennet manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Bennet - just one landing.
Parade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bennet misses with the body kick
and Parade counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bennet is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bennet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parade under the eye.
A leg kick checked by Parade.
Bennet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Parade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bennet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Parade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bennet.
Bennet misses with a lunging right hand
and Parade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Bennet defending well as Parade loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Bennet. That snapped Parade's head back.
Bennet tests Parade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bennet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bennet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bennet dips to his left and cracks Parade with an uppercut!
Bennet is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Parade had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A punch combination from Parade misses.
Bennet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bennet has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Parade moves away from the strike by Bennet.
Jab by Bennet.
Parade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parade.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bennet.
Parade misses with a body kick.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bennet.
Parade misses with a looping right.
Bennet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parade has time to react.
Parade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bennet throws the left hand but Parade avoids the punch easily.
Bennet cracks a nice hook into Parade's ribs.
Parade throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bennet counters with a low kick, right behind Parade 's knee.
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parade.
Parade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Bennet. Beautiful body shot.
Parade cracks Bennet with a good jab.#CL2#
Bennet rushes Parade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Parade breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parade.
Parade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Parade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Bennet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parade appears to be looking for a big counter.
Parade throws a lazy uppercut
and Bennet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Parade needs to keep his hands up - Bennet had a free shot at his head there.
Bennet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parade.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet lands with a good body shot.
Bennet takes a swing at Parade's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bennet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Parade throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Bennet - just one landing.
Bennet slips a jab from Parade.
Bennet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parade manages to avoid it.
Bennet digs a good hook to Parade's body.
Bennet keeps Parade at a distance using the push kick.
Bennet lands a nice looking body shot.
Parade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bennet swings for the body but Parade moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parade.
Bennet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice jab there from Parade. #CUT#It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Parade sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Parade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bennet lands a jab to the head.
Bennet scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Bennet has managed to clinch.
Parade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parade lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Bennet.
Parade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Still in the clinch, Parade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Parade tries to stall but Bennet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Parade throws a head punch that misses.
Parade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parade's elbow.
Bennet lands a right hand.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Parade is trying to break the clinch but Bennet is controlling him.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Parade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parade misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parade.
Bennet lands with a left to the head.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Parade controls his hands.
Bennet misses with some punches.
Parade can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Nice body punch from Parade.
Nice body punch from Bennet.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Parade controls his hands.
Parade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parade.
Parade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bennet or not.
Parade lands a body shot.
Bennet is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parade. #T3##BC2#
Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bennet throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Parade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Parade drops Bennet with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bennet looks back up at him and smiles so Parade waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Are you kidding me?! Parade ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bennet clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rage Parade!
Our winner, Rage Parade, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 257 Blazkov vs Innaritu
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Camara lands a lovely overhand right.
Bennet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Camara swings widly with a right hand
and Bennet counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Camara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.#CL#
Bennet moves into range and clinches up with Camara.
Bennet lands with a short shot to the head.
Bennet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Camara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Camara is looking to chop away at Bennet's legs.
Bennet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camara's hands.
Bennet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Camara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennet looks to land a body kick but Camara moved away.
Camara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Bennet throws a poor cross that misses
and Camara counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Bennet pushes Camara away with a front kick.
Bennet throws a lazy uppercut
letting Camara counter with a right hand.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.#CL#
Bennet clinches.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Camara scores with a shot to the side of Bennet's head.
Bennet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet is leaning against Camara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Camara trying to control the position but instead, Bennet has worked for underhooks and has pushed Camara into the cage.
Camara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bennet pushes Camara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bennet tries to break the clinch but Camara is controlling the position. #T2##BC#
Bennet manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet throws a lazy uppercut
and Camara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Camara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bennet. That did some damage!
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet misses with an uppercut.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet throws a good cross that connects.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bennet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bennet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bennet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bennet blocks the body kick.
Bennet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bennet scores with a punch to the head.
Camara throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Bennet there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bennet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Camara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bennet digs a good hook to Camara's body. #T3#
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Camara is out of range.
Camara blocks a jab.
A low kick lands for Camara.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Bennet cracks Camara with an open hand slap.
Bennet lands with an uppercut that bounces Camara off the cage and back into range.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennet jabs Camara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Camara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennet throws out the jab.
Bennet misses with a body punch
and Camara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Camara steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bennet.
Camara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Camara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Bennet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camara on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Camara finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet misses with the combination.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
Camara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Camara takes one to the chin there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bennet.
Bennet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bennet throws a push kick but Camara slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Bennet closes the distance and pushes Camara back into the cage.
Camara working aggressively here.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bennet tries to clinch up but Camara circles away and keeps his distance.
Bennet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camara's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Bennet.
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennet throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Camara slips the punch.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Camara motions for Bennet to come forward. Camara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bennet closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Camara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Bennet tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara lands a shoulder strike.
Bennet takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Camara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bennet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Bennet.
An inside leg kick from Camara misses.
Camara throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Bennet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bennet looks to land a body kick but Camara moved away.
It seemed like Camara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet lands a head shot.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Bennet throws a chopping leg kick but Camara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bennet scores with a kick to the body.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
Camara misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Bennet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crunch! Bennet slams his shin into Camara's torso.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Camara stuns Bennet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bennet jabs Camara right on the nose. Camara blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheers as Camara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bennet doesn't seem phased though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Camara crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bennet - the referee stops the clock and Camara gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bennet. Camara manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Camara has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bennet.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Camara moved out of range.#T3#
Camara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Camara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Camara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camara.
Camara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bennet tries to clinch up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennet.
Camara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Camara has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bennet.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Camara looks to land a body kick but Bennet moved away.#CL2#
Camara has closed the distance and engaged Bennet in a clinch.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Camara misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Camara is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara tries to stall but Bennet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Bennet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Camara lands a left hand.
Camara blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Camara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camara pushes Bennet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Camara ducks down to avoid it.
Camara lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Camara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bennet cracks Camara with an open hand slap.
Camara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A low kick from Bennet misses
and Camara counters with a big head kick but Bennet shrugs it off.
Camara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Camara avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara lands a jab to Bennet's midsection.
Bennet misses with a wild combination.
Camara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bennet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bennet. Camara shrugs it off though.
A low kick lands for Bennet.
Camara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Camara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Camara motions for Bennet to come forward. Camara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.
Camara missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Bennet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camara doesn't seem bothered though.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara. #T2#
Camara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Camara moves out of range of the body kick.
Camara throws the left hand but Bennet avoids the punch easily.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara.
Camara wants to counter with a clinch but Bennet pushes him away.
Bennet lands a body shot.
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!
Camara avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Camara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Camara throws a leg kick which misses Bennet's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennet tries to avoid it.
Bennet fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Bennet. Beautiful body shot.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Camara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bennet lands a body shot. #T3#
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camara.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Camara wants to counter the offense by Bennet and move into the clinch position.
Camara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Camara counters with a body kick.
Bennet throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
Camara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camara raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bennet doesn't manage to clinch there - Camara circles away.
Bennet slips a straight right by Camara.
Camara avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Camara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Camara misses with a looping right.
Bennet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Bennet swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bennet. That one must have hurt.
Bennet misses with a low kick.
Bennet connects with a single shot there.
Camara throws a sloppy head kick and Bennet moves out of range easily.
Bennet tries to work over Camara's front leg with a kick but Camara checks it.
Camara scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara throws a looping overhand right but Bennet ducks down to avoid it.
Camara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Camara walks into a straight right hand from Bennet.
Bennet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camara throws a leg kick which misses Bennet's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennet tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bennet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
After the fight, Michael Bennet was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFC 251 Monkey vs Poli
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Bennet circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bennet.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Bennet.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peterson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Peterson working Bennet over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennet.
Bennet working aggressively here.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've been informed that Peterson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bennet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Peterson obliges.
Bennet is breathing heavily.#T1#
Peterson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Peterson lands an elbow that stopped Bennet in his tracks for a moment.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bennet pulls his leg out and moves away.
Peterson tries to clinch but Bennet moves away
and Bennet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bennet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Peterson.
Bennet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peterson.
A low kick lands for Bennet.
Bennet lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Peterson connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bennet tries to keep at a distance but Peterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action. #T2#
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennet avoids it.
Bennet is trying to push Peterson away but Peterson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Peterson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bennet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
Peterson tries a body shot but Bennet blocks it.
Bennet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson tries a body shot but Bennet blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet. #T3#
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Peterson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Peterson is pushing Bennet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bennet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Bennet lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson cracks Bennet with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Peterson. #CUT2#Michael Bennet's cut is getting worse.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson.
Peterson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson.
Bennet misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Bennet.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson lands a good knee to the midsection. Bennet won't want to take too many of those.
Peterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bennet walks away with a smile on his face. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Bennet fires out a quick counter leg kick but Peterson just manages to avoid it.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Bennet scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Peterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Peterson breaks the clinch.
Bennet misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bennet.
No joy there for Peterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bennet stuns Peterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Peterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
That's time! Bennet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bennet feints and then cracks Peterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peterson down.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Bennet pushes him off.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Peterson darts in and clinches Bennet up against the cage.
Bennet is trying to break free.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Peterson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Peterson is stalling here.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennet lands with a right to the head.
George Peterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bennet working aggressively here.
Peterson scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet misses with the head strike.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennet backwards. #BC#
Bennet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Bennet keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bennet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Bennet cracks a nice hook into Peterson's ribs.
Bennet defending well as Peterson loads up on a big left hand.
Bennet swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
Peterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Peterson clinches up with Bennet and pushes him back against the cage.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good body shot from Peterson.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
Peterson presses Bennet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Peterson.
Peterson pushes Bennet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bennet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Peterson. #T2#
Bennet tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bennet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Michael Bennet's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short right from Peterson.
Peterson lands a nice elbow.
Peterson lands a knee to the body.
Peterson lands a body shot.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson tries to work over Bennet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Peterson.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bennet blocks an elbow strike from Peterson. #T3##BC2#
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Peterson. #CL2#
Peterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Peterson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bennet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Peterson. #CUT2#Jeez, Michael Bennet's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Bennet's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Peterson!
George Peterson very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: PFC 244 Sitsongrit vs Kenobi
Date: Feb 07, 2021

#R1#
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Bennet throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bennet will feel that in the morning.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A solid body kick from Jones.
Bennet is breathing heavily.
Jones avoids the body shot from Bennet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Jones is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Bennet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Bennet as he connects with a hook.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennet misses with a straight right.
Jones throws a big counter head kick but Bennet avoids it with no problem.
Bennet does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bennet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bennet throws an off balance right hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennet throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Bennet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bennet doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bennet.
Bennet with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Bennet.
Jones avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Bennet looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Bennet lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Bennet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bennet with a nice calf kick.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Jones throws out a counter right but Bennet avoids it with no problem.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bennet lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bennet.
Bennet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bennet crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and Bennet gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. Bennet manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Bennet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Bennet misses with a body shot. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Bennet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones lands with a cross. #CUT2#Michael Bennet's cut is getting worse.
Bennet is looking to clinch.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones thinks about the counter body kick.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a head kick but Bennet moves out of range.
Jones slips a straight right by Bennet.
Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennet lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Bennet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennet.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Bennet sees coming a mile off.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones misses with a hook. Bennet ducked under it nicely.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bennet misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Jones throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
Bennet misses with a looping left.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Bennet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Bennet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet lands with a good body shot.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Bennet blocks a jab.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bennet lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bennet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Bennet's head back.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Bennet avoids it.#T2#
Bennet scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet connects with a single shot there.
Bennet avoids the head kick by Jones.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet scores with a nice strike.
Bennet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A big left from Bennet misses.
A shot to the body from Bennet misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bennet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bennet blocks it well.#T3#
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennet lands with a cross.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bennet swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a head kick but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet connects with a solid leg kick.
Bennet lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bennet has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T4#
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bennet takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet tries to land a body kick
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Michael Bennet's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Bennet misses.
Jones steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Jones looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bennet moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Bennet throws a sloppy body shot
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bennet lands with an overhand left.
Bennet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bennet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jones might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bennet has got the better of the exchanges.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennet connects with a jab.
Jones misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Bennet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bennet. #T1#
Bennet digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jones slips a straight right by Bennet.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Bennet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Bennet tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Jones follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bennet is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bennet misses with a looping right.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bennet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bennet is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Bennet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Bennet scores with a body shot.
Bennet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bennet throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Bennet misses.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#KD2#
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Bennet tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Bennet back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bennet is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bennet.
Oh Bennet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bennet avoids the head kick by Jones.
Bennet seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones throws a monster overhand right that drops Bennet! Jones follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Jones!
Jeremy Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 237 Jones vs Bapp
Date: Jan 10, 2021

#R1#
Marceau jabs Bennet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marceau moves out of range as Bennet throws a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Marceau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bennet doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bennet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marceau momentarily.
Marceau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marceau cracks Bennet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marceau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Bennet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marceau, pushing him back against the cage.
Bennet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Marceau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marceau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Marceau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marceau steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bennet. That one must have hurt.
Marceau ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bennet throws a poor cross that misses
letting Marceau counter with a right hand. #T1#
Bennet misses with a hook
and Marceau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marceau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marceau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium in the buildup to the fight.
Marceau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet defending well as Marceau loads up on a big left hand.
Marceau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bennet misses with a hook.
A jab from Marceau misses.
Marceau blocks a jab.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bennet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bennet lands a nice looking body shot.
Marceau misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Marceau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Nice body kick from Bennet.
Bennet avoids the head kick by Marceau.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marceau swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Bennet misses.
Bennet lands a jab to Marceau's midsection.
Marceau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennet cracks Marceau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bennet digs a good body shot into Marceau's ribs.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marceau.
Bennet slips under a jab from Marceau.
Bennet counters with a body kick.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marceau manages to avoid it.#T3#
Bennet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marceau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marceau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bennet at a distance.
Marceau connects with a crisp jab.
Bennet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#That has opened up Michael Bennet's cut even more.
Bennet with a nice cross.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marceau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bennet misses with a shot to the body
and Marceau counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennet throws out a counter right but Marceau avoids it with no problem.
Bennet lands a right hook to the body.
Bennet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Marceau counter with a right hand.
Marceau blocks the body kick.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Marceau is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.#T4#
Marceau blocks a low kick nicely.
Marceau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marceau.
Marceau quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marceau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bennet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Bennet, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marceau takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marceau manages to avoid it.
It appears Marceau was looking to counter with a kick there.
A nice leg kick from Bennet, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marceau at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet delivers a nice body kick.
Bennet lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bennet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bennet throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jab by Marceau.
Michael Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marceau throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Marceau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
A swing and a miss from Bennet.
Marceau on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marceau looks to throw a body kick
and Bennet counters with a stiff right hand.
Marceau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marceau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marceau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau cracks a nice hook into Bennet's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Marceau.
Marceau staying out of range there.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Marceau's corner calls for a 1-2. Marceau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marceau throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Bennet lands with a kick to the ribs.
Marceau staying out of range there.
Bennet throws a body punch but Marceau moves out of range.
Bennet misses the jab.
Bennet throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Marceau to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Michael Bennet's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bennet tries to land a body kick
and Marceau counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Marceau is looking to counter with a body kick.
Marceau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bennet finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marceau.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marceau was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Marceau appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marceau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Marceau slips the punch.
Bennet throws a front kick that sends Marceau stumbling back into the cage.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marceau misses with a wild combination.
Bennet thinks about the counter body kick.
Bennet throws a lazy body kick
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Marceau swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet connects with a right hand. Marceau shakes it off.
Bennet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marceau tries a head kick but it misses.
Marceau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet thuds a left hand into Marceau's body.
Marceau will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Marceau avoids a kick to the body.
Marceau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Marceau uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Bennet drives through and clinches with Marceau against the cage.
Marceau presses Bennet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marceau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Marceau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick.
Bennet is trying to counter with his kicks.
Marceau misses with an uppercut.
Marceau slips under a jab.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marceau.
Bennet throws an off balance right hand
and Marceau counters with a right hand to the body.
Marceau misses with a straight right.
Bennet scores with a shot to the body.
Bennet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bennet is looking to clinch. #T4#
Bennet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marceau's hands.
Marceau looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marceau counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#Michael Bennet's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bennet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marceau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.
It appears Marceau was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bennet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marceau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennet jabs Marceau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Marceau appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marceau looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marceau manages to avoid it.
Bennet throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Marceau counters with a crisp one two that drops Bennet! Marceau thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bennet to his feet! Bennet is in big trouble!
Bennet connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Marceau cracks Bennet with a hook to the temple - Bennet is on wobbly legs here! Marceau swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bennet falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Marceau wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jean-Claude Marceau!
An out of breath Jean-Claude Marceau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 227 Gormsson vs Po
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1#
Jab from Bennet.
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bapp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bapp really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Bapp.
Bapp moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bennet lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bapp misses the target.
Bapp scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body kick there by Bennet.
Bapp throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet slips a jab from Bapp.
Bapp scores with a body shot.
Bapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Bennet is predictable there
and Bapp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bapp with a jab.
Bapp misses the shot to the body.
Bennet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bapp avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bapp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Bapp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bapp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bapp manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Bapp tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Bapp slips under a jab from Bennet.
Bapp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Bennet misses.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bapp.
Bapp works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bennet works the jab nicely.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bapp.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bennet slips under a jab.
Bapp misses the shot to the body.
Bapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Bennet tries to land a front kick but Bapp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bapp.
Bapp slips a jab from Bennet.
Bennet throws a big shot that misses.
Bennet moves away from the strike by Bapp.
Bennet tries a quick counter leg kick but Bapp is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bapp. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennet! But no joy.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bapp.
Bapp is looking to counter punch.
Bennet swings for the body but Bapp moves out of range.
Bapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Bapp avoids a kick to the body.
Bapp throwing a counter right hand but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bapp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bapp throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet moves forwards but Bapp connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bennet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Bapp misses.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bapp manages to avoid it.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bapp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab from Bapp.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Bapp moved out of range.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bapp manages to avoid it.
Bapp is looking to counter punch.
Bennet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bapp throws a looping overhand right but Bennet ducks down to avoid it.
Bapp looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Bapp swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Bapp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bapp takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Bennet misses. #T3#
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Bennet appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Bapp was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bennet.
Bapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet misses with a straight right.
Bennet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bapp.
Bapp thuds his right hand into Bennet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bapp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bapp misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bennet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bapp is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bennet throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Bapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bapp misses with a looping right.
Bennet walks into a stiff left hand from Bapp.
Bapp is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bapp slips a straight right by Bennet.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.#T4#
Bapp throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bapp throws a big shot that misses.
Bapp lands with a hook. Bennet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bennet connects with a solid leg kick.
Bapp cracks Bennet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bennet lands with a good body shot.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Bapp misses.
Bapp scores with a body shot.
Bapp takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bapp throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bennet misses with a low kick as Bapp jumps back.
Bapp slips under a jab.
Bennet throws a low kick but Bapp avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bapp walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bennet.
Bapp's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bennet under the eye.
Bapp takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet feints a counter leg kick.
A left lands for Bapp.
Bennet throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Scotty Bapp will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bapp takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bapp throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet tries a quick counter leg kick but Bapp is wise to it.
Bapp slips under a jab.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Bapp is just out of range.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bapp.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bapp.
Bapp connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bennet momentarily.
Bapp avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Bapp.
Bapp swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet throws an overhand right that lands on Bapp's shoulder, as Bapp tries to avoid the shot.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bapp throws out the jab.
Bennet throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bapp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bapp blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Bapp misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Bapp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bennet doesn't seem phased though.
Bapp cracks Bennet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bennet is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Bapp sizes up Bennet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Bennet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bapp counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Bapp moves away from the strike by Bennet.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bapp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bapp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Bapp misses the target.
Bapp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Bapp.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Bapp is just out of range.
A big left from Bapp misses.
Bapp misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Bennet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bapp doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Bapp sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet throws a hook but Bapp blocks it.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Bapp.
Bapp scores with a body shot.
Bennet works Bapp's body with a nice hook.
Bapp scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body punch from Bapp.
Bapp throws a right hand that misses
and Bennet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bapp bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bennet's head.
Bennet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bennet in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A swing and a miss from Bennet.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Bapp.
Bapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bennet might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bapp has got the better of the exchanges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Bapp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bapp throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Bennet steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bennet connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Bennet drives through and clinches with Bapp against the cage.
Bapp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3##BC#
Bapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bapp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Bapp moves out of range as Bennet throws a body kick.
Bapp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Bennet fakes the leg kick and cracks Bapp in the body.
Bapp misses with a wild body shot.
Bapp throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bapp.
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Bapp sees coming a mile off.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bapp. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet thinks about the counter body kick.
Bennet takes a swing at Bapp's ribcage but misses.
Bennet lands a nice hook to Bapp's body. Bapp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Bapp.
Bapp misses with a wild body shot.
Bapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Bennet slips a jab from Bapp.
Bapp connects with a looping right hand.
Bennet lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bapp scores with a jab to the head.
Bapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Bennet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bapp swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bennet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bapp scores with a nice strike.
Scotty Bapp is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Bapp.
A big left from Bapp misses.
Bennet throws out a counter right but Bapp avoids it with no problem.
Bennet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet scoring well with a low kick there.
Bennet lands a nice looking body kick.
Bapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scotty Bapp dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bennet throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bapp misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bapp.
Bapp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bapp throws a body shot but no joy.
Bapp takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bapp manages to avoid it.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Bapp slips the punch.
Bennet doesn't manage to clinch there - Bapp circles away.
Bapp throws out a powerful jab.
Bennet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bapp takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet walks into a stiff left hand from Bapp.
Bennet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bennet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bapp. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Bapp misses with a hook.
Bennet misses with a hook.
Bapp swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet throws a body punch but Bapp moves out of range.
Bapp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bapp moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bapp will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bapp takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bapp misses with a straight left.
Bennet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bapp ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bapp is looking to counter punch.
Bapp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bapp swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Bennet does it's job there.
Jab from Bapp.
A swing and a miss from Bapp.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Bapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Bapp sees coming a mile off.
Bapp misses with a wild body shot.
Michael Bennet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bennet scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bapp bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bennet's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Bennet.
Bennet tries to clinch but Bapp is having none of it.
Bapp throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bapp.
Bennet cracks Bapp with a good jab.
Bapp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennet throws out the jab.
Bennet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bapp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bapp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bennet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bapp walks into a stiff left hand from Bennet.
Bapp stuns Bennet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Bapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennet! But no joy.
Bennet scores with a hook to the body. Bapp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Bennet misses with the body kick
and Bapp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bapp lands a slapping body shot.
Bapp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Bapp clobbers Bennet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Bapp misses.
Bennet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Bapp.
Bennet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Bapp.
Bennet misses with a lunging right hand
and Bapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bapp shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet throws a jab when Bapp was well out of range.
Bapp lands with a cross.
Bapp slips under a jab from Bennet.
A lazy body kick from Bennet
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scotty Bapp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Bapp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennet throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bapp scores with a jab.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Bapp moved out of range nicely.
Bapp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bapp is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bapp scores with a hook.
Bapp avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Bapp connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bapp connects with a nice looking jab.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bapp swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bennet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bapp to score with a decent uppercut.
Bapp lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bapp digs a good body shot into Bennet's ribs.
Bennet throws a jab when Bapp was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Bapp.
Bennet throws a push kick but Bapp slaps the foot to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scotty Bapp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bapp, 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 Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scotty Bapp!
A relieved looking Scotty Bapp thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 221 Gormsson vs Bennett 2
Date: Nov 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gormsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bennet misses with a looping left.
Gormsson takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bennet misses with a looping right.
Gormsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Gormsson moved out of range nicely.
Gormsson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bennet throws a lazy body kick
and Gormsson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet punishes Gormsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Bennet lands with an overhand left.
Bennet throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good work by Gormsson as he checks the leg kick.
Bennet misses with a straight right.
It looked like Gormsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet lands with a nice body punch.
Bennet lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet lands a jab.
Gormsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Bennet is looking to clinch.
Gormsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Gormsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Gormsson throws a head punch that misses.
Bennet scores with a shot to the side of Gormsson's head.
Gormsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bennet working aggressively here.
Bennet tries to work over Gormsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gormsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gormsson lands a right hand.
Bennet throws a punch but it's blocked by Gormsson.
Bennet tries to work over Gormsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gormsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bennet has had enough of the clinch but Gormsson keeps him there for the moment.
Bennet digs a right hand underneath Gormsson's ribcage. Gormsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gormsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Gormsson controls his hands. #T2#
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gormsson.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gormsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Gormsson avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Bennet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gormsson's elbow.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Gormsson.
Gormsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gormsson misses with some punches.
Bennet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bennet takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet lands a nice hook to Gormsson's body. Gormsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gormsson manages to avoid it.
Gormsson walks into a straight right hand from Bennet.
Bennet throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gormsson counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet cracks Gormsson with a good jab.
Gormsson punishes Bennet's body with a nice straight punch.
Gormsson swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Gormsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bennet throws a jab when Gormsson was well out of range.
Gormsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennet misses with an uppercut.
As Bennet tries to get set, Gormsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Bennet manages to avoid the attempt.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet throws a nice looking combination but Gormsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gormsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gormsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Gormsson counters with a head kick that drops Bennet to the mat! Bennet scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Bennet is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gormsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gormsson slips a jab from Bennet.#KD#
Gormsson lands a big right hand that sends Bennet crashing to the mat! Gormsson stays standing though and waves Bennet back to his feet!
Bennet is still on wobbly legs! Can Gormsson finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Michael Bennet's cut even more.
Gormsson throws a quick head kick that knocks Bennet silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Gormsson is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harald Gormsson!
Harald Gormsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Harald Gormsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 214.5 Taus vs Bennett
Date: Oct 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taus blocks the body kick.
Bennet works Taus's body with a nice hook.
Bennet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taus at a distance.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Taus slips the punch.
Taus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bennet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taus throws a lazy uppercut
and Bennet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taus ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Taus misses with a looping left.
Taus slips a jab from Bennet.
Taus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet moves out of range as Taus strikes.
Bennet is looking to counter punch.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet is looking to wear down Taus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taus blocks a jab.
Taus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bennet blocks it well.
Taus lands a really nice looking cross but Bennet seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taus doesn't seem bothered though.
Bennet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Bennet misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taus! But no joy.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taus moves away.
Taus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Bennet counters with a quick kick to the body but Taus blocks it.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Taus.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Taus is just out of range.
Taus misses with a looping left.
Bennet scores with a push kick.
Taus is looking to clinch but Bennet is avoiding it.
Taus scores with a decent looking hook.
Bennet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bennet tries to move into range but Taus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Taus - that will leave a mark!
Taus thuds his shin into the meat of Bennet's side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Taus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bennet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bennet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus connects with an inside leg kick.
Bennet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Taus misses with a straight left.
Taus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Taus.
Bennet lands a jab to Taus's midsection.
Taus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from Taus.
Nice shot lands for Bennet.
Taus moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Taus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet pushes Taus away with a front kick.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Taus throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Taus gets tackled into the cage by Bennet. Bennet maintains the clinch. #BC#
Bennet breaks from the clinch.
Bennet fakes the leg kick and cracks Taus in the body. #CL#
Bennet clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Bennet lands a shot to the body.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Bennet tries a body shot but Taus blocks it.
Taus lands a hook that snaps the head of Bennet backwards. #BC#
Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Taus's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bennet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bennet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taus momentarily.
A big left from Taus misses.
Taus misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Bennet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taus.
Bennet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taus on the side of the head.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taus misses the jab.
Taus scores with a push kick.
Bennet takes one on the button.
Taus looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Bennet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennet swings for the body but Taus moves out of range.
Taus takes one on the button.#T4#
Bennet misses with a looping left.
Bennet throws a jab when Taus was well out of range.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taus lands a glancing blow to the side of Bennet's head.
Bennet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taus lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Taus misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Taus!
Taus is looking to land body kicks.
Bennet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Taus checks a leg kick.
Bennet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick from Taus.
Bennet quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Taus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taus throws a push kick but Bennet slaps the foot to one side.
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.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Taus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Taus knows he should have avoided that one.
Bennet has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bennet tests Taus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taus. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet connects with a single shot there.
Bennet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennet throws a chopping leg kick but Taus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taus misses with a low kick as Bennet jumps back.
Bennet scores with a sloppy right hand. Taus should have avoided that one.
Taus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Bennet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet throws a front kick that sends Taus stumbling back into the cage.
Taus throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Bennet has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taus.
Taus throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Taus misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taus manages to avoid it.
Taus slips a straight right by Bennet.
A little jabbing left from Taus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taus scores with a push kick.
Taus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Taus wants to slow Bennet down by chopping away at his legs.
Taus takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taus throws out the jab.
Taus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taus.
Bennet lands with a right hand.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Taus looks to land a body kick but Bennet moved away.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taus misses with a leg kick
and Bennet counters with a body kick.
Bennet swings for the body but Taus moves out of range. #T2#
Taus ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Taus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taus slips a straight right by Bennet.
A good leg kick by Bennet.
Bennet moves out of range as Taus throws a body kick.
Taus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Taus.
Bennet will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bennet misses with a looping right.
Bennet throws the left hand but Taus avoids the punch easily.
Bennet checks a leg kick.
Bennet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bennet with a nice cross.
Taus misses the body punch
and Bennet counters with a stiff right hand.
Taus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Bennet thuds a left hand into Taus's body.
Bennet swings for the body but Taus moves out of range.
Taus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.#T3#
Bennet misses the body punch
and Taus counters with a solid body kick.
Nice shot lands for Taus.
Bennet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taus.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taus doesn't seem bothered though.
Taus throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bennet counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Bennet does it's job there.
Taus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Taus misses with a leg kick.
Bennet throws a body punch but Taus moves out of range.
Taus throws a nice looking combination but Bennet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennet is looking to counter punch.
Bennet with the inside leg kick.
Bennet tests Taus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Taus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taus dips to his left and cracks Bennet with an uppercut!#T4#
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taus swinging wildly here.
Taus throws a wild body kick that Bennet sees coming a mile off.
Taus throws a leg kick
and Bennet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taus throws a low kick but Bennet moves out of range easily.
Taus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick from Taus.
Taus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bennet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Bennet misses
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taus throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Bennet misses.
Taus throws a hook to the side of Bennet's head but Bennet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennet connects with a right hand. Taus shakes it off.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Bennet misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Bennet takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick.
Bennet bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Taus throws a leg kick but Bennet checks it.
Taus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet swings for the body but Taus moves out of range.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taus.
Taus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet wants to clinch up but Taus keeps it at a distance.
Taus misses with an uppercut.
Taus throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet slips under a jab from Taus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
The fighters circling - Taus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Bennet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Taus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taus moves away from the strike by Bennet.
Taus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taus.
Taus misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Taus fakes the leg kick and cracks Bennet in the body.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Taus.
Bennet is looking to counter punch.
Taus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennet throws out the jab.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Taus slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bennet.
Bennet with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Bennet.
Taus thinks about the counter body kick.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Taus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taus tries a low kick but Bennet avoids it.
Taus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bennet scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taus misses with a body kick. #T2#
A low kick from Taus is predictable there
and Bennet counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taus.
Taus misses with a looping left.
Taus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus swinging wildly here.
Taus throws a head kick that misses.
Taus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taus defending well as Bennet loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Taus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bennets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Taus is out of range.
Bennet feints and then cracks Taus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taus down.
Taus throws a big shot that misses.
Bennet throws a quick counter head kick but Taus was just out of range.
Taus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taus throws out a loose jab but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taus. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taus.
Taus tried to score with a low kick but Bennet checks it.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Taus.
Taus throws a leg kick but Bennet sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bennet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Taus misses with a kick to the body
and Bennet counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennet lands a jab.
Taus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Taus moved out of range nicely.
Taus connects with a body shot that sends Bennet's belly button to the back.#CL#
Bennet moves into the clinch successfully.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taus has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
Bennet working aggressively here.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Taus controls the action. #T4#
Taus can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Taus pushes Bennet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus tries to work over Bennet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taus lands with a short shot to the head.
Taus tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Taus back against the cage. #BC2#
Taus manages to break the clinch.
Taus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bennet cracks Taus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bennet throws a body punch but Taus moves out of range.
Bennet slips under a jab from Taus.
Taus throws a low kick, looking for Bennet's leg but Bennet calmly moves out of range.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Melek Taus just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
That's time! Bennet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Bennet clobbers Taus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bennet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet throws the left hand but Taus avoids the punch easily.
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Taus.
Taus scores with a nice head shot.
Bennet takes one to the side of the head.
Bennet slips a jab from Taus.
Taus looks for the body kick but Bennet saw that one coming.
Bennet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet connects with a single shot there.
Taus throws a leg kick which misses Bennet's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennet tries to avoid it.
Taus takes one on the button.
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!
Taus lands with a nice body punch.
Bennet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taus missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Taus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bennet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taus tries to move into range but Bennet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bennet throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bennet connects with a nice looking jab.
Taus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet takes a swing at Taus's ribcage but misses.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taus.
Bennet tries to clinch but Taus is having none of it.
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Taus avoids it.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Taus tries a quick counter leg kick but Bennet is wise to it.
Taus looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Taus moves out of range of the strikes.
Taus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taus throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taus.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet lands with a nice body punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Taus as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Bennet pushes Taus up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taus scores with a jab. Bennet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taus moves out of range of the body kick.
Taus moves out of range as Bennet throws a body kick.
Taus moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
Taus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bennet defending well as Taus loads up on a big left hand.
Bennet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Taus tries to score with a low kick but Bennet moves his leg out of the way.
Taus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Taus lands a nice shot that snaps Bennet's head back.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Taus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taus throws a wild body kick that Bennet sees coming a mile off.
Bennet drops his hands momentarily and Taus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Taus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Bennet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Taus misses.
Taus moves out of range as Bennet throws a body kick.
Bennet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taus.
Taus moves out of range of the strikes.
Taus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bennet lands with a right hand.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Bennet misses the jab.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Taus.
It appears Bennet was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bennet cracks Taus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Taus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taus lands a leg kick that knocks Bennet off balance momentarily.
Taus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Taus scores with a body shot.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Taus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taus connects with a solid leg kick.
Bennet scores with a jab. Taus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bennet lands a body shot.
Bennet tries to land a front kick but Taus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taus works over Bennet's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Michael Bennet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
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!#R5#
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taus.
Bennet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taus avoids a kick to the body.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Taus slips the punch.
Taus checks the leg kick.
Taus misses the shot to the body.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taus misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Taus throws a wild body kick that Bennet sees coming a mile off.
Bennet swings for the body but Taus moves out of range.
Bennet tries to clinch up but Taus circles away and keeps his distance.
Taus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Bennet - just one landing.
Taus misses with a hook.
A jab from Taus misses.
Taus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taus moves away.#T1#
Taus misses with a kick to the body.
And Bennet counters with a quick kick to the body but Taus blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Bennet.
Bennet throws the left hand but Taus avoids the punch easily.
Taus slips a straight right by Bennet.
Bennet lands a right hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Taus blocks the low kick.
Taus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Taus lands a nice hook to Bennet's body. Bennet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Taus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Taus misses.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Taus is just out of range.
Bennet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Bennet misses.
Bennet is looking to chop away at Taus's legs.
Taus scores with a jab to the body.
Taus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Melek Taus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Taus is looking to slow Bennet down with leg kicks.
Taus throws a head kick but Bennet moves out of range.
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!
Bennet is looking to clinch but Taus is avoiding it.
Taus misses with a body kick.
Taus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Taus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Taus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bennet lands a really nice looking cross but Taus seems unphased.
Bennet blocks the body kick.
Taus throws a leg kick that misses.
Bennet throwing a counter right hand but Taus manages to avoid it.
A big right from Taus misses.
Bennet delivers a nice body kick.
Taus misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bennet misses the target.
Bennet throws a body punch but Taus moves out of range.
Donk. Taus catches Bennet right on the button with a cross.
Bennet connects with a body shot.#T3#
Bennet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Bennet closes the distance and clinches.
Taus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennets head.
Taus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Bennet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taus can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taus's elbow.
Bennet misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Taus fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taus.
Bennet tries to work over Taus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taus tries a body shot but Bennet blocks it. #BC#
Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Bennet. That snapped Taus's head back.
Taus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bennet's head backwards.
Taus throws the kick towards the body but Bennet avoids it.
Taus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taus.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bennet tests Taus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body punch from Bennet.
Taus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Taus throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennet scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Taus lands.
Bennet throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taus's head.
Taus slips a jab from Bennet.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taus.
Taus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Taus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taus blocks the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bennet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet retains his light heavyweight title!
Michael Bennet bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 209 Bennett vs JVB
Date: Sep 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennet throws a good cross that connects.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Bennet blocks the leg kick.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Buren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Bennet checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bennet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Buren lands a right hook to the body.
Van Buren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks Bennet off balance momentarily.
Van Buren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Bennet checks a low kick from Van Buren.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Bennet slips under a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
Van Buren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Van Buren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Buren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennet on the side of the head.
Bennet connects with a body shot that sends Van Buren's belly button to the back.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bennet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Buren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bennet misses with a body shot. #CL#
Bennet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Buren stalling in the clinch but Bennet improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Van Buren avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Van Buren avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Van Buren swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet is working Van Buren over against the cage.
Bennet working aggressively here. #BC#
Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bennet - that will leave a mark! #T2#
A big right from Bennet misses.
Van Buren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bennet misses with a hook.
Bennet with a nice calf kick.
Bennet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Buren tries to work over Bennet's front leg with a kick but Bennet checks it.
Van Buren scores with a nice strike.
Bennet thows a body kick. Van Buren tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bennet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks Bennet off balance momentarily.
Van Buren tests Bennet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Buren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bennet with a nice cross.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Van Buren lands with a straight right. Bennet didn't see that one coming.
Bennet swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren lands with a nice body punch.
Bennet throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range. #T3#
Bennet misses with a looping right.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
A jab lands there for Bennet.#CL#
Bennet closes the distance and pushes Van Buren back into the cage.
Van Buren misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Bennet as the two fighters clinch.
Bennet lands an uppercut.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Van Buren.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet lands an uppercut.
Van Buren is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bennet is keeping busy.
Bennet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Buren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bennet tries to work over Van Buren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Buren misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Bennet manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Van Buren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bennet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren is looking to slow Bennet down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
Van Buren takes one to the side of the head.
Van Buren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bennet had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Buren checks a low kick from Bennet.
Good exchange - Bennet coming out on top.
Van Buren misses the jab.
Bennet thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Van Buren sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Van Buren finds it's way through Bennet's defenses.
Van Buren connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Buren avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Van Buren throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
Bennet takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Van Buren lands a body shot.
Bennet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
A low kick from Van Buren misses
and Bennet counters with a nice body shot.
Bennet thuds his right hand into Van Buren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bennet - that will leave a mark!
Van Buren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Buren cracks Bennet with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Van Buren.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Nice jab there from Bennet.
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Bennet finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Bennet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bennet throws a push kick but Van Buren slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Van Buren takes one on the button.
A jab from Bennet misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Bennet checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bennet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Buren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Buren connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Buren is looking to chop away at Bennet's legs.
Bennet cracks Van Buren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bennet checks a leg kick.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Van Buren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bennet.
Bennet checks a low kick from Van Buren.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Buren connects with a body shot that sends Bennet's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Buren throws out a counter right but Bennet avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Bennet sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bennet throws a jab when Van Buren was well out of range.
Van Buren scores with the left hand. Bennet knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Van Buren swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Buren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet scores with a body shot.
Van Buren throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bennet misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Bennet.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Bennet scores with a decent looking hook.
Bennet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Van Buren looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Van Buren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Bennet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Buren, pushing him back against the cage.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Bennet gets through Van Buren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Buren or not.
Bennet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bennet.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet digs a right hand underneath Van Buren's ribcage. Van Buren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Buren is breathing heavily.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Buren's elbow.
Van Buren is looking to control Bennet's arms but Bennet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Buren has his back to the cage. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Buren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bennet is out of range.
Van Buren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Bennet sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren moves out of range as Bennet strikes.#T4##CL#
Bennet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bennet has had enough of the clinch but Van Buren keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennet.
Van Buren stalling in the clinch but Bennet improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Van Buren fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bennet.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Buren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Van Buren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet works on Van Buren's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Buren tries a body shot but Bennet blocks it.
Van Buren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Buren misses with the head strike.
Van Buren taking a breather.
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Bennet.
The referee calls for Van Buren to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bennet lands with a cross.
Bennet scores with a kick to the body.
Bennet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Buren.
Bennet scores with a body shot.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Buren throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Bennet counters with a quick kick to the body but Van Buren blocks it.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Van Buren scores with a nice strike.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
A jab from Van Buren does it's job there.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Buren under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet misses with a looping left.#T1#
Bennet throws a body kick that misses
and Van Buren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick
and Bennet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Buren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bennet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Buren misses the jab.
Bennet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Bennet.
Van Buren throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Bennet bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bennet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Buren can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Bennet does it's job there.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Bennet with a nice cross.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennet throws a quick counter kick to the body but Van Buren avoids it.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Van Buren knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Bennet ducks down to avoid it.
Bennet is looking to counter punch.
A solid body kick from Bennet.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Buren swings widly with a right hand
and Bennet counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Bennet moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Buren looking to stall. #BC#
Bennet breaks from the clinch.
Van Buren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bennet is out of range and Van Buren settles back down.
Bennet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennet punishes Van Buren's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Buren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bennet.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Van Buren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet. #T3#
Van Buren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Buren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Buren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet jabs at Van Buren's body.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Bennet clobbers Van Buren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bennet slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Van Buren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bennet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick from Bennet, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennet misses with a body shot
and Van Buren makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bennet scores with a jab.
Van Buren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bennet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Bennet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Buren at a distance.
Van Buren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Buren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.#T4#
Van Buren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren throws a low kick but Bennet avoids it.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Van Buren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bennet missing with a left hand there. Van Buren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.
Bennet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Buren jabs Bennet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Buren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Buren tried to score with a low kick but Bennet checks it.
Van Buren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Buren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.

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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet retains his light heavyweight title!
Michael Bennet decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: PFC 205 Bennett vs Parade
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennet throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Bennet finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parade.
Parade was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bennet misses with a hook
and Parade counters with a thumping low kick.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Parade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bennet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parade dips to his left and cracks Bennet with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Parade slips the punch.
Parade throws a leg kick but Bennet checks it.
Parade is looking to score with low kicks.
Bennet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Parade throws a leg kick which misses Bennet's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennet tries to avoid it.
Parade has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Parade looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Parade is looking to slow Bennet down with leg kicks. #T1#
Bennet scores with a kick to the body.
Parade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Parade ducks down to avoid it.
Parade throws a leg kick but Bennet sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bennet looks for the body kick but Parade saw that one coming.
Bennet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bennet scores with a nice body kick.
Bennet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bennet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parade will feel that in the morning.
Bennet punishes Parade's body with a nice straight punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bennet!
Bennet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet scores with a nice strike.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Parade. That's going to slow Bennet down. #T2#
Parade slips a jab from Bennet.
Bennet thumps Parade with a low kick.
Parade misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Bennet misses its target.
Parade misses with the combination.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Parade saw that one coming.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Parade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parade throws a leg kick which misses Bennet's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennet tries to avoid it.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parade tries a quick counter leg kick but Bennet is wise to it.
Bennet scores with a nice body kick.
Parade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bennet swings for the body but Parade moves out of range. #T3#
Parade slips a straight right by Bennet.
Bennet digs a good hook to Parade's body.
Bennet scores with a nice strike.
Parade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Parade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bennet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bennet connects with a nice looking jab.
Bennet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bennet lands a lovely overhand right.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Parade is out of range.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parade.
Bennet lands with a straight right. Parade didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Parade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parade is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bennet with a body shot.#T4#
Parade thuds his right hand into Bennet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Parade's corner calls for a 1-2. Parade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bennet throws a body punch but Parade moves out of range.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parade.
It seemed like Parade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parade.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Parade is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bennet checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big right from Bennet misses.
Parade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parade doesn't seem bothered though.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Parade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parade.
Bennet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bennet throws a body punch but Parade moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Parade is just out of range.
Parade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Parade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bennet finds it's way round the side to connect with Parade's head.
Bennet scores with a hook to the body. Parade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bennet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet wants to clinch up but Parade keeps it at a distance.
Parade tries a quick counter leg kick but Bennet is wise to it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Parade might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bennet has got the better of the exchanges.
Bennet blocks a head kick by Parade.
Parade misses with a straight left.
Parade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bennet throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheers as Bennet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parade doesn't seem phased though.
Bennet swings for the body but Parade moves out of range. #T1#
Bennet swings for the body but Parade moves out of range.
Parade throws a solid leg kick but Bennet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parade.
Bennet takes a swing at Parade's ribcage but misses.
Bennet lands a nice hook to Parade's body. Parade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by Parade.
Bennet walks into a jab.#CL#
Bennet closes the distance and clinches.
Bennet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Parade. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parade.
Parade blocks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bennet.
Parade blocks the body kick. #T2#
Parade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
Parade only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Parade connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bennet.
Bennet swings for the body but Parade moves out of range.
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parade.
Nice uppercut lands for Parade. That snapped Bennet's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Parade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Parade.
Bennet misses the body punch
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Parade.
Parade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Parade.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Parade sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Parade blocks the body kick.
Parade throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parade moves away from the strike by Bennet.
Parade throws a leg kick which misses Bennet's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennet tries to avoid it.
Bennet cracks Parade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Bennet instigates a clinch.
Parade has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bennet.
Bennet blocking some punches.
Bennet is working Parade over against the cage.
Bennet scores with a shoulder strike.
Bennet lands with a right to the head.
Bennet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parade struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Parade wants to break free but Bennet has control.
Parade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennets head. #CUT2#Michael Bennet's cut is getting worse.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Bennet.
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!
Parade pushes Bennet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Parade scores with a shot to the side of Bennet's head. #BC2#
Parade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet misses with an uppercut.
Bennet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parade can do to turn this around?
Bennet misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Parade lands a big head kick that sends Bennet tumbling to the mat! Parade takes a step backwards and waves Bennet back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bennet is rocked!
Parade throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Bennet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bennet scores with a decent looking hook.
Bennet seems to have got his legs back now.
Bennet blocks the body kick.
Bennet's corner calls for a 1-2. Bennet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bennet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Parade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Parade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bennet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Bennet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parade throws out the jab.
Parade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bennet. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut lands for Bennet. That snapped Parade's head back.
Parade scoring well with a low kick there.
Bennet slips under a jab from Parade.
A jab from Bennet does it's job there.
Bennet swings for the body but Parade moves out of range.
Bennet tries to clinch there but Parade circles away.
Parade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parade's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Parade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parade feints a jab promting Bennet to slip. Parade then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bennet slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Parade is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bennet with a body shot.
Bennet misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Parade avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Parade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bennet.
Bennet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parade under the eye.
Parade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bennets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Parade misses with a low kick as Bennet jumps back.
Parade misses with a straight right.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick from Parade.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bennet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennet missing with a left hand there. Parade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parade replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bennet blocks it well.
Parade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Parade misses the target.
Bennet's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bennet explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bennet blocks a low kick nicely.
Parade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bennet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#Michael Bennet's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bennet lands a glancing blow to the side of Parade's head.
Parade moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
A little jabbing left from Parade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Parade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bennet.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Parade unleashes a big counter combination but Bennet bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Parade avoids a kick to the body.
Bennet defending well as Parade loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Parade connects with a body shot that sends Bennet's belly button to the back.
Parade lands with a cross.
Bennet cracks Parade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bennet cracks Parade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Parade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick from Parade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parade! But no joy.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Parade avoids a kick to the body.
Parade only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Parade throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet thuds his right hand into Parade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bennet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Parade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bennet's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet wants to slow Parade down by chopping away at his legs.
Bennet digs a good hook to Parade's body.
Parade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Parade.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parade doesn't seem bothered though.
Parade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bennet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parade goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Parade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Parade is out of range.
Parade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennet is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parade.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Michael Bennet did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
That's time! Bennet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Parade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parade tries a quick counter leg kick but Bennet is wise to it.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parade wants to slow Bennet down by chopping away at his legs.
Parade blocks a jab.
Parade is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bennet with a body shot.
A slow jab from Bennet misses its intended target.
Parade misses the shot to the body.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body
and Parade counters with a nice leg kick.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parade manages to avoid it.
Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Bennet as he checks the leg kick.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parade. #T1#
Bennet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Parade throws a big counter head kick but Bennet avoids it with no problem.
Bennet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bennet lands with a straight right. Parade didn't see that one coming.
Bennet dips to his left and cracks Parade with an uppercut!
Parade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bennet throws a hook but Parade avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parade! But no joy.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parade.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Bennet doesn't manage to clinch there - Parade circles away.
Parade appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Parade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bennet finds it's way round the side to connect with Parade's head.
Parade blocks a leg kick.
Parade connects with a solid leg kick.
Bennet thumps Parade with a low kick.#T2#
Parade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parade keeps the fight on the outside.
Bennet lands with a hook. Parade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bennet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parade on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Parade moves away and avoids it.
Bennet jabs at Parade's body.
Bennet cracks Parade with an open hand slap.
Bennet avoids the head kick by Parade.
Parade with a nice cross.
A big right from Parade misses.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick from Parade. #T3#
Bennet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parade takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Parade responds with a good body kick, but Bennet manages to step out the way in time.
Bennet connects with an inside leg kick.
Bennet punishes Parade's body with a nice straight punch.
Parade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bennet throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bennet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bennet sizes up Parade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Parade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bennet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bennet lands a nice looking body kick.
Bennet thows a body kick. Parade tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bennet.
Bennet moves out of range as Parade strikes.
Bennet works the jab nicely.
Bennet tests Parade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parade throws a wild body kick that Bennet sees coming a mile off.
Bennet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Parade throws a leg kick but Bennet sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Parade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Parade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parade ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Parade throws out a counter right but Bennet avoids it with no problem.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parade moves away.
Parade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet had his way with Rage Parade in that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Parade is out of range.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Parade moves away and avoids it.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Bennet finds it's target.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet connects with a single shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bennet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Parade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bennet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennet misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parade takes one to the side of the head.
Parade thumps Bennet with a low kick.
Parade with a nice calf kick.
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Parade avoids it.#T1#
Parade just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Parade throws a sloppy head kick and Bennet moves out of range easily.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parade was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Parade swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Parade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bennet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bennet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parade misses with a hook.
Bennet tests Parade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Bennet misses.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Parade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Parade walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parade throws a low kick but Bennet avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Bennet as he connects with a hook.
Bennet wants to clinch.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Parade misses.
Bennet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Parade throws a low kick but Bennet avoids it.#T3#
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Bennet misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parade! But no joy.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Parade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Parade misses with a head kick.
Parade avoids a kick to the body.
Parade is looking for the big counter here.
Parade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bennet scores with a push kick.
Parade walks into a jab.
Bennet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bennet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Parade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Bennet lands a nice hook to Parade's body. Parade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parade avoids a kick to the body.
Bennet with a jab.
Bennet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parade.
Parade takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parade throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rage Parade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parade with the inside leg kick.
Parade throws a low kick but Bennet avoids it.
Parade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Parade.
Parade wants to slow Bennet down by chopping away at his legs.
Bennet appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennet jabs at Parade's body.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet retains his light heavyweight title!
Michael Bennet was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFC 200 Gormsson vs Bennett
Date: Aug 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gormsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gormsson looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Gormsson blocks a leg kick.
Bennet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet lands a lovely overhand right.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick from Gormsson.
Gormsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Bennet misses.
Bennet lands with an overhand left.
Gormsson swinging wildly here.
Gormsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gormsson avoids a kick to the body.
Bennet throws an overhand right that lands on Gormsson's shoulder, as Gormsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gormsson tries to land a leg kick but Bennet saw it coming and moves away.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Gormsson.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gormsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bennet connects with the punch.#T1#
Gormsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gormsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet thinks about the counter body kick.
Gormsson misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Bennet coming out on top.
Bennet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gormssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gormsson misses with a left hand
and Bennet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bennet pushes Gormsson away with a front kick.
Gormsson looks to land a body kick but Bennet moved away.
Gormsson walks into a stiff left hand from Bennet.
Bennet throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Bennet.
Bennet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bennet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gormsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gormsson swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Bennet
and Gormsson counters with a body kick.
Gormsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Gormsson counters with a quick kick to the body but Bennet blocks it.#T2#
Bennet jabs Gormsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gormsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gormsson throws a head kick but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bennet checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bennet avoids a kick to the body.
Bennet lands with a shot to the body.
Gormsson misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Bennet drives through and clinches with Gormsson against the cage. #BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet checks the leg kick.
Bennet lands a jab to Gormsson's midsection.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gormsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gormsson.
Gormsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bennet throws a sloppy body shot
and Gormsson counters with a nice kick to the body. #T3#
Gormsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
That kick from Bennet tenderised Gormsson's leg. Gormsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gormsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bennet will feel that in the morning.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gormsson moves away.
Gormsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gormsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bennet has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gormsson.
Gormsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gormsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bennet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Gormsson connects with a jab.
Gormsson takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet connects with a right hand. Gormsson shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet looks for the body kick but Gormsson saw that one coming.
Gormsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
It looked like Gormsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gormsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet. #T4#
Bennet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Gormsson.#CUT#It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Gormsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennet swings for the body but Gormsson moves out of range.
Bennet moves out of range as Gormsson throws a body kick.
Gormsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Gormsson throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennet is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gormsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice uppercut there from Bennet.
Bennet thuds a left hand into Gormsson's body.
Bennet cracks Gormsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Gormsson. Those never looked like landing.
Gormsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gormsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet moves out of range as Gormsson throws a body kick.
Bennet throws a shot to the body.
Bennet blocks the body kick.
Gormsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gormsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bennet throws an off balance right hand
and Gormsson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bennet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bennet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gormsson's hands.
Gormsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Gormsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Gormsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gormsson.
A solid body kick from Bennet.
Gormsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bennet wants to land a leg kick but Gormsson is out of range.
Gormsson moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
It looked like Gormsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Gormsson moved out of range.
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!
Gormsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice shot lands for Gormsson.#T1#
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
Gormsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Bennet misses its intended target.
Gormsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bennet checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gormsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gormsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gormsson throws a big shot that misses.
Bennet checks a leg kick nicely.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gormsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gormsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Gormsson is looking to wear down Bennet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gormsson lands with a nice body kick.
Bennet misses with a left hand
and Gormsson counters with a good low kick that Bennet was not able to check.
Gormsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gormsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bennet, as that shot connected.
Bennet scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gormsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet slips a straight right by Gormsson.
Bennet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gormsson. Gormsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bennet throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gormsson.
Gormsson with the inside leg kick.
Bennet throws a front kick that sends Gormsson stumbling back into the cage.
Bennet stuns Gormsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gormsson throws a lazy body kick
and Bennet counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Gormsson moves away and avoids it.
Bennet lunges at Gormsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gormsson's hand.
Nice shot lands for Bennet.
Bennet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gormsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gormsson connects with a body shot.
Bennet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Gormsson is just out of range.
Bennet takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gormsson looks to land a body kick but Bennet moved away.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Nice body kick from Bennet.
Gormsson cracks a nice hook into Bennet's ribs.
Bennet blocks a head kick by Gormsson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Michael Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gormsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gormsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Gormsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gormsson.
Gormsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bennet counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Bennet instigates a clinch.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Gormsson controls his hands.
Gormsson prevents Bennet from breaking the clinch.
Gormsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gormsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bennet or not. #BC2#
Bennet breaks from the clinch.
Gormsson looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Gormsson misses with a body kick. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gormsson misses with a kick to the body
and Bennet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gormsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bennet.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Gormsson ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Gormsson keeps Bennet at a distance using the push kick.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Gormsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Bennet avoided it.
Bennet digs a good body shot into Gormsson's ribs.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gormsson.
Gormsson is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gormsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gormsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennet.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Gormsson moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Bennet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Bennet throws a body punch but Gormsson moves out of range.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gormsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Bennet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gormsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Gormsson is out of range.
Gormsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bennet throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gormsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bennet thinking.
Gormsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gormsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Bennet throws a body punch but Gormsson moves out of range.
Gormsson misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gormsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bennet checks it well.
A solid body kick from Bennet.
Gormsson throws a leg kick which misses Bennet's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennet tries to avoid it.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gormsson.
Gormsson throws the kick towards the body but Bennet avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gormsson. #T1#
Bennet scores with a nice right hand.
Bennet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Gormsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bennet.
Bennet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gormsson.
Gormsson lands with a kick to the temple. Bennet shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bennet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gormsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet missing with a left hand there. Gormsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gormsson throwing a counter right hand but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bennet scores with a kick to the body.
Gormsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Gormsson throws a head kick that misses
and Bennet counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennet scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Bennet swings for the body but Gormsson moves out of range.
Gormsson lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Bennet moves out of range as Gormsson strikes.
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!
Gormsson misses with a straight left.
Bennet lands a nice hook to Gormsson's body. Gormsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Bennet moves into range and clinches up with Gormsson.
Bennet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gormsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gormsson prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet working hard to break the clinch.
Bennet takes a shot to the head.
Gormsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gormsson fails to land.
Bennet working aggressively here.
Gormsson misses with the head strike.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Gormsson.
Gormsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennet backwards. #T3#
Gormsson tries a body shot but Bennet blocks it.
Gormsson misses with a body punch.
Bennet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gormsson backwards.
Gormsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Gormsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bennet.
Gormsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gormsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
Bennet has had enough of the clinch but Gormsson keeps him there for the moment.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Gormsson avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gormsson.
Bennet blocking some punches.
Gormsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Gormsson breaks from the clinch.
Gormsson scores with a push kick.
Bennet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Bennet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Gormsson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gormsson throws a leg kick but Bennet moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet throws a jab when Gormsson was well out of range.
Gormsson throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
Gormsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gormsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet blocks a jab.
Bennet slips a jab from Gormsson.
Bennet explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bennet!
Bennet lands with a shot to the body.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gormsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Gormsson misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Harald Gormsson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Bennet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gormsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bennet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bennet. Gormsson shrugs it off though.
Bennet throws a body punch but Gormsson moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gormsson.
Gormsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bennet counters with a body kick.
Gormsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gormsson.
Bennet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bennet thuds a left hand into Gormsson's body.
Gormsson looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Gormsson blocks the body kick.
Gormsson throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
A nice side step and Bennet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bennet scores with a nice strike.
Gormsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
An attempted straight right counter from Gormsson misses the target.
Bennet moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Gormsson as he connects with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Michael Bennet's cut even more.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gormsson misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Bennet throws a solid leg kick but Gormsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bennet.
Gormsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gormsson throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Gormsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gormsson throws a body kick that misses.
Bennet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gormsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bennet moves out of range as Gormsson strikes.
Bennet lands a nice looking body kick.
Bennet jabs at Gormsson's body.
Bennet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Gormsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Gormsson misses with a double jab.
Gormsson checks a leg kick.
A jab from Bennet finds it's way through Gormsson's defenses.
Bennet stuns Gormsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bennet blocks a low kick nicely.
Gormsson is looking to land body kicks.
Bennet takes a swing at Gormsson's ribcage but misses.
Bennet lands a nice hook to Gormsson's body. Gormsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bennet moves away from the strike by Gormsson.
Gormsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet lands the left hand.
Bennet lands with an uppercut that bounces Gormsson off the cage and back into range.
Bennet misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Bennet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gormsson misses with a hook. Bennet ducked under it nicely.
Bennet throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gormsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Gormsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Bennet.
Bennet lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab lands there for Gormsson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bennet.
Gormsson pushes Bennet away with a front kick.
Bennet is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body
and Gormsson counters with a leg kick.
Gormsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bennet's sensitive parts.
Both fighters circling a little - Gormsson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gormsson motions for Bennet to come forward. Gormsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gormsson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Gormsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gormsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bennet counters with a straight right hand.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gormsson moves away.
Bennet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gormsson misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gormsson.
Bennet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gormsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gormsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Gormsson is just out of range.
Gormsson throws a body kick that misses.
Bennet checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gormsson.
A clash of legs there as Bennet blocks the low kick.
Bennet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gormsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Michael Bennet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Gormsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bennet throws out a counter right but Gormsson avoids it with no problem.
Gormsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bennet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Bennet has closed the distance and engaged Gormsson in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gormsson.
Gormsson cracks Bennet with a nice body shot.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Gormsson.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Bennet tries to break the clinch but Gormsson is controlling the position.
Gormsson prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Gormsson lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gormsson presses Bennet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gormsson misses with a punch to the body.
Gormsson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Gormsson saw that one coming.
Bennet is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bennet blocks the body kick.
Bennet throws out a counter right but Gormsson avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Gormsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gormsson duly obliges.
Gormsson throws a wild body kick that Bennet sees coming a mile off.
Bennet looks for the body kick but Gormsson saw that one coming.
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Gormsson sees coming a mile off.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Gormsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gormsson throws a head kick but Bennet moves out of range.
Gormsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bennet doesn't manage to clinch there - Gormsson circles away.
That kick from Gormsson tenderised Bennet's leg. Bennet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Gormsson looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Bennet checks a leg kick.
Gormsson throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Gormsson misses.
A nice side step and Bennet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Harald Gormsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bennet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bennet is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gormsson with a body shot.
Gormsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Bennet let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gormsson is looking to land body kicks.
Donk. Bennet catches Gormsson right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gormsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Gormsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gormsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bennet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A leg kick checked by Bennet.
Good shot there by Bennet.
Bennet throws an overhand right that lands on Gormsson's shoulder, as Gormsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gormsson misses with a looping left.
Gormsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gormsson slips a jab and a cross from Bennet. #T3#
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gormsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bennet lands a nice shot that snaps Gormsson's head back.
Gormsson moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Gormsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bennet counters with a nice uppercut.
Gormsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Gormsson throws a head kick but Bennet moves out of range.
Gormsson misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet throws out a powerful jab.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Gormsson is just out of range.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Gormsson.
It appears Gormsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gormsson misses with a leg kick.
Gormsson throws an off balance right hand
and Bennet counters with a thumping low kick.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Bennet.
Gormsson misses with a low kick. #T4#
Bennet looks to clinch
and Gormsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Gormsson misses with a hook.
Bennet takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Gormsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Gormsson.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bennet cracks Gormsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bennet blocks a low kick nicely.
Bennet connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Gormsson.
Bennet cracks Gormsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bennet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bennet scores with a jab. Gormsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bennet does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gormsson throws a body kick that misses.
Gormsson ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harald Gormsson.
I think Bennet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet is the new light heavyweight champion!
Michael Bennet bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 195 Semenko vs Gormsson
Date: Jul 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Bennet moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tsuruta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Bennet wants to land a leg kick but Tsuruta is out of range.
Donk. Bennet catches Tsuruta right on the button with a cross.
Bennet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennet digs a good hook to Tsuruta's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Bennet.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennet blocks a jab.
Bennet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bennet.#T1#
Bennet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsurutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Tsuruta is looking to counter punch.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsuruta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Bennet.
A little feinted left hand from Tsuruta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsuruta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Bennet misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bennet slips a jab from Tsuruta.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##BC#
Tsuruta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet misses with a body punch
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Bennet with a nice cross.
Bennet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick by Bennet misses
and Tsuruta counters with a left and a right that stings Bennet.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Tsuruta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Bennet connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
A jab from Bennet misses.
Bennet scores with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Tsuruta walks into a jab.#T4#
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Tsuruta moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tsuruta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bennet misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Tsuruta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta is looking to counter punch.
Bennet lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsurutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Bennet scores with a hook.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
A cross from Tsuruta lands.
Bennet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsuruta momentarily.
Bennet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Bennet lands a nice hook to Tsuruta's body. Tsuruta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Bennet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Bennet plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Bennet has closed the distance and engaged Tsuruta in a clinch.
Tsuruta is trying to push Bennet away but Bennet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Bennet.
Bennet misses with some punches.
Tsuruta controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Bennet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuruta tries to break the clinch but Bennet is controlling the position.
Bennet misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennet has Tsuruta pressed against the cage, preventing Tsuruta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bennet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tsuruta's efforts to push away.#T1#
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Bennet lands a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Tsuruta is trying to push Bennet away but Bennet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bennet cracks Tsuruta with a nice body shot.#BC#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Bennet.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Bennet misses with a leg kick
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Tsuruta scores with a nice right hand.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
Bennet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Bennet takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
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!
A solid body kick from Bennet.
Bennet jabs at Tsuruta's body.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bennet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the head.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
Bennet slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
Bennet counters with a body kick.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Bennet lands a slapping body shot.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Bennet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tsuruta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tsuruta throwing a counter right hand but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennet.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bennet misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tsuruta will feel that in the morning.
Tsuruta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bennet throws a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bennet.
Bennet jabs Tsuruta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.#T4#
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bennet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennet scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet cracks Tsuruta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tsuruta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennet was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bennet with the inside leg kick.
Bennet moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bennet throws a lazy head kick
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Bennet.
Bennet lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tsuruta takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennet connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tsuruta checks a leg kick nicely.
Tsuruta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Michael Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta is looking to counter punch.
Bennet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bennet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tsuruta is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Bennet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Bennet.
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
Bennet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tsuruta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Bennet's head but Bennet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crunch! Bennet slams his shin into Tsuruta's torso.#T1#
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bennet throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tsuruta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bennet scores with a push kick.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
A quick step to the side and Tsuruta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
Bennet scores with a hook to the body. Tsuruta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swats away the attempt to clinch by Bennet.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet catches Tsuruta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A decent looking cross lands there for Tsuruta.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennet missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta ducks right into an uppercut from Bennet.
Bennet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsuruta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Bennet.
Tsuruta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Tsuruta sees coming a mile off.
Tsuruta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Bennet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tsuruta.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Tsuruta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#That has opened up Michael Bennet's cut even more.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennet cracks Tsuruta with an open hand slap.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
and Bennet counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet lands a jab to Tsuruta's midsection.
Bennet scores with a spinning back kick!
Bennet misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bennet throws a good cross that connects.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tsuruta. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennet 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFC 186 Krison vs Coker
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennet uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bennet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kahoolawe Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Built.
Built connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bennet. Bennet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Built looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bennet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Built stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
Built tries to clinch but Bennet moves out of range.
Built lands with a nice body punch.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Built takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Built is looking to clinch but Bennet is avoiding it.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Bennet misses the target.
Bennet cracks Built with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Built avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Bennet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bennet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Built darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bennet jabs Built to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Built fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built tries to clinch there but Bennet circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Bennet misses its target.
Built pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Built misses with an uppercut.
Bennet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Built wants to clinch.
Bennet feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.#CL2#
Built takes the fight into the clinch.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bennet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Built blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Built has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Built prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet is trying to break the clinch but Built is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Bennet. #T2#
Bennet tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bennet has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Built blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Nice body punch from Bennet - that landed with a thud.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bennet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet blocking some punches.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bennet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bennet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built pushes Bennet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bennet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Built. #T3#
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet blocking some punches.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bennet - that landed with a thud.
Bennet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bennet lands a body punch.
Bennet digs a right hand into Built's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Built's gas tank.
Built looks winded!
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Bennet lands a right hand.
Built blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennets head.
A short uppercut from Bennet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Built.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Bennet.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Built presses Bennet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Bennet as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Built looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body.
Built keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
Bennet misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Bennet throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Built is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bennet with a body shot.
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Built catches Bennet right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Bennet.
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Built missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bennet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bennet slips a jab from Built.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Built punishes Bennet's body with a nice straight punch.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Built throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Built now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Built looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Built takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet misses with a straight right.
Bennet has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bennet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Built. Built circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built moves out of range of the body kick.
Built throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Bennet lands with a hook. Built tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Built misses with a hook.
Bennet misses with a shot to the body
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Bennet scores with a sloppy right hand. Built should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Built darts in and clinches Bennet up against the cage.#BC#
Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet misses with a straight right.
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Bennet sizes up Built with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
Bennet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bennet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bennet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Built releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Built.
Bennet wants to clinch up but Built keeps it at a distance.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built defending well as Bennet loads up on a big left hand.
Bennet scores with a jab. Built acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bennet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Bennet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Bennet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Built can do to turn this around?
Bennet misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Built misses with an uppercut.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Built avoids it.
Built tries to clinch but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet keeps the fight on the outside.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Built.
Built looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Bennet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Bennet takes one to the side of the head.
Bennet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Built avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennet.
Built takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet throws a quick counter kick to the body but Built avoids it.
Built comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bennet - that will leave a mark!
Built wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bennet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bennet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Built ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Built let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Built.
Bennet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Built.
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Bennet bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Bennet catches Built with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Built jabs Bennet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bennet swats away the attempt to clinch by Built.
Built keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch lands to the side of Bennet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Built pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Bennet misses with a looping left.
Bennet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Built.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Built takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Bennet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Bennet will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Bennet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennet misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Built.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Built! But no joy.#CL#
Bennet closes the distance and clinches.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Bennet tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Built.
Michael Bennet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Built lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Bennet fails to land.
Bennet tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Built works the jab nicely.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Built doesn't seem bothered though.
Built tries to clinch but Bennet moves out of range.
Built swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
It looked like Bennet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Built moves into the clinch.#T1#
Built prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Good body shot from Bennet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Bennet.
Bennet scores with a shoulder strike.
Built blocking some punches.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Bennet lands with a short shot to the head.
Bennet lands a shot to the body.
Built takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennet gets through Built's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bennet.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Built.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Bennet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bennet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Bennet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Bennet blocking some punches. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Bennet misses with a looping left.
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
Built stuns Bennet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Built throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennet on the side of the head.
Built misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Built scores with a punch to the head.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Bennet closes the distance and clinches.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennet tries to break the clinch but Built is controlling the position.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built lands a body shot.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Bennet working aggressively here.
A short right from Bennet on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Built lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bennet.
Bennet misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Built.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bennet tries a body shot but Built blocks it. #T4#
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built is leaning against Bennet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Built works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bennet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bennet pushes Built back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Built.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Built - that landed with a thud.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Built.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Built lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Bennet.
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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Kahoolawe Built stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.

Event: PFC 180 Krison vs Moors
Date: May 24, 2020

#R1#
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Hanagan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hanagan showed some decent athleticism there.
Hanagan wants to free his trapped foot but Bennet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hanagan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bennet defending well though.
Bennet tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura here.
Hanagan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan wants to pass to mount but Bennet is defending the position. #T1#
Bennet trying to control but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but Bennet defending well.
Bennet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bennet wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hanagan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennet has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hanagan wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bennet keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hanagan wants to pass to mount but Bennet is defending the position.
Hanagan is still trying to improve position.
Hanagan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bennet regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Hanagan throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanagan postures up in Bennet's guard and throws a big left but Bennet blocks it.
Hanagan lands a couple of elbows.
Bennet keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
Hanagan trying to move into half guard but instead Bennet has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Hanagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hanagan has his foot on Bennet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennet works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanagan is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Hanagan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bennet wants to get back to his feet but Hanagan drags him back down.
Hanagan throws a strike aimed at the side of Bennet's head but Bennet avoids it well.
Bennet is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hanagan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hanagan looks up at the clock and then as Bennet takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hanagan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bennet tries to improve position but can't.
Hanagan tries to advance to mount but can't.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hanagan working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hanagan tries for a kimura but Bennet is defending well.
Hanagan throws an elbow but Bennet slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charley Hanagan dominated that round.
That's time! Bennet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from Bennet misses.
A big right from Hanagan misses.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hanagan.
Hanagan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bennet with a body shot.
Bennet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanagan slips a jab from Bennet.
Hanagan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hanagan shoots in and drives through. Bennet sprawls well.
Bennet slips under a jab.
A big left from Hanagan misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Bennet finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hanagan cracks Bennet with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bennet keeps Hanagan at a distance using the push kick.
Hanagan misses with a looping right.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Bennet lands a nice looking body shot.
Hanagan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennet throws out the jab.
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!
Hanagan throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Hanagan slips under a jab.#T1#
Good exchange - Hanagan coming out on top.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanagan moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Hanagan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bennet looks to clinch
and Hanagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hanagan to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Bennet has closed the distance and engaged Hanagan in a clinch.
Hanagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet stops a takedown attempt from Hanagan.
Still in the clinch, Hanagan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanagan controls his hands.
Bennet lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanagan backwards.
Hanagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanagan lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Hanagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet with a hook.
Bennet throws the left hand but Hanagan avoids the punch easily.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanagan.
Hanagan looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Hanagan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bennet tries to clinch but Hanagan moves out of range. #T2##TD2#
Hanagan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Bennet kicks Hanagan off and gets back to his feet.
Hanagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bennet at a distance.
Hanagan lands with a shot to the body.
Hanagan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bennet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bennet.
Hanagan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bennet.
Bennet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanagan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bennet counters with a straight right hand.
Hanagan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Bennet throws a leg kick but Hanagan checks it.
Hanagan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hanagan on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Hanagan shoots in and gets a takedown into Bennet's guard.#ES#
Bennet has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hanagan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Hanagan avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage. #BC#
Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanagan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanagan misses with a straight right.
Hanagan throws a series of punches but Bennet avoids them all with ease.
Hanagan thuds a left hand into Bennet's body.
Hanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanagan with a jab.
Bennet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hanagan counters with a two punch combo.
Bennet fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanagan in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hanagan throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Hanagan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanagan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael Bennet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hanagan takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bennet lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanagan. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanagan dips to his left and cracks Bennet with an uppercut!
Hanagan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hanagan throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
Hanagan shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Hanagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Hanagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanagan throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanagan throws a right hand that misses
and Bennet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennet slips a jab from Hanagan.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Hanagan connects with a body shot that sends Bennet's belly button to the back.
Hanagan throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hanagan moves in looking to clinch but Bennet pushes him off.
Bennet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanagan on the side of the head.
Hanagan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanagan misses the target.
Hanagan throws out a loose jab but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Bennet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hanagan.
Hanagan misses the shot to the body.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Bennet scores with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanagan.
Bennet walks into a straight right hand from Hanagan.
Hanagan misses with a looping right.
Hanagan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bennet avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan misses with an uppercut.
Hanagan throws a right hand that Bennet ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennet also avoids with ease.
Hanagan looks for a takedown but Bennet sprawls well.
Crunch! Bennet slams his shin into Hanagan's torso.#T1#
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Hanagan moves away and avoids it.
Michael Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanagan.
Hanagan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Hanagan moves into the clinch.
A short left from Bennet.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Hanagan saw that one coming.
Hanagan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael Bennet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Bennet tries to land a front kick but Hanagan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet tries to land a front kick but Hanagan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Bennet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hanagan, pushing him back against the cage.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet tries a body shot but Hanagan blocks it.
Bennet has had enough of the clinch but Hanagan keeps him there for the moment.
Hanagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet is working Hanagan over against the cage.
Bennet cracks Hanagan with a nice body shot.
Hanagan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Hanagan controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Hanagan fails to land.
Bennet blocking some punches.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanagan controls his hands.
Bennet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bennet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Bennet. #BC#
Bennet manages to break the clinch.
Bennet lands a front kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bennet as he connects with a hook.
Hanagan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bennet. Bennet obviously looking to wear him down.
Hanagan misses the shot to the body.
Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennet connects with a right hand. Hanagan shakes it off.
Hanagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Bennet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanagan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bennet.
An inside leg kick lands from Bennet. #T3#
Hanagan moves away from the strike by Bennet.
Hanagan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good shot there by Bennet.
Hanagan throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
Hanagan scores with a nice right hand.
Bennet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hanagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Hanagan knows he should have avoided that one.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Bennet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanagan's sensitive parts.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.
Bennet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanagan.
Bennet lands a jab to Hanagan's midsection.
Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennet appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanagan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Bennet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanagan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bennet's head backwards.#T4#
Hanagan staying out of range there.
Hanagan shoots in but no luck this time.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hanagan shoots in and drives through. Bennet sprawls well.
Bennet scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hanagan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bennet quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bennet jabs Hanagan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hanagan misses with a body shot.
Bennet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bennet misses with an uppercut.
Bennet scores with a nice head shot.
Bennet scores with a nice head shot.
Bennet doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanagan circles away.
Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennet misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bennet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Charley Hanagan spoke after the fight, saying 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'.

Event: PFC 175 Moors vs Coker
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Bennet misses with a hook. Marceau ducked under it nicely.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marceau slips a jab from Bennet.
Marceau takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses
letting Marceau counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet misses with a low kick as Marceau jumps back.
Bennet slips under a jab from Marceau.
Marceau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bennet.
Bennet lands with a nice body kick.
Bennet lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau lands the left hand.
Marceau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marceau was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Bennet doesn't manage to clinch there - Marceau circles away.
Marceau steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bennet connects with the punch.#T1#
Marceau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet misses with a looping left.
Bennet clobbers Marceau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marceau defending well as Bennet loads up on a big left hand.
Marceau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennet scores with a kick to the midsection.
A big right from Marceau misses.
Marceau ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Nice body kick there by Bennet.
Marceau walks into a stiff left hand from Bennet.
Bennet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marceau.
Marceau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marceau! But no joy.
Marceau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Bennet cracks a nice hook into Marceau's ribs.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Marceau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennet throws an overhand right that lands on Marceau's shoulder, as Marceau tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marceau walks into a jab.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marceau.
Marceau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennet.
Bennet connects with a looping right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bennet.
Bennet lands a jab to Marceau's midsection.
Marceau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet throws a hook but Marceau avoids it easily.
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Marceau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marceau manages to avoid it.
Marceau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bennet lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennet throws a hook but Marceau avoids it easily.
Marceau throws out a counter right but Bennet avoids it with no problem.
Marceau throws a looping overhand right but Bennet ducks down to avoid it.
Bennet misses the jab.
Bennet connects with a single shot there.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Marceau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Bennet throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good exchange - Bennet coming out on top.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Jab from Bennet.#T4#
Bennet throws a jab when Marceau was well out of range.
Marceau lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennet misses with an uppercut.
Marceau has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Marceau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bennet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Marceau misses.
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Bennet closes the distance and pushes Marceau back into the cage.#BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Marceau has knocked Bennet down with a huge combo! Marceau steps away and waves a wobbly Bennet back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Marceau checks a leg kick.
Bennet throws a hook to the side of Marceau's head but Marceau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marceau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
That's time! Bennet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Marceau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bennet slips a jab from Marceau.
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Marceau lands a big right hand that sends Bennet crashing to the mat! Marceau stays standing though and waves Bennet back to his feet!#ROC2#
Bennet is rocked!#CUT2#
Michael Bennet's cut is getting worse.
Bennet thuds a left hand into Marceau's body.
Bennet lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennet has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet takes a swing at Marceau's ribcage but misses.
Bennet scores with a hook to the body. Marceau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marceau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Marceau knows he should have avoided that one.
Bennet jabs Marceau right on the nose. Marceau blinks but takes it well.
Marceau misses with a body shot.
Marceau takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Marceau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marceau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Marceau throws the kick towards the body but Bennet avoids it.
Bennet misses with a leg kick
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennet swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Marceau counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bennet! Marceau lets Bennet back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Bennet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Marceau takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet seems to have got his legs back now.
Marceau throws a head kick but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD2#
and Marceau counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bennet! Marceau lets Bennet back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
Michael Bennet's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bennet scores with a jab.
Bennet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Marceau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marceau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Bennet lands with a cross.
Marceau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennet tries to clinch up but Marceau circles away and keeps his distance.
Bennet misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Marceau misses.
Bennet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marceau is out of range.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Marceau unleashes a big counter combination but Bennet bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bennet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bennet misses with a looping right.
Bennet thuds a left hand into Marceau's body.
Marceau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Marceau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennet slips under a jab from Marceau.#CL#
Bennet has closed the distance and engaged Marceau in a clinch.
Bennet tries to work over Marceau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marceau can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Bennet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.#BC2#
Marceau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet jabs at Marceau's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bennet.
Bennet thuds a left hand into Marceau's body.
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marceau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marceau moves out of range as Bennet throws a body kick.
Bennet lands with a hook. Marceau tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Marceau avoids it.
Bennet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Bennet.
Marceau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Marceau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Marceau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Marceau moved out of range.
Bennet lands a jab to the nose.
Bennet scores with a nice head shot.
Crunch! Bennet slams his shin into Marceau's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet lands a leg kick that knocks Marceau off balance momentarily.
Bennet swings for the body but Marceau moves out of range.
Bennet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marceau. Marceau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second 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! Bennet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bennet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bennet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bennet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marceaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marceau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bennet lands a jab to the head.
Bennet clobbers Marceau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bennet misses with a hook
and Marceau counters with a right hand to the body.
Bennet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Marceau.
Bennet slips under a jab from Marceau.
Marceau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bennet throws a front kick aimed at Marceau's knee but Marceau avoids it well.
Marceau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marceau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennet works the jab nicely.#T1#
Bennet throws a hook but Marceau avoids it easily.
Bennet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marceau misses with an attempted mid kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bennet!
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marceau doesn't seem bothered though.
Bennet wants to clinch.
Bennet lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Bennet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Bennet misses
and Marceau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marceau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.
Bennet takes a swing at Marceau's ribcage but misses.
Marceau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bennet with a body shot.
Bennet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marceau can do to turn this around?
Marceau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Bennet.
Bennet with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Marceau counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Jeez, Michael Bennet's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bennet.
Marceau keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Marceau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Marceau walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bennet.
Jean-Claude Marceau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Jab by Bennet.
Bennet swings for the body but Marceau moves out of range.
Marceau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bennet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bennet throws an off balance right hand
and Marceau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bennet connects with a body shot that sends Marceau's belly button to the back.
Bennet throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marceau moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Jab by Bennet.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marceau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marceau takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marceau.#T4#
Marceau looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bennet connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bennet cracks Marceau with a good jab.
Bennet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marceau throws out the jab.
Marceau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marceau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Bennet moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bennet fails to land. #BC2#
Marceau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body punch from Bennet.

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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PFC 167 Arendse vs Bathory
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Bennet cracks Mark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bennet tries to clinch but Mark moves out of range.
Mark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bennet doesn't seem bothered though.
Mark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bennet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mark has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bennet.
Nice cross by Bennet.
Mark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mark throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Mark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bennet under the eye.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet lands with a shot 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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bennet.
Bennet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mark.
Mark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mark connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Bennet lands a glancing blow to the side of Mark's head.
Mark fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bennet checks it well.
Mark misses with a hook. Bennet ducked under it nicely.
Bennet jabs at Mark's body.
Bennet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mark throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mark manages to avoid it.
Mark throws a leg kick but Bennet checks it.
Mark avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Mark was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Bennet tries to score with a low kick but Mark moves his leg out of the way.
Bennet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bennet scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bennet in his tracks.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Mark is just out of range.
Mark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mark. That's going to slow Bennet down.
Mark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mark misses the target.
Bennet checks a leg kick.
Bennet moves out of range as Mark strikes.
Mark tries to land a front kick but Bennet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mark ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Mark throws a body shot but no joy.
Mark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mark manages to avoid it.
Bennet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Mark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bennet slips under a jab from Mark.#T3#
A slow jab from Bennet misses its intended target.
Bennet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bennet scores with a hook to the body. Mark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bennet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Mark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bennet swings for the body but Mark moves out of range.
Mark throws out a counter right but Bennet avoids it with no problem.
Mark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bennet scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bennet takes a swing at Mark's ribcage but misses.
Bennet is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mark misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet lands a nice shot that snaps Mark's head back. #T4#
Bennet slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Mark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennet throws a low kick but Mark moves out of range easily.
Bennet lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mark takes a step back to recover.
Bennet scores with a nice strike.
Mark throws a looping overhand right but Bennet ducks down to avoid it.
Mark closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mark.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bennet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Mark does a little dance to reset his feet.
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.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mark misses with a head kick.
Marky Mark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennet on the side of the head.
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Mark avoids it.
Bennet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Bennet.
Bennet throws a head kick but Mark moves out of range.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Mark ducks down to avoid it.
Mark takes one on the button.
A good leg kick by Mark.
Bennet fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mark flicks out a counter leg kick but Bennet steps away.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mark.
Bennet connects with a nice looking jab.
Bennet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Bennet misses with a lunging right hand
and Mark counters with a leg kick.
Bennet lands with an uppercut that bounces Mark off the cage and back into range.
Mark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Bennet slams his shin into Mark's torso.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mark.
Mark walks into a straight right hand from Bennet.
Mark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bennet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mark moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Mark throws a big counter head kick but Bennet avoids it with no problem.
Bennet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bennet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mark is out of range.
Mark misses with a straight left.
Bennet jabs at Mark's body.
Bennet throws a leg kick that misses.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
It looks like Bennet has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Mark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Bennet misses.
Bennet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mark's head.
Bennet misses with a body shot
and Mark counters with an outside leg kick.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Mark saw that one coming.
Bennet swings for the body but Mark moves out of range.
Mark tries to bum rush Bennet with a series of wild strikes but Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Mark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Bennet.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Bennet tries to clinch up.
Mark misses with a low kick as Bennet jumps back.#T3##CL#
Bennet moves into the clinch successfully.
Bennet is trying to force a seperation but Mark has the dominant position.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mark throws a head punch that misses.
Bennet digs a right hand underneath Mark's ribcage. Mark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Mark.
Mark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bennet has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Bennet breaks from the clinch.
Mark throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Bennet finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bennet lands a jab to Mark's midsection.
Mark misses with a straight right.
Mark lands a head kick!
Mark moves forwards but Bennet connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bennet checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Mark lands a really nice looking cross but Bennet seems unphased. #CUT2#
Michael Bennet's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Mark misses its intended target.
Mark takes one on the button.
Mark wants to land a leg kick but Bennet is out of range.
Mark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bennet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mark has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bennet.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet throws a jab when Mark was well out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#KD2#
Mark lands a big head kick that sends Bennet tumbling to the mat! Mark takes a step backwards and waves Bennet back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mark misses with a straight left.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bennet keeps Mark at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mark misses with a looping right.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Bennet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mark throws a wild body kick that Bennet sees coming a mile off.
Bennet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennet misses with a jab to the body
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crunch! Bennet slams his shin into Mark's torso.
Bennet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bennet lands with a nice body kick.
Mark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bennet lands a leg kick that knocks Mark off balance momentarily.
Bennet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennet lands a right hook to the body.
Mark misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mark. #T1#
Bennet moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mark looks to throw a body kick
and Bennet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bennet can pounce on him.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mark.
A shot to the liver by Bennet. Beautiful body shot.
Bennet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennet looks to land a body kick but Mark moved away.
Mark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bennet throws a hook but Mark avoids it easily.
Mark looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Mark avoids it.
Mark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bennet throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Bennet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mark looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Mark's corner calls for a 1-2. Mark obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bennet scores with a spinning back kick!
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mark.
Mark throws a big shot that misses.
Bennet lands a nice shot that snaps Mark's head back.
Mark connects with a leg kick. Bennet looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bennet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mark.
Mark fails to land with a series of punches.
Mark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Bennet swings for the body but Mark moves out of range.
Mark misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bennet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Mark is just out of range.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bennet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mark misses with a few strikes there.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Mark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bennet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Bennet misses.
A big right from Bennet misses. #T4#
Bennet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bennet throwing a counter right hand but Mark manages to avoid it.
Mark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Mark slips the punch.
Mark appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That kick from Bennet tenderised Mark's leg. Mark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mark ducks right into an uppercut from Bennet.
Bennet cracks Mark with an open hand slap.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bennet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good shot there by Mark.#CUT2#
Michael Bennet's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mark tries to land a front kick but Bennet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mark tries to land a front kick but Bennet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bennet lands a nice hook to Mark's body. Mark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 159 Built vs Semenko
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Jab, jab by Bennet - just one landing.
Kardashian doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennet circles away.
Bennet looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've been told by Bennet's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bennet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bennet has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Kardashian moves out of range of the body kick.
Kardashian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Bennet clinches up with Kardashian and pushes him back against the cage.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennet misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Kardashian moves out of range easily.
Bennet goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Bennet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bennet.
Kardashian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bennet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bennet connects with a body shot.
Bennet misses the jab.
Kardashian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kardashian tries to clinch but Bennet is having none of it. #T1##CL#
Kardashian gets tackled into the cage by Bennet. Bennet maintains the clinch.
Bennet tries to work over Kardashian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Kardashian.
A head punch on the inside from Kardashian fails to land.
Bennet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kardashian.
Bennet pushes Kardashian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kardashian misses with some punches. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kardashian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Kardashian moves out of range as Bennet throws a body kick.
Bennet scores with a body shot.
Kardashian lands with a nice combination. Bennet backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kardashian throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Kardashian closes the distance and clinches.
Bennet tries a body shot but Kardashian blocks it. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Kardashian misses
and Bennet counters with a straight right hand.
Kardashian tries to close the distance and clinch but Bennet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Kardashian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bennet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kardashian misses with a looping left.
Bennet is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kardashian misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kardashian was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kardashian lands a body shot.
A jab from Bennet misses.
Bennet lands with an uppercut that bounces Kardashian off the cage and back into range.
Kardashian lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Kardashian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kardashian throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
Bennet misses with an uppercut.
Kardashian ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Jab from Kardashian.
Kardashian wants to clinch up but Bennet keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kardashian doesn't seem bothered though.
Kardashian throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Kardashian connects with a jab.
Bennet throws a hook but Kardashian avoids it easily.
Kardashian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet throws a hook but Kardashian blocks it.
Bennet connects with a looping right hand.
Bennet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kardashian misses with a left hand
and Bennet finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bennet lands a jab to the head.
Bennet lands with a hook. Kardashian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bennet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bennet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kardashian on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Kardashian misses.
Bennet is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kardashian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Kardashian thuds his right hand into Bennet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
Michael Bennet's cut is getting worse.
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Kardashian avoids it.#T4#
A big left from Kardashian misses.
Bennet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Bennet backs off Kardashian throws a huge counter combo but Bennet manages to avoid it all.
Bennet scores with a head kick. Kardashian tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bennet throws a push kick but Kardashian slaps the foot to one side.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Kardashian.
Bennet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kardashian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bennet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bennet works Kardashian's body with a nice hook.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Kardashian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bennet tests Kardashian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kardashian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kardashian lands with a straight right. Bennet didn't see that one coming.
Bennet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Bennet.
Jab, jab by Bennet - just one landing.
Bennet lands with an uppercut that bounces Kardashian off the cage and back into range.
Kardashian misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kardashian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kardashian can do to turn this around?
Kardashian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennet tries to clinch up but Kardashian circles away and keeps his distance.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Kardashian lands with a shot to the body.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kardashian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kardashian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Kardashian.
Kardashian slips a straight right by Bennet.
Kardashian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bennet scores with a jab. Kardashian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Kardashian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands.
Kardashian keeps control of Bennet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kardashian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kardashian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands.
Kardashian prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet tries to work over Kardashian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kardashian. #BC#
Bennet manages to break the clinch.
Kardashian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennet.
A punch lands to the side of Kardashian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kardashian wants to clinch up but Bennet keeps it at a distance.
Bennet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kardashian misses with a shot to the body
and Bennet counters with a thumping low kick.
Bennet throws a push kick but Kardashian slaps the foot to one side. #T2##CL2#
Kardashian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bennet, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kardashian.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
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!
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet pushes Kardashian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennet lands a right hand.
Kardashian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennet gets through Kardashian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.#BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet stuns Kardashian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kardashian throws a big shot that misses.
Bennet throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bennet pushes Kardashian away with a front kick.
Bennet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kardashian has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bennet.
Bennet's corner calls for a 1-2. Bennet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Bennet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kardashian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kardashian lands a jab-cross combination.
Bennet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kardashian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kardashian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bennet scores with a jab.
Bennet connects with a nice looking jab.
Bennet tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kardashian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Bennet misses its target.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Kardashian ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet defending well as Kardashian loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Kardashian misses its intended target.
Bennet lands a jab to the head.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Kardashian clinches up with Bennet and pushes him back against the cage.
Kardashian is working Bennet over against the cage.
Kardashian swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Kardashian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kardashian's elbow.
Bennet working aggressively here.
Kardashian misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kardashian.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rob Kardashian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kardashian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennets head.
Kardashian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bennet seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kardashian can turn it around.
Kardashian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kardashian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bennet.
Still in the clinch, Kardashian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kardashian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennets head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Kardashian lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Bennet manages to break the clinch.
Kardashian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second 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! Bennet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Kardashian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Kardashian misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Bennet finds it's way through Kardashian's defenses.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kardashian.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kardashian.
Kardashian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Kardashian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bennet.
Kardashian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kardashian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bennet. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Kardashian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennet on the side of the head.
Bennet takes a swing at Kardashian's ribcage but misses.
Bennet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kardashian.
And Bennet counters with a quick kick to the body but Kardashian blocks it.
Bennet throws a push kick but Kardashian slaps the foot to one side.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kardashian.
Bennet looks for the body kick but Kardashian saw that one coming.
Kardashian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kardashian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kardashian throws an off balance right hand
and Bennet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Kardashian tries to clinch up.
Bennet misses with a hook.
Bennet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet is looking to clinch.
Kardashian throws out a counter right but Bennet avoids it with no problem.
Kardashian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rob Kardashian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Kardashian swings widly with a right hand
and Bennet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bennet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Bennet tenderised Kardashian's leg. Kardashian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kardashian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Kardashian avoids it.
Bennet slips a jab from Kardashian.
Bennet fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kardashian just manages to avoid it.
Bennet jabs at Kardashian's body.
Bennet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kardashian's head backwards.
A punch lands to the side of Kardashian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kardashian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet misses with a hook to the body
and Kardashian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet moves away from the strike by Kardashian.
Bennet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Bennet - just one landing.
Kardashian lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
Michael Bennet's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kardashian misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bennet to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Bennet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kardashian.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennet thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kardashian. Those never looked like landing.
Kardashian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Kardashian.
Bennet scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Kardashian.
And Bennet counters with a quick kick to the body but Kardashian blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Bennet. That snapped Kardashian's head back.
Bennet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kardashian! But no joy.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Kardashian.
Bennet scores with a leg kick.
Bennet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kardashian with a nice cross.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kardashian staying out of range there.
Kardashian swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Kardashian just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet cracks the inside of Kardashian's front leg.
Bennet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kardashian's head backwards.
Kardashian tries to clinch up.
Kardashian misses with a looping left.
Kardashian misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet takes a swing at Kardashian's ribcage but misses.
Kardashian misses the body punch
and Bennet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennet digs a good hook to Kardashian's body.
Bennet scores with a jab. Kardashian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bennet thuds his shin into the meat of Kardashian's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Kardashian.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bennet, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PFC 155 Yamaguchi vs Bathory
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Bennet connects with the punch.
Bennet swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lucy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bennet scores with a jab. Lucy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Bennet connects with a leg kick. Lucy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lucy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucy staying out of range there.
Lucy blocks a jab.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Bennet takes a swing at Lucy's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet lands a two punch combo.
Bennet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lucy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Lucy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bennet is out of range.
Lucy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lucy misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Lucy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet throws the left hand but Lucy avoids the punch easily.
Lucy misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Bennet quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Lucy knows he should have avoided that one.
Bennet misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucy moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circling - Lucy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lucy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bennet misses with an uppercut
and Lucy counters with a body kick. #T2#
Bennet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lucy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lucy blocks the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucy ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bennet throws a push kick but Lucy slaps the foot to one side.
Lucy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lucy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennet misses with a body shot. #KD2#
Lucy lands a big head kick that sends Bennet tumbling to the mat! Lucy takes a step backwards and waves Bennet back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Bennet is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.#CL#
Bennet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lucy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Bennet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bennet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucy backwards.
Bennet seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Bennet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lucy fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Lucy misses with an uppercut
and Bennet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lucy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Lucy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Lucy counters with a nice right hand that sends Bennet toppling to the canvas! Bennet scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lucy finish him?!
Lucy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from Bennet misses.
Bennet lands a two punch combo.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Lucy.#CL#
Bennet moves into range and clinches up with Lucy.
Lucy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bennet has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Lucy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Bennet. That's going to slow Lucy down.
We've been told by Bennet's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lucy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bennet's corner calls for a 1-2. Bennet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bennet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lucy will feel that in the morning.
Bennet cracks the inside of Lucy's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Lucy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Lucy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bennet is out of range and Lucy settles back down.
Bennet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lucy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lucy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Lucy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lucy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucy moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
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.
#R2#
Bennet misses with a kick to the body
and Lucy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucy circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Lucy to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Michael Bennet's cut is getting worse.
Lucy lands a jab-cross combination.
Lucy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lucy misses with a hook. Bennet ducked under it nicely.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bennet jabs at Lucy's body.
Lucy defending well as Bennet loads up on a big left hand.
Lucy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lucy there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Lucy keeps the fight on the outside.
Bennet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lucy blocks the body kick. #KD2#
Lucy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bennet sprawling to the canvas! Bennet rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lucy finish him?!
Lucy throws the left hand but Bennet avoids the punch easily.
Bennet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Lucy drops Bennet with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bennet looks back up at him and smiles so Lucy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#
Michael Bennet's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Bennet slams his shin into Lucy's torso.
Bennet delivers a nice body kick.
Bennet lands a jab to Lucy's midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bennet.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Bennet finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lucy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Lucy moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bennet with a body shot.
Lucy tries to work over Bennet's front leg with a kick but Bennet checks it.
Lucy misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bennet.
Lucy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bennet slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Bennet.
Bennet throws a hook but Lucy blocks it.
Lucy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bennet blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Bennet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Bennet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lucy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucy takes a shot to the head.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucy throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Lucy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucy is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Lucy blocks the leg kick.
Lucy checks a low kick from Bennet.
Lucy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Lucy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bennet sizes up Lucy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Lucy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bennet checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lucy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bennet thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lucy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Bennet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bennet.
Lucy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Lucy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucy looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Jab, jab by Bennet - just one landing.
Bennet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucy counters with a low kick, right behind Bennet 's knee.
Bennet bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lucy takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet lands a head shot.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bennet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lucy scrambles back to his feet.
Lucy misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Lucy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bennet throws a right hand that misses
and Lucy counters with a stiff right hand.
Lucy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Léonard Lucy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bennet throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lucy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Bennet as he checks the leg kick.
Lucy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bennet lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lucy takes one to the side of the head.
Lucy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Lucy avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucy avoids a kick to the body.
Bennet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Lucy tries to land a body kick
and Bennet counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennet connects with a right hand. Lucy shakes it off.#T1#
Bennet scores with a hook to the body. Lucy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bennet scores with a hook to the body. Lucy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lucy misses with a hook. Bennet ducked under it nicely.
Bennet appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bennet cracks Lucy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bennet tries to land a front kick but Lucy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Lucy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lucy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Bennet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lucy at a distance.
A big right from Lucy misses.
Bennet digs a good body shot into Lucy's ribs.
Jab from Lucy.
Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucy is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Lucy just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Lucy blocks the low kick.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet lands with a nice body kick.
Lucy misses with a head kick.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bennet.
Lucy throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Lucy.
And Bennet counters with a quick kick to the body but Lucy blocks it.
Bennet jabs at Lucy's body.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucy manages to avoid it.#T3#
Lucy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucy.
Lucy moves out of range of the strikes.
As Bennet backs off Lucy throws a huge counter combo but Bennet manages to avoid it all.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Lucy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lucy ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bennet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucy can do to turn this around?
Bennet tries to land a body kick
and Lucy counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Jeez, Michael Bennet's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bennet throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Bennet does it's job there.
Bennet scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucy.
Bennet catches Lucy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Good leg kick by Bennet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lucy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bennet.
Lucy takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Lucy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lucy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bennet scores with a nice body kick.
Bennet tries to land a body kick
and Lucy counters with a stiff right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Bennet's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Léonard Lucy!
A victorious Léonard Lucy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 150 Urani vs Yamaguchi
Date: Jan 12, 2020

#R1#
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennet avoids a kick to the body.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Bennet. Those never looked like landing.
Nice jab there from Bennet.
Bennet cracks Bailey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bailey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decent striking displayed by Bailey there.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bailey misses with a hook. Bennet ducked under it nicely.
Bennet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Bennet. Beautiful body shot.
Bennet looks for the body kick but Bailey saw that one coming.
Bennet cracks Bailey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bailey doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Bailey.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet lands with a straight right. Bailey didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennet throws out the jab.
Bailey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.
Bennet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey takes one to the chin there.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bennet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bennet is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bailey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bailey misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailey lands a glancing blow to the side of Bennet's head.
Bailey throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Bailey lands a nice shot that snaps Bennet's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet lands a really nice looking cross but Bailey seems unphased.
Bennet lands with an uppercut that bounces Bailey off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Bennet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bailey at a distance.
Bennet scores with a push kick.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bennet.
Bennet connects with a jab.
Bailey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bailey lands with a shot to the body.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bennet looks to land a body kick but Bailey moved away.
Bailey tried to counter with a leg kick but Bennet avoided it.
Bailey throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Bennet lands a head shot.
Bailey moves out of range as Bennet throws a body kick.
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bailey scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bailey doesn't seem bothered though.
Bennet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bailey swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet scores with a push kick.
Bailey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bailey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bailey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
A big left from Bailey misses.
Bennet's corner calls for a 1-2. Bennet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Bennet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bennet slips a jab from Bailey.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook 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!
Bailey lands a head kick. Bennet smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bennet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Bennet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bennet.
Bennet misses with a series of wild punches.
Bailey takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet lands a head shot.
Bailey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bailey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bennet doesn't seem bothered though.
Bennet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bennet takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Michael Bennet's cut even more.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey stuns Bennet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bennet lands a glancing blow to the side of Bailey's head.
Decent striking displayed by Bailey there.
Bennet plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bennet blocks a leg kick.
Bennet bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bailey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bennet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bailey digs a good body shot into Bennet's ribs.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Bennet misses with a leg kick.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Bailey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bailey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bailey swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey is looking to land body kicks.
Bennet with a nice cross.
Bennet thows a body kick. Bailey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bailey throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Bailey misses.
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!
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Bailey moves out of range as Bennet throws a body kick.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
Michael Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey scores with a body shot.
Bennet jabs Bailey right on the nose. Bailey blinks but takes it well.
Bennet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennet swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bennet takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bailey drops his hands momentarily and Bennet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey thuds his right hand into Bennet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Bennet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bailey doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Bailey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bailey swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bailey is looking to wear down Bennet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bailey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet blocks a head kick by Bailey.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.
Bennet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennet lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bailey takes a step back to recover.
Bennet punishes Bailey's body with a nice straight punch.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Bailey walks into a straight right hand from Bennet.
Bailey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Bailey knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Bailey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bennet.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennet on the side of the head.#CUT#
The cut above Michael Bennet's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bailey misses with a head kick.
Bennet needs to keep his hands up - Bailey had a free shot at his head there.
Bennet thows a body kick. Bailey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bennet lands a jab to Bailey's midsection.
Bennet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bailey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bailey. Bailey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Bailey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bailey throws a leg kick that misses.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bailey might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet throws out a powerful jab.
Bailey misses with a hook. Bennet ducked under it nicely.
Bennet throws a good cross that connects.
Bennet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bailey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bailey tries to move into range but Bennet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey punishes Bennet's body with a nice straight punch.
Bailey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Bennet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bennet swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bennet closes the distance but Bailey moves to the side
and Bailey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bennet thinking.
Bennet throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bailey throws out a loose jab but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Bennet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Bailey.
Bennet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennet with a hook.
Bailey throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennet steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bailey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bennet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Bailey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bennet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bennet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Bennet fakes the leg kick and cracks Bailey in the body.
Bailey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Bennet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bailey.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Bennet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet fakes the leg kick and cracks Bailey in the body.
Bailey throws a poor cross that misses
and Bennet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bailey gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Bennet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Bailey tries a head kick but it misses.
Bennet lands with a straight right. Bailey didn't see that one coming.
Bailey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A bone on bone clash there as Bennet blocks the leg kick.
Bennet thuds a left hand into Bailey's body.
Bennet jabs Bailey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bailey works Bennet's body with a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bennet. That's going to slow Bailey down.
Bailey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bennet works Bailey's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Bennet.
Bailey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bailey there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Bennet blocks a jab.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bailey swats away the attempt to clinch by Bennet.
Bailey scoring well with a low kick there.
Bailey throws out a loose jab but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Bennet.
Zammy Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bailey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bennet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bailey misses the jab.
Bennet lands a jab to Bailey's midsection.
Bailey throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Bennet.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target. #T4#
Bailey throws a looping overhand right but Bennet ducks down to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bailey crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bennet - the referee stops the clock and Bailey gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bennet. Bailey manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bennet lands a nice looking body kick.
Bailey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bennet.
Bennet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bailey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bailey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bennet.
Bailey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bailey misses with a shot to the body
and Bennet counters with a low kick, right behind Bailey 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab lands there for Bennet.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bailey wants to land a leg kick but Bennet is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennet 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 144 Curry vs Tuala
Date: Dec 15, 2019

#R1#
Bennet throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Bennet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bennet tries to clinch up.
Van Buren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Buren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Buren throws a wild body kick that Bennet sees coming a mile off.
Van Buren takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Buren with a body shot.
Van Buren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bennet momentarily.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab. #CL2#
Bennet closes the distance and pushes Van Buren back into the cage.
A short right from Bennet.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bennet is leaning against Van Buren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Buren is looking to control Bennet's arms but Bennet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Buren has his back to the cage.
Van Buren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Buren tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Van Buren back against the cage.
Van Buren's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bennet scores with a shot to the side of Van Buren's head. #T1#
Van Buren trying to stall but Bennet improves his position.
Van Buren misses with some punches.
Van Buren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bennet or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a body punch.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Buren digs a right hand into Bennet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bennet's gas tank.
Van Buren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bennet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Buren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Buren lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet misses with the head strike.
Bennet working aggressively here.
Van Buren has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Bennet misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Van Buren prevents Bennet from breaking the clinch.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Buren misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennet lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Buren.
Bennet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bennet.
Bennet tries a body shot but Van Buren blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Bennet fails to land.
A short uppercut from Van Buren. #BC#
Van Buren breaks the clinch.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Van Buren defending well as Bennet loads up on a big left hand.
Van Buren throws a lazy body kick
and Bennet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Buren thinking.
Van Buren is looking to clinch but Bennet is avoiding it.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Bennet was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bennet lands a jab.#T3#
Van Buren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
Bennet slips a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennet moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bennet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bennet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bennet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bennet lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Buren off the cage and back into range.
Bennet lands a slapping body shot.
Van Buren moves forwards but Bennet connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Bennet counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren with a hook.
Van Buren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennet.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Bennet. Beautiful body shot.
Van Buren walks into a left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Buren, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Bennet gets a clinch.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
Van Buren blocking some punches.
Van Buren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bennet lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
Van Buren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Bennet tries to work over Van Buren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Van Buren. #BC2#
Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Bennet misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Van Buren moved out of range nicely.
Bennet lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Van Buren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Buren swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Buren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Buren doesn't seem bothered though.
Bennet moves away from the strike by Van Buren.
Bennet lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Buren off the cage and back into range.
Bennet looks for the body kick but Van Buren saw that one coming.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
Bennet throws the left hand but Van Buren avoids the punch easily.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Bennet. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet scores with a punch to the head.
Van Buren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Nice shot by Bennet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bennet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Buren slips under a jab from Bennet.
Van Buren is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Bennet throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Bennet lands a nice shot that snaps Van Buren's head back.
Bennet misses with an uppercut.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren slips under a jab from Bennet.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Buren misses the target.
Bennet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Buren. Van Buren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Van Buren saw that one coming.
Van Buren lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Buren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bennet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick
and Bennet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennet lunges at Van Buren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Buren's hand.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice defenses there by Van Buren.
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Van Buren avoids it.#T2#
Bennet tries to land a front kick but Van Buren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Buren throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Bennet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Buren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Bennet connects with a right hand. Van Buren shakes it off.
Van Buren throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bennet counters with a body kick that stops Van Buren in his tracks momentarily.
Bennet tries to land a body kick
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennet takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Buren misses the target.
Michael Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Buren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Bennet.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Bennet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bennet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bennet scores with a jab.
Van Buren walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bennet.#T3#
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
It looked like Van Buren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Buren. That did some damage!
Jab, jab by Bennet - just one landing.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Buren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bennet digs a good hook to Van Buren's body.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
Bennet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Buren misses with a lunging right hand
and Bennet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Van Buren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Bennet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Bennet has closed the distance and engaged Van Buren in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Buren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Buren lands with a left to the head.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
A shot in the inside from Bennet.
Van Buren tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Van Buren back against the cage.
Bennet blocking some punches.
Van Buren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Buren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bennet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Buren misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Buren.
Van Buren struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Bennet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Buren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Buren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Buren ducks right into an uppercut from Bennet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bennet.
A clash of legs there as Van Buren blocks the low kick.
Van Buren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Buren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bennet tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
Van Buren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Buren misses with a few strikes there.
Bennet connects with a body shot that sends Van Buren's belly button to the back.
Bennet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Buren looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Buren scores with a spinning back kick!
A big left from Bennet misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet connects with a leg kick. Van Buren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bennet misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Van Buren tries to land a front kick but Bennet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Buren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick.
Bennet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut there from Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Van Buren misses with a hook
and Bennet counters with a nice body shot.
Bennet throws an off balance right hand
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Van Buren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Van Buren knows he should have avoided that one.
Bennet keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joost Van Buren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bennet goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet throws a hook but Van Buren avoids it easily.
Bennet tries to land a leg kick but Van Buren saw it coming and moves away.
Van Buren is looking to counter punch.
Bennet takes one on the button.
Bennet lands a head kick. Van Buren smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Buren misses with a hook
and Bennet counters with a straight right hand.
Bennet lands a slapping body shot.
Van Buren shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bennet eats them both and turns towards Van Buren to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bennet bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bennet misses with a straight right.
It looked like Van Buren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet jabs Van Buren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Van Buren ducks down to avoid it.
Bennet misses with a jab to the body
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Bennet is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Michael Bennet's cut even more.
Van Buren throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range. #T3#
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren misses the jab.
Bennet let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Van Buren throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
Bennet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Bennet with a nice cross.
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennet counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Bennet.
As Bennet looks to move away, Van Buren throws a big counter combo but Bennet just gets out of the way.
A big left from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Buren throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
Bennet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Buren tries to bum rush Bennet with a series of wild strikes but Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Buren scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.#T4#
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Buren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bennet lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Buren off the cage and back into range.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Van Buren throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Bennet scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Bennet slips a jab from Van Buren.
Bennet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Buren. Van Buren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Van Buren quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bennet lunges at Van Buren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Buren's hand.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Van Buren moved out of range.
Bennet lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennet 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
A less than humble Michael Bennet misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PFC 136 Yamaguchi vs Rock
Date: Nov 03, 2019

#R1#
Mirage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bennet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mirage lands a slapping body shot.
Bennet defending well as Mirage loads up on a big left hand.
Mirage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Mirage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick from Mirage.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirage misses the target.
Bennet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mirage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bennet under the eye.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
We've been told by Bennet's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bennet slips a straight right by Mirage.
A jab from Mirage misses.
Mirage misses with a body kick.
Mirage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet scores with a jab. Mirage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirage throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
A big left from Mirage misses.
Mirage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bennet clobbers Mirage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mirage looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Mirage throws a chopping leg kick but Bennet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Mirage lands a leg kick that knocks Bennet off balance momentarily.
Mirage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mirage can pounce on him.
Mirage takes one to the chin there.
Bennet cracks Mirage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirage avoids the body shot from Bennet.
It seemed like Mirage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet digs a good body shot into Mirage's ribs.
Mirage throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mirage takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Mirage. Beautiful body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bennet checks a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bennet!
A big left from Mirage misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Bennet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bennet.
Mirage throws a front kick that sends Bennet stumbling back into the cage.
Mirage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mirage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mirage throws a solid leg kick but Bennet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mirage.#T2#
Mirage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Mirage tries a quick counter leg kick but Bennet is wise to it.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirage.
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mirage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bennet is able to avoid easily.
Mirage misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mirage will feel that in the morning.
Mirage misses with a looping right.
Mirage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mirage lands an overhand right.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirage lands a nice hook to Bennet's body. Bennet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bennet blocks a jab.
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mirage tries to score with a low kick but Bennet moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Mirage throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Bennet slips a straight right by Mirage.
Bennet throws a hook but Mirage blocks it.
Bennet connects with a body shot.
Mirage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bennet throws a leg kick which misses Mirage's front leg but catches the back leg as Mirage tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Mirage misses
and Bennet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mirage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Bennet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mirage.
Mirage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bennet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirage.
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mirage moves out of range as Bennet throws a body kick.
Mirage throws a front kick aimed at Bennet's knee but Bennet avoids it well.
Bennet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Bennet.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Mirage ducks down to avoid it.
Bennet throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Bennet checks a low kick from Mirage.
Mirage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bennet's head.
Mirage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirage moves away.
Bennet lands a jab.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Bennet drops his hands momentarily and Mirage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Mirage does it's job there.
Mirage with a hook.#ROC2#
Bennet is rocked!#CUT2#
Michael Bennet's cut is getting worse.
Mirage cracks Bennet on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bennet falls backwards against the cage. Mirage follows up with more strikes that drop Bennet to his knees. Mirage keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bennet! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alphonzo Mirage!
Alphonzo Mirage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 130 Wright vs Moors
Date: Sep 29, 2019

#R1#
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Lucy misses.
Lucy's coach down at DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lucy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bennet throws a leg kick but Lucy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lucy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lucy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lucy checks a leg kick.
Bennet moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Bennet moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lucy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Lucy.
A nice side step and Lucy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lucy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lucy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lucy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet misses with a hook to the body
and Lucy counters with a solid body kick.
Lucy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Lucy misses with a low kick as Bennet jumps back.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucy.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lucy.
Lucy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bennet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennet moves away from the strike by Lucy.
Lucy tries to move into range but Bennet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lucy throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
Bennet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bennet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bennet works the jab nicely.
It looks like Bennet has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bennet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lucy throws a low kick but Bennet moves out of range easily.
Bennet keeps Lucy at a distance using the push kick.
Lucy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lucy ducks right into an uppercut from Bennet.
Lucy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lucy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucy connects with the punch.
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucy.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Bennet jabs Lucy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lucy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Lucy tries to land a leg kick but Bennet saw it coming and moves away.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Bennet is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bennet takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bennet clobbers Lucy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lucy misses with a lunging right hand
and Bennet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lucy looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Bennet lands with a good body shot.
Bennet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lucy lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
Michael Bennet's cut is getting worse.
Lucy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bennet scores with a nice body kick.
Lucy avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Bennet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucy moves away.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Bennet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lucy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet. #CL#
Bennet gets a clinch. #BC2#
Lucy manages to break the clinch.
Bennet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bennet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucy.
Bennet tried to counter with a leg kick but Lucy avoided it.
Bennet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lucy connects with a nice looking jab.
Bennet lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bennet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lucy will feel that in the morning.
Lucy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bennet cracks Lucy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lucy takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Bennet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bennet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lucy on the side of the head.
Bennet scores with a head kick. Lucy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A jab lands there for Bennet.
Bennet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucy can do to turn this around?
Lucy misses with a double jab.
Jab from Bennet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet's corner calls for a 1-2. Bennet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lucy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lucy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucy moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennet.
Lucy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bennet slips under a jab.
As Lucy backs away, Bennet returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lucy lands with a nice body kick.
Bennet takes a swing at Lucy's ribcage but misses.
Bennet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lucy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bennet throws a hook but Lucy blocks it.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Lucy moved out of range.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Lucy saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Bennet.
Lucy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucy. #T2#
A slow jab from Bennet misses its intended target.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucy.
Lucy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Bennet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lucy.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Lucy throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet throws a big shot that misses.
Lucy misses with a looping left.
Bennet tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Lucy counter with a right hand.
Jab from Lucy.
Bennet misses with a hook
and Lucy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bennet thinking.
Bennet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bennet.
Lucy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bennet.
A clash of legs there as Bennet blocks the low kick.#T3#
Bennet connects with a leg kick. Lucy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bennet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucy.
Good standup being displayed there by Bennet as he connects with a hook.
Lucy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bennet's head backwards.#CUT2#
Michael Bennet's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bennet lands a slapping body shot.
Lucy throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick there by Bennet.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Bennet scores with a sloppy right hand. Lucy should have avoided that one.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bennet throws a jab when Lucy was well out of range.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Bennet avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennet.
Lucy tries to land a front kick but Bennet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lucy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Lucy ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Lucy misses.
Bennet scores with a nice right hand.
Bennet throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lucy counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennet takes a swing at Lucy's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bennet. Lucy shrugs it off though.
Bennet looks for the body kick but Lucy saw that one coming.
It seemed like Lucy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lucy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bennet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lucy.
Lucy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bennet misses the jab.
Lucy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Lucy throws out a counter right but Bennet avoids it with no problem.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucy.
Bennet lands a slapping body shot.
Bennet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bennet thuds his shin into the meat of Lucy's side.
Bennet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lucy lands a jab to the nose.
Bennet moves in looking to clinch but Lucy pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucy! But no joy.
Lucy avoids the body shot from Bennet.
A countering left hand to the body from Lucy misses.#T1#
Lucy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bennet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lucy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bennet. That one must have hurt.
Bennet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lucy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lucy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lucy moves out of range as Bennet throws a body kick.
Bennet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucy feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bennet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Lucy thuds a left hand into Bennet's body.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Bennet appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennet lands a nice shot that snaps Lucy's head back. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bennet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lucy at a distance.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bennet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Léonard Lucy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Lucy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lucy walks into a jab.
Bennet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lucy's head backwards.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Lucy responds with a good body kick, but Bennet manages to step out the way in time.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Lucy.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucy.
Lucy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bennet's hands.#T3#
Lucy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lucy misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Bennet.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lucy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Bennet clinches with his opponent.
Bennet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lucy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennet can't break the clinch.
Lucy blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Lucy throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet. #T4#
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucy has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Lucy controls the action.
Lucy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Lucy. #CUT2#
Jeez, Michael Bennet's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Bennet.
Lucy throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet.
Lucy throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet.
Lucy misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lucy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Lucy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bennet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bennet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
After the fight, Michael Bennet was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFC 126 Yoshida vs Nordskov II
Date: Sep 08, 2019

#R1#
Stein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bennet darts in trying to clinch
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Stein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bennet throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Stein counters by moving into the clinch.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bennet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bennet lands a body shot.
Nice elbow from Stein.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Stein prevents a body shot from Bennet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Stein cracks Bennet with a nice body shot.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Bennet leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bennet.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Bennet tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Bennet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bennet.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Bennet shrugs off.
Bennet takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Bennet presses Stein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bennet's defenses.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Bennet shrugs off. #CUT2#
Michael Bennet's cut is getting worse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bennet.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Stein blocking some punches.
Bennet lands a right hand.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein digs a right hand into Bennet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bennet's gas tank.
Bennet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bennet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bennet misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Stein works on Bennet's body with a couple of short punches.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
Bennet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Bennet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Stein is working Bennet over against the cage.
Stein is working Bennet over against the cage.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein. #CUT2#
Michael Bennet's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Bennet gets through Stein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bennet fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Stein as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Stein.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet is working Stein over against the cage.
Bennet avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Bennet.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein is leaning against Bennet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Stein. #BC#
Bennet breaks from the clinch.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Stein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Stein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bennet.
Bennet lands with a right to the head.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow. #BC#
Bennet manages to break the clinch.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Stein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bennet is out of range and Stein settles back down.
Stein cracks Bennet with a good jab.#CUT2#
Jeez, Michael Bennet's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Stein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stein tries to work over Bennet's front leg with a kick but Bennet checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bennet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bennet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Bennet stuns Stein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stein slips under a jab.
Stein wants to counter with a clinch but Bennet pushes him away.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Bennet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bennet.
Bennet throws an off balance right hand
and Stein counters with a straight right hand.
Bennet throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
Stein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Stein wants to clinch up but Bennet keeps it at a distance.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Bennet misses with a low kick.#T2#
Bennet defending well as Stein loads up on a big left hand.
Stein avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Stein looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Bennet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bennet, right into the meat.
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bennet throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stein avoids it.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein. #CL#
Bennet gets a clinch. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Bennet misses with an uppercut
and Stein counters with a leg kick.
Bennet is looking to wear down Stein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stein doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennet circles away.
Bennet checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Bennet's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Stein!
A very excited looking Frank Stein made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 120 Grabber vs Tuala
Date: Aug 04, 2019

#R1##CL#
Bennet clinches up with Murha and pushes him back against the cage.
Bennet tries to work over Murha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murha lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Murha.
Murha gets through Bennet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murha lands a shoulder strike.
Murha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bennet lands a nice uppercut.
Murha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennet blocking some punches.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Murha.
Murha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murha's elbow.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Murha.
Murha misses with some punches.
Bennet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet blocks a body shot from Murha.
Bennet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet throws a punch but it's blocked by Murha.
Murha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Murha lands with a light punch inside. #T1##BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet fakes the leg kick and cracks Murha in the body.
Murha missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Murha misses.
Murha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murha throws a big shot that misses.
Bennet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murha will feel that in the morning.
Bennet slips a jab from Murha.
Murha walks into a stiff left hand from Bennet.
Bennet lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Bennet takes the fight into the clinch.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet has a couple of punches blocked by Murha. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Murha avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Bennet misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Murha.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murha misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murha.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murha's elbow.
Murha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet takes a shot to the head.
Bennet tries to work over Murha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Murha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet tries a body shot but Murha blocks it.
Murha lands with a light punch inside.
Murha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Murha.
Murha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murha working aggressively here.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Murha swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Murha scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Bennet scores with a shot to the side of Murha's head.
Murha misses with the head strike.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Murha controls his hands.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Bennet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
Murha working aggressively here.
Murha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murha swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murha misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bennet fails to land. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennet misses with a hook.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murha manages to avoid it.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Murha.
Murha moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bennet, as that shot connected.
Bennet swings for the body but Murha moves out of range.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murha.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murha throws a fast counter high kick but Bennet manages to duck under it in time.
Bennet lands with a nice body punch.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murha manages to avoid it.
Bennet is looking to slow Murha down with leg kicks.
Bennet cracks a nice hook into Murha's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murha takes one to the side of the head.
Bennet scores with a body shot.
Murha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bennet can pounce on him. #CL#
Bennet darts in and clinches Murha up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Murha sees coming a mile off.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Murha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Bennet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennet cracks Murha with a nice body shot.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Murha. #BC#
Bennet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Bennet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murha can do to turn this around?
Murha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Bennet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murha lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Murha.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha working aggressively here.
Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Murha working aggressively here. #T1#
Murha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Murha fails to land.
Murha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murha blocks an uppercut.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Murha.
Bennet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet pushes Murha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
Bennet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Murha fails to land.
Murha throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet.
Murha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Murha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet lands a left hand.
Murha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennets head.
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet blocking some punches. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Murha.
Murha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennet misses with some punches.
Murha scores with a shot to the side of Bennet's head.
Murha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Bennet manages to break the clinch.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Murha is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Murha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Murha.
Bennet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Bennet moves into range and clinches up with Murha.
A nice left hand lands by Bennet. #BC#
Bennet breaks from the clinch.
Murha moves out of range of the body kick.
Murha moves out of range of the body kick.
Murha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Murha looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Murha throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murha avoids a kick to the body.
Murha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murha crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bennet - the referee stops the clock and Murha gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bennet. Murha manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murha looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Bennet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bennet works Murha's body with a nice hook.
Bennet punishes Murha's body with a nice straight punch.
Bennet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Murha.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Murha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Murha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murha cracks Bennet with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
A slow jab from Murha misses its intended target.
Bennet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bennet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Murha sees coming a mile off.
Murha throws out a counter right but Bennet avoids it with no problem.
Bennet slips a jab from Murha.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bennet tests Murha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet scores with a sloppy right hand. Murha should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Bennet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Murha throws a right hand that Bennet ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennet also avoids with ease.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murha throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Murha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murha. Murha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murha throws a looping overhand right but Bennet ducks down to avoid it.
Bennet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bennet lands a slapping body shot.
Bennet misses with a looping left.
Bennet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murha's calf.
A jab from Bennet misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha throws a nice head kick!
Bennet scores with a decent looking hook.
Bennet defending well as Murha loads up on a big left hand.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Bennet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murha in his tracks.
Bennet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murha scores with a head kick.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennet misses the jab.
Murha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Murha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murha throws a nice head kick!
Bennet cracks Murha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bennet misses with a hook.
Bennet is looking to slow Murha down with leg kicks.
Murha throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Murha tries to move into range but Bennet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
A shot to the body from Bennet misses
and Murha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murha drops his hands momentarily and Bennet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bennet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murha.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet scores with a push kick.
Murha slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murha! But no joy.
Murha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murha wants to clinch up but Bennet keeps it at a distance.
Bennet moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murha.#T3#
A jab from Murha misses.
Bennet lands a front kick.
Murha misses with a double jab
and Bennet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murha throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murha's head backwards.
Bennet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bennet scores with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Bennet finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bennet scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bennet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Bennet lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murha scores with the left hand. Bennet knows he should have avoided that one.
Murha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Bennet explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Murha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bennet scoring well with a low kick there.
Bennet lands a jab to Murha's midsection.
Bennet throws a body punch but Murha moves out of range.
Murha throws out a counter right but Bennet avoids it with no problem.
Murha with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murha has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Bennet connects with a body shot that sends Murha's belly button to the back.
Murha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Murha throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Bennet connects with a body shot.
Murha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murha lands a lovely overhand right.
Murha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murha throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet keeps Murha at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Bennet clinches with his opponent.
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bennet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet blocking some punches.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Bennet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Big Murha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bennet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bennet.
Murha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Murha misses with a body punch. #BC#
Bennet breaks from the clinch.
Bennet connects with a jab.
Bennet connects with a leg kick. Murha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bennet to score with a decent uppercut.
Murha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murha misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bennet.
Murha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bennet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bennet lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Murha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Bennet.
Murha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bennet to score with a decent uppercut.
Murha swinging wildly here.
Murha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Murha is out of range.
Bennet scores with a jab to the body.
Murha tries to clinch but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet throws a counter high kick but Murha was just alert enough to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Murha misses the target.
Murha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bennet swings for the body but Murha moves out of range.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murha.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Murha moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Murha throws a poor cross that misses
and Bennet counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Murha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murha manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murha! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Murha.
Bennet with a nice cross.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body punch from Bennet.
Murha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bennet throws a lazy body kick
and Murha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennet scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet connects with a leg kick. Murha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bennet cracks Murha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murha takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet misses with an uppercut
and Murha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murha misses the jab.
Murha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murha throws out the jab.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Bennet as he connects with a hook.
Murha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Bennet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet had his way with Big Murha in that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
That's time! Bennet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Murha throws a head kick that half lands.
Murha avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Murha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murha throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet misses with a body shot. #CL#
Bennet moves into the clinch.
Bennet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Murha lands with a light punch inside.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murha lands with a right to the head.
Bennet gets through Murha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murha throws a head punch that misses.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murha working aggressively here. #T1#
Bennet scores with a shot to the side of Murha's head.
Bennet blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Murha.
Murha pushes Bennet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murha.
Murha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murha backwards.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Murha controls his hands.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Murha controls his hands.
Bennet misses with some punches.
Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Bennet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murha backwards.
Murha throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet takes a shot to the head.
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!
Murha blocks an uppercut.
Big Murha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Murha scores with a shot to the side of Bennet's head.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Murha controls the action.
Murha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murha tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Murha back against the cage.
Bennet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bennet.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Murha fails to land.
Murha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murha misses with some punches.
Murha pushes Bennet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Murha.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murha misses with some punches.
Bennet is leaning against Murha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Bennet blocks a body shot from Murha.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Murha. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet throws a shot to the body.
Murha might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Murha.
Murha misses with a body shot.
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Murha avoids it.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Murha moves out of range easily.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bennet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bennet cracks Murha with an open hand slap.#T4#
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Murha.
Bennet thuds a left hand into Murha's body.
Murha looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Murha throws a series of punches but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet throws out a powerful jab.
Murha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murha moves to clinch but Bennet breaks away
and Bennet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bennet lands a nice shot that snaps Murha's head back.
Murha misses with the combination.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Murha knows he should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Murha.
I think Bennet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
In his post fight interview, Michael Bennet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFC 114 Yoshida vs Nordskov
Date: Jun 30, 2019

#R1#
Bennet lands a right hook to the body.
Bennet throws a hook to the side of Kitano's head but Kitano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kitano feints a counter leg kick.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kitano misses with a straight right.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kitano doesn't seem bothered though.
Kitano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kitano wants to clinch.
Kitano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kitano blocks the body kick.
Kitano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Kitano saw that one coming.
Bennet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kitano can pounce on him.
Bennet wants to clinch up but Kitano keeps it at a distance.
Kitano lands with an uppercut that bounces Bennet off the cage and back into range.
Kitano throws a solid leg kick but Bennet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kitano.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Kitano wants to slow Bennet down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Bennet gets tackled into the cage by Kitano. Kitano maintains the clinch.
Kitano blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Kitano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bennet blocks it with crossed arms.
Kitano swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kitano swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Bennet checks a low kick from Kitano.
Bennet misses with a hook.
Kitano looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet throwing a counter right hand but Kitano manages to avoid it.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kitano throws a solid leg kick but Bennet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kitano.
A little feinted left hand from Bennet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitano.
A good leg kick by Bennet.
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennet misses with an uppercut.
Bennet scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Kitano thows a leg kick but Bennet checks it
and Bennet counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Kitano moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Bennet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitano.
Kitano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kitano misses with a straight right.
Kitano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kitano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bennet doesn't seem bothered though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A lazy left from Kitano finds it's target.
Kitano scores with a decent looking hook.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kitano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bennet.
Good leg kick by Bennet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bennet scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Kitano misses its intended target.
Kitano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bennet. That did some damage!
Bennet throws a lazy body kick
and Kitano counters with a stiff right hand.
Kitano jabs Bennet right on the nose. Bennet blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Kitano keeps the fight on the outside.
Kitano scores with a body shot.
Bennet slips a straight right by Kitano.
Kitano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bennet swats away the attempt to clinch by Kitano.
A little feinted left hand from Bennet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Bennet's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bennet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bennet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kitano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bennet checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitano manages to avoid it.
Kitano is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kitano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
Kitano throws a low kick but Bennet avoids it.
Kitano feints a jab promting Bennet to slip. Kitano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bennet slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Kitano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kitano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet lands with a nice body kick.
Bennet scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Kitano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bennet. Kitano shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Kitano does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Bennet. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Kitano rushes Bennet and presses him up against the cage.
Kitano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bennet throws a punch but it's blocked by Kitano.
Bennet tries to work over Kitano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennet misses with some punches.
Kitano looking to throw knees to the head but Bennet is blocking nicely. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kitano avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Kitano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitano prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Kitano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kitano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitano tries to land a knee to the head but Bennet blocks with his arms.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kitano's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sendou Kitano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
That's time! Bennet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kitano thumps Bennet with a low kick.
Kitano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Bennet.
Kitano misses with a hook. Bennet ducked under it nicely.
Bennet lands with a straight right. Kitano didn't see that one coming.
Kitano lands a nice shot to the body.
Kitano avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Kitano is looking to slow Bennet down with leg kicks.
Bennet lands a jab to Kitano's midsection.
Bennet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Kitano throws a head kick that Bennet semi-blocks.
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kitano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bennet - the referee stops the clock and Kitano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bennet. Kitano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kitano wants to slow Bennet down by chopping away at his legs.
Kitano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennet.
Kitano jabs at Bennet's body.
Kitano misses with a low kick.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body
letting Kitano counter with a right hand. #T1#
Kitano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Kitano misses with a head kick.
Bennet has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bennet tests Kitano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kitano is looking to clinch.
Kitano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Bennet drives through and clinches with Kitano against the cage.
Bennet tries to work over Kitano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Kitano throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennet lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Kitano misses.
Bennet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kitano looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bennet misses the target.
Bennet connects with a body shot.
Bennet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kitano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kitano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bennet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kitano lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Kitano keeps Bennet at a distance using the push kick.
Bennet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kitano at a distance.
Bennet slips under a jab from Kitano.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennet misses with a low kick.
Bennet takes a swing at Kitano's ribcage but misses.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet tries to score with a low kick but Kitano moves his leg out of the way.
Nice body kick there by Bennet.
Bennet blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kitano. That's going to slow Bennet down.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitano. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Bennet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitano scores with a leg kick.
Kitano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Bennet clinches with his opponent.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sendou Kitano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bennet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bennet digs a right hand underneath Kitano's ribcage. Kitano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kitano is breathing heavily.#T3#
Bennet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bennet.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kitano.
Kitano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kitano tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Bennet manages to break the clinch.
Kitano misses with a hook. Bennet ducked under it nicely.
Kitano moves out of range of the body kick.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kitano lands a jab to the head.
Bennet lands with a nice body kick.
Kitano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kitano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Bennet bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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!
Bennet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitano.
Kitano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kitano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4##CL#
Bennet closes the distance and clinches.
Kitano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bennet.
Still in the clinch, Bennet scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bennet throws a body punch but Kitano moves out of range. #CL#
Bennet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kitano, pushing him back against the cage.
Kitano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kitano tries to land a knee to the head but Bennet blocks with his arms.
Bennet tries a body shot but Kitano blocks it. #BC#
Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bennet throws a head kick that Kitano semi-blocks.
Bennet slips a jab from Kitano.
Kitano avoids the body shot from Bennet. #CL#
Bennet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Kitano.
Bennet lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Sendou Kitano has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kitano blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bennet.
Bennet lands a shoulder strike.
Bennet misses with some punches.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitano.
Bennet connects with the punch.
Bennet is looking to chop away at Kitano's legs.
A big left from Bennet misses.
Bennet avoids a kick to the body.
Kitano throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Bennet finds it's way through Kitano's defenses.
Bennet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kitano blocks a jab.
Bennet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bennet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kitano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kitano tries to clinch but Bennet moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Kitano moved out of range nicely.
Kitano lands a leg kick that knocks Bennet off balance momentarily.
Bennet cracks Kitano with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennet blocks a low kick nicely.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitano.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitano.
Kitano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bennet checks it well.
Bennet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bennet throws a jab when Kitano was well out of range.
Kitano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kitano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Kitano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bennet tests Kitano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kitano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kitano misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Bennet misses its target.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Kitano is out of range.
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Kitano avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bennet.
A jab from Kitano misses.
Kitano tries a head kick but it misses.
Kitano throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet. #T2#
Kitano misses with a low kick.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.
Kitano avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Kitano moved out of range nicely.
Bennet throws a body punch but Kitano moves out of range.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Bennet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kitano.
Bennet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kitano.
Kitano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kitano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitano manages to avoid it.
Kitano wants to counter the offense by Bennet and move into the clinch position.
Kitano moves out of range of the body kick.
Kitano scores with a hook to the body. Bennet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kitano tries to clinch up.
Kitano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bennet's calf.
Kitano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitano misses with a straight left.
Bennet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Bennet.
Kitano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Kitano lands a high kick!
Kitano tries to clinch but Bennet is having none of it.
Kitano throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Bennet moves into the clinch successfully.
Bennet lands a shot to the body.
Kitano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Bennet.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Kitano avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Bennet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kitano backwards.
Bennet gets through Kitano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bennet.
Bennet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kitano backwards.
Bennet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kitano or not.
Kitano takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Kitano is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Kitano avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Kitano is still on wobbly legs! Can Bennet finish him?
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Kitano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitano seems to have recovered his senses.
Kitano misses with some punches. #T4#
Nice body punch from Bennet.
Kitano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kitanos head. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Bennet misses with a body punch
and Kitano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bennet.
Kitano moves out of range of the strikes.
Kitano throws a push kick but Bennet slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Bennet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kitano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kitano.
Kitano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Kitano knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Kitano.
Bennet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kitano checks it well.
Kitano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kitano moves out of range of the strikes.
Kitano tries to clinch up.
Bennet scores with a kick to the body.
Kitano lands a head shot.

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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFC 109 Wright vs Murphy III
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Bennet looks for the body kick but Lopez saw that one coming.
Bennet misses with a looping right.
Bennet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lopez. Lopez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Both fighters circling a little - Bennet finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Bennet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez, pushing him back against the cage.
Bennet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lopez lands a left hand.
Lopez blocking some punches.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Lopez. #BC2#
Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Lopez misses.
Bennet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopez momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Lopez avoids it.
A big left from Bennet misses.
Good work by Lopez as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Lopez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Bennet.
Nice uppercut lands for Bennet. That snapped Lopez's head back.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Lopez throws a solid leg kick but Bennet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lopez.
Lopez catches Bennet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Bennet.
Bennet lands with an overhand left.
Bennet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Bennet.
Bennet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez misses the jab.
Lopez throws a shot to the body.
Lopez misses with a right hand
enabling Bennet to counter with a crisp jab.
Bennet blocks a jab.#T2#
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
Lopez throws a front kick aimed at Bennet's knee but Bennet avoids it well.
Bennet goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bennet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Bennet lands the left hand.
Bennet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lopez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bennet.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet slips a straight right by Lopez.
Michael Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Bennet misses its intended target. #T3#
Lopez throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Bennet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Lopez avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Lopez.
Bennet is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lopez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bennet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Bennet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bennet.
Lopez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennet on the side of the head.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet stuns Lopez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Bennet gets caught napping as Lopez dives in and scores a takedown. Bennet manages to retain guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Bennet blocks nicely.
Lopez trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.
Lopez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bennet wants to get back to his feet but Lopez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bennet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
Lopez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopez trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Bennet will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bennet lands with a nice body punch.
Bennet lands a nice hook to Lopez's body. Lopez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lopez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bennet thuds his right hand into Lopez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lopez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Lopez gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lopez is pressing down on Bennet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bennet is holding on for now.
Lopez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Lopez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bennet's head.
Lopez throwing shots but Bennet is blocking nicely.
Lopez is nestled in close to Bennet, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bennet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lopez throwing shots but Bennet is blocking nicely.
Bennet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bennet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lopez.
Bennet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lopez.
Lopez thows a huge punch but Bennet dodges it nicely.
Bennet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lopez.
Lopez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lopez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bennet's head.
Lopez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lopez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bennet's head.
Bennet controlling the position well.
Bennet regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lopez.
Lopez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Bennet blocks nicely.
Lopez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lopez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martez Lopez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Bennet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lopez controls the pace.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Bennet keeps moving.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Bennet has wrist control.
Lopez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lopez throwing strikes but missing.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Bennet has wrist control.
Lopez working some strikes from top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bennet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lopez trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.
Bennet is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lopez throws a strike but Bennet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bennet is one step ahead there.
Lopez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez wants to improve his position but instead Bennet has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Martez Lopez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Bennet ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
A left lands for Bennet.
Bennet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bennet is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lopez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bennet is out of range.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lopez shoots for a takedown but Bennet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bennet punishes Lopez's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lopez takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Bennet swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Bennet has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lopez walks into a left hand.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopez connects with a right hand. Bennet shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Bennet shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lopez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Bennet cracks a nice hook into Lopez's ribs.
Bennet defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Lopez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bennet's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bennet fakes the leg kick and cracks Lopez in the body.
Lopez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bennet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennet.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Michael Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bennet throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Lopez moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennet.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Lopez.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Lopez shoots in and gets a takedown into Bennet's guard.
Bennet keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Lopez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lopez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bennet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopez postures up in Bennet's guard and throws a big left but Bennet blocks it.
Lopez trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.
Bennet is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Bennet wants to get back to his feet but Lopez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopez digs a good hook to Bennet's body.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Bennet ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Lopez knows he should have avoided that one.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Bennet let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennet misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez misses the jab.
Lopez scores with a nice head shot.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Bennet's body. Bennet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Lopez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bennet's guard.#ES2#
Bennet scrambles and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bennet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: PFC 102 Alzheimer v McLaughlin
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet misses with a hook.
A big right from Bennet misses. #CL2#
Bailey tries to keep at a distance but Bennet has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land. #BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet slips a jab from Bailey.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bennet. That's going to slow Bailey down.
Bailey throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Bailey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bennet momentarily.
Bailey jabs Bennet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bennet.
Bailey lands with a right hand.
A lazy left from Bailey finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey throws the kick towards the body but Bennet avoids it.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Bailey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
We've been told by Bailey's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennet misses the jab.
Bennet swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey misses with a kick to the body.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Bailey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bailey.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Bennet connects with a nice looking jab.
Bennet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bailey.
Bennet scoring well with a low kick there.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bailey scores with a nice right hand.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Bennet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet cracks Bailey with an open hand slap.#T2#
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Bailey misses.
Bailey throws a good cross that connects.
Bailey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey misses the jab.
Bennet sizes up Bailey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bailey lands a jab.
Bailey throws the left hand but Bennet avoids the punch easily.
Bailey lands with an overhand left.
Bailey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bennet. That's going to slow Bailey down.
Bailey moves out of range as Bennet strikes.#T3#
Bennet digs a good body shot into Bailey's ribs.
Bennet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bailey misses with a head kick.
Bennet swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Bennet scores with a nice strike.
Bailey moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
Bailey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bailey misses with a left hand
and Bennet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bailey misses with a hook
and Bennet counters with a nice body kick.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet looks to land a body kick but Bailey moved away.
Bennet tries to clinch there but Bailey circles away.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennet is looking to slow Bailey down with leg kicks.
A jab from Bailey misses.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet scores with a shot to the body.
Bailey slips under a jab from Bennet.#T4#
Bailey throws the left hand but Bennet avoids the punch easily.
Bailey throws a lazy uppercut
and Bennet counters with a right hand to the body.
Bennet defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Bailey throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Bennet catches Bailey right on the button with a cross.
Bennet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Bailey moved out of range nicely.
Bennet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bailey will feel that in the morning.
A clash of legs there as Bailey blocks the low kick.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bailey misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bailey.
Crunch! Bennet slams his shin into Bailey's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Bennet moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Bailey misses its intended target.
Bailey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bennet swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Bennet will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Bennet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bailey misses with a wild combination.
Bennet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bennet.
Bennet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bailey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bailey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bailey scores with a nice strike.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Bennet drives through and clinches with Bailey against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey gets through Bennet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bennet in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bennet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Bennet lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet misses with a right hand
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick from Bailey lands but Bennet takes it in his stride.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Bennet cracks the inside of Bailey's front leg.
Michael Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
Bennet throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bennet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Bennet misses with a straight right.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick
and Bennet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bailey thinking. #T2#
Bennet misses with a straight left.
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!
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Bailey. Those never looked like landing.
Bailey dips to his left and cracks Bennet with an uppercut!
Bennet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Bennet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bennet avoids it.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bailey moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
Bailey misses with a hook.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Bailey moves out of range easily.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Bennet throws a leg kick but Bailey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bennet misses with a hook to the body
and Bailey counters with a straight right hand.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Bennet tries a quick counter leg kick but Bailey is wise to it.
Bennet moves out of range as Bailey strikes.
Bailey takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet lands with a nice body kick.
Bailey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Bailey connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Bennet forces Bailey back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bennet connects with a body shot that sends Bailey's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Bailey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bennet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bailey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bailey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Bennet misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Bailey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennet on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Bennet throws a leg kick but Bailey moved away.
Bennet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bailey will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Bennet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bailey digs a good body shot into Bennet's ribs.
Bennet looks to land a body kick but Bailey moved away.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body
and Bailey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bailey throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bennet takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bennet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bailey lands with a nice combination. Bennet backs away looking to recover.
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bennet.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bailey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bennet circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Bennet catches Bailey right on the button with a cross.
Bennet throws a shot to the body.
Bailey misses with a right hand
and Bennet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Bennet digs a good body shot into Bailey's ribs.#T1#
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bennet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bennet lands a head kick. Bailey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a head kick.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Bailey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bennet misses the jab.
Bailey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bailey is looking to land body kicks.
Bailey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Bailey scores with a push kick.
Bennet thuds a left hand into Bailey's body.
Bennet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Bennet misses.
Bailey looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bennet moves out of range as Bailey strikes.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bennet throws a good cross that connects.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Bennet moves out of range easily.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet misses with a body kick. #T3#
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Bennet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Bennet rushes Bailey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennet is trying to push Bailey away but Bailey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bennet has had enough of the clinch but Bailey keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Bailey.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Bennet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bailey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bennet.#BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Bennet on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Bailey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Bailey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bailey. Bailey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Bennet moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Bennet finds it's target.
Bailey scores with a nice right hand.
Bennet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Bennet moves away from the strike by Bailey.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Bailey blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey blocks a leg kick.
Bailey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot by Bailey.
Devon Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennet misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Devon Bailey.
I think Bennet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
A very excited looking Michael Bennet rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFC 95 Wright vs Bosch
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Clocked missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clocked throws a fast counter high kick but Bennet manages to duck under it in time.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick from Clocked.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clocked drops his hands momentarily and Bennet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bennet scores with a jab to the head.
Clocked misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennet swings for the body but Clocked moves out of range.
Bennet lands a body shot.
Clocked uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bennet has time to react.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Bennet pushes Clocked up against the cage in a clinch.
Clocked struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Clocked's coach down at Gangsterdamage was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clocked's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Clocked manages to break the clinch.
Clocked throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good work by Bennet as he checks the leg kick.
Bennet moves out of range as Clocked strikes.
Bennet is looking to clinch but Clocked is avoiding it.
Bennet misses the jab.
Clocked on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Clocked keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clocked was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Clocked lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bennet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bennet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Clocked throws a leg kick but Bennet moved away.
Clocked misses with a body shot.
Clocked tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bennet is able to avoid easily.
Clocked moves away from the strike by Bennet.
Clocked misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Clocked.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clocked throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Clocked takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Clocked looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Bennet is looking for a counter combo.
Clocked pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clocked avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
Clocked throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Bennet defending well as Clocked loads up on a big left hand.
Bennet scores with a jab to the body.
Clocked looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Bennet scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clocked throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bennet to counter with a crisp jab.
Bennet takes a swing at Clocked's ribcage but misses.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bennet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clocked with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennet dips to his left and cracks Clocked with an uppercut!
Bennet is looking to wear down Clocked with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A low kick from Clocked misses
and Bennet counters with a nice body kick.
Clocked tries a low kick but Bennet avoids it.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clocked.
Clocked throws a chopping leg kick but Bennet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clocked throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clocked pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clocked.
Clocked moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Clocked sees coming a mile off.
Bennet throws a head kick but Clocked moves out of range.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body.
Clocked lands with an overhand left.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clocked misses with a hook. Bennet ducked under it nicely.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Bennet throws a jab when Clocked was well out of range.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Clocked is predictable there
and Bennet counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clocked throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bennet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clocked on the side of the head.
Bennet lands the left hand.
Clocked displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennet throws out the jab.
Clocked pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Clocked misses with a body punch
and Bennet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clocked missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clocked fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Clocked misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Clocked moves away and avoids it.
Clocked looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bennet checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clocked moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
It seemed like Clocked was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clocked misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Bennet as he connects with a hook.
Clocked ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clocked throws a leg kick but Bennet checks it.
Clocked misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good exchange - Bennet coming out on top.
Bennet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bennet moves out of range as Clocked strikes.
Clocked lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clocked misses with a low kick.
Clocked takes one on the button.
Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clocked lands a really nice looking cross but Bennet seems unphased.
Clocked lands with a kick to the temple. Bennet shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Clocked. That snapped Bennet's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Clocked.
Decent striking displayed by Clocked there.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clocked with a hook.
Clocked throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
Bennet lands a front kick.
Bennet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Clocked throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
It looked like Bennet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clocked misses with a body kick.
Clocked jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clocked loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Clocked bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Clocked ducks down to avoid it.
Clocked throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bennet.
Clocked staying out of range there.
Bennet takes one to the side of the head.
Clocked scores with a hook.
Bennet misses with a looping right.
Clocked takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clocked moves out of range as Bennet throws a body kick.
Bennet scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Clocked takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Bennet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet throws a front kick that sends Clocked stumbling back into the cage.
Clocked circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Clocked moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
Clocked misses with a head kick.
Bennet avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clocked.
Bennet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clocked can do to turn this around?
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Clocked ducks down to avoid it.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clocked.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clocked.
Bennet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bennet displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Clocked thumps Bennet with a low kick.
Bennet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clocked at a distance.
Clocked missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Clocked misses.
Clocked takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clocked.
It looked like Bennet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet pushes Clocked away with a front kick.
Bennet takes a swing at Clocked's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Clocked throws a head kick but Bennet moves out of range.
Clocked has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bennet.
Clocked keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
Bennet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bennet plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Clocked will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bennet cracks Clocked with an open hand slap.
Clocked wants to land a leg kick but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bennet, right into the meat.
Bennet lands with a hook. Clocked tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Clocked throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clocked avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Clocked cracks Bennet with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Clocked jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Bennet misses the target.
Bennet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clocked fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clocked throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Bennet tries to land a front kick but Clocked steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bennet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clocked looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clocked throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Clocked.
Clocked looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clocked. That's going to slow Bennet down.
Clocked scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bennet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Clocked knows he should have avoided that one.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clocked.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Clocked ducks down to avoid it.
Clocked scores with a decent looking hook.
Bennet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clocked's hands.
Bennet has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clocked ducks right into an uppercut from Bennet.
Bennet scores with a push kick.
A big right from Clocked misses.
Bennet checks a low kick from Clocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Bennet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bennet defending well as Clocked loads up on a big left hand.
Clocked thumps Bennet with a low kick.
Clocked takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Bennet gets a clinch.
Bennet digs a right hand underneath Clocked's ribcage. Clocked let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clocked.
Clocked has had enough of the clinch but Bennet keeps him there for the moment.
I was talking to Bennet's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Clocked digs a right hand into Bennet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bennet's gas tank.
Clocked working hard to break the clinch.
Clocked works on Bennet's body with a couple of short punches.
Bennet gets through Clocked's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Clocked breaks from the clinch.
Clocked takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet slips a jab from Clocked.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Clocked.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bennet lands a front kick.
A good leg kick by Bennet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet lands with an uppercut that bounces Clocked off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Bennet misses with an uppercut.
Clocked swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bennet.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clocked.
Bennet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clocked.
Clocked throws a leg kick but Bennet sees it coming and moves out of range.
A lazy left from Bennet finds it's target.
Clocked throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bennet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clocked displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennet throws out the jab.
Clocked throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Clocked uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
A countering left hand to the body from Clocked misses.
Clocked throws the left hand but Bennet avoids the punch easily.
Bennet blocks a jab.
Bennet scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Clocked does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clocked misses with a straight right.
Bennet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clocked manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Get Clocked has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Clocked throws a right hand that misses
and Bennet counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clocked feints and then cracks Bennet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bennet down.
Bennet scores with a body shot.
Clocked takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Clocked takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennet throws a body punch but Clocked moves out of range.
Clocked has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Clocked looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Bennet's corner calls for a 1-2. Bennet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bennet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bennet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clocked lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bennet circles away quickly and effectively.
Bennet lands with a nice body punch.
Bennet throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clocked connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clocked throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Clocked does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clocked appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bennet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clocked to score with a decent uppercut.
Clocked thows a leg kick but Bennet checks it
and Bennet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennet misses with a body punch
and Clocked counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Bennet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clocked throws an off balance right hand
and Bennet counters with a nice body kick.
Clocked takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clocked swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clocked walks into a straight right hand from Bennet.
Bennet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body kick from Bennet.
A lazy left from Bennet finds it's target.
Clocked throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bennet.
Bennet appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Bennet coming out on top.
Bennet lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bennet! #CL#
Bennet rushes Clocked and presses him up against the cage.
Clocked throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Clocked breaks from the clinch.
Clocked has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clocked there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Clocked.
Bennet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bennet scores with a decent looking hook.
Clocked pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Bennet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bennet checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Bennet.
Clocked closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bennet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bennet punishes Clocked's body with a nice straight punch.
Clocked keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clocked takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Bennet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunch! Bennet slams his shin into Clocked's torso.
Clocked takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bennet digs a good body shot into Clocked's ribs.
Clocked looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda 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.

Event: PFC 90 Andreev vs Wright
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Soszynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Soszynski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bennet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soszynski scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bennet jabs Soszynski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bennet moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A jab from Soszynski does it's job there.#CL2#
Bennet closes the distance and clinches.
Soszynski presses Bennet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soszynski misses with the head strike.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Soszynski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soszynski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soszynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soszynski lands a left hand.
Soszynski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soszynski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Soszynski fails to land. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bennet.
A shot in the inside from Soszynski.
Soszynski scores with a shot to the side of Bennet's head.
Soszynski lands with a left to the head.
Soszynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soszynski tries to work over Bennet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soszynski.
Bennet lands with a right to the head.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Soszynski avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soszynski digs a right hand into Bennet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bennet's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Soszynski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bennet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soszynski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Bennet lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Bennet is leaning against Soszynski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bennet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soszynskis head.
Soszynski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet takes a shot to the head.
Bennet swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Soszynski lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet misses with a hook.#CL#
Soszynski pushes Bennet up against the cage in a clinch.
Soszynski digs a right hand underneath Bennet's ribcage. Bennet let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soszynski lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soszynski.
Bennet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Soszynski controls his hands.
Soszynski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bennet looks winded!
Soszynski is working Bennet over against the cage.
Soszynski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Soszynski lands a body punch.
Soszynski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soszynski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Soszynski prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Soszynski misses with a body punch.
Soszynski misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bennet misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Soszynski. #T3#
Soszynski lands a right hand.
Soszynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soszynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bennet fails to land.
Soszynski throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Soszynski controls the action.
Soszynski can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Soszynski cracks Bennet with a nice body shot.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Soszynski. #BC2#
Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bennet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Soszynski ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bennet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soszynski at a distance.
Bennet misses with a right hand
and Soszynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet connects with a body shot.
Soszynski drops Bennet with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bennet! Soszynski dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krystian Soszynski!
Krystian Soszynski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 86 Semenko vs Gray
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Bennet uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mookjai moves forwards but Bennet connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mookjai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mookjai momentarily. #CL2#
Bennet takes the fight into the clinch.
Mookjai tries a body shot but Bennet blocks it.
Bennet lands with a light punch inside.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet throws a punch but it's blocked by Mookjai. #BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet throws a hook but Mookjai blocks it.
Bennet throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mookjai counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Mookjai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet lands a jab to the nose.
Bennet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Mookjai blocks the body kick.
Bennet moves in looking to clinch but Mookjai pushes him off.
Mookjai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Mookjai is just out of range.
Bennet throws the left hand but Mookjai avoids the punch easily.
Mookjai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bennet lands with a straight right. Mookjai didn't see that one coming.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Mookjai moved out of range.
Mookjai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mookjai throws a body kick that misses.
Mookjai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.
Bennet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mookjai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Mookjai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mookjai, as that shot connected.
Mookjai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Bennet scores with a nice strike.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Mookjai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mookjai wants to land a leg kick but Bennet is out of range.
Mookjai throws a looping overhand right but Bennet ducks down to avoid it.
Bennet throws an off balance right hand
and Mookjai counters with a straight right hand.
Mookjai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
A big left from Bennet misses.
It looked like Mookjai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bennet.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Bennet.
Mookjai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Mookjai is looking to counter punch.
Mookjai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Bennet misses.
Mookjai throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
Mookjai throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mookjai with a body shot.
Bennet takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Mookjai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Mookjai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Mookjai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mookjai missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennet throws a hook but Mookjai avoids it easily.
Bennet misses with a hook. Mookjai ducked under it nicely.
Mookjai looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Mookjai tries a head kick but it misses.
Mookjai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mookjai blocks a jab.
Mookjai looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mookjai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Mookjai avoids it.
Mookjai throws a head kick but Bennet moves out of range. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Mookjai.
Mookjai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bennet slips a straight right by Mookjai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennet! But no joy.
Bennet misses with a right hand
and Mookjai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mookjai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet lands with an overhand left.
Good standup being displayed there by Bennet as he connects with a hook.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet throws a head kick but Mookjai moves out of range.
Mookjai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bennet is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mookjai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mookjai moves away.
Mookjai staying out of range there.
Bennet with a jab.
Mookjai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Mookjai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
As Bennet looks to move away, Mookjai throws a big counter combo but Bennet just gets out of the way.
Mookjai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bennet takes a swing at Mookjai's ribcage but misses.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Mookjai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mookjai ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bennet scoring well with a low kick there.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Michael Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mookjai misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet misses with a jab to the body
and Mookjai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mookjai moves away.
Mookjai misses with a hook. Bennet ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mookjai avoids a kick to the body.
Bennet throws a hook to the side of Mookjai's head but Mookjai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennet jabs Mookjai right on the nose. Mookjai blinks but takes it well.
Mookjai blocks a jab.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mookjai doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Bennet cracks Mookjai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mookjai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Mookjai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mookjai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mookjai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennet tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mookjai counters with a left to the body.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Mookjai slips the punch.
Mookjai throwing a counter right hand but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Mookjai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Mookjai moved out of range.
Bennet blocks a head kick by Mookjai.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mookjai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bennet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mookjai counters with a straight right hand.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mookjai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Mookjai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mookjai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Mookjai thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Bennet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mookjais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Mookjai. That snapped Bennet's head back.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet scores with a nice body kick.
Bennet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mookjai slips under a jab from Bennet.
Mookjai looks to land a combination but Bennet avoids it well.
Mookjai looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Bennet throws a lazy body kick
and Mookjai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bennet throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mookjai to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Michael Bennet's cut even more.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mookjai throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mookjai. Those never looked like landing.
Mookjai throws a leg kick but Bennet sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Bennet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mookjai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mookjai avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Bennet scores with a decent looking hook.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bennet.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mookjai.
Bennet misses with a body shot
and Mookjai counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennet lands a nice hook to Mookjai's body. Mookjai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bennet with a nice cross.
Mookjai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bennet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mookjai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mookjai cracks Bennet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Bennet slips a jab from Mookjai.
Mookjai misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bennet slips under a jab from Mookjai.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
Mookjai misses the jab.
Bennet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mookjai misses with a hook. Bennet ducked under it nicely.
Mookjai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet feints a counter leg kick.
Mookjai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennet misses with a right hand
and Mookjai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mookjai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Mookjai.
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mookjai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Bennet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bennet scores with a leg kick.
Bennet lands a right hook to the body.
Bennet cracks a nice hook into Mookjai's ribs.
Bennet throws a hook to the side of Mookjai's head but Mookjai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mookjai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bennet just manages to avoid it.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mookjai.
Bennet scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet connects with a body shot that sends Mookjai's belly button to the back.
Bennet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mookjai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet misses with a left hand
and Mookjai counters with a body kick.
Bennet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mookjai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Bennet walks into a left hand.
Mookjai looks for the body kick but Bennet saw that one coming.
Mookjai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bennet tries to clinch but Mookjai moves out of range.
Mookjai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bennet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mookjai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet looks for the body kick but Mookjai saw that one coming.
It looked like Mookjai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Mookjai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mookjai misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennet! But no joy.
Mookjai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennet throws out the jab.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Mookjai knows he should have avoided that one.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mookjai.
Mookjai is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Mookjai throws a right hand that misses
and Bennet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bennet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mookjai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mookjai cracks a nice hook into Bennet's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Bennet has Mookjai up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennet tries to clinch up.
It looked like Mookjai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet throws a shot to the body.
Bennet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennet defending well as Mookjai loads up on a big left hand.
Bennet scores with a nice strike.
Mookjai throws a body shot but no joy.
Mookjai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bennet throws the left hand but Mookjai avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Bennet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Bennet - just one landing.
Mookjai takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet scores with a nice right hand.
Bennet throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mookjai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
The cut above Michael Bennet's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mookjai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bennet, right into the meat.
Mookjai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bennet scores with a sloppy right hand. Mookjai should have avoided that one.
Mookjai blocks a jab.
Mookjai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mookjai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet throws a leg kick
and Mookjai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mookjai.
Mookjai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mookjai moves out of range of the body kick.
Mookjai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bennet. Bennet obviously looking to wear him down.
Bennet slips a straight right by Mookjai.
Mookjai moves out of range as Bennet throws a body kick.
Mookjai throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bennet misses.
Samran Mookjai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennet lands a lovely overhand right.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Mookjai has knocked Bennet down with a huge combo! Mookjai steps away and waves a wobbly Bennet back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Bennet is rocked!
Bennet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mookjai counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Bennet out cold! What a finish! Mookjai is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samran Mookjai!
An out of breath Samran Mookjai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 81 Andreev vs Antonio
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Mirage tries to land a front kick but Bennet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mirage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mirage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bennet steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mirage. That one must have hurt.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirage is just out of range.
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Mirage avoids it.
Mirage moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Mirage walks into a straight right hand from Bennet.
Mirage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mirage just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirage lands with a good body shot.
Mirage misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet throws a leg kick but Mirage moved away.
Mirage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Mirage throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Bennet lands with a good body shot.
Mirage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Mirage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1##CL#
Bennet darts in and clinches Mirage up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirage.
Mirage gets through Bennet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mirage lands a right hand.
A short right from Mirage. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Mirage avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Mirage connects with a nice looking jab.
Mirage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bennet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mirage's head backwards.
Mirage lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bennet will feel that in the morning.
Bennet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Mirage scores with a push kick.
Mirage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Mirage.
Mirage looks for the body kick but Bennet saw that one coming.
Mirage misses with a shot to the body
and Bennet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Bennet throws a body punch but Mirage moves out of range.
Bennet throws out a powerful jab.
Mirage lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Mirage drives through and clinches with Bennet against the cage.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bennet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Bennet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bennet lands a nice hook to Mirage's body. Mirage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bennet misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mirage. Bennet shrugs it off though.
Mirage lands a leg kick that knocks Bennet off balance momentarily.
Mirage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Bennet moves out of range of the leg kick from Mirage.
Mirage swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bennet counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Mirage cracks a nice hook into Bennet's ribs.
Mirage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bennet walks into a left hand.
Bennet takes one to the chin there.
Mirage misses the shot to the body.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet looks to land a body kick but Mirage moved away.
Mirage takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mirage lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mirage throws a leg kick but Bennet checks it.
Bennet checks a low kick from Mirage.
Bennet moves out of range as Mirage strikes.
Bennet missing with a left hand there. Mirage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Mirage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Mirage delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirage misses with a lunging right hand
and Bennet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mirage will feel that in the morning.
Bennet slips under a jab from Mirage.
Mirage moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Mirage saw that one coming.
Bennet will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mirage tried to score with a low kick but Bennet checks it.
Bennet throws a jab when Mirage was well out of range.
Bennet dodges the punch combination from Mirage.
Mirage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mirage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mirage misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirage looks to land a body kick but Bennet moved away.
Mirage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Mirage misses its intended target.
Bennet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mirage just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonzo Mirage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mirage crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bennet - the referee stops the clock and Mirage gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bennet. Mirage manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bennet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Mirage has managed to clinch.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mirage's elbow.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Mirage controls the action.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Mirage controls his hands.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Mirage avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Mirage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bennet.
Bennet can't break the clinch.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirage scores with a hook to the body.
Bennet is trying to force a seperation but Mirage has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirage blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet tries to work over Mirage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mirage misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Mirage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Bennet tries to land a body kick
and Mirage counters with a good low kick that Bennet was not able to check.
Mirage is looking to slow Bennet down with leg kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bennet.
Bennet throws a jab when Mirage was well out of range.
Mirage only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bennet avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bennet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bennet lands with a good body shot.
Mirage throws a body kick that misses.
Mirage misses with a body shot.
Mirage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bennet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bennet lands a jab to the nose.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mirage. That's going to slow Bennet down.
Bennet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mirage doesn't seem bothered though.
Bennet checks the leg kick.#T2#
Bennet throws a body punch but Mirage moves out of range.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirage was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Mirage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mirage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirage.
Bennet connects with a body shot.
Mirage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirage.
Bennet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
Michael Bennet's cut is getting worse.
Bennet tries to clinch there but Mirage circles away.
Bennet connects with a body shot.
Mirage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bennet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bennet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mirage.
Mirage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirage. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Mirage misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirage. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Bennet.
Mirage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bennet's head backwards.
Mirage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mirage on the side of the head.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet is looking to counter punch.
Mirage misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirage.
Mirage follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bennet lands a leg kick that knocks Mirage off balance momentarily.
Mirage takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Mirage throws a lazy head kick
and Bennet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirage.
Mirage throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Mirage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mirage ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Mirage flicks out a counter leg kick but Bennet steps away.
Mirage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirage manages to avoid it.
Mirage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mirage is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bennet rather than just go for the knockout.
Mirage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bennet lands with a cross.
Mirage moves out of range as Bennet throws a body kick.
Mirage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mirage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bennet throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mirage throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
It looks like Bennet has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mirage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mirage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
A little jabbing left from Mirage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Mirage lands.
Bennet checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bennet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bennet lands a head kick. Mirage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alphonzo Mirage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bennet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mirage.
Mirage misses the shot to the body.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Bennet misses with a jab to the body
and Mirage counters with a three punch combo that has Bennet backing up. Bennet nods at Mirage to acknowledge the strikes.
Bennet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mirage looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Mirage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bennet to score with a decent uppercut.
Mirage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bennet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mirage at a distance.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirage moves away.
Mirage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Mirage.
Mirage thows a body kick. Bennet tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mirage throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirage wants to clinch.#T1#
Mirage misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Bennet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bennet walks into a stiff left hand from Mirage.
Bennet connects with the punch.
Mirage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bennet misses its target.
Mirage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bennet - that will leave a mark!
Mirage avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Jab by Bennet.
Mirage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bennet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mirage has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mirage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Bennet swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mirage misses with a hook. Bennet ducked under it nicely.
Mirage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennet.
Bennet looks to land a body kick but Mirage moved away.
Mirage misses with a body shot.
Michael Bennet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Mirage staying out of range there.
Bennet moves in looking to clinch but Mirage pushes him off.
Bennet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mirage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Mirage uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirage misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Bennet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mirage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mirage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet checks the leg kick.
Mirage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bennet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bennet throws a lazy uppercut
and Mirage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Michael Bennet's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bennet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirage.
Bennet swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mirage to counter with a crisp jab.
Mirage throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mirage. #T3#
Mirage throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Mirage just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bennet - that will leave a mark!
Mirage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mirage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bennet throws a body punch but Mirage moves out of range.
Bennet connects with a nice looking jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mirage.
Bennet blocks the body kick.
Bennet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Bennet misses.
Mirage misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Mirage instigates a clinch.
Mirage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mirage wants to stall.
Mirage manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
Bennet misses with the head strike.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bennet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bennet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet lands a left hand.
Mirage misses with the head strike.
Mirage tries to work over Bennet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mirage cracks the inside of Bennet's front leg.
Mirage takes one to the side of the head.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet throws a hook but Mirage avoids it easily.
Alphonzo Mirage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mirage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Bennet.
Well Mirage 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonzo Mirage!
An out of breath Alphonzo Mirage thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 78 Andreev vs Darkk
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Drahomir tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Drahomir misses.
Bennet looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Bennet pushes Drahomir up against the cage in a clinch.
Drahomir has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Drahomir avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Bennet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drahomir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet scores with a shoulder strike.
Drahomir can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Drahomir blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Drahomir prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Drahomir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Drahomir lands with a short shot to the head.
Bennet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drahomir lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Drahomir on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drahomir's elbow.
Drahomir digs a right hand into Bennet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bennet's gas tank.
A short right from Drahomir.
Bennet tries to work over Drahomir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Drahomir.
A head punch on the inside from Drahomir fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drahomir. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Still in the clinch, Drahomir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drahomir lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Bennet.
Drahomir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Drahomir.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Bennet moves into the clinch.
Bennet digs a right hand into Drahomir's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drahomir's gas tank.
A short right from Drahomir on the inside.
Drahomir misses with a punch to the body.
Drahomir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drahomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Bennet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drahomir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drahomir prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Drahomir digs a right hand underneath Bennet's ribcage. Bennet let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drahomir lands with a left to the head.
Drahomir throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Drahomir pushes Bennet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drahomir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Drahomir fails to land.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drahomir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Drahomir.
Bennet pushes Drahomir back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Drahomir.
Drahomir prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Drahomir misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drahomir misses with a body punch.
Drahomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet.
Drahomir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drahomir blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Drahomir. #BC2#
Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drahomir looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Drahomir throws a head kick that misses.
Drahomir throws a chopping leg kick but Bennet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bennet digs a good hook to Drahomir's body.
Bennet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drahomir moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bennet throws a good cross that connects.
Jab, jab by Drahomir - just one landing.
Bennet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Drahomir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bennet checks a leg kick.
Drahomir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drahomir.#CL2#
Bennet clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Drahomir swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drahomir has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
Drahomir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Drahomir. #BC2#
Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bennet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drahomir on the side of the head.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Bennet forces Drahomir back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Bennet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drahomir backwards.
Drahomir lands an uppercut.
Bennet lands a right hand.
Bennet pushes Drahomir back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drahomir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drahomir prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Drahomir misses with a punch to the body.
Drahomir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drahomir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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 Dalibor Drahomir will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Bennet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Drahomir throws a nice looking combination but Bennet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drahomir tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bennet is able to avoid easily.
Bennet lands a slapping body shot.
Drahomir walks into a stiff left hand from Bennet.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Drahomir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennet takes a swing at Drahomir's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Drahomir misses its target.
Bennet throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drahomir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet scores with a push kick.
Drahomir throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennet misses with a body shot
and Drahomir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drahomir blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Bennet.
A jab from Bennet misses.
Drahomir throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Drahomir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Drahomir.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Drahomir throws a leg kick but Bennet sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bennet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drahomir on the side of the head.
Drahomir blocks a head kick by Bennet.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Drahomir is just out of range.
Bennet scores with a body shot.
Bennet slips a jab from Drahomir.
Bennet follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bennet lands a nice looking body shot. #T2##CL2#
Bennet clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drahomir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drahomir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Drahomir.
Drahomir has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
Drahomir lands a nice uppercut.
Dalibor Drahomir has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drahomir swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet scores with a hook to the body.
Drahomir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drahomir pushes Bennet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drahomir takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Bennet breaks from the clinch.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Bennet throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drahomir.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Drahomir thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michael Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Bennet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drahomir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drahomir with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bennet to score with a decent uppercut.
Bennet throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Drahomir to counter with a crisp jab.
Drahomir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
It looked like Drahomir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drahomir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Bennet throws a solid leg kick but Drahomir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bennet.
Bennet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bennet throws a poor cross that misses
and Drahomir counters with a good low kick that Bennet was not able to check.
Drahomir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Drahomir checks a leg kick.
Bennet misses with a leg kick.
As Bennet tries to get set, Drahomir tries to push him back and clinch up but Bennet manages to avoid the attempt.
Drahomir swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bennet counters with a nice leg kick.
Drahomir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Bennet keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Bennet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Drahomir counters with a good, hard body kick but Bennet shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drahomir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Drahomir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bennet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drahomir checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Drahomir lands a right hook to the body.
Drahomir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drahomir misses with a body kick.
Drahomir moves away from the strike by Bennet.
Bennet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bennet lands with a cross.
Bennet lands a high kick!
Drahomir takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bennet throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drahomir counters with an outside leg kick.
Drahomir slips a jab from Bennet.
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Drahomir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Bennet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drahomir steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bennet. That one must have hurt.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Drahomir saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Bennet backs away, Drahomir returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bennet walks into a stiff left hand from Drahomir.
Bennet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drahomir connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bennet. Bennet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Drahomir.
Drahomir lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Drahomir ducks down to avoid it.
Bennet swings for the body but Drahomir moves out of range.
Bennet throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bennet lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennet thuds his right hand into Drahomir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bennet misses with a right hand
and Drahomir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bennet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drahomir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Drahomir blocks the body kick. #T2#
Bennet moves away from the strike by Drahomir.
Bennet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bennet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drahomir under the eye.
Drahomir throws a right hand that misses
and Bennet counters with a nice body shot.
Drahomir tries to move into range but Bennet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Drahomir throws a nice looking combination but Bennet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drahomir lands a two punch combo.
Drahomir tries to bum rush Bennet with a series of wild strikes but Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drahomir blocks a head kick by Bennet.
Drahomir defending well as Bennet loads up on a big left hand.
As Bennet backs away, Drahomir returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bennet slips a straight right by Drahomir.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drahomir.
Bennet lands with a hook. Drahomir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Drahomir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Drahomir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drahomir was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
It looked like Drahomir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bennet blocks a head kick by Drahomir.
Drahomir throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Bennet.
Drahomir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bennet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drahomir is looking to counter punch.
Drahomir misses with a body shot.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Drahomir moves out of range easily.
Drahomir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Bennet throws a right hand that misses
and Drahomir counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drahomir slips a jab from Bennet.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet lands with an uppercut that bounces Drahomir off the cage and back into range.
Bennet tries a low kick but Drahomir avoids it.
A good leg kick by Bennet.
Drahomir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Drahomir plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bennet has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Drahomir checks a low kick from Bennet.
Drahomir is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Bennet misses.
Drahomir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Drahomir lands with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bennet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 71 Alzheimer vs Grande
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Mayhem looking to score a takedown here. Bennet is defending well but Mayhem drives through and ends up in Bennet's guard.
Mayhem postures up in Bennet's guard and throws a big left but Bennet blocks it.
Mayhem is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mayhem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayhem trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.
Bennet pulls Mayhem in close to prevent any damage.
Bennet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bennet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayhem. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bennet.
Mayhem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michael Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Mayhem misses.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bennet but Bennet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bennet leaves Mayhem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bennet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennet avoids a kick to the body.
Mayhem moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with the body kick
and Bennet counters with an inside leg kick.
Bennet blocks a head kick by Mayhem.
Mayhem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayhem slips under a jab from Bennet.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet throws a hook but Mayhem blocks it.
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bennet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Mayhem throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayhem takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mayhem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bennet - the referee stops the clock and Mayhem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bennet. Mayhem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mayhem throws a chopping leg kick but Bennet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Mayhem shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bennet's guard.
Bennet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayhem working some strikes from top position.
Mayhem looking to pass the guard.
Bennet is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mayhem showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bennet wants to stand up but Mayhem is controlling him. #T3#
Mayhem scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mayhem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayhem working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bennet's head.
Mayhem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayhem content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mayhem darts in looking for a takedown but Bennet gets double underhooks and turns Mayhem into the cage.
Michael Bennet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Mayhem.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice shot by Mayhem.
Mayhem loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Mayhem cracks the inside of Bennet's front leg.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayhem moves away.#TD2#
Mayhem looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mayhem is looking to pass Bennet's guard but actually Bennet recovers to full guard.
Mayhem controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mayhem chips away with some ground and pound.
Mayhem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mayhem looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Mayhem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet thuds his shin into the meat of Mayhem's side.
Bennet throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mayhem throws a leg kick but Bennet checks it.
Bennet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennet lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bennet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mayhem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayhem checks a low kick from Bennet.#TD2#
Mayhem is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bennet's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet is trying to get back to full guard.
Mayhem looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bennet trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Mayhem wants to pass to mount but Bennet is defending the position.
Mayhem controlling the action here.
Mayhem wants to control but Bennet is keeping him busy.
Mayhem trying to control from Bennet's half guard. Bennet has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mayhem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayhem throws a big elbow that misses.
Mayhem is in close to Bennet's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bennet is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mayhem is controlling him.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mayhem working his ground and pound in the gym.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mayhem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mayhem throwing strikes from guard but Bennet blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mayhem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mayhem throws out a powerful jab.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Mayhem.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayhem throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
Mayhem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennet counters with a straight right hand.
Mayhem takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bennet defending well as Mayhem loads up on a big left hand.
Mayhem shoots in looking for a takedown. Bennet tries to sprawl out of it but Mayhem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bennet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet throws a push kick but Mayhem slaps the foot to one side. #T3##TD2#
Mayhem closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bennet did well to prevent Mayhem getting side control.
Mayhem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bennet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
Mayhem looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mayhem is trying to control. Bennet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bennet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
Bennet is refusing to be controlled, as Mayhem sits in half guard.
Mayhem might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bennet haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bennet dodges the punch combination from Mayhem. #T4#
Bennet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayhem.
A big left from Mayhem misses.
Bennet is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mayhem with the counter takedown but Bennet avoids it easily.
Bennet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mayhem.
Bennet lands a body shot.
Bennet lands a jab to Mayhem's midsection.
Bennet dodges the punch combination from Mayhem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet scores with a jab.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet misses with a body punch
and Mayhem counters with a series of strikes. Bennet will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mayhem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayhem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bryan Mayhem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mayhem pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Mayhem responds with a good body kick, but Bennet manages to step out the way in time.
Bennet catches Mayhem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mayhem! But no joy.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bennet cracks Mayhem with an open hand slap.
Bennet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mayhem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayhem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bennet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayhem on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Mayhem.
Bennet throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mayhem avoids it.
Bryan Mayhem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Bennet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Mayhem.
Mayhem on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mayhem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mayhem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bennet - the referee stops the clock and Mayhem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bennet. Mayhem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Mayhem does no damage.
Bennet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mayhem takes one to the side of the head.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mayhem doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Mayhem dives in and grabs Bennet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bennet pushes down on Mayhem's head and hops out.
It looked like Bennet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mayhem's head.
Mayhem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bennet's waist but Bennet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mayhem off to one side.
Bennet throws a front kick that sends Mayhem stumbling back into the cage.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayhem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bennet.
Bennet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bennet lands an overhand right.
Bennet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mayhem has time to react.
Mayhem walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayhem goes for a double leg but Bennet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bennet continues to drive forward.
Bennet throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet looks for the body kick but Mayhem saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Mayhem.
Mayhem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayhem has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bennet.
Bennet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayhem.
Mayhem looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mayhem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Michael Bennet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mayhem throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet sizes up Mayhem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mayhem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bennet tries to avoid it but Mayhem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bennet to the ground. Bennet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bennet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mayhem throws a series of punches but Bennet avoids them all with ease.
Bennet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bennet sprawls well. Bennet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mayhem gets slowly back to his feet.
Mayhem moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mayhem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Mayhem ducks right into an uppercut from Bennet.
Mayhem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mayhem slips a jab from Bennet.#TD2#
Mayhem shoots in and bounces Bennet off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bennet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayhem manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mayhem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bennet stops Mayhem from standing up.
Bryan Mayhem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bennet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mayhem is pulling down on Bennet's head to control his posture.
Mayhem is looking to stand up but Bennet isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayhem is adopting a defensive guard.
Mayhem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bennet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bryan Mayhem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mayhem is trying to keep Bennet in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Bennet.
Bennet lands a nice hook to Mayhem's body. Mayhem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mayhem has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bennet as he avoids it easily.
Bennet throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mayhem walks into a stiff left hand from Bennet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mayhem has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KOFC 123 - The Big Finale
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Buren.
Van Buren cracks Bennet with a good jab.
Bennet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks Bennet off balance momentarily.
A combination from Van Buren does no damage.
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet blocks a leg kick.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bennet takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Bennet forces Van Buren back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennet.
Bennet tries a body shot but Van Buren blocks it.
A hook to the body from Bennet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Van Buren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Bennet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bennet tries to land a front kick but Van Buren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Buren lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Buren checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Buren slips under a jab from Bennet.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Van Buren throws a low kick but Bennet moves out of range easily.
Van Buren tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bennet counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Buren cracks the inside of Bennet's front leg.
Bennet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Buren in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren. #CL2#
Van Buren pushes Bennet up against the cage in a clinch.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet misses with the head strike.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet pushes Van Buren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Buren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet blocking some punches.
Van Buren swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bennet throws a low kick, looking for Van Buren's leg but Van Buren calmly moves out of range.
Bennet walks into a jab.
Bennet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Buren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Buren throws a nice looking combination but Bennet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Van Buren moves into range and clinches up with Bennet.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bennet.
Van Buren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
Van Buren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bennet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Buren.#T3##BC#
Bennet breaks from the clinch.
Van Buren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennet moves out of range as Van Buren throws a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Bennet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bennet scores with a one two! Van Buren had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Buren only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Buren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennet throws out the jab.
Van Buren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennet slips under a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Bennet scores with a jab to the head.
Van Buren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bennet's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheers as Bennet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Buren doesn't seem phased though.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Van Buren goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren throws a front kick aimed at Bennet's knee but Bennet avoids it well.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Van Buren moved out of range.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Van Buren moves away and avoids it.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Buren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Van Buren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Buren tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bennet is able to avoid easily.
Bennet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bennet moves in looking to clinch but Van Buren pushes him off.
Van Buren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Van Buren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bennet counters with a body kick that stops Van Buren in his tracks momentarily.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Buren.
Van Buren tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bennet is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Bennet throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Van Buren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab from Bennet finds it's way through Van Buren's defenses.
Good leg kick by Van Buren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Buren tries to clinch up.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
It looked like Bennet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Buren moves away from the strike by Bennet.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennet looks for the body kick but Van Buren saw that one coming.
Van Buren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bennet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Buren. Van Buren obviously looking to wear him down.
Bennet throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren throws out a counter right but Bennet avoids it with no problem.
Bennet slips under a jab from Van Buren.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Van Buren. #CL2#
Van Buren clinches with his opponent.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren working aggressively here.
Bennet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Buren.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
Bennet is trying to push Van Buren away but Van Buren has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Buren controls his hands. #T1#
Van Buren controlling the action here for a moment.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
Van Buren blocks an uppercut.
Bennet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Buren tries to work over Bennet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Buren tries a body shot but Bennet blocks it.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Van Buren.
Van Buren presses Bennet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Buren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Bennet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Bennet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Buren. #BC#
Bennet breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Van Buren coming out on top.
Bennet keeps the fight on the outside.
Bennet throws a leg kick but Van Buren sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Van Buren wants to land a leg kick but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet lands a jab to the head.
Van Buren tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Buren avoided it.
A lazy left from Van Buren finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Buren in the body.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Van Buren knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Buren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Buren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Buren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennet lands a head kick!
Van Buren sizes up Bennet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Buren throws a low kick but Bennet avoids it.
Bennet lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Bennet clinches.
Bennet lands with a right to the head.
Bennet lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3##BC2#
Van Buren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Van Buren moves out of range as Bennet throws a body kick.
Van Buren takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren misses with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Bennet.
Van Buren lands a front kick.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bennet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bennet tries to land a front kick but Van Buren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Buren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Van Buren darts in and clinches Bennet up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet scores with a shoulder strike.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bennet up against the cage.#T4#
Bennet is trying to break the clinch but Van Buren has him pressed against the cage.
Michael Bennet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Buren looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Buren lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren looks to land a body kick but Bennet moved away.
Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet jabs Van Buren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Bennet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Buren lands with an uppercut that bounces Bennet off the cage and back into range.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a jab to the nose.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Buren.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bennet slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Bennet connects with a body shot that sends Van Buren's belly button to the back.
Bennet scores with a decent looking hook.
Bennet tries to move into range but Van Buren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bennet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Buren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Bennet misses with the body kick
and Van Buren counters with a body kick that stops Bennet in his tracks momentarily.
Van Buren swinging wildly here.
It looked like Bennet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bennet finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Buren's head.
Van Buren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
It looked like Bennet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bennet connects with a solid leg kick.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.#T1##CL#
Bennet rushes Van Buren and presses him up against the cage.
Bennet lands a right hand.
Bennet blocking some punches.
Van Buren is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennet has a couple of punches blocked by Van Buren.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Buren controls his hands.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bennet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards. #BC2#
Van Buren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Buren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Bennet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Buren, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Buren looking to stall. #BC2#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Bennet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Buren has time to react.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bennet lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Van Buren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bennet momentarily.
Bennet scores with a hook to the body. Van Buren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bennet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bennet misses the jab.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Buren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennet moves forwards but Van Buren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Buren throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Buren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bennet. That did some damage!
Bennet connects with a jab.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Buren.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Van Buren. #T3#
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren slips a straight right by Bennet.
Bennet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Buren's head.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab. #CL#
Bennet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Bennet.
Bennet tries to work over Van Buren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennet misses with some punches.
Van Buren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Van Buren has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
Van Buren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Van Buren.
Bennet scores with a shot to the side of Van Buren's head. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Bennet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bennet counters with a body kick. #T4#
Bennet lands with a good body shot.
Bennet lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bennet takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses.
Bennet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Buren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bennet.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Buren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennet swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Buren doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennet circles away.
Bennet swings widly with a right hand
letting Van Buren counter with a right hand.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Van Buren unleashes a big counter combination but Bennet bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Bennet swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren tries a quick counter leg kick but Bennet is wise to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
Van Buren connects with a nice looking jab.

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 Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
In his post fight interview, Michael Bennet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: KOFC 120 - Slurper v Masterson
Date: Aug 26, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Bennet gets a clinch.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Fungus.
Fungus throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet.
Fungus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fungus gets through Bennet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fungus misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fungus.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Bennet.
Fungus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bennet or not.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Fungus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fungus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fungus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Bennet tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Fungus misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fungus misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet misses with a straight right.
Bennet looks for the body kick but Fungus saw that one coming.
Bennet moves out of range as Fungus strikes.
Bennet throws a leg kick but Fungus moved away.#T1#
Fungus lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Bennet has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fungus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fungus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bennet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fungus scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Bennet.
Bennet misses with an uppercut.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fungus.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Fungus moves out of range easily.
Bennet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fungus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bennet lands a jab to Fungus's midsection.
Bennet scores with a nice head shot.
Bennet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fungus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bennet finds it's way round the side to connect with Fungus's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fungus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bennet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bennet scores with a hook to the body. Fungus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bennet throws a body punch but Fungus moves out of range.
Fungus avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Bennet misses with a right hand #CL#
and Fungus counters by clinching up.
Fungus cracks Bennet with a nice body shot.
Bennet looks winded!
Bennet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fungus blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet tries to work over Fungus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fungus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fungus.
Fungus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Fungus.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fungus blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Fungus controls the action.
Fungus gets through Bennet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fungus pushes Bennet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fungus digs a right hand into Bennet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bennet's gas tank.
A short right from Fungus.
Fungus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fungus lands a left hand.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Bennet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fungus pushes Bennet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Fungus lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Fungus.
Fungus has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
Bennet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Fungus.
Bennet is trying to break free.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Fungus controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Bennet fails to land.
Fungus tries to work over Bennet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Fungus struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Fungus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Fungus.
Fungus lands a body punch.
Fungus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fungus working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Fungus.
Fungus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fungus scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Fungus. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Fungus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fungus misses with some punches.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fungus's elbow.
Fungus working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Fungus.
Fungus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fungus lands an uppercut.
Fungus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fungus lands a shoulder strike.
Fungus lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Fungus.
Fungus pushes Bennet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Bennet is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fungus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bennet is still on wobbly legs! Can Fungus finish him?
Fungus dips a shoulder and cracks Bennet with a mighty uppercut! Bennet falls back against the cage and Fungus unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bennet is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fungus screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Foot Fungus!
Foot Fungus retains his light heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Foot Fungus waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: KOFC 117 - Slurper vs Jeffries
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Good shot there by Murhaa.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Bennet moves out of range.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murhaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennet throws out the jab.
Bennet defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa scores with a one two! Bennet had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut
and Bennet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murhaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet jabs at Murhaa's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murhaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murhaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bennet.#T1#
Bennet avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a series of punches but Bennet avoids them all with ease.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Bennet scores with a shot to the body.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Pauke Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa misses the body punch
and Bennet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murhaa misses with a combination
and Bennet counters with a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Bennet there.
Bennet takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murhaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murhaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Bennet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
Bennet has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Bennet's head.
Bennet scores with a sloppy right hand. Murhaa should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Murhaa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bennet.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murhaa lands with a hook. Bennet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bennet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bennet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Pauke Murhaa has been cut.
Murhaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bennet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bennet to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhaa misses with a body punch
and Bennet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bennet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murhaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murhaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Bennet down.
Bennet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bennet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Murhaa.
Bennet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bennet connects with a jab.#T4#
Murhaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Murhaa.
Murhaa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
That has opened up Michael Bennet's cut even more.
Bennet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet throws a chopping leg kick but Murhaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bennet doesn't seem bothered though.
Murhaa cracks the inside of Bennet's front leg.
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 Pauke Murhaa will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Bennet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Bennet off balance momentarily.
Murhaa avoids a kick to the body.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Bennet takes one to the side of the head.
Bennet walks into a left hand.
Murhaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bennet is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
Bennet throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Bennet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Murhaa sees coming a mile off.
Murhaa with a hook.#T1#
Murhaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Murhaa is predictable there
and Bennet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa throws a combination that misses
and Bennet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murhaa thinking.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Pauke Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bennet ducks right into an uppercut from Murhaa.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet walks into a stiff left hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Murhaa scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
The cut above Michael Bennet's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa swings widly with a right hand
and Bennet counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Murhaa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bennet moves forwards but Murhaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murhaa takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa lands with a nice body punch.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murhaa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick from Murhaa.
Bennet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murhaa swings widly with a right hand
and Bennet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bennet missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhaa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Murhaa.
Bennet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Murhaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bennet's calf.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennet can do to turn this around?
A lazy body kick from Murhaa
and Bennet counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murhaa thuds his right hand into Bennet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murhaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Bennet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Murhaa sees coming a mile off.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennet counters with a stiff right hand.
Murhaa swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa misses the jab.
Bennet lands with a straight right. Murhaa didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Bennet forces Murhaa back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Bennet lands with a right to the head.
Bennet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bennet. #BC#
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bennet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Murhaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bennet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bennet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murhaa scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pauke Murhaa dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murhaa throws a leg kick
and Bennet counters with a leg kick.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a jab.
Bennet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murhaa throws the kick towards the body but Bennet avoids it.
Bennet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
Bennet tries a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.
Murhaa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut
letting Bennet counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murhaa fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Bennet closes the distance and pushes Murhaa back into the cage.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Murhaa. #T1#
A hook to the body from Bennet.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet lands a hook that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Bennet digs a right hand into Murhaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murhaa's gas tank.
Bennet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murhaa.
Bennet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bennet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murhaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Bennet is working Murhaa over against the cage.
Bennet tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet scores with a shoulder strike.
Michael Bennet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennet tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet lands with a light punch inside.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Bennet.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa is trying to maintain a safe position but Bennet gets an underhook and turns Murhaa into the cage.
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
Bennet tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow. #T3#
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennet.
Bennet lands a shot to the body.
Bennet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Bennet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Bennet lands a shoulder strike.
Bennet scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Bennet.
Bennet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Bennet.
Bennet tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Bennet lands a nice uppercut.
Bennet lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Bennet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa swings widly with a right hand
and Bennet counters with a left to the body.
A good leg kick by Bennet. #KD2#
Bennet feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Murhaa sprawling to the canvas! Murhaa rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bennet finish him?! #ROC2#
Murhaa is rocked!#CUT2#
Pauke Murhaa's cut is getting worse.#T4#
A lazy body kick from Murhaa
and Bennet counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oh Murhaa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bennet closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Murhaa out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: KOFC 114 - Fungus vs Murhaa 2
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Filho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Filho has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bennet has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Filho is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Filho misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Bennet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Filho.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Filho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Filho as he connects with a hook.
Filho misses with a shot to the body
and Bennet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Bennet misses its intended target.
Filho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Filho throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Filho misses with a wild body shot.
Filho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennet on the side of the head.#T1#
Filho throws a shot to the body.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Filho tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Bennet throws out a counter right but Filho avoids it with no problem.
Filho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filho slips under a jab from Bennet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filho. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bennet swings for the body but Filho moves out of range.
Filho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.
Filho lands with a shot to the body.
Filho works Bennet's body with a nice hook.
Filho scores with a jab. Bennet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bennet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
A big left from Filho misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filho.
Bennet swings for the body but Filho moves out of range.
Filho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Filho scores with the left hand. Bennet knows he should have avoided that one.
Filho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Filho throws a right and a left that Bennet avoids nicely.
Filho's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Filho duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Filho finds it's way round the side to connect with Bennet's head.
Bennet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Filho throws a combination that misses
and Bennet counters with a slapping leg kick.
Filho scores with the left hand. Bennet knows he should have avoided that one.
Filho throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Filho thuds a left hand into Bennet's body.#T3#
Bennet lunges at Filho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filho's hand.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filho.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left lands for Filho.
Filho lands a two punch combo.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filho.
Filho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bennet's hands.
Filho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Filho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Filho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Filho throws a lazy uppercut
and Bennet counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filho blocks a jab.
Filho is looking to counter the offense by Bennet and move into the clinch.
Filho misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Filho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet throws a predictable looking body shot
and Filho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Filho uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Filho misses the target.
Filho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Filho scores with a jab.
Filho tries to clinch there but Bennet circles away.
Filho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennet sizes up Filho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet jabs Filho right on the nose. Filho blinks but takes it well.
Filho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bennet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Filho's knee momentarily.
Filho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Rodrigues Filho dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
#R2#
Bennet misses with a left hand
and Filho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Filho misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennet! But no joy.
Filho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet keeps Filho at a distance using the push kick.
Filho misses with a double jab.
Bennet flicks out a counter leg kick but Filho steps away.
Filho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennet on the side of the head.
Bennet throws an off balance right hand
and Filho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Filho's corner calls for a 1-2. Filho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Filho throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Bennet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheers as Bennet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Filho doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bennet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Filho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut is getting worse.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho is winning the standup battle so far.
Filho misses with a double jab.
Bennet tries to clinch up.
Bennet scores with a hook to the body. Filho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Filho misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Filho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennet! But no joy.
Bennet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennet misses with an uppercut.
Bennet slips a jab from Filho.
Some wild striking there from Filho. #T2#
Filho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Bennet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Filho, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filho throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Filho.
Filho lands a nice uppercut.
Filho swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennet.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Filho controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Bennet takes a shot to the head.
Filho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennet can do to turn this around?
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Filho backwards.
Bennet blocking some punches.
Bennet tries to work over Filho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filho working aggressively here.
Bennet lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Bennet lands a shoulder strike.
Filho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filho's elbow.
Filho prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filho has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
Bennet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Filhos head.
Filho lands a nice shot to the body.
Filho throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filho.
Nice body punch from Bennet.
Bennet lands a body shot.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filho working aggressively here.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet lands a body shot.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Filho avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Bennet blocking some punches. #BC2#
Bennet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Filho crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bennet - the referee stops the clock and Filho gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bennet. Filho manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filho misses with a lunging right hand
and Bennet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Filho's knee momentarily.
Filho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Filho.
Filho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Filho.
Filho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bennet keeps Filho at a distance using the push kick.
A punch lands to the side of Filho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bennet punishes Filho's body with a nice straight punch.
Bennet dips to his left and cracks Filho with an uppercut!
Bennet thows a body kick. Filho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bennet. Filho shrugs it off though.
Bennet cracks a nice hook into Filho's ribs.
Bennet explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Bennet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bennet.
Filho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet cracks the inside of Filho's front leg.
Filho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Filho sees coming a mile off.
Bennet with a hook.
Filho misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho scores with a jab. Bennet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Filho misses with a body shot.
Filho misses with a looping left.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Filho.#T1#
A good leg kick by Bennet.
Bennet slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Bennet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bennet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filho.
Filho throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Filho throws a hook to the side of Bennet's head but Bennet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Filho.
Filho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet throws out a counter right but Filho avoids it with no problem.
Bennet moves away from the strike by Filho.
Bennet connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A slow jab from Bennet misses its intended target.
Bennet takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Filho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennet.
Bennet dodges the punch combination from Filho.
Filho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filho misses with a hook
letting Bennet counter with a right hand.
Bennet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filho.
The fighters circling - Filho throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Filho moves into the clinch.
Filho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet works on Filho's body with a couple of short punches.
Bennet scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
Jeez, Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Filho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho.
Bennet misses with the head strike.
Bennet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Nice body punch from Bennet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Bennet.
Bennet tries to work over Filho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filho misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Michael Bennet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Filho prevents a body shot from Bennet.
A head punch on the inside from Filho fails to land.
Bennet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filho prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Filho misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bennet on the inside.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filho lands a body punch.
Filho working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Filho throws a head punch that misses.
Bennet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filho misses with the head strike.
Filho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bennet or not. #T4#
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bennet cracks Filho with a nice body shot.
Filho prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filho scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bennet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: KOFC 109 - Slurper vs Reid 2
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Number tries to clinch up.
Number is looking to clinch but Bennet is avoiding it.
Bennet throws out a counter right but Number avoids it with no problem.
Number wants to clinch but Bennet slips to the side
enabling Bennet to counter with a crisp jab.
Number scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.#CL#
Number clinches up against the cage.
Number misses with the head strike.
Number tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Number misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bennet tries to work over Number's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Number tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Number.
Number misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Number takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bennet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Number tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bennet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet with a nice cross.#T1#
Number tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bennet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Number definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bennet.
Number is breathing heavily.
Number tries to clinch there but Bennet circles away.
Bennet only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Number throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and Bennet counters with a crisp one two that drops Number! Bennet thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Number to his feet! Number is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Number is rocked!
Number tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bennet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Number is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Number is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Bennet doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Number crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Number's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: KOFC 104 - Out vs Leonidas
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1##CL#
Couture rushes Bennet and presses him up against the cage.
Bennet tries to work over Couture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couture misses with a body punch.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Couture avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Bennet works on Couture's body with a couple of short punches.
Bennet lands a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Dan Couture has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Couture scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Couture misses with a right hand
and Bennet counters with a body kick.
Dan Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Bennet connects with the punch.
Bennet takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Couture misses with a hook. Bennet ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Couture misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
Couture tries to clinch up.#T1#
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Bennet slips a straight right by Couture.
Couture's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bennet under the eye.
Bennet throws a hook but Couture avoids it easily.
Bennet throws a hook but Couture avoids it easily.
Couture closes the distance but Bennet moves to the side
enabling Bennet to counter with a crisp jab.
Bennet lands a really nice looking cross but Couture seems unphased.
Couture throws an off balance right hand
and Bennet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Couture lands a right hook to the body.
Couture rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bennet counters with a straight right hand.
Couture is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#
Dan Couture's cut is getting worse.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
Couture jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Couture swings widly with a right hand
and Bennet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Couture wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Couture lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bennet at a distance.
Couture throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
Couture throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Bennet to counter with a crisp jab.
Couture closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bennet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Couture digs a good hook to Bennet's body. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bennet.
Couture misses with a body shot
letting Bennet counter with a right hand.
Bennet lands a nice looking body kick.
A punch combination from Couture misses.
Bennet throws out a counter right but Couture avoids it with no problem.
Couture tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bennet counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Dan Couture's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bennet dodges the punch combination from Couture.
Couture lands with a hook. Bennet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.#T4#
Couture misses with a straight left.
Couture fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bennet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Bennet throws a hook to the side of Couture's head but Couture sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Couture tries to clinch up but Bennet circles away and keeps his distance.
Couture misses with a jab to the body
and Bennet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bennet is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Couture had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet moves away from the strike by Couture.
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch but Bennet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couture throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Bennet misses with a body shot #CL#
and Couture counters by moving into the clinch.
Couture misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bennet.
Couture tries a body shot but Bennet blocks it.
Bennet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Couture controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Bennet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Couture misses with a right hand
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Bennet.
Couture closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Bennet to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet throws out a counter right but Couture avoids it with no problem.
Couture wants to clinch
and Bennet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Couture misses with a straight left.
Couture jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Couture lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Couture slips a straight right by Bennet.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Bennet ducks down to avoid it.
Couture takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
Michael Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Couture lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Couture misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bennet's hands.
Couture thuds a left hand into Bennet's body.
Couture lands a lovely overhand right.
Couture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bennet doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Couture misses with a shot to the body
and Bennet makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Couture really felt that one!
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Bennet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Couture scores with a nice head shot.
Couture misses with a right hand
and Bennet counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Jeez, Dan Couture's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Couture throws a nice looking combination but Bennet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennet counters with a body kick.
Couture throws an off balance right hand
and Bennet counters with a body kick that stops Couture in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bennet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couture throws a lazy uppercut
and Bennet counters with a low kick, right behind Couture 's knee.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture cracks Bennet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bennet throws a hook to the side of Couture's head but Couture sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Couture tries to counter by clinching up but Bennet breaks away and moves out of range.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bennet throws a right hand that misses
and Couture counters with a straight right hand.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Bennet was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bennet slips a jab from Couture.#CL#
Couture rushes Bennet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bennet works on Couture's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Couture dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Couture saw that one coming.
Couture misses with a hook
and Bennet counters with a stiff right hand.
Couture connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Couture closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Couture throws a poor cross that misses
and Bennet counters with a good, hard body kick but Couture shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Couture in his tracks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Couture misses with a hook to the body
and Bennet counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Couture is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dan Couture's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Bennet!
In his post fight interview, Michael Bennet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Dan Couture stepped up to the mic, saying 'did u fart? or is that ur breath??'.

Event: KOFC 98 - Leonidas/Forclit 3
Date: Apr 08, 2018

#R1#
Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Law lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bennet doesn't seem phased though.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Law.
Law attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Law slips the punch.
Law scores with a hook.
Bennet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Bennet drives through and clinches with Law against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bennet - that landed with a thud.
Law blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Law has Bennet pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bennet fails to land.
Law throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1##TD#
Law lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Law in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura here.
Law throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura but Bennet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage. #T2##SUB#
Law is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennet has managed to free his arm - good work.
Law looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Law is looking to take a break and control but Bennet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Law definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Law wants to pass the guard but Bennet is defending well.
Law wants to control but Bennet is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Bennet there.
Law misses with a takedown
letting Bennet counter with a right hand.
No luck for Law with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Bennet misses its intended target.
Bennet feints and then cracks Law's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Law down.
Law swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Michael Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Law throws a combination that misses
and Bennet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Law manages to avoid it.
Law tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bennet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Law sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Bennet drives through and clinches with Law against the cage.
Bennet swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bennet scores with a shoulder strike.
Bennet digs a right hand underneath Law's ribcage. Law let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Law is trying to break free.
Bennet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Law controls the action.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Law.
Law can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gresham Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law can't get the takedown.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Bennet has him pressed against the cage.
Bennet lands with a right to the head.
Bennet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Law gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Law is breathing heavily.
Law frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Law is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bennet has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bennet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bennet scores with a nice head shot.
Law shoots in for a takedown but Bennet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bennet keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bennet jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Law scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Law trying to mount his opponent but Bennet defends it.
Bennet trying to hold on to Law's head to control him but Law postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law trying to control from Bennet's half guard. Bennet has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Law controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Law is looking to advance position but Bennet has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Bennet controlling from mount.
Bennet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Law is desperately trying to improve his position but Bennet has a good base and remains in mount.
Bennet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Law wants to hold on but Bennet pushes him away.
Law holds on for dear life, controlling Bennet's posture momentarily.
Bennet controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Law regains half guard.
Law is positioning himself well to prevent Bennet advancing to mount.
Bennet not doing much here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Law tries to get to full guard but Bennet has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A cross from Law lands.
A swing and a miss from Law.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Law with a poor takedown
letting Bennet counter with a right hand.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Law was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.#TD#
Law looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Law pushes down on Bennet's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Law goes for a double leg but Bennet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bennet continues to drive forward.
Law paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bennet lands the left hand.
Bennet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Law feints and as Bennet raises his hands in defense, Law changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Law controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bennet pulls Law in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Law wants to get back to full guard.
Gresham Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Law is trying to control but Bennet manages to pass to mount!
Bennet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Law wants to control but Bennet is having none of it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Law is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bennet controlling his opponent.
Law can't escape the position.
Bennet controlling the pace for now.
Gresham Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Law tries to lock up and control but Bennet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bennet sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bennet prevents Law from getting the reversal.
Law wants to hold on but Bennet pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennet controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennet 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
After the fight, Michael Bennet was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Gladiators 78 Mick v George
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Galanos misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bennet counter with a right hand.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bennet slips a straight right by Galanos.#CL#
Galanos clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bennet.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galanos has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galanos.
A short body shot lands from Galanos as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galanos.
Galanos has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
A right hand to the body from Bennet.
Bennet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Galanos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galanos blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Galanos controls his hands. #T1#
Bennet pushes Galanos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Galanos throws a head punch that misses.
Galanos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galanos misses with a body punch.
Galanos lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Galanos.
Bennet throws a punch but it's blocked by Galanos.
Bennet throws a punch but it's blocked by Galanos.
Galanos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Galanos controls the action.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Galanos misses with a punch on the inside.
Galanos misses with a body punch.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
Bennet working aggressively here.
Galanos blocking some punches.
Galanos lands with a right to the head.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galanos's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Galanos fails to land.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galanos.
Bennet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galanos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Galanos controls the action. #TD#
Galanos pulls Bennet into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galanos controls Bennet momentarily but Bennet frees himself. #SUB#
Galanos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Galanos is trying to control the position but Bennet postures up. #SUB#
Galanos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bennet defends it easily.#SUB#
Galanos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bennet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galanos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Galanos has his foot on Bennet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennet works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bennet avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Galanos looking for a guillotine here but Bennet defends easily. #SUB#
Bennet avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Galanos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bennet passes into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Galanos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galanos.
Galanos is trying to control the position but Bennet postures up. #SUB#
Galanos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bennet defends it easily.
Galanos trying to keep a closed guard but Bennet is proving a slippery customer.
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 Hero Galanos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Galanos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bennet. That one must have hurt.
Michael Bennet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galanos scores with a nice right hand.
Galanos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Bennet.
Galanos misses with a head kick. #CL#
Galanos pushes Bennet up against the cage in a clinch.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Galanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Galanos.
Galanos misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Bennet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bennet lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galanos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hero Galanos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bennet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bennet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
Galanos tries to work over Bennet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galanos's elbow.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
A short left from Bennet.
A nice left hand lands by Bennet.
Galanos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bennet smiles and moves away.
Galanos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Galanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet. #T2#
Bennet blocks a jab.
Bennet replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Galanos blocks it well.
Galanos throws a big shot that misses.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galanos moves away.
Bennet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Galanos moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
A leg kick checked by Bennet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Galanos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Galanos lands with a cross.
Galanos slips under a jab.
Bennet darts in trying to clinch
and Galanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Galanos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bennet to score with a decent uppercut.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Galanos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galanos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bennet fakes the leg kick and cracks Galanos in the body.
Bennet throws the left hand but Galanos avoids the punch easily.
Galanos moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Galanos sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Galanos misses the target.
A head kick misses from Galanos.
Galanos throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Galanos moves away from the strike by Bennet.
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Galanos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galanos.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Galanos moved out of range.
Galanos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bennet's head.
Galanos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Galanos to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet misses with a leg kick
and Galanos counters with a straight right hand.
Bennet throws a low kick but Galanos moves out of range easily.
Bennet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bennet wants to clinch
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Bennet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Galanos connects with a leg kick. Bennet looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bennet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bennet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Bennet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bennet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Galanos.
Bennet defending well as Galanos loads up on a big left hand.
Bennet works Galanos's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Galanos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bennet's calf.
Galanos throws a leg kick but Bennet sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Galanos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bennet avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Galanos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick.
Galanos misses with a straight left.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Galanos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Galanos misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet moves away from the strike by Galanos.
Galanos scores with a jab to the head.
Bennet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Galanos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Galanos misses with a looping right.
Galanos blocks a jab.
Galanos throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Galanos.
It looked like Galanos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Galanos connects with a crisp jab.
Galanos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Galanos saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bennet lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Galanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet counters with a body kick.#T3#
Bennet throws an off balance right hand
and Galanos counters with an outside leg kick.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Galanos saw that one coming.
Bennet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Galanos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
Galanos checks a leg kick.
Bennet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Galanos ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Hero Galanos is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennet swings for the body but Galanos moves out of range.
Galanos with a hook.
Bennet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galanos. #T4#
Bennet scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Galanos is out of range.
Galanos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Galanos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galanos lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galanos ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Galanos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bennet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hero Galanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Galanos. Beautiful body shot.
Galanos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bennet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bennet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hero Galanos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Galanos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hero Galanos!
An out of breath Hero Galanos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Gladiators 75 Cedric v Pato
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Watterson misses with a low kick.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watterson misses with a double jab
letting Bennet counter with a right hand.
Bennet catches Watterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bennet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Watterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Watterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Bennet misses.
It looked like Watterson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bennet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bennet slips under a jab from Watterson.
Watterson looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.#T1#
Watterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Bennet thinks about the counter body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Watterson misses the target.
Watterson scores with a nice strike.
Bennet avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Watterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Bennet.
Watterson throws the left hand but Bennet avoids the punch easily.
Watterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Watterson lands with a shot to the body.
Watterson staying out of range there.
Bennet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Bennet gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Watterson counters with a right hand to the body.
Watterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bennet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watterson misses with a looping left.
Bennet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Watterson moves away from the strike by Bennet.
Watterson cracks a nice hook into Bennet's ribs.#T3#
Bennet throws a hook but Watterson blocks it.
Bennet throws a body punch but Watterson moves out of range.
Watterson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Watterson misses with a straight right.
Watterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Watterson backing away here, and Bennet unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bennet takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bennet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Watterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bennet counters with a nice leg kick.
Watterson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Watterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennet feints a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Watterson.
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Watterson avoids it.#T4#
Watterson scores with a nice strike.
Decent striking displayed by Bennet there.
Watterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Watterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watterson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Watterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Watterson avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Watterson punishes Bennet's body with a nice straight punch.
Watterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watterson needs to keep his hands up - Bennet had a free shot at his head there.
Bennet defending well as Watterson loads up on a big left hand.
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 Quincy Watterson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bennet swings for the body but Watterson moves out of range.
Michael Bennet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Watterson does no damage.
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Watterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bennet's hands.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bennet's head backwards.
Watterson throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Watterson misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet scores with a push kick.
Quincy Watterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennet lands a jab to the head.
Watterson loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Bennet steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Bennet scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Bennet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watterson misses with a hook
enabling Bennet to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Quincy Watterson has been cut.
Watterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennet keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Watterson lands a jab to the nose.
Watterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Watterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bennet.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Bennet misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Watterson misses the target.
Bennet lands a nice hook to Watterson's body. Watterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Watterson moved out of range.#KD2#
Bennet lands a big head kick that sends Watterson tumbling to the mat! Bennet takes a step backwards and waves Watterson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bennet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Watterson catches Bennet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Watterson sees coming a mile off.
Bennet throws a jab when Watterson was well out of range.#T3#
Watterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bennet throws a shot to the body.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watterson misses with a shot to the body
and Watterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennet tries to land a front kick but Watterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Watterson misses the target.
Watterson throws a combination that misses
and Bennet counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Watterson is rocked!
Bennet lands a brutal uppercut that launches Watterson off his feet! Watterson tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Bennet!
In his post fight interview, Michael Bennet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Quincy Watterson had this to say: 'Fuuuuuu...'.

Event: Gladiators 65 Wesley v Rocco 2
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Bennet gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
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.#CUT#
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. #T1#
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. #TD2#
Forbes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bennet manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R2#
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. #T1#
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 #TD2#
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. #T2#
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. #T3##SUB2#
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! #REVR#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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 #TD2#
and Forbes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
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.

Event: Gladiators 54 Cedric v Xavier
Date: Oct 15, 2017

#R1#
Van Buren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bennet misses with a looping right.
Van Buren tries to work over Bennet's front leg with a kick but Bennet checks it.
Van Buren throws the kick towards the body but Bennet avoids it.
Bennet digs a good body shot into Van Buren's ribs.
Bennet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bennet moves forwards but Van Buren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Buren lands with a cross.
Bennet walks into a jab.
Bennet misses the jab.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body
and Van Buren counters with a three punch combo that has Bennet backing up. Bennet nods at Van Buren to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bennet.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Bennet. Those never looked like landing.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Bennet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Buren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bennet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Buren throws a sloppy body shot
and Bennet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Buren. That's going to slow Bennet down.
Bennet tries to clinch up.
Van Buren jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Buren. Bennet shrugs it off though.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet feints a counter leg kick.
Van Buren throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
Bennet let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Bennet throws out a counter right but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.
Van Buren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Buren swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range. #T2#
Van Buren scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren scores with a one two! Bennet had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Van Buren tries a low kick but Bennet avoids it.
Van Buren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Buren has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bennet in his tracks.
Bennet missing with a left hand there. Van Buren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Buren is looking for a counter combo.
Bennet blocks the body kick.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Bennet flicks out a counter leg kick but Van Buren steps away.
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Van Buren lands a jab.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bennet throws the left hand but Van Buren avoids the punch easily.
Bennet tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Bennet finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Bennet blocks the leg kick.
Van Buren misses with a two punch combination.
Van Buren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bennet at a distance. #T4#
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Bennet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That kick from Van Buren tenderised Bennet's leg. Bennet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Buren takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bennet will feel that in the morning.
Nice body punch from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheers as Van Buren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bennet doesn't seem phased though.
Van Buren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Buren lands with an overhand left.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren tries to land a body kick
and Bennet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Bennet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Bennet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Buren misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bennet.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Buren blocks an uppercut.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Van Buren breaks the clinch.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Bennet checks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bennet in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Van Buren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren tries to score with a low kick but Bennet moves his leg out of the way.
Bennet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joost Van Buren is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Buren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Van Buren coming out on top.#T1#
Van Buren misses with a low kick as Bennet jumps back.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Bennet blocks a jab.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Bennet throws out a counter right but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.
Van Buren wants to land a leg kick but Bennet is out of range.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren lands a slapping body shot.
Bennet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Van Buren is looking to counter punch.
Van Buren tries to score with a low kick but Bennet moves his leg out of the way.
Bennet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Buren lands a jab to Bennet's midsection.
Van Buren slips a straight right by Bennet.
Van Buren fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bennet just manages to avoid it.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Bennet counters with a good, hard body kick but Van Buren shrugs it off. #T2#
Bennet lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Buren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bennet makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Van Buren really felt that one!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet lands a jab to the nose.
Bennet lands with a shot to the body.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Van Buren slips a straight right by Bennet.
Van Buren connects with a single shot there.
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Buren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bennet. That did some damage!
Van Buren scores with a jab. Bennet acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Van Buren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bennet's calf.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Bennet doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Buren throws a leg kick that misses.
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
A nice side step and Bennet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bennet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Buren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bennet slips a jab from Van Buren.
Bennet feints a counter leg kick.
Van Buren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bennet looks for the body kick but Van Buren saw that one coming. #T4#
Van Buren tries to land a body kick
and Bennet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bennet crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Buren - the referee stops the clock and Bennet gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Buren. Bennet manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bennet fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Buren in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Van Buren coming out on top.
Van Buren takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren tried to score with a low kick but Bennet checks it.
Bennet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Bennet checks it.
Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Bennet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick there by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet misses with a looping right.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Buren throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Buren will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Bennet misses.
Van Buren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennet can do to turn this around?
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks Bennet off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Van Buren throws a right hand that Bennet ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennet also avoids with ease.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Van Buren throws a right hand that Bennet ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennet also avoids with ease.
Bennet feints a counter leg kick.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Bennet sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bennet throws a jab when Van Buren was well out of range.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Bennet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bennet throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bennet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet defending well as Van Buren loads up on a big left hand.
Bennet thinks about the counter body kick.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick.
Van Buren wants to land a leg kick but Bennet is out of range.
A combination from Van Buren does no damage.
Bennet looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Bennet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Van Buren moves away and avoids it.
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet checks a low kick from Van Buren.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. Bennet should have avoided that one.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
Van Buren throwing a counter right hand but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bennet misses with a shot to the body
and Van Buren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Bennet misses.
Bennet lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Van Buren thows a leg kick but Bennet checks it
and Bennet makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Van Buren really felt that one!
Bennet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bennet feints a counter leg kick.
Van Buren wants to slow Bennet down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Buren lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Bennet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A good leg kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Buren lands a jab to Bennet's midsection.
Van Buren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bennet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Buren scrambles back to his feet.
Bennet lands with a shot to the body.
Van Buren blocks a jab.#T4#
Van Buren missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Buren lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Bennet throws a push kick but Van Buren slaps the foot to one side.
Van Buren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bennet is out of range and Van Buren settles back down.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bennet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Bennet let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Van Buren lands.
Van Buren throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Buren.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Buren, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!

Event: Gladiators 47 Payne v Jacks
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Bennet takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Oxadus scores with a leg kick.
Matteus Oxadus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Oxadus moves out of range easily.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Oxadus moved out of range nicely.
Bennet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oxadus. Oxadus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Matteus Oxadus has been cut.
Oxadus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oxadus is looking to slow Bennet down with leg kicks.
Bennet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oxadus.
Bennet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bennet misses with a jab to the body
and Oxadus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Oxadus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bennet momentarily.
Oxadus cracks the inside of Bennet's front leg.
Bennet connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oxadus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Michael Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oxadus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oxadus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bennet finds it's way round the side to connect with Oxadus's head. #KD2#
Bennet feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Oxadus sprawling to the canvas! Oxadus rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bennet finish him?! #ROC2#
Oxadus is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oxadus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bennet counters with a huge right that knocks Oxadus out cold! Bennet is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Gladiators 39 Rockwell v Bravo
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Bennet throws a body kick that misses
and Titanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Bennet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Titanic doesn't seem phased though.
Titanic thumps Bennet with a low kick.
Bennet checks a low kick from Titanic.
Titanic throws a series of punches but Bennet avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Titanic clinches with his opponent.
Bennet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Uppoamaton Titanic has been cut.
Titanic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Titanic blocking some punches.
Titanic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Titanic tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Titanic back against the cage. #BC#
Titanic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Titanic misses its intended target.
Bennet counters with a body kick.
Titanic misses with a right hand
and Bennet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Titanic thinking.
Bennet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Titanic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Titanic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Titanic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Titanic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Titanic lands with a hook. Bennet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Titanic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bennet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Titanic tries to clinch up but Bennet circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennet! But no joy.
Bennet scores with a nice head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Titanic. That's going to slow Bennet down.
Bennet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Titanic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Titanic misses the shot to the body.
Bennet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titanic moves in looking to clinch but Bennet pushes him off.#CL#
Titanic has closed the distance and engaged Bennet in a clinch.
Bennet throws a punch but it's blocked by Titanic.
Bennet has a couple of punches blocked by Titanic.
Titanic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Titanic.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Titanic lands with a light punch inside.
Titanic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bennet presses Titanic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Titanic takes a shot to the head.
Titanic swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet throws a punch but it's blocked by Titanic.
A body shot lands from Bennet.
Bennet lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Titanic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Titanic avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Titanic controls the action.
Titanic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Titanic.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Titanic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Titanic controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Titanic fails to land.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Titanic avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Bennet tries to work over Titanic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Titanic's elbow.
Bennet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Titanic misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Titanic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bennet.
Bennet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bennet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Titanic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet has a couple of punches blocked by Titanic.
Titanic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Bennet fails to land.
Titanic throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Titanic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Good body shot from Bennet.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Titanic avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage. #BC#
Titanic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Titanic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bennet counters with a nice leg kick.
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 Uppoamaton Titanic will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bennet throws a hook but Titanic blocks it.
Titanic throws a shot to the body.
Titanic misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Titanic punishes Bennet's body with a nice straight punch.
Bennet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Titanic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bennet thinking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Titanic.
Good work by Bennet as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Titanic misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Bennet misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titanic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bennet is out of range and Titanic settles back down.
A nice side step and Bennet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Titanic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Titanic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Bennet gets tackled into the cage by Titanic. Titanic maintains the clinch. #T1#
Titanic lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bennet fails to land. #BC2#
Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bennet has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Titanic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Titanic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bennet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Titanic misses
and Bennet counters with a straight that turns Titanic's legs to rubber! Bennet pushes forward with more strikes and Titanic goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Bennet!
In his post fight interview, Michael Bennet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Gladiators 33 Sharp v Gain
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Skywalker misses the jab.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skywalker tries to bum rush Bennet with a series of wild strikes but Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Skywalker. Beautiful body shot.
Skywalker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bennet circles away quickly and effectively.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Skywalker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skywalker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bennet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the liver by Skywalker. Beautiful body shot.
Skywalker loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Bennet flicks out a counter leg kick but Skywalker steps away.#T1#
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skywalker throws out the jab.
Skywalker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Skywalker swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like John Skywalker has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet throws out a counter right but Skywalker avoids it with no problem.
Skywalker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skywalker.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bennet, as that shot connected.
Bennet scores with a shot to the body.
Bennet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Skywalker tries to keep at a distance but Bennet has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Skywalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Bennet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Skywalker avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Skywalker is leaning against Bennet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bennet digs a right hand underneath Skywalker's ribcage. Skywalker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bennet.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Skywalker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Skywalker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Bennet.
Bennet thuds a left hand into Skywalker's body.
Bennet lands with a nice body punch.
Skywalker is breathing heavily.#T3#
Bennet jabs at Skywalker's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bennet!
Skywalker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bennet scores with a body shot.
Bennet scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skywalker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bennet scores with a nice right hand.
Skywalker slips a jab and a cross from Bennet.
Skywalker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skywalker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Skywalker to the canvas! Skywalker doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bennet keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Bennet!

Event: Gladiators 29 Bravo v Payne
Date: Jun 05, 2017

#R1#
Bennet leaves Kaku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bennet only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kaku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bennet pinned against the cage. Bennet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Bennet moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Kaku's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Bennet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet works over Kaku's head and body with a nice combination.
Bennet throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Kaku tries to keep at a distance but Bennet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bennet is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1##TD2#
Bennet gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennet trying to pass the guard but Kaku defending well.
Kaku is trying to maintain the position but Bennet is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaku missing with punches from the bottom.
Kaku is trying to control but can't.
Bennet looks to land a strike but Kaku avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Kaku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bennet is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kaku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bennet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bennet scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Michio Kaku has been cut.
Kaku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bennet circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michio Kaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennet moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3##TD2#
Bennet looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kaku wants to sweep here but Bennet controlling him for the moment.
Bennet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bennet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bennet content to stall in guard here.
Kaku looking to control. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bennet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kaku throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kaku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bennet connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Bennet shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bennet was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kaku gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennet is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kaku reverses the position - he's now on top in Bennet's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michio Kaku's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Bennet closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kaku to the mat! Kaku manages to get full guard.
Kaku working a defensive guard here.
Bennet with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Kaku looking for a guillotine here but Bennet defends easily.
Kaku looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bennet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bennet sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kaku is trying to control the position but Bennet postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A right-left combo lands from Bennet.
Michio Kaku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaku goes for a double leg but Bennet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bennet continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Bennet throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kaku was covering up waiting for the punch and Bennet finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Bennet stands and steps away. Kaku gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2##CL2#
Bennet takes the fight into the clinch.
Bennet stalling.
Kaku is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bennet is defending well.
Kaku changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bennet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michio Kaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bennet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaku, pushing him back against the cage.
Kaku changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bennet fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Bennet shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bennet showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
Bennet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bennet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kaku is pressing down on Bennet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bennet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaku works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kaku looking to control.
Bennet trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kaku manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bennet looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennet, not yet.
Bennet managing to control the position.
Bennet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaku wants to control from the top but Bennet keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bennet can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kaku won't allow Bennet to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennet keeps trying to improve his position.
Kaku trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michio Kaku's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bennet closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bennet lands in his opponent's guard.
Bennet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kaku looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaku, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kaku is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bennet off and has taken his back!#T1#
Kaku has the hooks in. Bennet is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bennet controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Bennet tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennet gets back to half guard.
Bennet keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kaku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kaku looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kaku wants to control but Bennet is keeping him busy.
Kaku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bennet trying to get back to full guard but Kaku takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bennet really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2##SUB#
Kaku is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bennet to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bennet shrugs it off.
Kaku prevents Bennet from getting the reversal.
Kaku raining down shots from the mount!
Bennet tries to lock up and control but Kaku gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bennet tries to reverse the position but Kaku maintains control.
Bennet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaku trying to control but Bennet is having none of it.
Kaku is really struggling to control Bennet but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3##SUB#
Kaku is working for a guillotine from mount but Bennet frees his head quite easily.
Bennet is in a horrible position here. Kaku smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kaku wants to control the pace but Bennet is squirming around nicely.
Bennet sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#ES2#
Bennet manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4##CL2#
Bennet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bennet has Kaku pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Bennet manages to break the clinch.
Kaku shoots in for a double leg but Bennet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bennet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennet stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Kaku gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bennet wants to pass the guard but Kaku is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennet 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
The defeated Michio Kaku had this to say: '...'.

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