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Event: AKF 32 | Dimitrov vs. Durand 2     
Date:   Dec 25, 2021
#R1#
Bennett scores with a nice head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fischer.
That kick from Fischer tenderised Bennett's leg. Bennett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennett connects with a body shot.
Bennett swings for the body but Fischer moves out of range.
Fischer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bennett misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Fischer to counter with a crisp jab.
Bennett lands with a nice body punch.
Bennett throws a hook but Fischer avoids it easily.
Fischer throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Fischer moves away and avoids it.
Fischer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fischer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bennett just manages to avoid it.
Fischer throws a leg kick
and Bennett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Bennett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fischer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennett misses the target.
Bennett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fischer.
Bennett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fischer looks to land a combination but Bennett avoids it well.
Fischer tries to bum rush Bennett with a series of wild strikes but Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fischer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Bennett lands with a shot to the body.
Fischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett scores with a jab to the head.
Bennett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bennett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fischer just misses with a punch to the body.
Fischer throws a leg kick that misses.
Bennett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bennett missing with a left hand there. Fischer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fischer tries a low kick but Bennett avoids it.
Bennett thuds his right hand into Fischer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bennett scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fischer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bennett swings for the body but Fischer moves out of range.
Bennett cracks Fischer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Bennett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Bennett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Fischer avoids them all with ease.
Fischer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
Bennett slips a jab from Fischer.
Fischer scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fischer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennett staying out of range there.#KD#
Fischer closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Bennett crashing to the mat! Bennett uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT#It looks like John Bennett has been cut.
Bennett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fischer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennett throws a looping overhand right but Fischer ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Fischer staggers Bennett with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Bennett looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC#Bennett is rocked!
BAM! Fischer delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bennett like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Dennis Fischer!
After winning the bout, Dennis Fischer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: vbgfdhbfgh     
Date:   Jul 28, 2021
#R1#
Bennett lands a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kuang - that will leave a mark!
Kuang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuang scores with a jab to the body.
Kuang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kuang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett lands a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bennett checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Bennett misses with a looping right.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett takes a swing at Kuang's ribcage but misses.
Bennett staying out of range there.
Kuang has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bennett misses with a low kick.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuang ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Bennett misses with a hook. Kuang ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Kuang misses with a low kick.
Kuang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuang throws a front kick aimed at Bennett's knee but Bennett avoids it well.
Bennett feints a jab promting Kuang to slip. Bennett then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kuang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bennett blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Bennett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennett.
Bennett cracks Kuang with an open hand slap.
Kuang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennett misses with a hook. Kuang ducked under it nicely.
Bennett scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bennett lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuang was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
Kuang throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Kuang throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bennett with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Bennett 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.
Kuang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bennett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennett.
Kuang throws a push kick but Bennett slaps the foot to one side.
Kuang slips a jab from Bennett.
Kuang is looking to score with low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bennett, as that shot connected.
Bennett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuang lands with a cross.
Bennett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Bennett.
A swing and a miss from Bennett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kuang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Kuang throws a hook but Bennett blocks it.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuang is looking to land body kicks.
Kuang tries to score with a low kick but Bennett moves his leg out of the way.
Kuang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Kuang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett misses with a looping left.
Kuang ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Kuang does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuang.
Bennett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuang.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennett misses the target.
Bennett connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bennett scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Kuang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuang throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennett.
Bennett checks a leg kick nicely.
Bennett with the inside leg kick.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuang manages to avoid it.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuang lands a head shot.
Kuang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuang dodges the punch combination from Bennett.
Kuang wants to slow Bennett down by chopping away at his legs.
Kuang jabs Bennett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuang moves away from the strike by Bennett.
Good leg kick by Kuang.
Kuang throws a series of punches but Bennett avoids them all with ease.
Kuang misses with a looping left.
Bennett lands a nice shot that snaps Kuang's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bennett. #T2#
Bennett misses with an uppercut.
Kuang misses with a kick to the body.
Kuang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kuang scores with a nice body kick.
Kuang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
John Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bennett.
Kuang misses with an uppercut
and Bennett counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuang misses with a shot to the body
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuang with a nice calf kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kuang.
Nice body punch from Kuang.
Bennett throws a hook but Kuang blocks it.
Bennett takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuang is just out of range.
Kuang scores with a jab to the head.
Bennett swings for the body but Kuang moves out of range.
Bennett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ao Kuang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bennett lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuang.
John Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuang.
Kuang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuang walks into a left hand.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuang.
Kuang throws a leg kick but Bennett moved away.
Bennett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuang was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
A big right from Bennett misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett slips a straight right by Kuang.
Bennett misses with the combination.
Kuang throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Kuang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bennett misses with a straight right. #T1#
Kuang tries to land a body kick
and Bennett counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuang just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuang moves away.
Kuang tries a low kick but Bennett avoids it.
Bennett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bennett thumps Kuang with a low kick.
Bennett walks into a left hand.
Kuang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuang throws a solid leg kick but Bennett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuang.
Bennett moves out of range as Kuang strikes.
Bennett throws a hook but Kuang blocks it.
Bennett throws a jab when Kuang was well out of range.
Kuang follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kuang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bennett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bennett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Kuang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bennett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuang throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennett.
Kuang connects with a right hand. Bennett shakes it off.
Good work by Bennett as he checks the leg kick.
Kuang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bennett throws out a powerful jab.
Kuang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Bennett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kuang misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuang.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuang is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kuang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuang thuds his shin into the meat of Bennett's side.
Bennett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett checks the leg kick.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuang is just out of range.

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 John Bennett.
Well Bennett 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for John Bennett!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for John Bennett!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Ao Kuang!

John Bennett wins by split decision!

After winning the bout, John Bennett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: 8L 81 - Underweight Burns     
Date:   Jun 21, 2021
#R1#
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut.
Hawthorne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawthorne lands a nice hook to Bennett's body. Bennett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Bennett moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Hawthorne.
Bennett taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bennett working Hawthorne over with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands a shot to the body.
Hawthorne lands a body shot.
Hawthorne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawthorne lands with a light punch inside.
Bennett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Hawthorne.
Bennett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawthorne.
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!
Hawthorne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Hawthorne manages to break the clinch.
Hawthorne is looking to slow Bennett down with leg kicks.
Hawthorne throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Hawthorne misses.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawthorne. #T1#
Hawthorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bennett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Bennett lands with a good body shot.
Hawthorne wants to land a leg kick but Bennett is out of range.
Bennett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hawthorne defending well as Bennett loads up on a big left hand.
Bennett checks a leg kick.
Bennett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawthorne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawthorne throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett misses with a wild combination.
Bennett 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.
Bennett catches Hawthorne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawthorne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawthorne connects with a jab.
Bennett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawthorne lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Bennett is looking to clinch but Hawthorne is avoiding it.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennett throws a head kick that misses.
Bennett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but Bennett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hawthorne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawthorne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bennett.
Hawthorne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bennett. Bennett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick lands for Hawthorne.
Bennett is looking to clinch.
Hawthorne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bennett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawthorne was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawthorne.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hawthorne lands with a good body shot.
Hawthorne tries to score with a low kick but Bennett moves his leg out of the way.
Bennett tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hawthorne throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Hawthorne dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hawthorne misses with a straight left.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Bennett lands a high kick!
Damien Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawthorne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
Damien Hawthorne is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawthorne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bennett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennett tries to clinch but Hawthorne is having none of it.
Hawthorne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett throws a combination. Hawthorne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hawthorne catches Bennett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bennett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hawthorne rather than just go for the knockout.
Bennett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hawthorne looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Bennett ducked under it nicely.
Bennett lands a nice hook to Hawthorne's body. Hawthorne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hawthorne swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawthorne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hawthorne scores with a nice body kick.
Hawthorne missing with a left hand there. Bennett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Bennett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hawthorne lands with a right hand.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawthorne paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawthorne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.
Hawthorne looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Hawthorne moves away from the strike by Bennett.
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawthorne lands a really nice looking cross but Bennett seems unphased.
Hawthorne is looking to chop away at Bennett's legs.
Bennett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawthorne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawthorne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around?
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bennett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Bennett misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett unleashes a big counter combination but Hawthorne bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Hawthorne moved out of range nicely.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett tries to clinch up.
Bennett slips under a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Bennett.
Bennett tries to clinch but Hawthorne is having none of it.
Hawthorne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bennett ducks right into an uppercut from Hawthorne.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawthorne.
Bennett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bennett tries to clinch up but Hawthorne circles away and keeps his distance.
A clash of legs there as Bennett blocks the low kick.
Hawthorne is looking to land body kicks.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bennett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bennett tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett connects with a jab.
Bennett misses with a straight right.
Bennett moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne slips under a jab.
Bennett cracks Hawthorne with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Damien Hawthorne will probably get the nod.
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#
Bennett misses with a body shot.
It looked like Hawthorne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawthorne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Bennett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawthorne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne feints a jab promting Bennett to slip. Hawthorne then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bennett slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bennett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hawthorne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bennett doesn't seem bothered though.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Bennett blocks it.
Bennett lands with a good body shot.
Hawthorne loads up on a big right hand but Bennett slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennett! But no joy.
Hawthorne throws out a loose jab but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawthorne jabs Bennett right on the nose. Bennett blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne slips a straight right by Bennett.
Hawthorne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawthorne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bennett lands a head shot.
Hawthorne looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.#T1#
Hawthorne slips a jab from Bennett.
Bennett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawthorne is looking for a counter combo.
Bennett tries to clinch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawthorne.
Bennett takes one on the button.
Hawthorne misses the body punch
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some bone on bone action there as Bennett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bennett throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawthorne.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawthorne was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennett misses the target.
Hawthorne moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Bennett.
Hawthorne connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawthorne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawthorne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Bennett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawthorne cracks Bennett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2##CL2#
Bennett clinches up with Hawthorne and pushes him back against the cage.
Bennett lands a damaging elbow.
Hawthorne misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawthorne.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
Hawthorne blocks the elbow strike.
Hawthorne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Hawthorne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Hawthorne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bennett throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett tries to bum rush Hawthorne with a series of wild strikes but Hawthorne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawthorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Hawthorne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawthorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne is looking to score with low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Hawthorne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hawthorne 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Damien Hawthorne!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Damien Hawthorne!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Damien Hawthorne!

Damien Hawthorne wins by unanimous decision!

Damien Hawthorne 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: 8L 77 - Cash Mané     
Date:   Jun 09, 2021
#R1#
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen looks to throw the jab but Bennett is out of range.
Bennett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rudskogen.
Bennett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
Bennett scores with a punch to the head.
Rudskogen scores with a head kick. #CL#
Bennett instigates a clinch.
Bennett lands a body punch.
Bennett looking to stall.
Rudskogen is looking to break free of the clinch but Bennett has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett tries to land knees in the clinch but Rudskogen avoids the damage to the body.
Rudskogen told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Rudskogen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bennett creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1##BC2#
Rudskogen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rudskogen connects with a body shot.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bennett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rudskogen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
Rudskogen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bennett.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Bennett connects with a jab.
Bennett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennett with a jab.
Rudskogen scores with a nice right hand.
Bennett tries to clinch there but Rudskogen circles away.
Bennett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett sizes up Rudskogen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett scores with a hook to the body. Rudskogen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Bennett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Bennett darts in and clinches Rudskogen up against the ropes.
Bennett misses with a knee to the head.
Rudskogen is trying to force a seperation but Bennett has the dominant position.
Bennett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the head but Rudskogen blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rudskogen is trying to break the clinch but Bennett is controlling him.
Bennett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rudskogen blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Rudskogen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Rudskogen.
Bennett throws a lazy uppercut
and Rudskogen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bennett thinking.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennett avoids the head kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Bennett misses
and Rudskogen counters with a head kick.
Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rudskogen can do to turn this around?
Rudskogen throws a shot from downtown. Bennett moves away and avoids it.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen throws a hook but Bennett avoids it easily.
Bennett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rudskogen misses with a wild body shot.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rudskogen scores with a head kick.
Bennett swings for the body but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Rudskogen unleashes a big counter combination but Bennett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rudskogen takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
John Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
Rudskogen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
Bennett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rudskogen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rudskogen slips a jab from Bennett.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Rudskogen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Bennett lands.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Bennett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T2#
Rudskogen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bennett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rudskogen is keeping busy.
Bennett lands a knee to the head.
Bennett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rudskogen.
Bennett is trying to maintain a safe position but Rudskogen gets an underhook and turns Bennett into the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Bennett.
Rudskogen is trying to break free.
Bennett tries to land knees in the clinch but Rudskogen avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Bennett will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Bennett throws a jab when Rudskogen was well out of range.
Jon Rudskogen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudskogen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Bennett.
Rudskogen defending well as Bennett loads up on a big left hand.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Rudskogen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Rudskogen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rudskogen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rudskogen.
Rudskogen swats away the attempt to clinch by Bennett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot.
Bennett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bennett lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch but Rudskogen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rudskogen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Bennett moves out of range easily.
Bennett tries to clinch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennett slips a jab from Rudskogen.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch but Rudskogen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bennett throws a body punch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett avoids the head kick by Rudskogen.
Danga de danga de dang - Bennett scores with a four punch combination!
Bennett tries to clinch up but Rudskogen circles away and keeps his distance.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rudskogen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bennett scores with the left hand. Rudskogen knows he should have avoided that one.
Rudskogen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rudskogen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bennett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rudskogen counters with a head kick. That will keep Bennett thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Bennett jabs at Rudskogen's body.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bennett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rudskogen backs up against the ropes.
Bennett is looking to clinch but Rudskogen is avoiding it.
Rudskogen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bennett.
Bennett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rudskogen takes one on the button.
Bennett lands a jab to the nose.
Bennett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rudskogen slips a straight right by Bennett.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen feints a jab promting Bennett to slip. Rudskogen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bennett slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett misses with a body punch
and Rudskogen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bennett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennett 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for John Bennett!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for John Bennett!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for John Bennett!

John Bennett wins by unanimous decision!

John Bennett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: 8L 75 - Sanchez     
Date:   May 28, 2021
#R1#
Halo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bennett checks it well.
Halo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Halo throws a chopping leg kick but Bennett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halo blocks a jab.
Bennett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Halo 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.
Halo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halo 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.
Halo misses with a double jab
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennett scores with the left hand. Halo knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Bennett.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Halo checks a leg kick.
Halo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bennett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Halo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Halo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bennett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bennett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Halo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Halo wants to slow Bennett down by chopping away at his legs.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Bennett connects with a solid leg kick.
Bennett slips a straight right by Halo.
A nice leg kick from Bennett, right into the meat of the thigh.
Halo misses with a hook to the body
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bennett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bennett tries to score with a low kick but Halo moves his leg out of the way.
Bennett throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Halo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bennett throws a low kick but Halo avoids it.
Bennett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bennett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett thuds a left hand into Halo's body.
Halo checks the leg kick.#T2#
Halo throws a hook but Bennett blocks it.
Bennett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halo's sensitive parts.
Halo throws a hook but Bennett avoids it easily.
Crown Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
Halo lands a glancing blow to the side of Bennett's head.
Halo misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett throwing a counter right hand but Halo manages to avoid it.
Halo scores with a one two! Bennett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Halo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bennett slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Bennett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Halo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bennett looks to land a right hand but Halo moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett lands with a right hand.
Bennett ducks right into an uppercut from Halo.
Halo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 John Bennett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett wants to land a leg kick but Halo is out of range.
Halo throws a leg kick but Bennett checks it.
Bennett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halo throws a right and a left that Bennett avoids nicely.
Halo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Halo.
Bennett digs a good body shot into Halo's ribs.
Bennett scores with a leg kick.
Bennett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halo's sensitive parts.
Halo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Bennett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bennett tries a low kick but Halo avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Halo is out of range.
Halo misses with an uppercut
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bennett defending well as Halo loads up on a big left hand.
Halo lands with a good 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!
Bennett cracks Halo with an open hand slap.
Bennett tries to score with a low kick but Halo moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Halo misses with a low kick.
Halo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
John Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bennett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halo checks a leg kick nicely.
A combination from Halo does no damage.
Bennett throwing a counter right hand but Halo manages to avoid it.
Halo 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.
Halo misses with an uppercut
and Bennett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bennett avoids the head kick by Halo.
Bennett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halo's head.
Halo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good leg kick by Bennett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett throws a low kick but Halo avoids it.
Halo misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Bennett. #T2#
Bennett throws a leg kick but Halo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bennett moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Bennett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Halo takes one on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennett.
Bennett moves out of range of the leg kick from Halo.
Bennett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bennett throws a leg kick
and Halo counters with a series of strikes. Bennett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bennett dodges the punch combination from Halo.
Bennett tried to score with a low kick but Halo checks it.
Bennett connects with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Halo blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett connects with a looping right hand.
Bennett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#Halo is rocked!
Bennett blocks a jab.
Halo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bennett finish him?
Halo swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
As Halo backs away, Bennett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Halo with the inside leg kick.
Crown Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halo seems to have recovered his senses.
Bennett connects with an inside leg kick.
Halo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Halo scores with a jab. Bennett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bennett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bennett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halo's head.
Halo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bennett.
Halo misses with the combination. #KD#
Bennett cracks Halo with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Halo is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Halo is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Halo throws a push kick but Bennett slaps the foot to one side.
Bennett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halo's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
A jab from Bennett does it's job there.
Bennett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Halo is out of range.
Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?
Halo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halo.
Halo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD#
Bennett lands a front kick to the face, that drops Halo to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
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!
Bennett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Halo swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett cracks Halo with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Halo is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Halo is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Halo could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). John Bennett!
John Bennett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: 8L 68 - Steel     
Date:   May 01, 2021
#R1#
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bennett circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Bennett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Bennett with a nice calf kick.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennett was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Bennett half committed to a counter leg kick.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennett.
Bennett connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bennett.
Miller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennett loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Miller's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Bennett slips the punch.
Miller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miller misses with a lunging right hand
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett lands a slapping body shot.
Bennett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Bennett throws a chopping leg kick but Miller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bennett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Bennett.
Bennett lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Bennett with a jab.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bennett is out of range and Miller settles back down.
It looked like Bennett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miller feints and then cracks Bennett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bennett down.
Miller with the inside leg kick.
Bennett misses with a looping right.
Bennett wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
Bennett thows a leg kick but Miller checks it
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bennett.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Bennett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Bennett is predictable there
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller takes one to the side of the head.
Miller slips a jab from Bennett.
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Bennett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bennett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett tries to work over Miller's front leg with a kick but Miller checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Bennett as he connects with a hook.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett scores with a nice strike.
Bennett scores with a body shot.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Bennett scores with a shot to the body.
Bennett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bennett scores with a body shot.
Bennett scores with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennett takes one to the side of the head.
Bennett is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller misses with a hook. Bennett ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bennett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Bennett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Miller looks to move away, Bennett throws a big counter combo but Miller just gets out of the way.
Bennett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Bennett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bennett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miller momentarily.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bennett misses with a low kick.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick from Bennett, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Bennett throws a leg kick but Miller checks it.
Miller avoids the head kick by Bennett.
Nice defenses there by Bennett.#T1#
Bennett punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Bennett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Bennett lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Bennett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bennett feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Miller digs a good body shot into Bennett's ribs.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bennett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bennett!
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bennett.
Miller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennett.
Bennett is looking to land body kicks.
John Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennett throws a leg kick but Miller moved away.#T2#
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Bennett moves away and avoids it.
Bennett scores with the left hand. Miller knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miller scores with a jab to the head.
Bennett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Bennett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miller.
Bennett scores with a jab. Miller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bennett wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
Miller cracks Bennett with a good jab.
Bennett misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by Bennett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bennett swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Bennett throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett 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#
A nice inside leg kick there by Bennett. That's going to slow Miller down.
Bennett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Miller misses.
Bennett displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Miller 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Miller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bennett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bennett blocks a jab.
Bennett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bennett throws a leg kick but Miller moved away.
Bennett connects with an inside leg kick.
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from Bennett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett thumps Miller with a low kick.
Bennett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bennett needs to keep his hands up - Miller had a free shot at his head there.
Bennett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennett. #T1#
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bennett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennett throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennett checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bennett misses the target.
Randy Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennett throws a leg kick that misses.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennett connects with a crisp jab.
Bennett connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett blocks a jab.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
John Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Bennett's head but Bennett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick from Bennett, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miller. Miller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bennett is out of range and Miller settles back down.
Bennett with a hook.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Bennett throws out a leg kick but Miller moves out of range and Bennett only half commits.
Bennett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett scores with a nice strike.
A nice combination there by Bennett.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller throws a solid leg kick but Bennett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miller.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennett 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 George Francis scores the fight for John Bennett!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for John Bennett!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for John Bennett!

John Bennett wins by unanimous decision!

A relieved looking John Bennett 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: 8L 65 - Babyface     
Date:   Apr 17, 2021
#R1#
Kovingten is looking to clinch but Bennett is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennett! But no joy.
Kovingten throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bennett blocks a low kick nicely.
Kovingten slips under a jab from Bennett.
Bennett steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kovingten. That one must have hurt.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovingten.
Bennett jabs Kovingten right on the nose. Kovingten blinks but takes it well.
Bennett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bennett defending well as Kovingten loads up on a big left hand.
Kovingten looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Bennett moves away from the strike by Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a hook. Bennett ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten lands a nice hook to Bennett's body. Bennett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bennett misses with a straight right.
Kovingten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bennett. That did some damage!
Bennett throws a right hand that Kovingten ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovingten also avoids with ease.
Kovingten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bennett just manages to avoid it.
Bennett 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kovingten dodges the punch combination from Bennett.
Kovingten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovingten fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
A lazy left from Kovingten finds it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Bennett scores with a four punch combination!
Kovingten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kovingten slips a jab from Bennett.
Kovingten scoring well with a low kick there.
Kovingten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bennett slips under a jab.
Kovingten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bennett drops his hands momentarily and Kovingten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Kovingten forces Bennett back against the ropes and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like John Bennett has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bennett obliges.
Kovingten scores with a hook to the body.
Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
Kovingten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Kovingten.
Bennett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bennett lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Kyle Kovingten has been cut.
I was talking to Kovingten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bennett as Kovingten tries to tie him up.
Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kovingten pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kovingten is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bennett avoids the elbow strike from Kovingten, against the ropes.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike.
Kovingten is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kovingten lands a damaging elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bennett lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bennett blocks the elbow strike.
Bennett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Kovingten lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten 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#
Kovingten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bennett can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Bennett.
Bennett slips under a jab from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a looping left.
Kovingten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovingten.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kovingten here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kovingten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett missing with a left hand there. Kovingten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovingten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Kovingten.
Nice cross by Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a sloppy head kick
and Bennett counters with a good low kick that Kovingten was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to move into range but Bennett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Kovingten jabs Bennett right on the nose. Bennett blinks but takes it well.
Kyle Kovingten is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovingten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bennett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bennett throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovingten throws a low kick, looking for Bennett's leg but Bennett calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Kovingten swinging wildly here.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovingten misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovingten throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Bennett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kovingten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kovingten lands a head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bennett.
Bennett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten wants to land a leg kick but Bennett is out of range.
Bennett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett throws a lazy right hand but Kovingten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovingten throws the left hand but Bennett avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A nice combination there by Kovingten.
Kovingten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bennett lands a jab to the head.
Kovingten scores with a body shot.
Kovingten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten throws out a leg kick but Bennett moves out of range and Kovingten only half commits.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett with a hook.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten is looking to counter punch.
Bennett throws an overhand right that lands on Kovingten's shoulder, as Kovingten tries to avoid the shot.
Kovingten half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bennett misses with a looping left.
Kovingten tries to land a front kick but Bennett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bennett lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bennett throws a counter combo.
Nice cross by Bennett.
Kovingten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bennett's sensitive parts.
Kovingten throws a hook but Bennett blocks it.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kyle Kovingten 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Bennett tries to bum rush Kovingten with a series of wild strikes but Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovingten clobbers Bennett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kovingten thuds his right hand into Bennett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bennett lands a right hook to the body.
Kovingten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennett.
Bennett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovingten circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennett misses the target.
Bennett throws a hook but Kovingten blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Bennett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bennett lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bennett looks to throw the jab but Kovingten is out of range.
Kovingten scores with a spinning back kick!
Kovingten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovingten throws a hook but Bennett avoids it easily.
It seemed like Bennett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
John Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bennett looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovingten is looking to counter punch.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennett! But no joy.
Bennett throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovingten clobbers Bennett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bennett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennett tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten looks to throw a body kick
and Bennett counters with a straight right hand.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovingten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bennett takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Kovingten throws a leg kick which misses Bennett's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennett tries to avoid it.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kovingten.
Bennett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Kovingten with a hook.
Bennett misses with an uppercut. Kovingten saw that one coming.
Kovingten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Kovingten with the inside leg kick.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bennett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovingten counters with an inside leg kick.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Kovingten checks a low kick from Bennett.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a nice shot that snaps Bennett's head back.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good exchange - Kovingten coming out on top.#CL#
Kovingten closes the distance and pushes Bennett back into the ropes.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Bennett 's eye.
Kovingten lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kovingten working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett lands with a left to the head.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Kovingten trying to control the position but instead, Bennett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kovingten into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kovingten 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!

Kyle Kovingten wins by unanimous decision!

Kyle Kovingten 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: 8L 62 - Madison G Showdown     
Date:   Mar 31, 2021
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bennett tries to clinch up.
Robbins throws out a loose jab but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett misses with a looping right.
Robbins misses with a double jab.
Bennett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robbins 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.#KD2#
Robbins lands a front kick to the face, that drops Bennett to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#CUT2#It looks like John Bennett has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett scores with a body shot.
Robbins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robbins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Bennett has managed to clinch.
Bennett prevents a body shot from Robbins.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robbins avoiding damage as Bennett throws knees to the body.
Robbins swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robbins managing to block the knees to the body from Bennett.
Robbins managing to block the knees to the body from Bennett.
Bennett blocks a body shot from Robbins.
Bennett blocking some punches. #T1#
Bennett misses with a knee strike.
Robbins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robbins avoids a wild elbow strike from Bennett.
Robbins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robbins.
Robbins lands an elbow that stopped Bennett in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Bennett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennett 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.
Bennett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robbins jabs Bennett right on the nose. Bennett blinks but takes it well.
Robbins dodges the punch combination from Bennett.
Robbins punishes Bennett's body with a nice straight punch.
Robbins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robbins throws a body shot but no joy.
Robbins lands with a nice body punch.
Bennett is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robbins.
Bennett throwing a counter right hand but Robbins manages to avoid it.
A jab from Bennett misses. #T2#
Robbins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennett was well out of range. Poor timing from Robbins.
Bennett tried to counter with a leg kick but Robbins avoided it.
Robbins slips a straight right by Bennett.
Bennett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robbins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bennett loads up on a big right hand but Robbins slips the punch.
Robbins throws a jab when Bennett was well out of range.
Robbins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Robbins tries to clinch there but Bennett circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Robbins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Robbins drives through and clinches with Bennett against the ropes.
Robbins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robbins throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robbins is defending well for now.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett crunches a lovely knee into Robbins's ribcage.
Robbins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Robbins takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Robbins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bennett's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Robbins's corner calls for a 1-2. Robbins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut.
Donk. Robbins catches Bennett right on the button with a cross.
Robbins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bennett's head.#ROC2#Bennett is rocked!
Robbins moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Oh Bennett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robbins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
A big right from Robbins misses.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Bennett seems to have got his legs back now.
Bennett defending well as Robbins loads up on a big left hand.
Bennett tries to clinch up.
Robbins misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Bennett closes the distance and clinches.
Robbins throws a head punch that misses.
Robbins misses with a punch to the body.
Robbins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robbins avoids it.
Robbins avoiding damage as Bennett throws knees to the body.
Bennett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Robbins's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett connects with a knee to the head.
Robbins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robbins. #T1#
Bennett takes an elbow to the temple.
Bennett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robbins blocks it with crossed arms.
John Bennett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the head but Robbins blocks with his arms.
Robbins is working Bennett over against the ropes.
Robbins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Bennett takes an elbow to the temple.
Bennett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robbins lands a shoulder strike.
Robbins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Bennett manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Bennett clinches up with Robbins and pushes him back against the ropes.
Robbins is working Bennett over against the ropes.
Robbins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robbins lands an elbow just above Bennett 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robbins lands a nice elbow.
Robbins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Robbins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bennett working aggressively here.
Robbins presses Bennett against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robbins lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Robbins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Robbins misses with an uppercut.
Bennett slips under a jab from Robbins.
Robbins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robbins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Robbins misses with a looping left.
Bennett fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Bennett forces Robbins back against the ropes and clinches.
Robbins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Bennett tries to land knees in the clinch but Robbins avoids the damage to the body.
Robbins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennett's elbow.
Bennett misses with an elbow strike.
Robbins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett working hard to break the clinch.
Robbins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennett misses with an elbow over the top.
Bennett prevents a body shot from Robbins.
A short uppercut from Robbins. #BC#
Bennett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennett tries to move into range but Robbins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Robbins 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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Robbins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robbins throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Bennett has managed to clinch.
John Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robbins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robbins avoids it.
Robbins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robbins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robbins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robbins tries to throw a body punch but Bennett avoids it by throwing Robbins back against the ropes.
Bennett tries to break the clinch but Robbins is controlling the position.
Robbins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins misses with some punches.
Robbins lands an elbow inside that Bennett shrugs off. #BC2#
Robbins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Robbins.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robbins closes the distance and catches Bennett with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Bennett is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Bennett is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Bennett is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Robbins takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marty Robbins!
Marty Robbins thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: 8L 59 - Neill     
Date:   Mar 17, 2021
#R1#
No joy there for Bennett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lambrucci fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lambrucci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
Lambrucci throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bennett.
Lambrucci throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett scores with a one two! Lambrucci had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bennett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lambrucci works the jab nicely.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lambrucci tries to stall but Bennett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bennett blocks an uppercut.
Bennett displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lambrucci up against the ropes.
Lambrucci slowing the pace effectively.
Lambrucci trying to stall but Bennett improves his position.
Lambrucci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennett digs a right hand underneath Lambrucci's ribcage. Lambrucci let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lambrucci lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambrucci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Bennett is trying to stall.
Come on Lambrucci - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Bennett breaks from the clinch.
Bennett clobbers Lambrucci with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Lambrucci moved out of range nicely.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lambrucci.
Bennett 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.
Bennett scores with a hook to the body. Lambrucci takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lambrucci misses with a body shot.
John Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lambrucci. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett throws a right and a left that Lambrucci avoids nicely.
Lambrucci is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Lambrucci closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lambrucci prevents a body shot from Bennett.
Bennett tries to circle away but Lambrucci has him pinned against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Lambrucci.
Bennett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennett misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Lambrucci lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Lambrucci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennett lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambrucci misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bennett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennett misses with a body punch.
Lambrucci scores with a hook to the body.
Bennett scores with a knee to the head.
Lambrucci throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Bennett can't find room to land a body shot as Lambrucci controls the action.
Lambrucci working aggressively here.
Bennett tries to work over Lambrucci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lambrucci tries a body shot but Bennett blocks it.
Lambrucci stalling.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lambrucci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lambrucci blocks a body shot from Bennett.
Bennett misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Bennett.
Lambrucci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lambrucci.
Bennett lands with a shot to the body.
Lambrucci 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.
Lambrucci is looking to clinch but Bennett is avoiding it.
Lambrucci misses with a straight right.
Lambrucci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lambrucci misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Lambrucci swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Bennett.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by Lambrucci.
Bennett lands with a hook. Lambrucci tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lambrucci takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lambrucci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lambrucci let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lambrucci 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!
Lambrucci dips to his left and cracks Bennett with an uppercut!
Lambrucci misses with a right hand
and Bennett counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennett misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Good exchange - Lambrucci coming out on top.
Lambrucci misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Lambrucci throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Bennett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Bennett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lambrucci misses with some punches.
Vincenzo Lambrucci seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lambrucci lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lambrucci tries to throw a body punch but Bennett avoids it by throwing Lambrucci back against the ropes.
Bennett struggles to land a body shot inside as Lambrucci controls his hands. #BC#
Bennett manages to break the clinch.
Lambrucci looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lambrucci digs a good hook to Bennett's body.
Lambrucci throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennett.
Bennett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Bennett clinches up against the ropes.
Bennett lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Bennett breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Bennett takes the fight into the clinch.
Lambrucci fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Lambrucci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lambrucci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lambrucci struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennett controls his hands.
Lambrucci working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lambrucci throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Lambrucci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennett is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Bennett breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Lambrucci misses its intended target.
It looked like Bennett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lambrucci.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL2#
Lambrucci clinches up against the ropes.
Lambrucci blocks an uppercut.
Bennett misses with a knee strike.
Bennett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lambrucci backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett tries to break the clinch but Lambrucci is controlling the position.
Bennett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lambrucci misses with some punches.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Lambrucci.
Lambrucci is working Bennett over against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Bennett will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bennett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Lambrucci misses.
Bennett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lambrucci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Bennett looks to land a combination but Lambrucci avoids it well.
Lambrucci paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Bennett clinches up against the ropes.
Bennett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lambrucci's face.
Lambrucci misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lambrucci's face.
Bennett throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennett.
Lambrucci tries to stall but Bennett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lambrucci misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lambrucci misses with a punch to the body.
Lambrucci tries a body shot but Bennett blocks it.
Lambrucci lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Bennett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennett swings for the body but Lambrucci moves out of range. #T1#
Bennett lands a head shot.
Bennett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lambrucci on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennett misses the target.
Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambrucci can do to turn this around?
Lambrucci misses with a hook.
Bennett lands a nice looking body shot.
Lambrucci sizes up Bennett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lambrucci misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bennett throws a hook but Lambrucci avoids it easily.
Lambrucci swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Bennett takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lambrucci.
Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lambrucci misses with a body punch.
Bennett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennett tries to work over Lambrucci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the head but Lambrucci blocks with his arms.
Lambrucci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vincenzo Lambrucci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lambrucci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Bennett looking to throw knees to the head but Lambrucci is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lambrucci lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lambrucci misses with the head strike.
John Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lambrucci lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bennett.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lambrucci.
Bennett lands a right hand.
Lambrucci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennett can't find room to land a body shot as Lambrucci controls the action.
Lambrucci can't find room to land a body shot as Bennett controls the action.
Lambrucci lands a nice shot to the body.
Lambrucci lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lambrucci trying to stall but Bennett improves his position.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lambrucci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lambrucci lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lambrucci dodges an elbow strike from Bennett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bennett.
Bennett struggles to land a body shot inside as Lambrucci controls his hands.

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 John Bennett.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bennett, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for John Bennett!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for John Bennett!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for John Bennett!

John Bennett wins by unanimous decision!

Our winner, John Bennett, 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: 8L 51 - Ryan     
Date:   Feb 06, 2021
#R1#
Durand listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durand blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bennett.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Bennett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bennett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bennett's head.
Durand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bennett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durand lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bennett. That's going to slow Durand down.
Bennett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Bennett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durand cracks Bennett with a good jab.
John Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Durand slips under a jab from Bennett.
Durand jabs at Bennett's body.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Durand counters by clinching up. #BC#
Bennett breaks the clinch.
Durand throws a leg kick which misses Bennett's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennett tries to avoid it.
Bennett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Durand has managed to clinch. #BC#
Bennett manages to break the clinch.
Bennett looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Durand feints a counter leg kick.
Durand scoring well with a low kick there.
Bennett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durand slips a jab from Bennett.
Bennett backing away here, and Durand unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Durand slips under a jab from Bennett.#CL2#
Durand has managed to clinch.
Durand digs a right hand underneath Bennett's ribcage. Bennett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Durand lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Nice elbow from Durand. #CUT2#It looks like John Bennett has been cut.#BC2#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Bennett tries to move into range but Durand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Durand has taken the fight to the clinch.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennett controls his hands.
Durand misses with some punches.
Durand lands with a light punch inside.
Durand lands a shot to the body.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Durand pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bennett trying to control the position but instead, Durand has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bennett into the ropes.
Bennett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Durand has him pressed against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett working aggressively here.
Durand lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Bennett works on Durand's body with a couple of short punches.
Bennett is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Durand's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Durand just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bennett's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bennett's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Durand lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bennett misses the jab.
Durand throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Durand missing with a left hand there. Bennett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Durand thuds a left hand into Bennett's body.
Bennett throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durand on the side of the head.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Durand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Bennett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bennett looks to land a combination but Durand avoids it well.
Bennett blocks the body kick.
Bennett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennett circles away from the clinch attempt.
A good leg kick by Durand. #T1#
Bennett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durand is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bennett lands a nice hook to Durand's body. Durand takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Bennett misses.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand.
Durand throws the kick towards the body but Bennett avoids it.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Bennett misses.
Durand fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bennett is out of range.
Durand avoids the body shot from Bennett.
An inside leg kick from Durand misses.
Bennett steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durand. That one must have hurt.
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett. #T2#
The fighters circling - Durand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durand lands with an overhand left.
Durand thumps Bennett with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett blocks a head kick by Durand.
Durand stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bennett.
Durand misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett is looking to chop away at Durand's legs.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Durand throws a fast counter high kick but Bennett manages to duck under it in time.
Bennett takes one to the side of the head.
Jacques Durand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bennett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durand checks it well.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Durand closes the distance and clinches.
Bennett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durand working Bennett over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durand lands a hook that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Bennett's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Durand lunges at Bennett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bennett's hand.
Durand cracks Bennett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.
Bennett moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Bennett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bennett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bennett looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
Durand cracks Bennett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durand tries to bum rush Bennett with a series of wild strikes but Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand defending well as Bennett loads up on a big left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bennett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Durand - the referee stops the clock and Bennett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Durand. Bennett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bennett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bennett throws a right and a left that Durand avoids nicely. #T1#
Durand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durand throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range. #CL2#
Durand moves into the clinch successfully.
Bennett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bennett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Durand missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Bennett breaks the clinch.
Bennett swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Bennett loads up on a big right hand but Durand slips the punch.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by Durand.
Bennett checks the leg kick.
Durand is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bennett.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durand tries a quick counter leg kick but Bennett is wise to it.
Bennett misses the body punch
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Durand moves into the clinch.
Bennett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bennett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bennett misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Durand.
Durand lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durand lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durand with a nice cross.
Durand avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand really 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!#R4#
Durand jabs at Bennett's body.
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Durand connects with a body shot.
Durand throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennett on the side of the head.
Bennett moves forwards but Durand connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Durand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand. #T1#
Durand throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.
Durand lands with a slapping head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bennett. Those never looked like landing.
Durand appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bennett throws an off balance right hand
and Durand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch but Bennett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bennett throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand checks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bennett.
Durand swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durand throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Durand takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body kick from Durand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Durand misses
and Bennett counters with a straight right hand.
Bennett swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a nice body kick.
Bennett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durand throws out the jab.
Bennett takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bennett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennett misses with a hook to the body
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durand lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bennett takes a step back to recover.
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand moves away from the strike by Bennett.
Durand is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bennett takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bennett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Durand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Durand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Durand swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bennett misses with a right hand
and Durand counters with a good low kick that Bennett was not able to check.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Durand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durand pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bennett is out of range and Durand settles back down.
Bennett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bennett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand. Durand obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Durand raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bennett throws a leg kick but Durand sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
John Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Bennett walks into a jab.
Bennett misses with a body punch
and Durand makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bennett really felt that one!
Durand punishes Bennett's body with a nice straight punch.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Bennett fails to land with a series of punches.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bennett throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
Durand tests Bennett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bennett will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Durand moves out of range.
A lazy left from Durand finds it's target.
Bennett throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett lands with a right hand.
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.
Durand shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Bennett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Durand works the jab nicely.
Bennett thows a leg kick but Durand checks it
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durand tries to clinch but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Bennett gets tackled into the ropes by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
Bennett is trying to push Durand away but Durand has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Durand lands a knee to the body.
Durand lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durand connects with a body shot that sends Bennett's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Jacques Durand!

Jacques Durand wins by unanimous decision!

Jacques Durand is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jacques Durand 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: 8L 47 - Pope     
Date:   Jan 16, 2021
#R1#
Bennett misses with a right hand
and Robbo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bennett moves out of range of the body kick from Robbo.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennett misses with a hook.
Robbo throws a hook but Bennett avoids it easily.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Robbo lands a glancing blow to the side of Bennett's head.
Robbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robbo.#CL2#
Robbo closes the distance and pushes Bennett back into the ropes.
Robbo throws an elbow that misses.
Bennett tries to land knees in the clinch but Robbo avoids the damage to the body.
Bennett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robbo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robbo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Robbo misses with the head strike.
Bennett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bennett avoids the elbow strike from Robbo, against the ropes.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Robbo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Bennett breaks from the clinch.
Robbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennett. #T1#
Robbo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Robbo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robbo misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Robbo blocks a jab.
Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robbo.
Bennett moves out of range of the strikes.
Robbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robbo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Robbo misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Bennett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett is looking to chop away at Robbo's legs.
Robbo takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
Robbo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bennett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Robbo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jesus Robbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Bennett.
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!
Bennett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robbo lands a jab.#T2#
Robbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Bennett misses the target.
Robbo misses with a series of wild punches.
Bennett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Bennett's head. #CL2#
Robbo clinches up against the ropes.
Robbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robbo tries to work over Bennett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robbo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Bennett breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robbo. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robbo cracks Bennett with a good jab.
Bennett throws a lazy right hand but Robbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Robbo catches Bennett right on the button with a cross.
Robbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bennett's sensitive parts.
Robbo throws a jab when Bennett was well out of range.
Robbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bennett's hands.
Bennett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robbo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Robbo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Robbo. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robbo connects with a jab.
Bennett scores with a hook.
A big left from Robbo misses.
It looked like Bennett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robbo throws out a loose jab but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett walks into a left hand.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robbo misses with a looping right.
Robbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robbo misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Robbo.
Robbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robbo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Robbo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Robbo.
Robbo misses with a straight left.
Bennett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robbo circles away quickly and effectively.
Robbo misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robbo. #T1#
Robbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bennett.
Robbo ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Jesus Robbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robbo scores with a hook to the body. Bennett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bennett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Robbo moves away and avoids it.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Robbo moves away and avoids it.
Bennett throws a low kick but Robbo moves out of range easily.
Robbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bennett looks to throw the jab but Robbo is out of range.
Robbo ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Robbo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bennett staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Robbo.
Robbo misses with a left hand
and Bennett counters with a straight right hand.
Bennett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Robbo moves into range and connects with a 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!
Bennett lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bennett fails to land with a series of punches.
Bennett takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from Robbo finds it's way through Bennett's defenses.
Robbo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Robbo looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Robbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bennett's head.
Bennett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bennett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robbo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bennett fails to land with a series of punches.
Robbo lands with a nice body kick.
Robbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
Robbo lands a leg kick that knocks Bennett off balance momentarily.
Robbo slips a jab from Bennett.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Robbo.
A little feinted left hand from Bennett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Bennett finds it's target.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robbo throws a hook but Bennett blocks it.
Robbo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robbo 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.

A close second round but Jesus Robbo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
Robbo staying out of range there.
Robbo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennett on the side of the head.
Bennett misses with a hook. Robbo ducked under it nicely.
Robbo misses with a looping left.
Robbo lands a jab to Bennett's midsection.
Robbo slips under a jab from Bennett.
Bennett avoids the head kick by Robbo.
Robbo ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Robbo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bennett blocks it well.
Robbo throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
Robbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robbo! But no joy.
Robbo defending well as Bennett loads up on a big left hand.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by Robbo.
Robbo feints a counter leg kick.
Robbo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett throws a hook to the side of Robbo's head but Robbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Robbo. Bennett shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Bennett tries to keep at a distance but Robbo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Bennett breaks the clinch.
Robbo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Robbo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bennett throws a hook but Robbo blocks it.
A head kick misses from Robbo.
Robbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Robbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett avoids the head kick by Robbo.
Robbo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Robbo moved out of range nicely.
Robbo moves away from the strike by Bennett.
Robbo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennett.
A big left from Bennett misses.
Robbo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bennett.
Bennett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robbo.
Robbo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robbo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bennett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robbo to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Bennett lands a body shot.
Robbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Robbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Robbo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Robbo's hands.
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Robbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett lands a jab.
Robbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Robbo misses.
Bennett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Bennett closes the distance and clinches.
Robbo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bennett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robbo gets through Bennett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Bennett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett misses with an uppercut. Robbo saw that one coming.
Bennett blocks a head kick by Robbo.
Robbo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD#
Bennett lands a head kick that bluckles Robbo and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Bennett no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC#Robbo is rocked!
Bennett closes the distance and catches Robbo with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Robbo is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Robbo is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Robbo is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Bennett takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). John Bennett!
John Bennett is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking John Bennett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jesus Robbo was interviewed post fight and said 'WAIT FOR THE REMATCH!'.

 

Event: 8L 43 - Westbrook     
Date:   Dec 26, 2020
#R1#
Bennett throws a nice head kick!
Bennett throws a good cross that connects.
Bennett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Sucre throws a shot to the body.
De Sucre throws a poor cross that misses
and Bennett counters with a left to the body.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Sucre.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Sucre.
It seemed like De Sucre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Sucre misses with a straight left.
Bennett doesn't manage to clinch there - De Sucre circles away.
Bennett checks a leg kick.
Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Sucre.
De Sucre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Sucre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Sucre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Sucre lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bennett backs up against the ropes.
De Sucre misses with a two punch combination.
A left lands for De Sucre.
De Sucre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Sucre with a hook.
Bennett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Sucre.
Bennett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Sucre's head.#T1#
Bennett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bennett moves out of range of the body kick from De Sucre.
Bennett moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch but De Sucre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch but De Sucre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bennett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
De Sucre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bennett is looking to counter punch.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from De Sucre.
Bennett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Bennett closes the distance and clinches.
Bennett stalling in the clinch.
De Sucre is looking to break free of the clinch but Bennett has double underhooks.
Bennett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Sucre up against the ropes.
Bennett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
The referee calls for Bennett to work.
Bennett utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bennett is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bennett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Sucre's elbow.
Bennett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bennett lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Sucre backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Sucre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Bennett.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by De Sucre.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Jose De Sucre will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
A jab from Bennett does it's job there.
Bennett avoids the body shot from De Sucre.
Bennett lands with a hook. De Sucre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Sucre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bennett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Bennett closes the distance and clinches.
De Sucre is looking to break free of the clinch but Bennett has double underhooks. #BC2#
De Sucre breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bennett, as that shot connected. #CL#
Bennett moves into the clinch successfully.
Bennett looking to throw knees to the head but De Sucre is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Bennett - that landed with a thud.
De Sucre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
De Sucre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Sucre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bennett lands a nice shot that snaps De Sucre's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Sucre has time to react.#T1#
De Sucre misses with a straight left.
Bennett scores with a body shot.
Bennett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Sucre on the side of the head.
Bennett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bennett lands a jab to the nose.
De Sucre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Sucre fails to land with a series of punches.
Bennett shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Sucre eats them both and turns towards Bennett to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bennett throws a series of punches but De Sucre moves out of range.
Bennett lands a nice 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 decent looking cross lands there for Bennett.
Bennett checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bennett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Sucre feints and then cracks Bennett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bennett down.
De Sucre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Bennett takes the fight into the clinch.
Bennett tries a body shot but De Sucre blocks it. #T2##BC2#
De Sucre breaks the clinch.
Bennett scores with a nice strike.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bennett.
De Sucre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett throws a head kick that misses.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Sucre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Sucre throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bennett to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Bennett lands.
De Sucre throws an off balance right hand
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Sucre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#De Sucre is rocked!
Bennett connects with a stiff jab that staggers De Sucre - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Bennett!
A victorious John Bennett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Eight Limbs XXXIX - Chimdale     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1##CL#
Bennett darts in and clinches Nurse up against the ropes.
Bennett blocking some punches.
Bennett misses with a body punch.
Nurse lands with a short shot to the head.
Nurse lands a hook that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Bennett misses with a body punch.
Bennett trying to stall but Nurse improves his position.
Bennett dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Bennett lands a right hand.
Bennett prevents a body shot from Nurse.
Nice body punch from Nurse.
Nurse blocking some punches.
Nurse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nurse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurse trying to land knees to the body.
Nurse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bennett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurse's elbow.
Bennett lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurse backwards. #T1#
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nurse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nurse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nurse as Bennett tries to tie him up.
Nurse struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennett controls his hands. #BC#
Bennett breaks the clinch.
Bennett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennett looks to throw the jab but Nurse is out of range.
Bennett moves away from the strike by Nurse.
Nurse lands an overhand right.
Nurse missing with a left hand there. Bennett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Bennett moves into range and clinches up with Nurse.
Bennett lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Nurse fails to land.
Bennett lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Darnell Nurse has been cut.
Bennett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nurse blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Bennett lands a shoulder strike.
Nurse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
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!
Nurse throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Bennett keeps control of Nurse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nurse struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennett controls his hands.
Bennett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bennett lands with a right to the head.
Bennett misses with a knee to the head.
Nurse tries to land knees in the clinch but Bennett avoids the damage to the body.
Nurse misses with the head strike.
Nurse has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bennett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nurse can turn it around.
Nurse struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennett controls his hands.
Bennett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bennett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bennett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Bennett manages to break the clinch.
Nurse scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like John Bennett has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurse avoids the body shot from Bennett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darnell Nurse will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bennett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurse scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nurse staying out of range there.
Nurse throws a hook to the side of Bennett's head but Bennett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennett tries to clinch there but Nurse circles away.
Nurse moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bennett slips under a jab from Nurse.
Nurse slips under a jab from Bennett.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nurse, as that shot connected.
Nurse 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.
Nurse throws a jab when Bennett was well out of range.
Bennett throwing a counter right hand but Nurse manages to avoid it.
Bennett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurse staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurse missing with a left hand there. Bennett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurse gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennett.
Bennett punishes Nurse's body with a nice straight punch.
Bennett misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Bennett misses the body punch
and Nurse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurse throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennett.
Nurse 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.
Good shot there by Bennett.
Bennett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nurse takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nurse digs a good body shot into Bennett's ribs.
Nurse throws a series of punches but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Nurse avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Nurse finds it's way through Bennett's defenses.
Nurse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bennetts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Darnell Nurse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurse keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Bennett misses.
A little jabbing left from Nurse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bennett has time to react.
Nurse throws a hook but Bennett blocks it.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurse is just out of range.
Nurse throws a lazy right hand but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bennett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nurse throws a hook but Bennett blocks it.#T2#
A jab from Nurse misses.
Bennett misses with an uppercut
and Nurse counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennett throws a lazy uppercut
letting Nurse counter with a right hand.
Nurse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Nurse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nurse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurse misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Bennett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bennett cracks Nurse with an open hand slap.
Bennett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Bennett clinches.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the head but Nurse blocks with his arms.
Nurse misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bennett.
Nurse takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurse is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bennett is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nurse takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nurse trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darnell Nurse 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nurse looks to throw the jab but Bennett is out of range.
Nurse avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Bennett misses the jab.
Nurse throws a hook to the side of Bennett's head but Bennett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bennett slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Bennett.
Bennett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab, jab by Bennett - just one landing.
Nurse scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nurse misses with an uppercut
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurse scores with a jab to the head.
Bennett throws a lazy right hand but Nurse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennett blocks a jab.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Nurse.
Bennett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurse missing with a left hand there. Bennett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Nurse throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Bennett throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nurse counter with a right hand.
Nurse takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurse scores with a jab. Bennett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nurse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennett.
Nurse connects with a body shot.
Nurse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurse misses the shot to the body.
John Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nurse is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nurse throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett avoids the body shot from Nurse.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nurse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bennett.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Nurse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennett misses the jab.
Nurse slips a straight right by Bennett.
Bennett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurse throws out the jab. #T2#
Bennett tries to clinch up.
Nurse throws out a counter right but Bennett avoids it with no problem.
Nurse throws a hook to the side of Bennett's head but Bennett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennett throws a solid leg kick but Nurse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bennett.
Nurse throws out a loose jab but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurse cracks a nice hook into Bennett's ribs.
Nurse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Nurse throws an off balance right hand
and Bennett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurse cracks Bennett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab from Nurse.
Nurse tests Bennett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nurse connects with a body shot that sends Bennett's belly button to the back.
Bennett scores with a body shot.
Nurse swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Nurse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nurse 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Darnell Nurse!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Darnell Nurse!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Darnell Nurse!

Darnell Nurse wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: Eight Limbs XXXV - Locust     
Date:   Nov 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett works the jab nicely.
Bennett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Bennett.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Bennett.
Baker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bennett lands a glancing blow to the side of Baker's head.
Bennett with a nice cross.
Bennett throws out a powerful jab.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Baker has managed to clinch.
Baker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baker blocking some punches. #T1#
Baker prevents a body shot from Bennett.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the head but Baker blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Bennett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Bennett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Bennett catches Baker right on the button with a cross.
Bennett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennett tries to clinch but Baker moves away
and Baker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennett takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Baker misses with a hook.#T2##CL2#
Bennett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett scores with a hook to the body.
Bennett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baker's face. #CUT2#It looks like Brian Baker has been cut.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bennett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baker or not.
A nice left hand lands by Baker.
A knee to the head by Bennett.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker taking a breather.
Bennett tries a knee to the head but Baker blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Baker'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#
Bennett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bennett connects with a single shot there.
Baker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bennett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennett.
Bennett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baker on the side of the head.
Baker defending well as Bennett loads up on a big left hand.
Bennett misses with an uppercut. Baker saw that one coming.
It looked like Baker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bennett.
Baker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some bone on bone action there as Baker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
John Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker misses with a right hand
and Bennett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baker lands a really nice looking cross but Bennett seems unphased. #T1#
Baker drops his hands momentarily and Bennett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baker walks into a stiff left hand from Bennett.
Bennett lands with a good body shot.
Baker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bennett lands a glancing blow to the side of Baker's head.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Baker throwing a counter right hand but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Bennett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice jab there from Bennett.
Bennett with a jab.
Bennett scores with a punch to the head.
Bennett scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
A combination from Bennett does no damage.
Baker throws a counter high kick but Bennett was just alert enough to avoid it.
Baker misses the jab.
Bennett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennett swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Bennett does it's job there.
Jab by Bennett.
Bennett lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bennett throws a shot to the body.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Baker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Bennett.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
John Bennett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett lands a head shot.
Bennett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bennett scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Baker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bennett misses with a kick to the body
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like John Bennett has been cut.
Baker misses with a straight right.
Bennett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennett lands a lovely overhand right.
Bennett scores with a decent looking hook.
Baker lands a jab to Bennett's midsection.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Bennett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bennett slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Bennett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Bennett clinches up against the ropes.
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennett's elbow.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Bennett. #T1##BC2#
Bennett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker tries to move into range but Bennett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bennett blocks a head kick by Baker.
A jab lands there for Bennett.
A low kick from Bennett misses
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Bennett rushes Baker and presses him up against the ropes.
Bennett putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baker leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bennett.
Baker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
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!
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baker throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Bennett. Those never looked like landing.
Nice jab there from Bennett.
Jab, jab by Bennett - just one landing.
Bennett connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Bennett does it's job there.
Bennett misses with a head kick.
Baker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bennett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bennett jabs at Baker's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Bennett.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Bennett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennett 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for John Bennett!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for John Bennett!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for John Bennett!

John Bennett wins by unanimous decision!

John Bennett thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Eight Limbs XXXI - Denied     
Date:   Nov 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nugetio slips under a jab.
Bennett misses with a looping right.
Nugetio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nugetio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett slips under a jab from Nugetio.
Nugetio thuds his right hand into Bennett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nugetio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nugetio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nugetio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
A swing and a miss from Bennett.
Bennett lands a glancing blow to the side of Nugetio's head.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett throws a front kick that sends Nugetio stumbling back into the ropes.
Nugetio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nugetio swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Nugetio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nugetio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nugetio throws a poor cross that misses
and Bennett counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Bennett forces Nugetio back against the ropes and clinches.#T1##BC2#
Bennett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennett connects with a jab.
Nugetio throws a right hand that misses
and Bennett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nugetio's knee momentarily.
Nugetio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nugetio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Nugetio.
Nugetio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nugetio slips a straight right by Bennett.
Bennett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nugetio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nugetio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
Nugetio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennett.
Nugetio throws the left hand but Bennett avoids the punch easily.
Bennett lands with an overhand left.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nugetio. #CL2#
Bennett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nugetio, pushing him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bennett. #T2#
Bennett throws an elbow but it misses.
Bennett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Nugetio.
Nugetio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nugetio blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennett.
Bennett tries to stall but Nugetio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bennett creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bennett working aggressively here.
Nugetio dodges an elbow strike from Bennett.
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennett prevents a body shot from Nugetio. #BC2#
Bennett breaks from the clinch.
Nugetio misses with a hook. Bennett ducked under it nicely.
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nugetio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bennett counters with a nice uppercut.
Nugetio looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nugetio looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Nugetio is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nugetio misses the target.
Bennett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bennett jabs at Nugetio's body.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nugetio is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nugetio misses with a body shot.
Nugetio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bennett throws a leg kick which misses Nugetio's front leg but catches the back leg as Nugetio tries to avoid it.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Nugetio moved out of range nicely.
Bennett scores with a shot to the body.
Bennett works the jab nicely.
Nugetio throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Bennett misses.
Nugetio 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.
Bennett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nugetio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett throws a jab when Nugetio was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nugetio.
A big left from Bennett misses.
Bennett doesn't manage to clinch there - Nugetio circles away. #T1#
Bennett loads up on a big right hand but Nugetio slips the punch.
Nugetio misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Bennett throws out a counter right but Nugetio avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Bennett lands a head shot.
A left lands for Nugetio.
Nugetio catches Bennett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bennett misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Nugetio misses
enabling Bennett to counter with a crisp jab.
Bennett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nugetio looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Bennett scores with a nice right hand.
Nugetio throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Nugetio slips under a jab from Bennett.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Nugetio walks into a stiff left hand from Bennett.#T2#
Nugetio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennett counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Nugetio.
Nugetio throws a hook but Bennett blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Bennett blocks the low kick.
A big right from Nugetio misses.
It seemed like Bennett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nugetio.
Nugetio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett lands with a nice body punch.
Bennett moves away from the strike by Nugetio.
Nugetio with a jab.
Bennett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
John Bennett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nugetio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennett slips a jab from Nugetio.
Bennett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett connects with a single shot there.
Bennett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nugetio.
Nugetio feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nugetio drops his hands momentarily and Bennett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nugetio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Litticius Nugetio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Bennett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nugetio missing with a left hand there. Bennett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nugetio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bennett tests Nugetio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nugetio misses with a jab to the body
and Nugetio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Nugetio misses.
Bennett throws a head kick but Nugetio moves out of range.
Nugetio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bennett under the eye.
Nugetio misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
A big left from Nugetio misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennett! But no joy.
Nugetio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Bennett lands with an overhand left.
Bennett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nugetio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
It looked like Nugetio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bennett.
A jab from Bennett misses. #T1#
Bennett connects with a looping right hand.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Nugetio moved out of range nicely.
Nugetio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Bennett throws out a counter right but Nugetio avoids it with no problem.
Bennett throws a body punch but Nugetio moves out of range.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nugetio.
Nugetio swings widly with a right hand
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nugetio throws a hook to the side of Bennett's head but Bennett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nugetio defending well as Bennett loads up on a big left hand.
Bennett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nugetio ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Nugetio connects with a looping right hand.
Nugetio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nugetio misses the jab.
Bennett slips under a jab.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nugetio.#T2#
Bennett scores with a jab. Nugetio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nugetio missing with a left hand there. Bennett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nugetio's corner calls for a 1-2. Nugetio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Nugetio moved out of range nicely.
Nugetio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nugetio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bennett connects with a high kick.
Bennett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Bennett misses.
Bennett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nugetio on the side of the head.
Nugetio misses with a hook
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nugetio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bennett throws a body punch but Nugetio moves out of range.
Nugetio takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett blocks a jab.
Bennett scores with a nice strike.
Nugetio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennett.
Nugetio throws a hook to the side of Bennett's head but Bennett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nugetio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Nugetio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Bennett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennett 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for John Bennett!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for John Bennett!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for John Bennett!

John Bennett wins by unanimous decision!

A victorious John Bennett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Eight Limbs XXIX - Simon     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Bennett.
Bennett misses the body punch
and Halo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Halo misses.
Bennett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Halo stuns Bennett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halo.
Halo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bennett throws a looping overhand right but Halo ducks down to avoid it.
Bennett swings widly with a right hand
and Halo counters with a left to the body.
Bennett cracks Halo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Halo throws a head kick that misses.
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halo throws out the jab.
Halo avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Halo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Halo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bennett doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennett slips a jab from Halo.
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.
Bennett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Bennett finds it's way through Halo's defenses.
Halo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bennett. That did some damage!#CL#
Bennett gets a clinch. #T1#
Bennett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bennett is trying to maintain a safe position but Halo gets an underhook and turns Bennett into the ropes.
Halo tries a knee to the head but Bennett blocks it.
Bennett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennett lands with a left to the head.
Bennett is trying to push Halo away but Halo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennett is trying to break the clinch but Halo is controlling him.
Bennett misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bennett looking to slow down the pace here.
Halo tries to stall but Bennett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bennett tries to break the clinch but Halo is controlling the position.
Bennett comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Halo is struggling to control the position.
Bennett working hard to break the clinch.
Halo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennett's elbow. #T2#
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Halo blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Halo.
Halo scores a nice knee to the body.
Bennett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Halo blocks an elbow strike.
Halo taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bennett lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Halo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bennett.
Halo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bennett's face.
Halo working aggressively here.
Bennett trying to land knees to the body.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennett being controlled against the ropes.
Halo presses Bennett against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crown Halo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Halo lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Bennett coming out on top.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halo.
Bennett 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.
Halo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Halo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bennett rather than just go for the knockout.
Halo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Halo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennett loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch.
John Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennett loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halo! But no joy.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick by Halo misses
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Halo misses.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Halo. That's going to slow Bennett down. #CL#
Bennett pushes Halo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennett tries to stall but Halo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Halo lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Bennett working hard to break the clinch.
Halo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bennett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Halo can turn it around.
Halo tries to stall but Bennett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Halo working aggressively here.
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Bennett avoids it by throwing Halo back against the ropes.
Bennett misses with a knee strike.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halo digs a right hand into Bennett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bennett's gas tank.
Halo missing with knees to the body.
Halo taking a breather.
Halo controlling the action here for a moment.
Halo tries to land a knee to the head but Bennett blocks with his arms.
Halo looking to slow down the pace here.
Bennett misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Halo tries a knee to the head but Bennett blocks it.
Halo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Halo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bennett blocks it with crossed arms.
Halo looking to stall.
Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
Halo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bennett's efforts to push away.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bennett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Halo has him pressed against the ropes.
Bennett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Halo tries a knee to the head but Bennett blocks it.
Bennett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bennett is working Halo over against the ropes.
Bennett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Halo cracks Bennett with an open hand slap.
Bennett misses with a hook. Halo ducked under it nicely.
Halo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bennett misses with a hook. Halo ducked under it nicely.
Halo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bennett lands with a good body shot.
Halo throws out a loose jab but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Halo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bennett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Halo in his tracks.
Halo tries to clinch up.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett throws an overhand right that lands on Halo's shoulder, as Halo tries to avoid the shot.
Halo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Bennett scores with a jab. Halo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Bennett.
Bennett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bennett lands an overhand right.#T1#
Halo misses with a wild body shot.
Halo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett lands a nice hook to Halo's body. Halo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick and Bennett moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halo.
Halo takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bennett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bennett throws a looping overhand right but Halo ducks down to avoid it.
Halo misses with a hook. Bennett ducked under it nicely.
Halo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halo doesn't seem bothered though.
Bennett drops his hands momentarily and Halo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Halo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Halo swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett slips a jab from Halo.
Bennett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo throws a head kick that Bennett semi-blocks.
Halo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Bennett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halo.
Halo checks a leg kick.
Bennett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
Halo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Halo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennett.
Halo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bennett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Halo walks into a left hand.
Halo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Halo lands with a good body shot.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bennett slips under a jab.
Bennett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bennett.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo slips a jab from Bennett.
Halo slips a straight right by Bennett.

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 John Bennett.
Well Bennett 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 Peck scores the fight for John Bennett!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for John Bennett!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for John Bennett!

John Bennett wins by unanimous decision!

During a confident post fight interview, John Bennett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CACC MUAY THAI 4     
Date:   Aug 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett looks to land a right hand but Doss moved out of range.
Bennett works Doss's body with a nice hook.
John Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doss moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Bennett swings widly with a right hand
and Doss counters with a series of strikes. Bennett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bennett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bennett blocks a leg kick.
Doss misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bennett.
Doss 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.
Bennett lands a glancing blow to the side of Doss's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett misses with a lunging right hand
and Doss counters with a body kick that stops Bennett in his tracks momentarily.
Bennett throws a body punch but Doss moves out of range.
Doss throws a jab when Bennett was well out of range.
Doss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bennett.#CL#
Bennett clinches up against the ropes.#T1#
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Doss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doss connects with a leg kick.
Bennett misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bennett.#CL#
Bennett darts in and clinches Doss up against the ropes.
Bennett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bennett is defending well for now.#BC2#
Doss breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Doss misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Bennett misses its target.
Doss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Doss throws a series of punches but Bennett moves out of range.
Doss scores with a kick to the body.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doss lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Bennett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doss scores with a kick to the body.
Doss lands a leg kick that knocks Bennett off balance momentarily.
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Doss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett throws a body punch but Doss moves out of range.
Bennett throws an overhand right that lands on Doss's shoulder, as Doss tries to avoid the shot.
Doss takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Doss clobbers Bennett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bennett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doss lands a nice hook to Bennett's body. Bennett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Doss throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Doss tries to land a front kick but Bennett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doss lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bennett misses with an uppercut. Doss saw that one coming.
Doss scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Doss throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Bennett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doss misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doss.
Doss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bennett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Doss's face.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Doss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bennett working aggressively here.
Doss managing to block the knees to the body from Bennett.
Bennett misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Doss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doss swings widly with a right hand
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bennett slips a straight right by Doss.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bennett checks a leg kick.
Doss avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bennett, as that shot connected.
Doss connects with a looping right hand.
Doss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bennett counters with a left to the body.
Doss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bennett misses with a low kick.
Bennett thumps Doss with a low kick.
Bennett throws a sloppy head kick
and Doss counters with a straight right hand.
Doss attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett thumps Doss with a low kick.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett throws a body punch but Doss moves out of range.
Bennett blocks a low kick nicely.
Doss staying out of range there.
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 John Bennett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bennett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Doss's corner calls for a 1-2. Doss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Doss slips a jab from Bennett.
Doss is looking for the big counter here.
Bennett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doss was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
Doss throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Bennett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bennett takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Bennett on the inside.
Bennett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
Doss scores with a shoulder strike.
Doss lands a right hand.
Doss misses with some punches.
Bennett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Bennett's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doss connects with a knee to the head. #T1#
Bennett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennett tries a knee to the head but Doss blocks it.
Bennett pushes Doss back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Bennett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doss blocks it with crossed arms.
Doss misses with the head strike.
John Bennett has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Doss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dick Doss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bennett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doss's sensitive parts.
Bennett throws an overhand right that lands on Doss's shoulder, as Doss tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Doss.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doss keeps Bennett at a distance using the push kick.
Doss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doss lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bennett takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doss is looking to slow Bennett down with leg kicks. #T2#
Bennett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Doss is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bennett walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Bennett is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dick Doss!
Dick Doss gave a mention to Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: AKT 10 HOF vs HOF     
Date:   Dec 31, 2019
#R1#
Heidegger looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Heidegger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennett was well out of range. Poor timing from Heidegger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Heidegger 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 Bennett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bennett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bennett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heidegger.
Bennett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bennett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bennett's corner calls for a 1-2. Bennett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bennett with a jab.
Heidegger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bennett.
Bennett misses with a shot to the body
and Heidegger counters with a nice leg kick.
Heidegger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennett misses with a wild 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!
Bennett cracks Heidegger with an open hand slap.
Heidegger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bennett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heidegger throws a push kick but Bennett slaps the foot to one side.
Heidegger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heidegger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennett. #T1#
Heidegger throws a body shot but no joy.
Heidegger scores with a kick to the body.
Bennett throws a looping overhand right but Heidegger ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Bennett instigates a clinch.
Bennett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bennett blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heidegger.
A short uppercut from Heidegger.
Bennett working aggressively here.
Bennett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Heidegger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heidegger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heidegger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Heidegger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heidegger managing to block the knees to the body from Bennett.
Heidegger tries a body shot but Bennett blocks it.
Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bennett tries a knee to the head but Heidegger blocks it.
Bennett blocks an uppercut.
Heidegger swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Heidegger lands a hook that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Bennett tries to work over Heidegger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heidegger backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heidegger.
Bennett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heidegger.
Heidegger pushes off an throws an elbow but Bennett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Heidegger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Heidegger throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heidegger misses with some punches.
Heidegger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Heidegger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Bennett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Heidegger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Heidegger lands with a short shot to the head.
Bennett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heidegger lands a right hand.
Bennett misses with a punch to the body.
Heidegger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennett pushes off an throws an elbow but Heidegger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Heidegger prevents a body shot from Bennett. #T3##BC2#
Heidegger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heidegger, as that shot connected.
Heidegger thuds his shin into the meat of Bennett's side.
Bennett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Heidegger throws a push kick but Bennett slaps the foot to one side.
Heidegger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bennett is out of range.
Bennett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bennett misses with a hook.
That kick from Heidegger tenderised Bennett's leg. Bennett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bennett lands with an uppercut that bounces Heidegger off the ropes and back into range.
Bennett connects with a crisp jab.
Heidegger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Heidegger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heidegger throws a series of punches but Bennett avoids them all with ease.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Heidegger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heidegger throws out a leg kick but Bennett moves out of range and Heidegger only half commits.
Bennett jabs Heidegger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Bennett does it's job there.
Bennett misses with a looping left.
Heidegger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Heidegger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#KD2#
Heidegger lands a front kick to the face, that drops Bennett to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Heidegger connects with a quick right hand that sends Bennett tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Puck Heidegger!

 

Event: RH106     
Date:   Nov 02, 2019
#R1#
Bennett misses with a looping right.
Spice slips a jab from Bennett.
Spice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Spice looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Bennett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spice takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bennett misses with a hook.
Spice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spice moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spice with a jab.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Spice on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett with a nice cross.
Bennett misses the jab.
Bennett lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Spice misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bennett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bennett swings for the body but Spice moves out of range. #T1#
Bennett scores with a hook.
Spice drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab by Spice.#CL#
Bennett moves into range and clinches up with Spice.
Spice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bennett tries to throw a body punch but Spice avoids it by throwing Bennett back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spice.
Spice misses with the head strike.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennett misses with a body punch.
Bennett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett misses with a knee to the head.
Bennett landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spice misses with some punches.
Bennett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bennett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spice scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Spice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bennett lands with a right to the head.
Bennett tries to land knees in the clinch but Spice avoids the damage to the body.
Our sources have told us that Bennett has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bennett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bennett lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
Bennett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spices head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spice.
Spice has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bennett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spice can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Spice fails to land.
Spice throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Spice pushes Bennett back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spice swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spice working aggressively here.
Bennett landing knees to the body.
Spice looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Spice fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett connects with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bennett.
Bennett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spice lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bennett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spice.
Bennett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spice backwards.
Bennett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spice backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Spice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bennett to score with a decent uppercut.
Bennett connects with a crisp jab.
Bennett throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Bennett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bennett.
Bennett throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bennett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spice staying out of range there.
Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spice can do to turn this around?
Spice thows a leg kick but Bennett checks it
and Bennett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennett lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett tries to work over Spice's front leg with a kick but Spice checks it.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spice.
Bennett cracks Spice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Bennett throws an overhand right that lands on Spice's shoulder, as Spice tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Bennett digs a good hook to Spice's body.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Bennett.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Bennett as he connects with a hook.
Bennett scores with a jab.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Spice.
Bennett connects with a jab.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Spice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spice thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bennett if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Bennett misses. #T2#
Bennett lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Spice gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennett.
Spice looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bennett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spice tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bennett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett lands a body shot.
Bennett lands an overhand right.
John Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennett scores with a nice head shot.
Spice blocks a jab.
Bennett connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett lands with a nice body punch.
Bennett lands a jab to Spice's midsection.
Bennett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett dominated that second round.
That's time! Bennett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Spice lunges at Bennett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bennett's hand.
Spice needs to keep his hands up - Bennett had a free shot at his head there.
Spice slips a straight right by Bennett.
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett checks a leg kick.
Spice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Decent striking displayed by Bennett there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spice.
Spice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bennett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Spice is just out of range.#T1#
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Bennett catches Spice right on the button with a cross.
Bennett with a jab.
Spice avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Spice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Spice.
Bennett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Spice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett cracks Spice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Spice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bennett lands a jab to Spice's midsection.
Spice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.#T2#
Bennett misses with a hook.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spice slips a straight right by Bennett.
Bennett stuns Spice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Bennett - just one landing.
Bennett throws a hook but Spice avoids it easily.
Spice paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bennett lands a jab to the head.
Bennett lands a right hook to the body.
Spice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bennett throws a hook but Spice avoids it easily.
Spice follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Spice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Bennett missing with a left hand there. Spice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spice moves away.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spice.
Bennett connects with the punch.
Bennett scores with a jab. Spice acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bennett cracks a nice hook into Spice's ribs.#CL#
Bennett clinches.
A shot in the inside from Spice.
Spice prevents a body shot from Bennett.
Spice misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the head but Spice blocks with his arms.
Spice tries to work over Bennett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bennett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spice misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Spice prevents a body shot from Bennett.
A right hand to the body from Bennett.
Bennett missing with knees to the body.
Spice working aggressively here.
Bennett struggles to land a body shot inside as Spice controls his hands.
Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by Spice.
Spice throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Bennett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bennett lands with a light punch inside.
Bennett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spice swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spice backwards.
Bennett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spice pushes Bennett back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennett blocking some punches.
Bennett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bennett blocks a body shot from Spice.
Spice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spice backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett tries to throw a body punch but Spice avoids it by throwing Bennett back against the ropes.
Spice throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Spice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bennett blocks a body shot from Spice.
Spice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennett with a knee to the head.
Spice lands with a left to the head.
Spice takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spice is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bennett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bennett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spice backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bennett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bennett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Bennett lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Spice is rocked!
Bennett digs a right hand underneath Spice's ribcage. Spice let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spice dodges an elbow strike from Bennett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spice prevents a body shot from Bennett.
A right handed body shot lands from Bennett.
Bennett tries a knee to the head but Spice blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Spice fails to land.
Bennett trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett had his way with Akimbo Spice in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Spice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennett lands with a straight right. Spice didn't see that one coming.
Bennett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spice manages to avoid it.
Bennett swings for the body but Spice moves out of range.
Bennett throws a body punch but Spice moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett jabs at Spice's body.
Spice scores with a sloppy right hand. Bennett should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Bennett.
Bennett misses with a hook. Spice ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spice! But no joy.#T1#
Bennett tries to clinch but Spice is having none of it.
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Spice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spice lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spice throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spice was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
Spice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bennett.
Bennett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
John Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice shot by Bennett.
Bennett looks to land a right hand but Spice moved out of range.
Spice throws a lazy body kick
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
Spice looks to land a combination but Bennett avoids it well.
Bennett throws a body punch but Spice moves out of range.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Bennett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bennett cracks Spice with a good jab.
Bennett throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spice takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bennett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akimbo Spice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spice on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spice misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Spice stuns Bennett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennett 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 50:44
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:44
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bennett!

John Bennett retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Bennett made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: RH94     
Date:   Oct 05, 2019
#R1#
Bennett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from Vihdonic.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Vihdonic moved out of range nicely.
Vihdonic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vihdonic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bennett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Dhabu Vihdonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vihdonic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vihdonic throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vihdonic throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Vihdonic throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.
Vihdonic just misses with a punch to the body.
Vihdonic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennett.
Vihdonic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett cracks Vihdonic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vihdonic is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vihdonic misses with the body kick
and Vihdonic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vihdonic misses with a straight left.
Vihdonic doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennett circles away.
Vihdonic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vihdonic was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
Bennett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennett tries to counter by clinching up but Vihdonic breaks away and moves out of range.
Bennett throws a hook to the side of Vihdonic's head but Vihdonic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Bennett. Beautiful body shot.
Vihdonic thuds his shin into the meat of Bennett's side.
Bennett looks to land a right hand but Vihdonic moved out of range.
Vihdonic throws a leg kick which misses Bennett's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennett tries to avoid it.
Vihdonic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennett misses with an uppercut. Vihdonic saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vihdonic.
Bennett throws the left hand but Vihdonic avoids the punch easily.
Vihdonic looks for the body kick but Bennett saw that one coming.
Bennett works Vihdonic's body with a nice hook.
Bennett blocks a head kick by Vihdonic.
Vihdonic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vihdonic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vihdonic thows a leg kick but Bennett checks it
and Bennett counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vihdonic doesn't seem bothered though.
Vihdonic looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Bennett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vihdonic manages to avoid it.
Bennett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennett checks a leg kick.
Vihdonic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.
Vihdonic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bennett finds it's way round the side to connect with Vihdonic's head.
Vihdonic is looking to slow Bennett down with leg kicks.
Bennett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Bennett misses.
Vihdonic throws a looping overhand right but Bennett ducks down to avoid it.
Vihdonic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennett throws a hook but Vihdonic avoids it easily.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Bennett clinches up against the ropes.
Bennett misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Vihdonic looking to slow down the pace here.
Bennett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vihdonic misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bennett takes a swing at Vihdonic's ribcage but misses.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vihdonic throws a hook but Bennett blocks it.
Crunch! Vihdonic slams his shin into Bennett's torso.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vihdonic was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Vihdonic tries to work over Bennett's front leg with a kick but Bennett checks it.
Vihdonic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bennett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vihdonic can pounce on him.
Vihdonic throws a looping overhand right but Bennett ducks down to avoid it.
Bennett looks to throw the jab but Vihdonic is out of range.
Vihdonic throws a leg kick but Bennett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Vihdonic is just out of range.
Bennett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Vihdonic avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Bennett scores with a body shot.
Bennett staying out of range there.
Bennett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Vihdonic slips a jab from Bennett.
Vihdonic misses with a low kick as Bennett jumps back.
Vihdonic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennett counters with a right hand to the body.
Bennett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Vihdonic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vihdonic just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Vihdonic gets tackled into the ropes by Bennett. Bennett maintains the clinch.
Bennett lands an uppercut.
Vihdonic working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bennett.
Vihdonic is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vihdonic.
Bennett tries a body shot but Vihdonic blocks it.
Bennett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vihdonic backwards.
Bennett lands a knee to the body.
Bennett works on Vihdonic's body with a couple of short punches.
Bennett lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vihdonic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bennett lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Vihdonic is rocked!
Bennett creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Vihdonic crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Vihdonic face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Bennett takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). John Bennett!
John Bennett retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Bennett made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: RH85     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Svoboda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Svoboda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Svoboda 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.
Svoboda throws a good cross that connects.
Bennett lands the left hand.
Svoboda tests Bennett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bennett punishes Svoboda's body with a nice straight punch.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svoboda moves away.
Bennett takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slow jab from Svoboda misses its intended target.
Svoboda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svoboda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svoboda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennett.
Bennett checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svoboda motions for Bennett to come forward. Svoboda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Svoboda tries to clinch there but Bennett circles away.
Bennett punishes Svoboda's body with a nice straight punch.
Svoboda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Svoboda tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
A lazy left from Svoboda finds it's target.
Bennett misses with a hook.
Bennett throws a body punch but Svoboda moves out of range.
Svoboda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bennett's calf.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svoboda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Svoboda throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennett.
Bennett throwing a counter right hand but Svoboda manages to avoid it.
Svoboda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Svoboda misses with a kick to the body
enabling Bennett to counter with a crisp jab.
Bennett with a jab.
Svoboda moves away from the strike by Bennett.
Bennett misses with a low kick.
Bennett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Svoboda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bennett to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Svoboda.
Bennett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Svoboda is out of range and Bennett settles back down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Svoboda tries to land a leg kick but Bennett saw it coming and moves away.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Bennett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Svoboda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bennett swats away the attempt to clinch by Svoboda.
The fighters circling - Svoboda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svoboda lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bennett checks a leg kick.
Svoboda moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Good work by Bennett as he checks the leg kick.
Bennett scores with a jab. Svoboda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Svoboda misses its intended target.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Bennett misses #CL2#
and Svoboda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Svoboda.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svoboda blocks a body shot from Bennett.
Bennett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svoboda swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bennett cracks Svoboda with a good jab.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett throws a jab when Svoboda was well out of range.
Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svoboda can do to turn this around?
Svoboda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svoboda moves away.
Svoboda scoring well with a low kick there.
Bennett misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Svoboda moves into the clinch.
Svoboda misses with some punches.
Svoboda tries to throw a body punch but Bennett avoids it by throwing Svoboda back against the ropes.
Svoboda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Svoboda avoiding damage as Bennett throws knees to the body.
Svoboda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Svoboda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Our sources have told us that Bennett has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Bennett.
Svoboda swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svoboda gets through Bennett's defenses to land a nice punch to 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!
Svoboda lands a body punch.
Svoboda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Svoboda struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennett controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Bennett. #T1#
Svoboda swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Svoboda - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Svoboda fails to land.
Svoboda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Svoboda tries to throw a body punch but Bennett avoids it by throwing Svoboda back against the ropes.
Svoboda throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Karlos Svoboda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Svoboda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Svoboda misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bennett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Svoboda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett lands a left hand.
Svoboda lands a hook that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Bennett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Svobodas head.
Svoboda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Svoboda throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Svoboda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Bennett.
Bennett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Svoboda backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Bennett.
Svoboda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Svoboda tries to throw a body punch but Bennett avoids it by throwing Svoboda back against the ropes.
Svoboda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Bennett.
Bennett is working Svoboda over against the ropes.
Svoboda misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennett tries to land knees in the clinch but Svoboda avoids the damage to the body.
Bennett is working Svoboda over against the ropes.
Svoboda lands a nice uppercut.
Bennett lands a shoulder strike.
Bennett lands a hook that snaps the head of Svoboda backwards.
Bennett lands a shoulder strike.
Bennett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Svoboda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennett's elbow.
Svoboda misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bennett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Svoboda struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennett controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett lands a nice uppercut.
Svoboda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svoboda misses with some punches.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Svoboda avoids it.
Bennett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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 John Bennett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bennett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Svoboda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Bennett blocks a head kick by Svoboda.
Bennett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Svoboda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bennett counters with a nice body shot.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Svoboda moves away and avoids it.
Svoboda just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett moves out of range of the leg kick from Svoboda.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Bennett throws a body punch but Svoboda moves out of range.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Svoboda moves away and avoids it.
Bennett looks to land a right hand but Svoboda moved out of range.
Svoboda throws a push kick but Bennett slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svoboda throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
Svoboda throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svoboda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Svoboda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bennett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Svoboda at a distance. #T1#
Bennett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Svoboda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Svoboda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennett.
Svoboda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Svoboda tries to counter by closing the distance.
Svoboda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Svoboda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Bennett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svoboda.
Svoboda scores with a nice head shot.
Svoboda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Svoboda keeps Bennett at a distance using the push kick.
Svoboda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Svoboda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Svoboda misses
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Svoboda throws a low kick, looking for Bennett's leg but Bennett calmly moves out of range.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Svoboda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Svoboda throws a hook but Bennett blocks it.#T2#
Svoboda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
John Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Svoboda moves in looking to clinch but Bennett pushes him off.
Bennett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Svoboda at a distance.
Svoboda slips a jab from Bennett.
Svoboda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svoboda.
Svoboda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bennett.
A low kick from Svoboda is predictable there
and Bennett counters with a stiff right hand.
Svoboda lands with a kick to the temple. Bennett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Svoboda moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett throws a lazy right hand but Svoboda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svoboda counters with a body kick.
Bennett stalks Svoboda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Svoboda's face. Svoboda staggers backwards, shaken.
Svoboda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Bennett misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svoboda misses the shot to the body.
Bennett is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Svoboda misses
and Bennett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A swing and a miss from Svoboda.
Svoboda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svoboda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bennett under the eye.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
Svoboda scores with a spinning back kick!
Svoboda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Svoboda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennett.
Svoboda goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bennett moves in looking to clinch but Svoboda pushes him off.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svoboda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svoboda scores with a jab to the body.
Svoboda tries to clinch but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett jabs Svoboda right on the nose. Svoboda blinks but takes it well.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Svoboda. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Svoboda doesn't seem bothered though.
Bennett misses with an uppercut.
Svoboda ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
A slapping leg kick lands for Svoboda.
Bennett jabs at Svoboda's body.
Bennett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Svoboda doesn't seem bothered though.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svoboda.
Svoboda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Bennett misses the jab.
Svoboda avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Svoboda drives through and clinches with Bennett against the ropes.
Bennett misses with a punch to the body.
Svoboda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svoboda tries a body shot but Bennett blocks it. #T2#
Svoboda misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Bennett.
Svoboda misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svoboda misses with some punches.
Svoboda struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennett controls his hands.
Bennett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Svoboda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Bennett.
Svoboda is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bennett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Svoboda backwards.
Still in the clinch, Bennett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bennett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bennett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bennett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bennett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bennett.
Bennett presses Svoboda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bennett lands a body punch.
Bennett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Svoboda backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett pushes Svoboda back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett had his way with Karlos Svoboda in that round.
That's time! Bennett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Svoboda moves away from the strike by Bennett.
A countering left hand to the body from Svoboda misses.
Bennett throws a hook to the side of Svoboda's head but Svoboda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svoboda throws out a counter right but Bennett avoids it with no problem.
Bennett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bennett tests Svoboda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Svoboda looks to land a body kick but Bennett moved away.
Bennett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Svoboda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Svoboda keeps Bennett at a distance using the push kick.
Svoboda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bennett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Svoboda.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by Svoboda.
Bennett misses the jab.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett lands a jab to Svoboda's midsection.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1##CL2#
Svoboda has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bennett.
Nice body punch from Bennett.
Svoboda is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bennett lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Bennett.
Svoboda lands a right hand.
Bennett lands a body shot.
Bennett lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Bennett.
Bennett lands a body shot in the clinch.
John Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bennett.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bennett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Bennett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennett.
Bennett scores with a shot to the side of Svoboda's head.
Svoboda has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
Svoboda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Svoboda fails to land. #T2#
Svoboda can't find room to land a body shot as Bennett controls the action.
Svoboda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennett's elbow.
Svoboda swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett takes a shot to the head.
Svoboda gets through Bennett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Svoboda has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
Svoboda tries a body shot but Bennett blocks it.
Bennett gets through Svoboda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Svoboda misses with a body punch.
Karlos Svoboda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Svoboda backwards.
Svoboda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennett tries to work over Svoboda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svoboda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bennett.
Svoboda misses with a body punch.
Bennett cracks Svoboda with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennett 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bennett!

John Bennett retains his heavyweight title!
John Bennett really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: RH71     
Date:   Aug 17, 2019
#R1#
You Really Want To Hurt wants to clinch.
Bennett circles away from the clinch attempt.
You Really Want To Hurt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Bennett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
You Really Want To Hurt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bennett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - You Really Want To Hurt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
You Really Want To Hurt tries to close the distance and clinch but Bennett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bennett punishes You Really Want To Hurt's body with a nice straight punch.
You Really Want To Hurt darts in trying to clinch
and Bennett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett throws out a loose jab but You Really Want To Hurt uses good head movement to avoid it.
You Really Want To Hurt fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
You Really Want To Hurt rushes Bennett and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bennett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
Bennett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bennett tries to work over You Really Want To Hurt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Bennett blocks an uppercut.
Bennett scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bennett. #CUT#
It looks like Do You Really Want To Hurt has been cut.
Bennett scores with a hook to the body.
You Really Want To Hurt looks winded!
Bennett blocking some punches.
Bennett scores with a shoulder strike.
Bennett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Bennett works on You Really Want To Hurt's body with a couple of short punches.
You Really Want To Hurt takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bennett.
Bennett lands a left hand that snaps the head of You Really Want To Hurt backwards.
Bennett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bennett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bennett presses You Really Want To Hurt against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Bennett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bennett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennett gets through You Really Want To Hurt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Bennett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennett tests You Really Want To Hurt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
You Really Want To Hurt doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennett circles away.
You Really Want To Hurt wants to clinch but Bennett slips to the side
and Bennett counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Bennett misses with a hook.
You Really Want To Hurt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bennett lunges at You Really Want To Hurt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by You Really Want To Hurt's hand.
You Really Want To Hurt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bennett scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
You Really Want To Hurt is rocked!
You Really Want To Hurt tries to clinch but Bennett moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bennett misses the target.
You Really Want To Hurt is still on wobbly legs! Can Bennett finish him?
Bennett scores with a body shot.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
You Really Want To Hurt seems to have recovered his senses.
You Really Want To Hurt walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! You Really Want To Hurt is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). John Bennett!
John Bennett retains his heavyweight title!

 

Event: RH60     
Date:   Jul 27, 2019
#R1#
Ripa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennett misses with a looping right.
Bennett moves out of range as Ripa strikes.
Bennett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ripa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bennett scrambles back to his feet.
Ripa looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
It looked like Bennett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ripa! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Bennett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ripa doesn't seem phased though.
Ripa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bennett throws a hook but Ripa avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripa lands a nice hook to Bennett's body. Bennett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ripa takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Django Ripa has been cut.
Jab, jab by Ripa - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett ducks right into an uppercut from Ripa.
Ripa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennett was well out of range. Poor timing from Ripa.#T1#
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Ripa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
A big right from Ripa misses.
Ripa takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
Ripa lands a body shot.
Ripa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ripa walks into a left hand.
Ripa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Bennett - just one landing.
Ripa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Bennett misses its target.
John Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ripa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ripa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ripa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Ripa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett defending well as Ripa loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Ripa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ripa.
Bennett throws a hook but Ripa avoids it easily.
Ripa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennett staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett lands with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ripa.
Ripa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ripa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett throws the left hand but Ripa avoids the punch easily.
Bennett throws a hook but Ripa avoids it easily.
Bennett tries to clinch up
letting Ripa counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Ripa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Django Ripa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Django Ripa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennett throws an overhand right that lands on Ripa's shoulder, as Ripa tries to avoid the shot.
Ripa throws a hook but Bennett avoids it easily.
Ripa throws a jab when Bennett was well out of range.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett lands a jab to the nose.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ripa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ripa. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ripa moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Bennett.#ROC#
Ripa is rocked!
Ripa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bennett counters with a huge right that knocks Ripa out cold! Bennett is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Bennett!
John Bennett retains his heavyweight title!

 

Event: RH49     
Date:   Jul 06, 2019
#R1#
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svoboda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bennett. That did some damage!
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svoboda was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
Svoboda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Svoboda misses with a kick to the body
and Bennett counters with a nice body shot.
Svoboda connects with a high kick.
Bennett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Svoboda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Bennett throws a body punch but Svoboda moves out of range.
John Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svoboda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Svoboda throws a head kick that misses.
Bennett throwing a counter right hand but Svoboda manages to avoid it.
Svoboda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Svoboda throws a low kick but Bennett moves out of range easily.
Bennett misses with a body shot
and Svoboda counters with a good low kick that Bennett was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svoboda manages to avoid it.
Svoboda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Bennett misses with a hook
and Svoboda counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bennett throws a jab when Svoboda was well out of range.
Bennett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Svoboda is just out of range.
Svoboda is trying to counter with his kicks.
A big left from Bennett misses.
Bennett missing with a left hand there. Svoboda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennett avoids the head kick by Svoboda.
Svoboda ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Bennett with a hook.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Svoboda has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bennett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Svoboda at a distance.
Bennett takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T2#
Bennett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Svoboda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svoboda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Svoboda walks into a left hand.
Svoboda blocks a jab.
Jab by Bennett.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
and Svoboda counters with a low kick, right behind Bennett 's knee.
Bennett avoids the head kick by Svoboda.
An attempted straight right counter from Bennett misses the target.
Bennett lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett connects with a body shot.
Svoboda misses with a body kick.
Svoboda throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Svoboda throws a head kick that Bennett semi-blocks.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Svoboda is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Svoboda drops his hands momentarily and Bennett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bennett swats away the attempt to clinch by Svoboda.
A counter left hand to the body from Bennett misses its target.
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Svoboda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett lands a body shot.
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
and Svoboda counters with a head kick. That will keep Bennett thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
and Svoboda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bennett thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett misses with an uppercut
and Svoboda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bennett's knee momentarily.
Bennett with a hook.
John Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Svoboda at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Svoboda.
Bennett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Svoboda counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bennett is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T1#
Bennett lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennett scores with a hook to the body. Svoboda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Bennett.
Bennett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bennett jabs at Svoboda's body.
Svoboda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennett lands with a shot to the body.
Bennett scores with a body shot.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Svoboda staying out of range there.
Bennett stuns Svoboda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Svoboda staying out of range there.
Svoboda looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2#
Svoboda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Bennett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Svoboda counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svoboda can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Svoboda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Svoboda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Svoboda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennett.#CL2#
Svoboda rushes Bennett and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bennett misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Bennett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennett throws a jab when Svoboda was well out of range.
Svoboda follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Svoboda.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett misses with a right hand
and Svoboda counters with a nice body shot.
Bennett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Svoboda tries a head kick but it misses.
Bennett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Bennett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett missing with a left hand there. Svoboda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svoboda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Svoboda swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bennett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennett throws a big shot that misses.
Bennett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Svoboda tries to move into range but Bennett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bennett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svoboda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Svobodas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bennett misses with a hook.
Bennett catches Svoboda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bennett connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svoboda throws a low kick but Bennett moves out of range easily. #T1#
Bennett blocks a jab.
Bennett scores with a hook.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svoboda manages to avoid it.
Svoboda counters with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennett misses the target.
Svoboda lands a high kick!
Svoboda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svoboda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bennett lands the left hand.
Svoboda connects with a solid leg kick.
Good shot there by Bennett.
Bennett misses with a left hand
and Svoboda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Svoboda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Bennett lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svoboda.
Bennett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Svoboda.
Svoboda throws out a leg kick but Bennett moves out of range and Svoboda only half commits.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett 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.
Svoboda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Svoboda is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Svoboda wants to clinch but Bennett slips to the side
and Bennett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bennett blocks a head kick by Svoboda.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svoboda attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
A left lands for Bennett.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Svoboda is just out of range.
Bennett missing with a left hand there. Svoboda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svoboda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Svoboda goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bennett throws a hook to the side of Svoboda's head but Svoboda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Bennett. Beautiful body shot.
Svoboda throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett throws a big shot that misses.
Bennett misses with a hook
and Svoboda counters with a low kick, right behind Bennett 's knee.
Svoboda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Svoboda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Bennett misses with a left hand
and Svoboda counters with an inside leg kick.
Svoboda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Svoboda thuds his shin into the meat of Bennett's side.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svoboda.
Svoboda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Bennett. Beautiful body shot.
Svoboda swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Svoboda.
It looked like Bennett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Svoboda.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Svoboda ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Svoboda throws a fast counter high kick but Bennett manages to duck under it in time.
Svoboda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Svoboda moves away from the strike by Bennett. #T2#
Svoboda wants to slow Bennett down by chopping away at his legs.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
and Svoboda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bennett lands with a straight right. Svoboda didn't see that one coming.
Bennett throws a hook but Svoboda avoids it easily.
Bennett works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett looks to throw the jab but Svoboda is out of range.
Svoboda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Svoboda.
Bennett was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bennett throws a hook to the side of Svoboda's head but Svoboda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svoboda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bennett rather than just go for the knockout.
Bennett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Svoboda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Svoboda throws a body kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Bennett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
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 John Bennett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
#R5#
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennett backing away here, and Svoboda unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Svoboda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svoboda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Svoboda throws a leg kick but Bennett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennett misses the target.
Bennett throws a jab when Svoboda was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Bennett as he connects with a hook.
Svoboda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Svoboda throws a big counter head kick but Bennett avoids it with no problem.
Svoboda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svoboda flicks out a counter leg kick but Bennett steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennett steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Svoboda. That one must have hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bennett checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Bennett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bennett.#T1#
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Bennett throws a lazy uppercut
and Svoboda counters with a good low kick that Bennett was not able to check.
Bennett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bennett misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Svoboda counters by clinching up.
Bennett lands with a left to the head.
Bennett lands a left hand.
John Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Svoboda blocks a body shot from Bennett.
Bennett tries to work over Svoboda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Bennett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svoboda.
Svoboda lands with a light punch inside.
Bennett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Svoboda goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Bennett prevents a body shot from Svoboda.
Bennett working aggressively here. #BC#
Bennett manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Bennett.
Svoboda staying out of range there.
Karlos Svoboda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svoboda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Svoboda throws a sloppy body shot
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
Bennett scores with a body shot.
Svoboda lands with a nice body punch.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Svoboda scores with a kick to the body.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennett 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bennett!

John Bennett retains his heavyweight title!

 

Event: RH37     
Date:   Jun 15, 2019
#R1#
Bennett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chebas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Stanislaw Cheba has been cut.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Bennett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cheba throws an off balance right hand
and Bennett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cheba misses the shot to the body.
Bennett sizes up Cheba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cheba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cheba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#
Cheba is rocked!
Cheba walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). John Bennett!
John Bennett is the new heavyweight champion!

 

Event: RH29     
Date:   May 25, 2019
#R1#
Yesaya scores with a kick to the body.
Bennett dips to his left and cracks Yesaya with an uppercut!
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett misses with a series of wild punches.
Yesaya is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yesaya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bennett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Yesaya misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bennett, as that shot connected.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yesaya is looking to counter punch.
Bennett connects with a body shot.
Yesaya throws a push kick but Bennett slaps the foot to one side.
Bennett misses with an uppercut.
Bennett lands a nice hook to Yesaya's body. Yesaya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Bennett clinches up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett lands a left hand.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Yesaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Bennett scores with a hook to the body.
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennett lands a shoulder strike.
Bennett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennett is leaning against Yesaya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Our sources have told us that Yesaya has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Yesaya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bennett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bennett tries a body shot but Yesaya blocks it.
Bennett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yesaya.
Yesaya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bennett.
Bennett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yesaya is breathing heavily.
Yesaya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bennett scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett digs a right hand into Yesaya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yesaya's gas tank.
Bennett lands a left hand. #T2#
Bennett digs a right hand underneath Yesaya's ribcage. Yesaya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bennett digs a right hand into Yesaya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yesaya's gas tank.
Bennett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bennett.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bennett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bennett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Bennett.
Bennett lands with a right to the head.
Bennett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Yesaya takes a shot to the head.
Bennett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yesaya backwards.
A short body shot lands from Bennett as the two fighters clinch.
Bennett lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bennett.
Bennett lands a left hand.
Bennett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Yesaya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yesaya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Bennett.#ROC2#
Yesaya is rocked!
Bennett scores with a sloppy right hand. Yesaya should have avoided that one.
Oh Yesaya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Bennett delivers a spinning backfist that drops Yesaya like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). John Bennett!
In defeat, Isiah Yesaya stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can not be beaten.'.

 

Event: IVT 13     
Date:   Apr 29, 2019
#R1#
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bennett is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses. #CL2#
Bennett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzsimmons, pushing him back against the cage.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Fitzsimmons looking to stall.
Bennett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bennett misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett dodges an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Bennett controls the action.
Bennett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennett blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett. #T1#
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Bennett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennett avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.#BC#
Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch.
Bennett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the nose.
Bennett misses with a double jab
and Fitzsimmons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a chopping leg kick but Bennett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bennett scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Bennett counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennett cracks Fitzsimmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bennett misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bennett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Bennett keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy head kick
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzsimmons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennett! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Bennett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzsimmons lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bennett will feel that in the morning.
Fitzsimmons connects with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fitzsimmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Bennett lands with an overhand left.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick and Bennett moves out of range easily.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Bennett gets tackled into the cage by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons maintains the clinch. #BC#
Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
Bennett checks a leg kick nicely.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Bennett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a front kick but Bennett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzsimmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch.
Fitzsimmons ducks right into an uppercut from Bennett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a low kick but Bennett moves his leg out of the way.
Bennett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bennett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Bennett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bennett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bennett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzsimmons's hands.
Fitzsimmons misses with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzsimmons with a body shot.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bennett jabs Fitzsimmons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bennett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bennett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A lazy left from Bennett finds it's target.
Bennett digs a good body shot into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Fitzsimmons motions for Bennett to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Bennett.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Bennett avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Bennett lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Bennett.
A shot in the inside from Bennett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett scores with a hook to the body.
Bennett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennett lands a left hand.
Bennett blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bennett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennett. #T1#
Bennett can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Bennett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons wants to get back to striking at distance but Bennett won't allow it.
A short right from Bennett.
Bennett lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzsimmons pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bennett struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Bennett lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fitzsimmons to his knees! Bennett keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bennett!
John Bennett is the new light heavyweight champion!
John Bennett thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: IVT 9     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Bennett avoids the head kick by Pertti.
Bennett cracks a nice hook into Pertti's ribs.
Pertti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bennett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pertti thinking.
Bennett works Pertti's body with a nice hook.
Bennett misses with a hook. Pertti ducked under it nicely.
Bennett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perttis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bennett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bennett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pertti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pertti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bennett.
Pertti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pertti there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pertti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pertti misses with a body shot.
Pertti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bennett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pertti's hands.
Bennett throws out a powerful jab.
Pertti loads up on a big right hand but Bennett slips the punch.
Paasio Pertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bennett stuns Pertti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bennett takes a swing at Pertti's ribcage but misses.
Pertti throws an off balance right hand
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pertti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennett pounces like a tiger and cracks Pertti with a vicious hook! Pertti is down but not out! Bennett follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Bennett!
A very excited looking John Bennett 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: IVT Wednesday     
Date:   Mar 20, 2019
#R1#
Arfah throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.
Arfah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#
Rafik Arfah's cut is getting worse.
Bennett with a hook.
Arfah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice side step and Bennett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bennett lands with an uppercut that bounces Arfah off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Arfah is rocked!
Arfah misses with an uppercut.
Bennett lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Arfah head around and knocks him out cold! Bennett hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Bennett!
Our winner, John Bennett, 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: IVT Friday     
Date:   Mar 08, 2019
#R1#
Escobar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Escobar misses with a body punch
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bennett 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.
Bennett lands a nice shot to the body.
Luiz Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Bennett clobbers Escobar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escobar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett slips under a jab from Escobar.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Bennett slips a straight right by Escobar.
Escobar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bennett lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased.
Escobar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett scores with a jab.
Escobar 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.
Escobar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Escobar thows a leg kick but Bennett checks it
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Escobar is rocked!
Bennett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Escobar is still on wobbly legs! Can Bennett finish him?#T1#
Bennett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Escobar seems to have recovered his senses.
Bennett slips under a jab.
Escobar misses with a body punch
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Bennett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Escobar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bennett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Escobar scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Bennett clinches with his opponent.
Bennett lands with a right to the head.
Bennett lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Bennett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bennett prevents Escobar from breaking the clinch.
Escobar tries to circle away but Bennett has him pinned against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bennett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Escobar looks winded!
Bennett lands a nice uppercut.
Bennett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
A short right from Bennett on the inside.
Bennett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Escobar misses with a body punch. #KD#
Bennett drops Escobar onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Escobar is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bennett unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Escobar! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bennett is unloading with more strikes now! Escobar drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bennett!
A relieved looking John Bennett 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: IVT 2     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1#
Bennett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Worthy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Worthy throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Bennett moves into the clinch.
Worthy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worthy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Bennett.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bennett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bennett scores with a shot to the side of Worthy's head.
Bennett lands with a light punch inside.
Worthy 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.#TD#
Worthy pulls Bennett into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worthy keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
Bennett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bennett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Worthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bennett looking to pass the guard.
Bennett tries to stand but Worthy is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Worthy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bennett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Worthy's guard.
Bennett tries to stand and escape but Worthy is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worthy is refusing to be controlled, as Bennett sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worthy is trying to stand back up but Bennett is controlling him #SUB#
Worthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Bennett wants to control but Worthy is keeping him busy.
Worthy is looking for a sweep. Bennett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Worthy is trying is best to control the position here.
Worthy is looking for a sweep. Bennett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bennett wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Worthy wants to improve his position but Bennett is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Worthy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Bennett as Worthy shoots in.
Worthy takes one to the chin there.
John Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab by Bennett.#CL2#
Bennett moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bennett.
Worthy tries to break free but Bennett pushes him back against the cage.
Bennett is working Worthy over against the cage.
Worthy is breathing heavily.
Bennett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worthy's elbow.
Worthy working aggressively here.
Bennett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bennett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bennett digs a right hand into Worthy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Worthy's gas tank. #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 short right from Bennett.
A right hook to the body lands for Bennett.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bennett.
Worthy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Worthy is rocked!
Bennett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Worthy backwards.
Oh Worthy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bennett lands a big right hand that drops Worthy! The killer instinct kicks in and Bennett finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bennett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bennett!
During a confident post fight interview, John Bennett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

 
 
 
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