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Event: CFC 455: Smith v Lacplesis     
Date:   Jan 23, 2022
#R1#
Friedrichsen throws out a powerful jab.
Erik Friedrichsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friedrichsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
A big left from Friedrichsen misses.
Bennett is looking to counter the offense by Friedrichsen and move into the clinch.
Bennett takes a kick to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Friedrichsen.
Bennett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Friedrichsen misses with a hook. Bennett ducked under it nicely.
Friedrichsen throws out a loose jab but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friedrichsen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bennett has time to react.
Friedrichsen missing with a left hand there. Bennett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Friedrichsen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bennett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedrichsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Friedrichsen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Friedrichsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Friedrichsen is just out of range.
Friedrichsen misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Bennett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Friedrichsen lands a nice looking body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bennett checks a leg kick.
Bennett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Friedrichsen throws a wild body kick that Bennett sees coming a mile off.
Friedrichsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Bennett's head.
Friedrichsen swings widly with a right hand
and Bennett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bennett blocks a low kick nicely.
Bennett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Friedrichsen. #T2#
Friedrichsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bennett's sensitive parts.
Friedrichsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Friedrichsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennett was well out of range. Poor timing from Friedrichsen.
Bennett tries to counter by clinching up but Friedrichsen breaks away and moves out of range.
Friedrichsen lunges at Bennett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bennett's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett moves away from the strike by Friedrichsen.
Bennett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennett lands with a shot to the body.
Bennett is looking to wear down Friedrichsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Friedrichsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Friedrichsen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bennett is out of range.
Friedrichsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennett was well out of range. Poor timing from Friedrichsen.
Bennett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Friedrichsen misses with a hook
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.#T3#
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Friedrichsen throws out the jab.
A lazy body kick from Friedrichsen
and Bennett counters with a nice uppercut.
Friedrichsen misses with a looping left.
Bennett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Friedrichsen moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Friedrichsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friedrichsen throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Bennett counters by clinching up.
Friedrichsen cracks Bennett with a nice body shot.
Friedrichsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bennett tries to score a body lock takedown but Friedrichsen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Friedrichsen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bennett. #BC#
Bennett manages to break the clinch.
Friedrichsen scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Friedrichsen throws the left hand but Bennett avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Friedrichsen there.#KD2#
Friedrichsen lands a left and a right that send Bennett crashing to the mat, dazed. Friedrichsen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Friedrichsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Friedrichsen.
Bennett throwing a counter right hand but Friedrichsen manages to avoid it.
Bennett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Friedrichsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Bennett blocks the low kick.
Bennett throwing a counter right hand but Friedrichsen manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Friedrichsen lands a big head kick that sends Bennett tumbling to the mat! Friedrichsen takes a step backwards and waves Bennett back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Friedrichsen misses with a left hand
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Friedrichsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erik Friedrichsen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
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.
Friedrichsen misses with a shot to the body
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennett avoids the head kick by Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friedrichsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
Friedrichsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friedrichsen tries to land a leg kick but Bennett saw it coming and moves away.
Friedrichsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedrichsen scores with a hook.
Friedrichsen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bennett throws a head kick that misses.
Friedrichsen misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Bennett blocks the leg kick.
Erik Friedrichsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Friedrichsen misses with a double jab.
Friedrichsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friedrichsen.
Bennett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Friedrichsen manages to circle out of the way.
Friedrichsen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bennett checks it well.
Friedrichsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bennett's head backwards.
Bennett misses with a looping right.
Bennett takes one to the chin there.
Erik Friedrichsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bennett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Friedrichsen counters with an outside leg kick.
Friedrichsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friedrichsen.
Bennett's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T2#
A low kick lands for Friedrichsen.
The crowd cheers as Friedrichsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bennett doesn't seem phased though.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedrichsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Bennett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friedrichsen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Friedrichsen is predictable there #CL#
and Bennett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bennett.
Friedrichsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennett controls his hands.
Friedrichsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Friedrichsen lands with a left to the head.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Bennett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Friedrichsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Friedrichsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Friedrichsen works the jab nicely.
Bennett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Friedrichsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Friedrichsen misses the shot to the body.
Bennett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bennett slips a straight right by Friedrichsen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Friedrichsen. That's going to slow Bennett down.
Bennett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Friedrichsen on the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Erik Friedrichsen's cut even more.
A big right from Friedrichsen misses.
Friedrichsen tests Bennett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Friedrichsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Friedrichsen.
A head kick from Friedrichsen lands but Bennett takes it in his stride.
Friedrichsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Friedrichsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Bennett throws a hook but Friedrichsen avoids it easily.
Bennett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen scores with a leg kick. #KD2#
Friedrichsen cracks Bennett with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Friedrichsen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bennett to stand back up!#ROC2#Bennett is rocked!#KD2#
Friedrichsen cracks Bennett with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Friedrichsen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bennett to stand back up!
Oh Bennett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Friedrichsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Friedrichsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Erik Friedrichsen's cut.
That's time! Bennett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Friedrichsen tried to score with a low kick but Bennett checks it.
Bennett seems to have got his legs back now.
Friedrichsen misses with a body shot.
Friedrichsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Friedrichsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD2#
Friedrichsen lands a big head kick that sends Bennett tumbling to the mat! Friedrichsen takes a step backwards and waves Bennett back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bennett avoids the body shot from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friedrichsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennett on the side of the head.
Friedrichsen digs a good hook to Bennett's body.
Friedrichsen connects with a solid leg kick.
Bennett throws a sloppy head kick and Friedrichsen moves out of range easily. #T1##KD2#
Friedrichsen cracks Bennett with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Friedrichsen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bennett to stand back up!
Friedrichsen connects with a jab.
A jab from Friedrichsen misses. #KD2#
Friedrichsen cracks Bennett with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bennett looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Friedrichsen finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett blocks the body kick.
Bennett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Friedrichsen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Friedrichsen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #KD2#
Friedrichsen cracks Bennett with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bennett looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Friedrichsen finish him?
Friedrichsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennett was well out of range. Poor timing from Friedrichsen.
Bennett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bennett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Justin Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Friedrichsen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bennett tries a body shot but Friedrichsen blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Friedrichsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Friedrichsen scores with a body shot. #KD2#
Friedrichsen drops Bennett with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bennett looks back up at him and smiles so Friedrichsen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Friedrichsen is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Bennett flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bennett is out cold! Friedrichsen holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Friedrichsen!
Erik Friedrichsen made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.

 

Event: CFC 450: Nao v IsMore     
Date:   Jan 07, 2022
#R1#
Bennett moves away from the strike by Shinnie.
Shinnie moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shinnie digs a good body shot into Bennett's ribs.
Bennett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kevin Shinnie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinnie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shinnie throws the left hand but Bennett avoids the punch easily.
Shinnie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennett wants to counter the offense by Shinnie and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett avoids the body shot from Shinnie.
Bennett is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shinnie throws a sloppy body shot
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Shinnie.
Bennett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shinnie throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bennett to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut.#T1#
Bennett looks to land a right hand but Shinnie moved out of range.
Shinnie throws a leg kick but Bennett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bennett slips under a jab from Shinnie.
Shinnie throws a low kick but Bennett moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Shinnie.
Shinnie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shinnie misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Bennett counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Shinnie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shinnie swinging wildly here.
Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shinnie.
Shinnie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Shinnie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Shinnie misses with a looping right.
Shinnie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kevin Shinnie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shinnie. That's going to slow Bennett down.
Shinnie leaves Bennett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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!
Shinnie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bennett is out of range.
Shinnie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shinnie swings widly with a right hand
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shinnie scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Shinnie tries to bum rush Bennett with a series of wild strikes but Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bennett wants to counter with a clinch but Shinnie pushes him away.
Bennett moves out of range of the strikes.
Shinnie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennett.
Shinnie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bennett's sensitive parts.
Shinnie throws a shot from downtown. Bennett moves away and avoids it.
Shinnie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bennett moves out of range as Shinnie strikes.
Bennett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shinnie misses with a left hand
and Bennett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shinnie.
Bennett wants to counter the offense by Shinnie and move into the clinch position.#T4##KD2#
Bennett lands a big right hand that sends Shinnie crashing to the mat! Bennett stays standing though and waves Shinnie back to his feet!#ROC2#Shinnie is rocked!#CUT2#Kevin Shinnie's cut is getting worse.
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 scores with a body shot.
Oh Shinnie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shinnie is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Bennett instigates a clinch.
Bennett dips a shoulder and cracks Shinnie with a mighty uppercut! Shinnie falls back against the cage and Bennett unloads with a barrage of strikes! Shinnie is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bennett screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Bennett!

 

Event: ICE3: First Champion     
Date:   Nov 13, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Okoro closes the distance and clinches.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Okoro has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett. #BC2#
Okoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Okoro clinches.
Bennett fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett keeps the fight on the outside.
Bennett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bennett feinted with a counter takedown.
Okoro throws a sloppy head kick and Bennett moves out of range easily.
Bennett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bennett avoids the head kick by Okoro.
Bennett takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Okoro clinches up with Bennett and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okoro.
Okoro tries to break free but Bennett pushes him back against the cage.
Okoro misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Okoro breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Okoro closes the distance and pushes Bennett back into the cage.#BC2#
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okoro throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennett. #CL2#
Okoro closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Okoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bennett keeps the fight on the outside.
Bennett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okoro swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range. #CL2#
Okoro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bennett, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bennett tries to keep at a distance but Okoro has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Okoro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL2#
Okoro forces Bennett back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Okoro fails to land.
Okoro lands a nice uppercut.
Okoro wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Okoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Okoro thuds a left hand into Bennett's body.#CL2#
Okoro pushes Bennett up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Okoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Okoro has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Okoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Okoro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bennett, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Okoro breaks from the clinch.
Okoro moves in looking to clinch but Bennett pushes him off.
Bennett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Okoro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bennett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Okoro darts in and clinches Bennett up against the cage.#BC2#
Okoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okoro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bennett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bennett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Okoro has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okoro.#BC2#
Okoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okoro doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennett circles away.
Bennett tries to counter with a takedown but Okoro is quick to defend against it.
Okoro throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range. #CL2#
Okoro has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Okoro breaks from the clinch. #T4##CL2#
Okoro moves into the clinch.
Okoro working aggressively here.
Bennett blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okoro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Okoro breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Okoro moves into the clinch successfully.
Bennett blocking some punches.
Okoro gets through Bennett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Okoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Bennett tries to keep at a distance but Okoro has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Okoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Udonis Okoro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bennett keeps the fight on the outside.
Okoro tries to clinch but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okoro thuds his right hand into Bennett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okoro tests Bennett's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Okoro clinches.
Okoro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okoro working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Okoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Okoro pushes Bennett up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okoro. #BC2#
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Okoro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Okoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Okoro throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Okoro is trying to push Bennett away but Bennett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Okoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Okoro breaks from the clinch.
Okoro wants to clinch.#CL2#
Okoro clinches.
Okoro lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2##BC2#
Okoro breaks the clinch.
Okoro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Okoro has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Okoro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Okoro fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Okoro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bennett, pushing him back against the cage.
Okoro scores with a shoulder strike.
Okoro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bennett has him pressed against the cage.
Okoro has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett blocking some punches. #BC2#
Okoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okoro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Okoro tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Bennett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Bennett has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Okoro is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Okoro moves into the clinch successfully.
Okoro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okoro misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Okoro breaks the clinch.
Okoro lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Okoro clinches up with Bennett and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Okoro breaks from the clinch.
Bennett avoids the head kick by Okoro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Udonis Okoro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Okoro tries to clinch there but Bennett circles away. #CL2#
Okoro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okoro gets through Bennett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Okoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okoro tries to clinch up but Bennett circles away and keeps his distance.
Bennett feinted with a counter takedown.
Okoro misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett attempts a counter takedown but Okoro avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Okoro takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Okoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Bennett tries to keep at a distance but Okoro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1##BC2#
Okoro breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Okoro clinches up with Bennett and pushes him back against the cage.
Okoro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okoro throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett. #BC2#
Okoro breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Okoro clinches up with Bennett and pushes him back against the cage.
Okoro has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
A shot in the inside from Okoro. #BC2#
Okoro manages to break the clinch.
Bennett swats away the attempt to clinch by Okoro.
Bennett tries to counter with a takedown but Okoro is quick to defend against it.#T2##CL2#
Okoro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bennett, pushing him back against the cage.
Okoro swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Okoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Okoro clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Okoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Okoro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Okoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Udonis Okoro seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Okoro moves into range and clinches up with Bennett.#BC2#
Okoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okoro tries to clinch there but Bennett circles away.
Bennett feinted with a counter takedown.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Okoro gets a clinch. #BC2#
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Okoro has managed to clinch.
Udonis Okoro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Okoro is looking to break free of the clinch but Bennett has double underhooks. #BC2#
Okoro breaks the clinch.
Okoro fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4##CL2#
Okoro takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Okoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Okoro has Bennett up against the cage in a clinch.
Okoro throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Udonis Okoro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okoro 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 James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Udonis Okoro!

 

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Edmond     
Date:   Nov 05, 2021
#R1#
Graindo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graindo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Graindo scores with a decent looking hook.
Sloppy strikes from Graindo. Those never looked like landing.
Bennett feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bennett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graindo circles away.
Graindo punishes Bennett's body with a nice straight punch.
Graindo 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 wants to slow Graindo down by chopping away at his legs.
Graindo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graindo tries to bum rush Bennett with a series of wild strikes but Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bennett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Bennett closes the distance and pushes Graindo back into the cage.
Graindo misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Graindo avoiding damage. #T1#
Graindo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bennett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Graindo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graindo gets underhooks to prevent Bennett's takedown attempt.
Graindo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graindo stalling the fight. #BC#
Bennett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graindo misses the shot to the body.
Graindo lands a slapping body shot.
Graindo lands a jab to the head.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graindo lands a body shot.
Bennett fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bennett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graindo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Graindo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bennett eats them both and turns towards Graindo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Justin Bennett has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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. #KD2#
Graindo lands a big right hand that sends Bennett crashing to the mat! Graindo stays standing though and waves Bennett back to his feet!#ROC2#Bennett is rocked!
Kaido Graindo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennett is looking for a counter combo.
Graindo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bennett is fending him off so far but Graindo persists. Nope, Bennett circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennett takes one to the chin there.
Oh Bennett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graindo throws a shot to the body.
Bennett seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Graindo sends Bennett crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Graindo is motioning to the referee to let Bennett up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Graindo slips a jab from Bennett.
Graindo misses with a double jab.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graindo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Graindo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennett tries to clinch up.
Graindo misses with a double jab.
Graindo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Graindo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Graindo lands in his opponent's guard.
Bennett managing to control the position.
Graindo postures up.
Graindo distracts Bennett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Graindo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Graindo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Graindo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graindo is pushing down on Bennett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bennett is fighting to maintain full guard but Graindo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.
Bennett gets full guard.
Graindo trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graindo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Graindo passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaido Graindo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Bennett's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Graindo misses the jab.#CL#
Bennett closes the distance and clinches.
Graindo tries to break free but Bennett pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bennett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graindo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Graindo misses the body punch
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Bennett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graindo misses with a straight right.
Bennett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graindo throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett throws a quick counter kick to the body but Graindo avoids it.
Graindo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
Bennett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1##CL#
Bennett has Graindo up against the cage in a clinch.
Graindo throws a head punch that misses.
Graindo throws a head punch that misses.
Graindo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Graindo breaks the clinch.
Bennett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bennett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bennett slips a jab and a cross from Graindo.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Graindo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennett moves away from the strike by Graindo.
As Graindo tries to get set, Bennett tries to push him back and clinch up but Graindo manages to avoid the attempt.
Graindo scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
Graindo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Graindo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett tries a head kick but it misses.
Graindo connects with a crisp jab.
Kaido Graindo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Graindo.
Graindo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graindo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Graindo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bennett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick lands from Bennett.
Nice shot by Graindo.
A big left from Graindo misses.
Bennett dodges the punch combination from Graindo. #T3#
Bennett wants to clinch
and Graindo counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Graindo just misses with a punch to the body.
Graindo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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.
Graindo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Graindo.
A quick step to the side and Bennett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graindo. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graindo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Graindo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bennett avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Bennett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Graindo misses with a series of wild punches.
Graindo lands a head shot.
Graindo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bennett doesn't seem bothered though.
Graindo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Graindo does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Graindo misses with a looping left.
Bennett drops down looking for a counter takedown but Graindo sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaido Graindo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Bennett's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bennett tries to move into range but Graindo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch but Graindo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Graindo throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett throws a front kick aimed at Graindo's knee but Graindo avoids it well.
Graindo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Graindo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Graindo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bennett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graindo connects with a combination that backs up Bennett into the cage. Graindo lands a flurry of punches that gets past Bennett's guard. Bennett is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Graindo bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaido Graindo!
Our winner, Kaido Graindo, 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: SMASH: Bishop vs Kruger     
Date:   Oct 02, 2021
#R1#
Bennett swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
Bennett flicks out a counter leg kick but Ali steps away.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Bennett pushes him off.
Bennett scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
Ali tries to clinch up
and Bennett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bennett goes for a double leg but Ali avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ali continues to drive forward.
Bennett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali wants 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 Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett scores with a hook to the body. Ali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Ali misses
and Bennett counters with a left to the body.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Ali wants to clinch
and Bennett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Ali drops his hands momentarily and Bennett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bennett finds Ali's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Ali flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Bennett lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Ali will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Bennett!
A relieved looking Justin 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: SMASH: Voronin vs Benn Jr     
Date:   Jul 03, 2021
#R1#
Bennett throws a combination that misses
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Bennett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bishop throws a good cross that connects.
Bennett misses with a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bennett has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bishop wants it to stay on the feet.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop throws a front kick that sends Bennett stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bishop.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bishop tries to avoid it but Bennett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bishop to the ground. Bishop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bishop bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Bennett is looking to chop away at Bishop's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bishop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bennett goes for a double leg but Bishop avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bishop continues to drive forward.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.
Bennett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.#T1#
Bishop lands with a slapping head kick.
Bishop cracks Bennett with an open hand slap.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Bennett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bishop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennett on the side of the head.
Bishop is looking to slow Bennett down with leg kicks.
Bishop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bennett tries for a takedown but Bishop circles away easily
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Bennett fails to land the takedown.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
Bennett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennett tries to land a body kick
and Bishop counters with a solid body kick.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Bishop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bennett throws a chopping leg kick but Bishop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bishop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bennett on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bishop tries to land a leg kick but Bennett saw it coming and moves away.
Bishop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bennett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Bishop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Bennett.
Bishop plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bennett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bennett.
Bennett takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Bishop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bishop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bennett.
Bennett misses with a leg kick
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett fails with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bennett will feel that in the morning.
Bishop lands with a straight right. Bennett didn't see that one coming.
Bennett moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennett on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett connects with a solid leg kick.
Bishop moves out of range as Bennett throws a body kick.
Bishop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bennett or perhaps it was just good defense by Bishop, which made it look bad.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Bennett. #CUT2#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bennett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennett looks winded!
Bennett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bishop scores with a jab to the head.
A combination from Bennett does no damage.
Bennett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bishop lands an overhand right.
Bennett has a takedown stuffed.
Bishop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bennett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Bennett is out of range.
A low kick from Bennett is predictable there
and Bishop counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
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#
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
A little feinted left hand from Bishop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body kick from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bennett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bishop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bennett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
A shot to the body from Bennett misses
and Bishop counters with a nice body kick.
Bishop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Bishop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bishop lands a slapping body shot.
Bishop 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!
Bishop blocks a head kick by Bennett.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Bennett's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennett tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bennett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.#T1#
Bishop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bennett's sensitive parts.
Bishop thuds his shin into the meat of Bennett's side.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bennett might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bishop has got the better of the exchanges.
Bishop lands a jab to the head.
Bennett avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Bennett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around?
Bennett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.
Bishop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bennett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
and Bishop counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
Bishop sizes up Bennett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bishop.
Bishop connects with the punch.#ROC#Bennett is rocked!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bennett.
Bennett is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
You can see that Bennett has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T2#
Bennett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bennett seems to have recovered his senses.
Bennett throws a lazy body kick
and Bishop counters with a body kick that stops Bennett in his tracks momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Bishop. Beautiful body shot.
Bishop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bishop here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bishop scores with a punch to the head.
Bishop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bennett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bishop 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.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bishop. #KD#
Bishop lands a big head kick that sends Bennett tumbling to the mat! Bishop takes a step backwards and waves Bennett back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bennett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bennett has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bishop.#T3#
Bennett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bishop pinned against the cage. Bishop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
Bennett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop lands an overhand right.
Bennett throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bennett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
Keith Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Bennett down. #T4#
Bennett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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 kick lands to the mid section there for Bishop.
Bishop lands with an overhand left.
Bennett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bishop throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Bishop.
Bishop lands with a hook. Bennett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bennett is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bishop is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bennett.
Bennett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop scores with a nice head shot.
Bennett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bennett.
Bishop thumps Bennett with a low kick.
Bennett throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Bennett moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
Bishop with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennett on the side of the head.
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
Bennett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
Bishop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bennett avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bishop is out of range and Bennett settles back down.
Bennett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennett throws a lazy uppercut
and Bishop counters with a slapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
A jab lands there for Bishop.
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 shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Bennett throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop with a hook.
Bishop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bennett.
Bennett tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bennett looks for a takedown but Bishop sprawls well.
Bennett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Bennett should have avoided that one.
Bennett slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
An inside leg kick lands from Bishop.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Bishop. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennett.
Bishop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bennett throws a leg kick
and Bishop counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bennett walks into a jab.
Bishop works the jab nicely.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
A punch combination from Bennett misses.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bennett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bishop looks for the body kick but Bennett saw that one coming.
Bennett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.
Bennett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bishop thumps Bennett with a low kick.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.#T3#
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Bennett moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Bennett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennett on the side of the head.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bennett has a takedown stuffed.
Bishop lands with a hook. Bennett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No joy there for Bennett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bennett tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
Bennett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bennett momentarily.
Bennett darts in looking for a takedown but Bishop gets double underhooks and turns Bennett into the cage.
Bishop is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Bennett looks for a takedown but Bishop sprawls well.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Bennett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bennett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennett shoots in for a double leg but Bishop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Justin Bennett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bishop pushes Bennett away with a front kick.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bennett. That did some damage!
A cross from Bishop lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Bishop pushes Bennett away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bishop connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Bennett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bishop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bennett.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Bennett's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennett tries to avoid it.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bennett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bishop is fending him off so far but Bennett persists. Nope, Bishop circles away and we're back to standing.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bishop.
That kick from Bishop tenderised Bennett's leg. Bennett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bishop stalks Bennett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bennett's face. Bennett staggers backwards, shaken.
Bishop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bishop throws a front kick that sends Bennett stumbling back into the cage.
Bennett is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bishop tries a head kick but it misses.
Bennett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1##KD#
Bishop lands a big head kick that sends Bennett tumbling to the mat! Bishop takes a step backwards and waves Bennett back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bishop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bishop with the inside leg kick.
Bennett shoots in looking for a takedown. Bishop tries to sprawl out of it but Bennett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bishop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop thumps Bennett with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Bennett down.
Bennett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bishop with a nice calf kick.
Bennett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bennett in his tracks. #T2#
Bennett shoots and misses
and Bishop counters with a leg kick.
Bennett throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bishop 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.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennett on the side of the head.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bishop as he avoids it easily.
Bennett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bennett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bennett fails with the takedown.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A cross from Bishop lands.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bennett.#T3#
Bennett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
Bennett throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bennett misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Bennett.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett throws a low kick but Bishop moves out of range easily.
Bennett misses with a low kick.
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps Bennett's head back.
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 takes one on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Bennett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#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!
Bennett takes one to the side of the head.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bennett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bishop pinned against the cage. Bishop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice body kick there by Bishop.
Bennett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett misses with a series of wild punches.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop had his way with Justin Bennett in that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Bennett throws a combination that misses
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bishop defends well and Bennett ends up having to push Bishop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bennett moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bishop.
An inside leg kick lands from Bishop.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bennett throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bennett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bishop avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Bishop finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bennett is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
No luck for Bennett with that takedown attempt.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.
Bennett dives in and grabs Bishop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes down on Bennett's head and hops out.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bishop - that will leave a mark!
Bishop plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bennett tries to move into range but Bishop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD#
Bishop drops Bennett with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bennett looks back up at him and smiles so Bishop waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bishop scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop cracks Bennett on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bennett falls backwards against the cage. Bishop follows up with more strikes that drop Bennett to his knees. Bishop keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bennett! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Bishop!
Keith Bishop is the new heavyweight champion!
As Keith Bishop got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I’m Finally A World Champion '.

 

Event: SFL 78 | Animosity     
Date:   Jun 16, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Bennett has managed to clinch.
Johnson avoiding damage.
Bennett is looking for a takedown.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bennett avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Bennett blocks with his arms.
Bennett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson lands a body shot. #T1#
Bennett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
LaTroy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.#TD2#
Bennett is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johnson can't fight it off and eventually Bennett manages to take the fight to the floor. Johnson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bennett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bennett wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position. #SUB2#
Bennett seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Bennett sits in half guard.
Bennett is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Johnson tries to roll over but Bennett keeps him under control.
Johnson controlling the position for now.
Bennett trying to advance position but Johnson counters by regaining guard.
Bennett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bennett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bennett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bennett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bennett trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bennett working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Bennett looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Bennett. Bennett maintains the clinch.
Bennett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bennett tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Bennett controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bennett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Bennett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bennett avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Bennett jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennett, not yet.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Bennett had control of the position.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bennett controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LaTroy Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennett circles away.
And Bennett tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bennett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Bennett drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Bennett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Bennett prevents a body shot from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
LaTroy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennett is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bennett letting Johnson take a breather here.
Bennett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around?
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennett tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bennett jumps guard. #T2#
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Bennett looking to control. #T3#
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Bennett is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bennett wants to control but Johnson passes easily into half guard.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Bennett won't allow it.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Bennett won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
Johnson tries to clinch but Bennett is having none of it.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Bennett.
Bennett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennett has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LaTroy Johnson 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#
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Johnson and Bennett goes tumbling to the canvas! Johnson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson wants to stand but Bennett has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bennett tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bennett tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU#
Johnson stands up and beckons Bennett to join him on the feet.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bennett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson cracks Bennett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Bennett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bennett jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Bennett avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
A short left from Johnson.
LaTroy Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson wants to stall.
Bennett tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Bennett drops back down to his feet.
LaTroy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.
Bennett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bennett blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson works on Bennett's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
LaTroy Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bennett.
Bennett tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Bennett wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Bennett avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bennett goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4#
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bennett. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bennett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bennett is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Johnson.
Bennett wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Bennett avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bennett is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Justin Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
LaTroy Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaTroy Johnson!

A very excited looking LaTroy Johnson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: SFL 71 | Turf War     
Date:   May 16, 2021
#R1#
Viking swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bennett.
Bennett misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Viking counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Viking.
Viking 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.#TD#
Bennett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bennett is looking to take a break and control but Viking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viking wants to get back to his feet.
Bennett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Viking is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bennett is working for a kimura but Viking is defending it quite comfortably.
Viking looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB#
Bennett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viking defends it well.
Viking pushes Bennett off looking to stand but Bennett dives back in and keeps control.
Bennett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viking does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Viking wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Viking has closed the distance and engaged Bennett in a clinch.
Viking lands a knee to the body.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Viking gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Viking crunches a lovely knee into Bennett's ribcage.
Viking misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bennett.
Viking lands a knee to the body.
Viking tries to land knees in the clinch but Bennett avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Viking tries to land knees in the clinch but Bennett avoids the damage to the body.
Bennett wants a takedown.
Viking is pressed up against the cage. Bennett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Viking down to the mat. Viking avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Viking connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Viking throws a leg kick which misses Bennett's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennett tries to avoid it.
Viking connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viking dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bennett. That did some damage!
Viking fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andy Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viking tries to close the distance and clinch but Bennett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bennett is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Viking.#CL#
Bennett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Viking putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bennett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Viking with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Viking creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bennett's defenses.
Viking landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Viking lands a nice knee to the body.
Viking misses with a knee strike.
Bennett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viking lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Viking lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viking landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Viking landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Viking.
Viking scores with a knee to the head.
Viking scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Viking tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennett avoids it.
Viking pushes Bennett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Viking misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bennett. #TD#
Bennett ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bennett no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Viking tries to stand but Bennett is controlling from the bottom.
Viking is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4##SU2#
Viking decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bennett, up you get!
Bennett avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Bennett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viking is being controlled here.
Viking is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bennett is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bennett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Viking is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bennett tries to advance to mount but Viking denies him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Viking dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Viking cracks Bennett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Viking throws a body kick that misses.
Viking is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Viking lands a head kick. Bennett smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Viking is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Viking connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Viking rushes Bennett and presses him up against the cage.
Viking presses Bennett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bennett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Viking prevents it.
Andy Viking seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking tries to land knees in the clinch but Bennett avoids the damage to the body.
Viking lands a damaging elbow.
Viking lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bennett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Viking just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Bennett gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Viking kicks off Bennett and gets to his feet.
Andy Viking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Viking bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bennett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Viking clobbers Bennett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Viking throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Viking.
Viking misses with a body shot #CL#
and Bennett moves into the clinch.
Viking using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Viking works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bennett takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viking with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bennett wants to take the fight to the mat but Viking manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viking utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Viking 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 Viking can turn it around.
Viking lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Viking lands with a light punch inside.
Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Viking lands a knee to the head.
Viking has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Viking lands a body punch.
Viking has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viking gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bennett takes a shot to the head.
Viking with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Viking lands a body shot in the clinch.
Viking lands a nice knee to the body.
Viking lands an elbow inside.
Viking missing with knees to the body.
Viking landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Viking.
Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bennett managing to block the knees to the body from Viking.
Viking lands a left hand.
Viking tries a knee to the head but Bennett blocks it.
A short uppercut from Viking.
Viking lands a body shot.
Viking with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Viking throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bennett blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Viking misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viking landing knees to the body.
Viking is working Bennett over against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Viking.
Viking landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bennett takes an elbow to the temple.
Viking scores a nice knee to the body.
Viking lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Justin Bennett has been cut.
Nice elbow from Viking. #KD2#
Viking drops Bennett with a big knee straight up the middle! Bennett is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Bennett is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett drops his hands momentarily and Viking takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oh Bennett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Viking sends Bennett crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Viking is motioning to the referee to let Bennett up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CL2#
Viking clinches.
Viking is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Bennett's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Bennett! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Andy Viking!
As Andy Viking got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It's not whether you win or lose, it's how many people remember you when you die'.

 

Event: SFL 60 | Mumu vs Viking     
Date:   Apr 03, 2021
#R1#
Samsonov cracks Bennett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab, jab by Bennett - just one landing.
Samsonov throws a right and a left that Bennett avoids nicely.
Bennett throws a body punch but Samsonov moves out of range.
Samsonov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bennett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Samsonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Samsonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Samsonov throws a big shot that misses.
Samsonov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bennett with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bennett digs a good hook to Samsonov's body.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Samsonov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Bennett scores with a punch to the head.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Samsonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Samsonov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Samsonov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Samsonov throws a looping overhand right but Bennett ducks down to avoid it.
Bennett throws out a counter right but Samsonov avoids it with no problem.
Samsonov throws a hook to the side of Bennett's head but Bennett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Samsonov moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Samsonov looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Bennett throws a sloppy body shot
and Samsonov counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Samsonov counters with a crisp one two that drops Bennett! Samsonov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bennett to his feet! Bennett is in big trouble!
Bennett misses with a body shot
and Samsonov counters with a big right hand! Oh Bennett is in trouble here! Samsonov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Samsonov!
Post fight, Ivan Samsonov stared into the camera and said ' иди на хуй себя idi na khuy sebya'.

 

Event: SFL 51 | Bloody Death Roll     
Date:   Feb 27, 2021
#R1#
Fusi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fusi.
Fusi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bennett missing with a left hand there. Fusi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like James Fusi has been cut.
Bennett connects with a body shot.
Fusi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennett moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFusi.
Bennett thuds a left hand into Fusi's body.
Bennett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett misses with a right hand
letting Fusi counter with a right hand.
Bennett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fusi's head.
Jab, jab by Bennett - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fusi to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Fusi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Justin Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD2#
Fusi drops Bennett with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bennett looks back up at him and smiles so Fusi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Bennett is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Justin Bennett has been cut.
Fusi slips a straight right by Bennett.
Bennett throws a hook but Fusi blocks it.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Fusi moves away and avoids it.
Fusi throws a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Fusi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bennett! Fusi lets Bennett back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Bennett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bennett throws a big shot that misses.
Fusi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Bennett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fusi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bennett seems to have got his legs back now.
Bennett throws an off balance right hand
and Fusi counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Fusi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fusi throws out the jab.
Bennett misses with an uppercut. Fusi saw that one coming.
Fusi unleashes a big counter combination but Bennett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fusi moves away from the strike by Bennett.
Bennett moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bennett misses the target.
A jab from Bennett misses.
Fusi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fusi moves away.
Bennett throws a lazy right hand but Fusi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fusi throws a counter combo.#T3#
Fusi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennett.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Fusi moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Bennett! Fusi continues to tee off on Bennett, landing with a left and a right! Fusi connects with a right hand that leaves Bennett sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Fusi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Fusi!
An intense looking James Fusi took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I hope Babinski is ok and wil recover. Sorry dude!'.

 

Event: SFL 43 | Mumu vs Bennett     
Date:   Jan 24, 2021
#R1#
Bennett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mumu throws a poor cross that misses
and Bennett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mumu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bennett.
Justin Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mumu moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu throws out the jab.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Mumu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mumu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumu looks to throw the jab but Bennett is out of range. #CL#
Mumu darts in and clinches Bennett up against the cage.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mumu misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mumu.
Bennett looks winded!
Mumu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mumu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mumu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mumu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennetts head.
Mumu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennett's elbow.
Bennett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mumu backwards.
A body shot lands from Bennett. #BC2#
Bennett breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Mumu.
Mumu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bennett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mumu thinking.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Mumu.
Bennett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mumu.
Bennett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennett throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Mumu counters with a crisp one two that drops Bennett! Mumu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bennett to his feet! Bennett is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Bennett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Bennett throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mumu to counter with a crisp jab.
Bennett swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Mumu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mumu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bennett fails to land.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mumu lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mumu.
Mumu can't find room to land a body shot as Bennett controls the action.
Mumu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mumu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mumu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennett's elbow.
Mumu blocks a body shot from Bennett.
Mumu scores with a hook to the body.
Mumu lands a body shot.
Mumu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mumu.
Still in the clinch, Mumu scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Bennett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mumu lands with a light punch inside.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mumu digs a right hand into Bennett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bennett's gas tank.
Mumu lands with a right to the head.
Mumu scores with a hook to the body.
Mumu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mumu misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu lands a nice shot to the body.
Mumu tries to throw a body punch but Bennett avoids it by throwing Mumu back against the cage.
Mumu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
A short right from Mumu on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Mumu. #KD#
Mumu drops Bennett onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bennett is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Bennett is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumu presses Bennett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bennett is still on wobbly legs! Can Mumu finish him?
Mumu tries a body shot but Bennett blocks it.
Mumu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett seems to have recovered his senses.
Mumu lands a body shot.
Mumu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennett's elbow.
Mumu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mumu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mumu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Mumu.
Mumu throws a big uppercut that drops Bennett! More strikes from Mumu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bennett lies dazed against the cage as Mumu celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alborz Mumu!
Alborz Mumu retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Alborz Mumu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RRFC 54: Gunn vs Pandens     
Date:   Sep 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett connects with the punch.
Rockwell tries for a takedown but Bennett circles away easily
and Rockwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Bennett lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Rockwell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Rockwell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bennett is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rockwell.
Bennett passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rockwell!
Rockwell gets back to half guard.
Bennett wants to pass the guard but Rockwell is defending well.
Rockwell is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB2#
Rockwell actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily.
Bennett passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rockwell regains half guard.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Bennett passes to side control.
Rockwell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bennett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Bennett wants to work for an arm triangle but Rockwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura but Rockwell is defending well. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rockwell is just riding it out for now. Bennett eventually gives up the hold.
Rockwell trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bennett wants to pass to mount but Rockwell is defending the position. #SUB#
Bennett seems to be working for a kimura but Rockwell defends the submission attempt.
Bennett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rockwell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bennett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rockwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rockwell has his foot on Bennett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennett works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rockwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bennett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Bennett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Rockwell clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Rockwell pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rockwell working for a triangle but Bennett defends it easily.
Bennett stands and throws Rockwell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bennett has control of an arm but Rockwell manages to advance to Bennett's back!
Rockwell connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bennett to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bennett to escape the position. #SUB2#
Bennett defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rockwell tries to get the hooks in deep but Bennett pushed the leg off. #T1##SUB2#
Rockwell patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bennett is trying to break free.
Lew Rockwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bennett covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Rockwell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rockwell missing with strikes from the back.
Bennett can't escape the position.
Rockwell lands punches and elbows.
Rockwell missing with strikes.
Rockwell looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Rockwell controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position.
Rockwell lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bennett is trying to remain composed but Rockwell is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Bennett tries to break free.
Rockwell is punishing Bennett with some ground and pound.
Bennett tries to escape the position. #T2#
Rockwell lands a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett staying busy and making it hard for Rockwell to control.
Rockwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockwell scores with strikes from the back.
Rockwell scores with strikes from the back.
Rockwell has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bennett.
Rockwell has Bennett flattened out and is raining down punches. #ROC2#Bennett is rocked!
Rockwell missing with strikes.
Bennett breaks Rockwell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rockwell is looking to stand up but Bennett isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockwell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rockwell is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a triangle but Bennett pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for a guillotine here but Bennett defends easily.
Bennett advances to half guard.
Bennett wants to take a breather but Rockwell is having none of it.
Rockwell gets back to full guard. #T4#
Bennett looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Rockwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bennett is aware though and is defending well.
Bennett passes into half guard.
Bennett is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rockwell is controlling an arm, preventing Bennett from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rockwell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rockwell tries to hold on but Bennett pushes him away.
Rockwell stops Bennett from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lew Rockwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Rockwell has his takedown stuffed
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennett moves in looking to clinch but Rockwell pushes him off.
Bennett works the jab nicely.
Lew Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett scores with a nice strike.
Rockwell ducks right into an uppercut from Bennett.
Bennett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense.
Bennett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennett jabs Rockwell right on the nose. Rockwell blinks but takes it well.
Rockwell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bennett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rockwell scrambles back to his feet.
Rockwell misses with a hook
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lew Rockwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Justin Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Rockwell.
Rockwell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rockwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennett cracks Rockwell on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rockwell falls backwards against the cage. Bennett follows up with more strikes that drop Rockwell to his knees. Bennett keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rockwell! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Bennett!
Justin Bennett retains his heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Justin Bennett waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: RRFC 45: Bennett vs Haggar III     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett works Haggar's body with a nice hook.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Haggar is just out of range.
Haggar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennett counters with a left to the body.
Haggar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haggar 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.
Haggar misses with a straight left.
Bennett throws a hook but Haggar blocks it.
Haggar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haggar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bennett connects with a right hand. Haggar shakes it off.
Bennett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennett misses with a hook.
Haggar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Justin Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Bennett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haggar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bennett defends it well.#T1#
Haggar misses with a looping right.
Haggar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
Haggar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haggar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Haggar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haggar misses the jab.
Bennett dips to his left and cracks Haggar with an uppercut!
No luck for Haggar with that takedown attempt.
Bennett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haggar.
Haggar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body. #KD#
Bennett cracks Haggar with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bennett has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Haggar to stand back up!#ROC#Haggar is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haggar is aggressively charging in as Bennett backs up avoiding any damage. Bennett tosses out a jab and Haggar runs right into it face first! Haggar is out cold! Bennett dropped down on all fours and is barking in Haggar's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Bennett!
Justin Bennett retains his heavyweight title!
Justin Bennett took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: RRFC 42: The Kings     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell misses with a straight left.
Rockwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Bennett tries to sprawl out of it but Rockwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bennett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennett with a hook.
Rockwell throws a right hand that Bennett ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennett also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Bennett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell loads up on a big right hand but Bennett slips the punch.
Rockwell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rockwell throws a right and a left that Bennett avoids nicely.
Bennett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rockwell throws a series of punches but Bennett moves out of range.
Rockwell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Rockwell.
Rockwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockwell misses with a hook. Bennett ducked under it nicely.
Bennett staying out of range there.
Rockwell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rockwell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bennett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett avoids a kick to the body.
Rockwell goes for a double leg but Bennett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bennett continues to drive forward.#T1#
Rockwell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rockwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justin Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Rockwell.
Rockwell looks winded!
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockwell throws out the jab.
Rockwell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rockwell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rockwell tries to get into range but Bennett steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Rockwell! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Bennett scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Bennett!
Justin Bennett retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Justin Bennett thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: RRFC 37: Dungey vs Shabazz II     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
BangYou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Bennett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Bennett throws out a powerful jab.
BangYou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bennett at a distance.
Justin Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. BangYou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett needs to keep his hands up - BangYou had a free shot at his head there.
Bennett tries to clinch there but BangYou circles away.
BangYou scores with a jab to the jaw.
BangYou connects with a body shot that sends Bennett's belly button to the back.
BangYou throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bennett blocks a jab.
BangYou cracks Bennett with a good jab.
BangYou misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett swings for the body but BangYou moves out of range.
BangYou flicks out a counter leg kick but Bennett steps away.
Bennett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from BangYou.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from BangYou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
BangYou throws a chopping leg kick but Bennett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
BangYou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
BangYou moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bennett cracks BangYou with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.
BangYou cracks Bennett with an open hand slap.
BangYou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from BangYou! But no joy.
BangYou with a nice cross.
BangYou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
BangYou scores with a jab to the body.
BangYou 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 throws a lazy right hand but BangYou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from BangYou! But no joy.
Bennett misses with an uppercut.
BangYou fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bennett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bennett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches BangYou on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
BangYou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennett misses with a lunging right hand
and BangYou counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Bennett misses. #T2#
BangYou fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BangYou was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
BangYou scoring well with a low kick there.
Bennett lands with a shot to the body.
Bennett throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and BangYou counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bennett.
BangYou working Bennett over with knees to the body.
BangYou blocks a body shot from Bennett. #BC2#
BangYou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennett looks to throw the jab but BangYou is out of range.
BangYou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett connects with the punch.
Bennett is looking to clinch but BangYou is avoiding it.
BangYou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
BangYou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Bennett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Bennett misses with a lunging right hand
and BangYou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bennett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bennett misses with a looping left.
BangYou takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bennett throws a body punch but BangYou moves out of range.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BangYou manages to avoid it.
BangYou throws a lazy right hand but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
BangYou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bennett circles away quickly and effectively.
BangYou is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
BangYou misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
BangYou lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BangYou cracks Bennett with an open hand slap.#T4#
BangYou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bennett finds it's way round the side to connect with BangYou's head.
BangYou misses with a hook
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. BangYou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bennett misses with an uppercut.
Bennett swings widly with a right hand
and BangYou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BangYou.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
BangYou lands a leg kick that knocks Bennett off balance momentarily.
BangYou loads up on a big right hand but Bennett slips the punch.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BangYou manages to avoid it.
BangYou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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.
Bennett misses with an uppercut. BangYou saw that one coming.
A jab from Bennett misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiu BangYou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aiu BangYou's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from BangYou misses the target.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
BangYou is looking for the big counter here.
BangYou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BangYou with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bennett to score with a decent uppercut.
Bennett takes a swing at BangYou's ribcage but misses.
Bennett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by BangYou. BangYou obviously looking to wear him down.
BangYou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from BangYou.
A swing and a miss from BangYou.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BangYou staying out of range there.
BangYou throws a leg kick which misses Bennett's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennett tries to avoid it.
BangYou looks to throw the jab but Bennett is out of range.
BangYou misses with a straight right.
Bennett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Bennett misses with a straight right.
Jab by BangYou.
BangYou swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bennett.
BangYou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennett connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from BangYou misses its intended target.
A lazy left from BangYou finds it's target.
Bennett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
BangYou scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennett misses the target.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BangYou manages to avoid it.
BangYou throws out a counter right but Bennett avoids it with no problem.
BangYou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennett scores with a jab to the body.
BangYou connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett throws a lazy uppercut
and BangYou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from BangYou.#T2#
BangYou lands with an uppercut that bounces Bennett off the cage and back into range.
BangYou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennett defending well as BangYou loads up on a big left hand.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BangYou.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by BangYou.
BangYou lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bennett misses with a hook to the body
and BangYou counters with a leg kick.
BangYou will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bennett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bennett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bennett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bennett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
letting BangYou counter with a right hand.
Bennett throws an off balance right hand
and BangYou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Bennett moves out of range of the leg kick from BangYou.
BangYou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
BangYou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
BangYou throws a big shot that misses.
Bennett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
BangYou throws out a loose jab but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bennett misses its target.
BangYou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennett.
Bennett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BangYou.
BangYou takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
BangYou scores with a sloppy right hand. Bennett should have avoided that one.
BangYou throws a low kick but Bennett moves out of range easily.
Bennett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
BangYou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BangYou tries a quick counter leg kick but Bennett is wise to it.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BangYou was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
A little jabbing left from BangYou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennett on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
BangYou misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BangYou lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
BangYou lunges at Bennett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bennett's hand.
BangYou missing with a left hand there. Bennett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
BangYou slips a jab from Bennett.
It seemed like BangYou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for BangYou.
BangYou throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennett.
Bennett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
BangYou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennett was well out of range. Poor timing from BangYou.
Bennett lands a slapping body shot.
BangYou fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aiu BangYou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BangYou tries to work over Bennett's front leg with a kick but Bennett checks it.
BangYou misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiu BangYou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aiu BangYou's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
BangYou throws a leg kick that misses.
Bennett is looking to counter punch.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BangYou.
It looked like Bennett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from BangYou.
BangYou walks into a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for BangYou.
BangYou throws a lazy right hand but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BangYou lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bennett misses with a shot to the body
and BangYou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BangYou throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bennett loads up on a big right hand but BangYou slips the punch.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BangYou misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Bennett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
BangYou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett throws a lazy right hand but BangYou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BangYou wants to land a leg kick but Bennett is out of range.
BangYou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bennett.
Bennett checks a leg kick nicely.
BangYou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
BangYou was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
BangYou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
BangYou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by Bennett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bennett.#CL#
Bennett rushes BangYou and presses him up against the cage.
Bennett's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#BC#
Bennett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennett throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and BangYou counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bennett struggles to land a body shot inside as BangYou controls his hands.
BangYou lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennett has BangYou pressed against the cage, preventing BangYou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from BangYou.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BangYou changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bennett fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
Bennett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
BangYou slips under a jab from Bennett.
A bone on bone clash there as Bennett blocks the leg kick.
A big left from BangYou misses.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BangYou.
Bennett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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.
BangYou moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for BangYou.
BangYou throws a leg kick but Bennett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Bennett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
BangYou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennett.
A telegraphed right hand from BangYou misses the target. #T3#
BangYou jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bennett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BangYou.
Bennett throwing a counter right hand but BangYou manages to avoid it.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
BangYou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bennett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bennett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennett misses with a right hand
and BangYou counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennett misses with a lunging right hand
and BangYou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BangYou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Bennett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from BangYou misses.
Bennett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and BangYou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett misses with a body shot.
BangYou appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bennett blocks a leg kick.#T4#
BangYou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bennett.
BangYou moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
BangYou lands a high kick!
Bennett digs a good body shot into BangYou's ribs.
BangYou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett takes a swing at BangYou's ribcage but misses.
BangYou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennett.
BangYou turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
BangYou throws out a loose jab but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett throwing a counter right hand but BangYou manages to avoid it.
Bennett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
BangYou attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
BangYou throws a leg kick which misses Bennett's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennett tries to avoid it.
Bennett misses with a hook. BangYou ducked under it nicely.
BangYou feints and then cracks Bennett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bennett down.
Bennett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiu BangYou really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aiu BangYou's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Bennett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but BangYou circles away quickly and effectively.
BangYou throws out a counter right but Bennett avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Bennett.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
BangYou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
and BangYou makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That kick from BangYou tenderised Bennett's leg. Bennett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bennett misses the body punch
and BangYou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
BangYou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BangYou.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
and BangYou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BangYou throws a low kick but Bennett avoids it.
Bennett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from BangYou misses its intended target.
BangYou lands a leg kick that knocks Bennett off balance momentarily.
A big left from BangYou misses. #T1#
Bennett staying out of range there.
Bennett swings for the body but BangYou moves out of range.
A combination from BangYou does no damage.
Bennett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BangYou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
BangYou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
BangYou walks into a straight right hand from Bennett.
Some bone on bone action there as Bennett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bennett misses the jab.
Bennett misses with a hook
and BangYou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
BangYou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by BangYou there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BangYou.
BangYou lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
BangYou throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BangYou moves away.
BangYou lands a nice hook to Bennett's body. Bennett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BangYou thumps Bennett with a low kick.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
BangYou closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by BangYou.
Bennett throws a body punch but BangYou moves out of range.
Nice body kick from BangYou.
BangYou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
BangYou lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by BangYou.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BangYou.#T3#
Bennett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
That has opened up Aiu BangYou's cut even more.
BangYou throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennett.
Bennett looks to land a right hand but BangYou moved out of range.
BangYou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Bennett thuds a left hand into BangYou's body.
Decent striking displayed by Bennett there.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Bennett.
Bennett moves forwards but BangYou connects with a nice, crisp jab.
BangYou wants to clinch up but Bennett keeps it at a distance.
BangYou misses with a hook.
BangYou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
BangYou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Bennett.#T4#
A lazy left from BangYou finds it's target.
Bennett loads up on a big right hand but BangYou slips the punch.
Bennett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between BangYou's hands.
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 lazy right hand but BangYou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennett swinging wildly here.
BangYou slips a jab from Bennett.
BangYou throws a hook but Bennett avoids it easily.
Bennett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BangYou.
BangYou moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BangYou.
BangYou flicks out a counter leg kick but Bennett steps away.
A big right from Bennett misses.
BangYou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bennett looks to throw the jab but BangYou is out of range.
Bennett throws a body punch but BangYou moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Aiu BangYou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aiu BangYou's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
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 lands a jab to BangYou's midsection.
BangYou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BangYou moves away.
BangYou tries to land a leg kick but Bennett saw it coming and moves away.
BangYou throws a looping overhand right but Bennett ducks down to avoid it.
Bennett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bennett slips a jab from BangYou.
A counter left hand to the body from Bennett misses its target.
Bennett throws a big shot that misses.
BangYou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
BangYou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennett misses with a right hand
and BangYou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BangYou ducks right into an uppercut from Bennett.
BangYou throws a chopping leg kick but Bennett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Bennett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from BangYou.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BangYou.
A jab from BangYou misses. #T1##CL2#
BangYou clinches up with Bennett and pushes him back against the cage.
Bennett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
BangYou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bennett or not.
Bennett struggles to land a body shot inside as BangYou controls his hands.
BangYou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Bennett.
BangYou is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bennett lands a left hand that snaps the head of BangYou backwards.
Bennett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bennett lands with a right to the head.
Bennett lands a nice uppercut.
Bennett scores with a shot to the side of BangYou's head.
Bennett tries to work over BangYou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennett lands a hook that snaps the head of BangYou backwards.
Bennett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Bennett.
Bennett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
BangYou is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Bennett. #T2#
Bennett gets through BangYou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
BangYou is still on wobbly legs! Can Bennett finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bennett.
Bennett is working BangYou over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bennett.
Bennett creates a bit of space for himself and rocks BangYou with a big uppercut! BangYou tries to clinch up but Bennett pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples BangYou to the mat! BangYou covers up and Bennett unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Justin Bennett!
Justin Bennett retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Justin Bennett thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: RRFC 32: Bennett vs Haggar II     
Date:   Mar 21, 2020
#R1#
Haggar slips a straight right by Bennett.
Haggar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Haggar tries to counter with a clinch but Bennett shakes him off and moves away.
Haggar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bennett scores with a shot to the body.
Haggar throws a lazy right hand but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Bennett.
Haggar avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Bennett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haggar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Haggar drives through and clinches with Bennett against the cage.
Bennett scores with a shoulder strike.
Bennett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haggar backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haggar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bennett or not.
Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by Haggar.
Bennett cracks Haggar with a nice body shot.
Bennett blocks an uppercut.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett blocking some punches.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Nice body punch from Bennett.
Haggar looks winded!
Bennett lands with a light punch inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Haggar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bennett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haggar backwards.
Bennett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bennett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bennett lands a hook that snaps the head of Haggar backwards.
Bennett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Haggar misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Bennett.
Bennett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bennett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bennett is working Haggar over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bennett lands a hook that snaps the head of Haggar backwards.
A right hand to the body from Bennett.
A body shot lands from Bennett.
Haggar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bennett tries to throw a body punch but Haggar avoids it by throwing Bennett back against the cage.
Bennett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Haggar is rocked!
Bennett throws a big uppercut that drops Haggar! More strikes from Bennett and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Haggar lies dazed against the cage as Bennett celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Bennett!
Justin Bennett retains his heavyweight title!
Justin Bennett took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: RRFC 29: Shabazz vs Kholin     
Date:   Feb 22, 2020
#R1#
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutten.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Bennett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Bennett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Bennett coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutten.
Rutten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rutten throws a lazy right hand but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutten slips under a jab.
Rutten now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Rutten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rutten lands a left hand. #T1#
Rutten lands a nice uppercut.
Rutten working aggressively here.
Bennett lands a left hand.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Bennett lands with a light punch inside.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Bennett misses with the head strike.
Rutten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennett misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett tries to throw a body punch but Rutten avoids it by throwing Bennett back against the cage.
A short right from Bennett.
Bennett keeps control of Rutten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett tries to work over Rutten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Bennett lands a hook that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennett blocks an uppercut.
Bennett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bennett working aggressively here.
A short right from Bennett.
Bennett prevents a body shot from Rutten.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett tries to pull guard but Rutten holds him up against the cage and eventually Bennett drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Bennett. #CUT#
That has opened up Sebastian Rutten's cut even more.
Bennett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rutten has had enough of the clinch but Bennett keeps him there for the moment.
Bennett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutten has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
Bennett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rutten or not.
Bennett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Bennett misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Rutten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennett misses with a body punch.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Rutten - that landed with a thud.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutten blocking some punches.
Bennett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rutten walks away with a smile on his face. Bennett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rutten misses with an uppercut.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutten is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bennett rather than just go for the knockout.
Rutten misses with a body shot. #T4#
Bennett swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
Nice cross by Rutten.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Bennett misses with a looping left.
Rutten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rutten moves away from the strike by Bennett.
Bennett moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten digs a good hook to Bennett's body.
Rutten throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bennett misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutten. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutten misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Rutten throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutten misses with a body shot
and Bennett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bennett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutten on the side of the head.#CUT#
The cut above Sebastian Rutten's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters circling - Bennett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Bennett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Rutten's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rutten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Rutten avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Bennett blocks a jab.
Rutten catches Bennett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bennett swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
Bennett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutten misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Bennett.
Rutten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bennett counters with a straight right hand.
Rutten throws a shot from downtown. Bennett moves away and avoids it.
Rutten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten misses with a looping left.
Rutten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bennett slips under a jab from Rutten.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Rutten connects with a looping right hand.
Justin Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Rutten misses with an uppercut.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Bennett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bennett is looking to clinch.
Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?
Bennett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rutten misses with a hook.
Rutten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rutten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bennett's head backwards.
Bennett blocks a jab.
Bennett shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutten sprawls well. He's pushed Bennett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bennett lands with a cross.
Rutten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bennett finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutten's head. #CUT#
Sebastian Rutten's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten throws out a powerful jab.
Bennett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.#T2#
Rutten misses with a hook. Bennett ducked under it nicely.
Bennett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rutten misses with a looping left.
Bennett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rutten doesn't seem bothered though.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
Bennett punishes Rutten's body with a nice straight punch.
Rutten swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Rutten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennett.
Nice defenses there by Rutten.
Bennett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutten.
Bennett moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Bennett's head but Bennett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Bennett is looking to counter punch.
Rutten throws a lazy uppercut
and Bennett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutten moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Rutten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Justin Bennett!
Justin Bennett retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Justin Bennett thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: RRFC 26: Bennett vs Webb     
Date:   Jan 25, 2020
#R1#
Webb moves to clinch but Bennett breaks away
and Bennett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Webb.
Bennett tests Webb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Webb shoots in and drives through. Bennett sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Bennett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Webb with a poor takedown
and Bennett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Bennett feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Webb sprawling to the canvas! Webb rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bennett finish him?! #ROC#
Webb is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Webb is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Bennett doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Webb crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Webb's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Bennett!
Justin Bennett retains his heavyweight title!
Justin Bennett took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: RRFC 22: Haggar vs Bennett     
Date:   Dec 28, 2019
#R1#
Bennett throws a body punch but Haggar moves out of range.
Haggar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bennett throws a big shot that misses.
Bennett cracks Haggar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haggar misses with a straight right.
Bennett has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Haggar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haggar.
Haggar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bennett.
Haggar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bennetts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bennett lands with a hook. Haggar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haggar throws a shot to the body.
Haggar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bennett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haggar defending well as Bennett loads up on a big left hand.
Haggar misses with a body shot.
Bennett with a nice cross.
We've been hearing reports that Haggar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haggar scores with a jab to the head.
Haggar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Haggar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haggar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
Haggar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haggar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haggar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bennett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haggar 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 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haggar momentarily.
Bennett digs a good body shot into Haggar's ribs.
Bennett throws a looping overhand right but Haggar ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Bennett.
Bennett swings for the body but Haggar moves out of range.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haggar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haggar throws a looping overhand right but Bennett ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Haggar misses its intended target.
Haggar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Haggar attempts a counter takedown but Bennett avoids it well and moves away.
Haggar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Haggar throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Haggar moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Haggar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Haggar rushes Bennett and presses him up against the cage.
Bennett lands a nice uppercut.
Haggar tries for a takedown but Bennett manages to get underhooks.
Bennett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haggar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Haggar fails to land.
Haggar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bennett walks away with a smile on his face. Haggar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haggar moves away.
Haggar clobbers Bennett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennett misses the target.
Haggar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bennett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haggar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Haggar. Those never looked like landing.
Haggar misses with a looping right.#T3#
A jab from Haggar misses.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett lands a head shot.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haggar.
Haggar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haggar jabs Bennett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haggar moves in looking to clinch but Bennett pushes him off.
Haggar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haggar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bennett misses with a looping right.
Haggar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bennett throws a big shot that misses.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haggar.
A jab from Bennett misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Haggar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4##KD2#
Bennett lands a big shot that drops Haggar! Can he finish him? #ROC2#
Haggar is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Oh Haggar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haggar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Haggar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bennett wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Haggar seems to have got his legs back now.
Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haggar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haggar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haggar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bennett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haggar distracts Bennett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haggar stands up over Bennett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haggar with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin 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#
Haggar misses with a body shot.
Haggar misses with a looping right.
Bennett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haggar's head backwards.
Haggar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bennett slips a straight right by Haggar.
Bennett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennett! But no joy.
Haggar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.#CL#
Haggar has closed the distance and engaged Bennett in a clinch.
Haggar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haggar misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Bennett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haggar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
Bennett is leaning against Haggar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haggar tries to pull guard but Bennett forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bennett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennett.
Bennett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Bennett as the two fighters clinch.
Haggar takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Bennett digs a right hand underneath Haggar's ribcage. Haggar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bennett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bennett lands a nice uppercut.
Bennett cracks Haggar with a nice body shot.
Bennett lands a body punch.
Bennett pushes Haggar against the cage. Bennett is working some dirty boxing. Bennett pushes off with a quick right hook! Haggar goes down! Haggar tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bennett moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Bennett!
Justin Bennett is the new heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Justin Bennett waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: RRFC Challengers 19     
Date:   Dec 11, 2019
#R1#
BangYou misses with a hook. Bennett ducked under it nicely.
BangYou throws a head kick that misses.
BangYou swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett lands a right hook to the body.
BangYou throws a shot from downtown. Bennett moves away and avoids it.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
BangYou throws a sloppy head kick and Bennett moves out of range easily.
BangYou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bennett lands with a cross.
Bennett slips under a jab from BangYou.
BangYou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Bennett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BangYou manages to avoid it.
BangYou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
BangYou throws a wild body kick that Bennett sees coming a mile off.
Bennett misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BangYou circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Bennett.#T1#
BangYou throws a combination. Bennett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Bennett gets a clinch.
BangYou tries to land knees in the clinch but Bennett avoids the damage to the body.
BangYou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bennett scores with a hook to the body.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but BangYou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett lands with a short shot to the head.
BangYou crunches a lovely knee into Bennett's ribcage.#TD#
Bennett manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead BangYou passes into side control.
BangYou cracks Bennett with a big elbow. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bennett is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bennett trying to hold on to BangYou's head to control him but BangYou postures up.
BangYou passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bennett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bennett tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
BangYou goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bennett is on top in guard.
BangYou is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
BangYou working a defensive guard here. #T3#
BangYou can't keep his opponent in guard - Bennett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, BangYou has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bennett wants to take a breather but BangYou is having none of it. #ES2#
BangYou has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bennett is on him like a limpet, forcing BangYou back against the cage.#BC2#
BangYou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
BangYou slips under a jab.
BangYou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennett lands with a nice body punch.
Bennett connects with a body shot that sends BangYou's belly button to the back.#T4#
BangYou throws a lazy right hand but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BangYou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
BangYou throws a combination. Bennett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett avoids the body shot from BangYou.
Bennett misses with an uppercut
and BangYou counters with a stiff right hand.
BangYou lands a front kick.
A jab from Bennett misses.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up but BangYou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
BangYou throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bennett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Bennett moves into range and clinches up with BangYou.
Bennett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. BangYou smiles and moves away.
Bennett throws a hook but BangYou blocks it.
Bennett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
BangYou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Justin Bennett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aiu BangYou's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bennett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennett slips under a jab from BangYou.
Bennett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
BangYou throws a looping overhand right but Bennett ducks down to avoid it.
BangYou scores with a hook.
Justin Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BangYou throws out the jab.
BangYou connects with a jab.
BangYou lands an overhand right.
Bennett blocks a jab.
BangYou avoids the body shot from Bennett.
A kick lands to the mid section there for BangYou.
BangYou misses with a left hand
and BangYou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BangYou lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BangYou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bennett slips a jab from BangYou.
BangYou thumps Bennett with a low kick.#T1#
BangYou avoids the body shot from Bennett.
A nice side step and BangYou releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
BangYou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
BangYou takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BangYou is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bennett.
BangYou jabs Bennett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from BangYou.
BangYou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bennett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and BangYou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aiu BangYou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bennett misses with a straight right.
BangYou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bennett's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from BangYou.
BangYou gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Bennett lands a head shot.
Bennett digs a good hook to BangYou's body.
BangYou scores with the left hand. Bennett knows he should have avoided that one.
BangYou slips under a jab from Bennett.
Bennett looks to land a right hand but BangYou moved out of range.
Nice cross by Bennett.
Bennett throws a hook to the side of BangYou's head but BangYou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BangYou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Bennett swings for the body but BangYou moves out of range.
BangYou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bennett.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from BangYou.
Bennett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
BangYou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bennett misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Bennett misses with an uppercut.
BangYou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bennett, as that shot connected.
BangYou avoids the body shot from Bennett.
BangYou digs a good body shot into Bennett's ribs.
BangYou blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - BangYou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BangYou lands a head shot.
BangYou throws a leg kick which misses Bennett's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennett tries to avoid it.
BangYou looks to land a combination. Bennett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
BangYou connects with a right hand. Bennett shakes it off.
Bennett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from BangYou.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BangYou.
BangYou misses with a looping left.
Bennett throwing a counter right hand but BangYou manages to avoid it.#T4#
Bennett misses with an uppercut
and BangYou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
BangYou tests Bennett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
BangYou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
BangYou tries to bum rush Bennett with a series of wild strikes but Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
BangYou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennett tries to clinch but BangYou moves out of range.
BangYou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennett lands with a nice body punch.
Bennett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and BangYou connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bennett scrambles back to his feet.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from BangYou.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bennett slips a jab and a cross from BangYou.
Bennett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiu BangYou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aiu BangYou's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Bennett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice inside leg kick there by BangYou. That's going to slow Bennett down.
A slow jab from BangYou misses its intended target.
BangYou misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bennett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
BangYou throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bennett counters with a nice body shot.
BangYou cracks a nice hook into Bennett's ribs.
BangYou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
BangYou throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennett.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
BangYou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BangYou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennett throws a big shot that misses.
BangYou scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bennett in his tracks.
Bennett moves out of range as BangYou strikes.
Bennett misses with a looping right.#T1#
Bennett misses with a lunging right hand
and BangYou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
BangYou missing with a left hand there. Bennett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BangYou with a hook.
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.
BangYou misses with a lunging right hand
and Bennett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennett misses with a looping left.
Bennett slips a straight right by BangYou.
BangYou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bennett at a distance.
Bennett looks to land a right hand but BangYou moved out of range.
BangYou slips a straight right by Bennett.
Bennett throws a shot to the body.
BangYou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennett misses with a hook.
BangYou slips a straight right by Bennett.
BangYou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennett connects with a good right hand that stumbles BangYou. BangYou circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
BangYou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BangYou throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BangYou swinging wildly here.
BangYou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennett punishes BangYou's body with a nice straight punch.
Bennett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
BangYou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
BangYou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennett.
Bennett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bennett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bennett walks into a straight right hand from BangYou.
Bennett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping BangYou at a distance.
BangYou misses with a straight right.
Bennett throws a hook to the side of BangYou's head but BangYou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BangYou looks to land a left hand but Bennett moved out of range nicely.
Bennett blocks a head kick by BangYou. #T3#
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennett works BangYou's body with a nice hook.
Bennett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by BangYou.
Bennett lands with a straight right. BangYou didn't see that one coming.
Bennett scores with a sloppy right hand. BangYou should have avoided that one.
Bennett misses with an uppercut
and BangYou counters with an outside leg kick.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
BangYou takes one on the button.#ROC#
BangYou is rocked!
Bennett lands an overhand right.
BangYou is still on wobbly legs! Can Bennett finish him?
Bennett thuds a left hand into BangYou's body.
BangYou throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennett.
BangYou misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BangYou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bennett fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops BangYou to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! BangYou looks to clinch but Bennett throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! BangYou taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Justin Bennett!
Justin 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: RRFC Fight Night London     
Date:   Nov 16, 2019
#R1#
Bennett misses with a jab to the body
enabling McCartney to counter with a crisp jab.
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 misses with an uppercut
and McCartney counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCartney .
Bennett misses with a left hand
and McCartney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennett catches McCartney with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCartney throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCartney was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
McCartney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCartney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCartney looks to land a combination. Bennett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCartney avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
letting McCartney counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCartney misses with a hook
and Bennett counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennett misses with an uppercut
and McCartney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCartney moves away.
McCartney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCartney throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Bennett throws a body punch but McCartney moves out of range.
Justin Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
McCartney went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters circling - McCartney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCartney misses with a looping left.
Bennett slips under a jab.
Bennett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCartney lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett slips a jab from McCartney .
Bennett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCartney rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for McCartney , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bennett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCartney manages to avoid it.#T2#
McCartney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCartney gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny McCartney has been cut.
Bennett misses with a hook
and McCartney counters with a stiff 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!
McCartney throws a shot from downtown. Bennett moves away and avoids it.
Bennett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennett misses with the combination.
McCartney quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. McCartney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett throws a body punch but McCartney moves out of range.
Bennett scores with a jab to the body.
McCartney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCartney missing with a left hand there. Bennett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCartney misses with an uppercut.
Bennett throws the left hand but McCartney avoids the punch easily.
McCartney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
An attempted straight right counter from McCartney misses the target.#T3#
Bennett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCartney throws a poor cross that misses
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCartney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCartney is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McCartney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCartney throws the left hand but Bennett avoids the punch easily.
Bennett swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCartney counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bennett moves out of range as McCartney strikes.
Bennett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCartney looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Bennett misses with an uppercut
enabling McCartney to counter with a crisp jab.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCartney .
McCartney works the jab nicely.
McCartney throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bennett slips a jab from McCartney .
McCartney throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCartney sizes up Bennett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bennett connects with the punch.
Nice body punch from Bennett.
McCartney throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Bennett moves out of range as McCartney strikes.
Bennett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body kick there by McCartney .
Bennett misses with a hook to the body
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennett scores with the left hand. McCartney knows he should have avoided that one.
Bennett digs a good body shot into McCartney 's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett misses with a body shot
and McCartney counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennett defending well as McCartney loads up on a big left hand.
McCartney throws a jab when Bennett was well out of range.
Bennett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny McCartney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny McCartney '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#
McCartney moves forwards but Bennett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bennett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. McCartney moves away and avoids it.
McCartney swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bennett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCartney looks to throw the jab but Bennett is out of range.
McCartney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
It looked like McCartney wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Bennett slips a straight right by McCartney .
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCartney .
Bennett misses with a hook
and McCartney counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnny McCartney is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCartney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennett.
McCartney 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 throws an overhand right that lands on McCartney 's shoulder, as McCartney tries to avoid the shot.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCartney is looking to counter punch.#T1#
McCartney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCartney throws the left hand but Bennett avoids the punch easily.
Bennett throws a body punch but McCartney moves out of range.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCartney .
McCartney looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Bennett misses with a hook
and McCartney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCartney swings widly with a right hand
and Bennett counters with a straight right hand.
Bennett slips a straight right by McCartney .
McCartney connects with a right hand. Bennett shakes it off.
Bennett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice uppercut lands for Bennett. That snapped McCartney 's head back.
McCartney misses with a hook. Bennett ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Bennett misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCartney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from McCartney .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennett! But no joy.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
As Bennett looks to move away, McCartney throws a big counter combo but Bennett just gets out of the way.
Bennett steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCartney . That one must have hurt.
McCartney misses with a right hand
and Bennett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennett misses with an uppercut. McCartney saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for McCartney .
Bennett cracks McCartney with an open hand slap.
Bennett jabs McCartney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bennett moves away from the strike by McCartney .
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.
Bennett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCartney .
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McCartney here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T3#
Bennett looks to land a left hand but McCartney moved out of range nicely.
Bennett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bennett lands a glancing blow to the side of McCartney 's head.
Bennett slips a jab from McCartney .
McCartney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennett misses the body punch
and McCartney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCartney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bennett to score with a decent uppercut.
Bennett throws a jab when McCartney was well out of range.
McCartney is looking to counter punch.
McCartney misses the jab.
Bennett connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Bennett throws a body punch but McCartney moves out of range.
McCartney walks into a jab.#T4#
McCartney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
A swing and a miss from McCartney .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCartney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennett throws a sloppy body shot
and McCartney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCartney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCartney throws a big shot that misses.
McCartney misses with a wild body shot.
McCartney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Bennett. Beautiful body shot.
McCartney blocks a jab.
Bennett misses with a hook to the body
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCartney tries a head kick but it misses.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCartney .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Justin Bennett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny McCartney 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Bennett misses with a body shot
and McCartney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by McCartney .
McCartney swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCartney ducks right into an uppercut from Bennett.
Bennett moves in looking to clinch but McCartney pushes him off.
McCartney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
McCartney is looking to counter punch.
McCartney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett misses with a hook.
McCartney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCartney pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCartney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
letting McCartney counter with a right hand. #T1#
McCartney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennett lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bennett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCartney moves away from the strike by Bennett.
McCartney takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Bennett has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCartney is trying to break the clinch but Bennett has him pressed against the cage.
McCartney tries to circle away but Bennett has him pinned against the cage.
Bennett working aggressively here.
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bennett misses with some punches.
McCartney blocks a body shot from Bennett.
McCartney blocks a body shot from Bennett. #T2#
Bennett presses McCartney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Bennett gets through McCartney 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Bennett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett pushes McCartney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bennett. #ROC2#
McCartney is rocked!
Bennett scores with a hook to the body.
Oh McCartney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bennett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bennett creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McCartney 's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McCartney drops to his knees and Bennett pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Bennett!
Justin Bennett managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: RRFC Challengers 13     
Date:   Oct 16, 2019
#R1#
Bennett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Othrguy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Othrguy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Othrguy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
Bennett works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Urwifs Othrguy has been cut.
Bennett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Othrguy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bennett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bennett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Othrguy misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Othrguy.
Justin Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Othrguy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Othrguy missing with a left hand there. Bennett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennett scores with a hook to the body. Othrguy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bennett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Othrguy is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett dips to his left and cracks Othrguy with an uppercut!
Othrguy walks into a stiff left hand from Bennett.#KD2#
Bennett lands a big right hand that sends Othrguy crashing to the mat! Bennett stays standing though and waves Othrguy back to his feet!#ROC2#
Othrguy is rocked!#CUT2#
Urwifs Othrguy's cut is getting worse.
Bennett moves in close and cracks Othrguy with a massive right hand! Othrguy, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Bennett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Bennett!
After the big win, Justin Bennett made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: RRFC 10: Lee vs Goon     
Date:   Sep 28, 2019
#R1##TD#
Bennett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ryan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ryan bucks up and tries to throw Bennett off but instead Bennett has got his back!#SUB#
Bennett is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ryan is defending well though. Bennett let's go of the attempt for now.
Bennett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bennett is persistently looking for the submission but Ryan is defending it well.
Ryan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Ryan is having to fend off submission attempts from Bennett, who is looking to sink in the choke. Bennett doesn't have the hooks in though and Ryan manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Bennett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ryan keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Ryan wants to stand up but Bennett is controlling him.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bennett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bennett trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ryan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Bennett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bennett pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Bennett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bennett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bennett is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bennett controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Bennett working for a guillotine from mount but Ryan is in no mood to give up.
Ryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Bennett is working for a guillotine from mount but Ryan frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Bennett has control of Ryan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ryan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bennett fails to advance to Ryan's back.
Bennett controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Bennett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ryan wants to clinch up but Bennett keeps it at a distance.
Bennett lands with a hook. Ryan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett throws a shot to the body.
Jab by Bennett.#CUT#
It looks like Jake Ryan has been cut.
Ryan takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bennett but Bennett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bennett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD#
Bennett lands a big uppercut and Ryan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ryan looks OK. Bennett waves Ryan back to his feet!#ROC#
Ryan is rocked!
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 connects with a body shot.
Bennett lands a brutal uppercut that launches Ryan off his feet! Ryan tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Bennett!
Justin Bennett made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.

 

Event: IVT Test     
Date:   Apr 19, 2019

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Justin Bennett (ranked 5449 p4p, 207 weight class) and Donagh Murphy (ranked 24733 p4p, 260 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!




194 cm
18 yrs
288 lbs



200 cm
18 yrs
300 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of The Island, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Justin Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of The Island, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Donagh Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Murphy tries to clinch but Bennett moves out of range.

Bennett gets a double leg takedown into Murphy's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Murphy
Bennett passes Murphy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bennett controlling the action here.
Murphy wants to control but Bennett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bennett content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bennett seems to be working for a kimura but Murphy defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bennett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Bennett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Bennett is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Murphy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Bennett!

 

 
 
 
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