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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Elliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stormhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chaz Elliott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Stormhouse!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elliott connects with a body shot that sends Stormhouse's belly button to the back.
Stormhouse clinches up against the cage.
Elliott gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stormhouse has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Elliott should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Stormhouse has tightened it up now! Elliott should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Stormhouse!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Solomon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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172 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Solomon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Solomon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The fight stays on the outside here - Solomon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Solomon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Balboa lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Solomon out cold! Solomon is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rocky Balboa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Peacock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Peacock!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peacock needs to keep his hands up - Kane had a free shot at his head there.
Peacock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Kane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peacock.
Peacock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. Peacock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peacock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
Kane can't break the clinch.
Kane is leaning against Peacock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peacock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kane after a bit of a struggle.
Peacock tries to pull guard but Kane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Christian Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Peacock.
Kane blocks an elbow strike.
Kane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peacock backwards.
Kane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Kane.
Peacock tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hand to the body from Kane.
A hook to the body from Kane.
Kane lands a hook that snaps the head of Peacock backwards.
Peacock is trying to force a seperation but Kane has the dominant position.
Kane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kane.
Kane lands a shot to the body.
Kane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peacock.
Kane tries to break the clinch but Peacock is controlling the position.
Peacock is trying to maintain a safe position but Kane gets an underhook and turns Peacock into the cage.
Peacock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kane gets underhooks to prevent Peacock's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peacock up against the cage.
Kane stops a takedown attempt from Peacock.
Peacock looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane lands with a light punch inside.
Peacock takes a shot to the head.
Peacock is trying to force a seperation but Kane has the dominant position.
Peacock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kane after a bit of a struggle.
Kane breaks the clinch.
Kane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kane clinches.
A shot in the inside from Kane.
Peacock is rocked!
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peacock is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him?
Kane drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Peacock's head, knocking him out cold! Kane is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christian Kane!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gy Barna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brick Stone will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gy Barna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brick Stone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barna sprawls well. Barna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Barna has Stone up against the cage in a clinch.
Stone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barna is keeping busy.
Barna manages to break the clinch.
Barna misses with the combination.
Stone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barna is out of range.
Stone tries to clinch up
and Barna counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stone's guard now.
Barna decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stone misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone fails with the takedown
and Barna counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stone!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barna controlling his opponent.
Barna's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gy Barna wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stone wants to clinch
and Barna counters with a shoot takedown. Stone fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stone wants to stand but Barna is controlling the position.
Barna gets to his feet - Stone follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barna manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stone on his heels. He'll look to pass Stone's guard now, I'm sure.
Stone is working an open guard so Barna takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barna as he avoids it easily.
Gy Barna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Stone.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt - Barna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barna tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone with a poor takedown
and Barna counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Stone keeping full guard, as Barna tries to pass.
Barna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barna content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gy Barna just wasn't active enough.
Barna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barna avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barna holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barna wants the takedown. Stone is fighting it off but Barna persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stone's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gy Barna dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barna shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barna wants to pass to mount but Stone is defending the position.
Barna postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stone to stand up.
Barna scores with a hook.
Stone gets caught napping as Barna dives in and scores a takedown. Stone manages to retain guard.
Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barna postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stone is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barna, into his guard.
Barna wants to stand and escape but Stone is having none of it.
Barna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barna doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Barna has his foot on Stone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stone works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barna trying to keep a closed guard but Stone is proving a slippery customer.
Stone won't allow Barna to get back to his feet.
Stone is pushing down on Barna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barna is fighting to maintain full guard but Stone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barna wants to get back to his feet.
Barna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
Barna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barna is looking to improve his position.
Stone tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barna tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
Barna is trying to stand up here but Stone is controlling him well.
Barna landing a few short strikes.
Barna keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barna misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barna gets back to full guard.
Barna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barna throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barna controlling Stone's posture.
Stone trying to control but Barna is working from the bottom.
Barna is pulling down on Stone's head to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Gy Barna wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Barna shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Barna was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gy Barna dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Stone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barna as he jumps to the side.
Barna feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Barna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barna preventing the sweep.
Barna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barna passes Stone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barna wants to pass the guard but Stone is defending well.
Stone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barna slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stone looking to control.
Barna controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stone clinches up against the cage.
Barna decides to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barna manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Barna landing strikes from the mount.
Barna in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barna lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Barna.
Barna controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barna working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Barna gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Barna looking to score a takedown here. Stone is defending well but Barna drives through and ends up in Stone's guard.
Barna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barna wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gy Barna has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Barna throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stone was covering up waiting for the punch and Barna finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gy Barna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barna has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gy Barna!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Youngblud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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134 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Apollo Youngblud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Bonds!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonds has closed the distance and engaged Youngblud in a clinch.
Bonds manages to pull guard.
Bonds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Youngblud is aware though and is defending well.
Youngblud passes into half guard.
Youngblud controlling the pace.
Youngblud trying to pass the guard but Bonds defending well.
Bonds actively working from the bottom here.
Bonds is looking to improve his position.
Youngblud is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bonds is rocked!
Bonds regains full guard. Nicely done.
Youngblud has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Bonds can't keep his opponent in guard - Youngblud advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Youngblud winds up and cracks Bonds with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bonds is still in real trouble! Can Youngblud finish him?
Youngblud lands strikes from half guard.
Youngblud moves nicely into side control.
Youngblud stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bonds looks winded!
Bonds swings around for an armbar but Youngblud sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bonds's guard.
Youngblud scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Youngblud passes Bonds's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bonds has hold of Youngblud's hands but Youngblud slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Youngblud trying to control the pace.
Youngblud looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bonds with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Youngblud works his way into full mount!
Youngblud looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bonds covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Youngblud!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benny Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Haskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haskins has chosen Kid Rock - Bawitdaba as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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174 lbs
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Todd Haskins!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haskins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haskins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haskins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Phillips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haskins shoots for a takedown but Phillips saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haskins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Haskins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phillips avoids it really well and circles away.
Benny Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Haskins.
Phillips misses with the combination.
Phillips scores with a body shot.
Phillips moves away from the strike by Haskins.
Haskins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haskins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phillips lands a body shot.
Phillips swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phillips sizes up Haskins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benny Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haskins dodges the punch combination from Phillips.
Phillips pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haskins is out of range and Phillips settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips misses with a head kick.
Phillips throws a looping overhand right but Haskins ducks down to avoid it.
Phillips connects with a single shot there.
Haskins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haskins is trying desperately to land a takedown but Phillips is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Haskins.
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phillips lands a right hook to the body.
Haskins fails with the takedown.
Haskins slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
Phillips looks to land a combination but Haskins avoids it well.
Phillips tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haskins was well out of range. Poor timing from Phillips.
Phillips bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haskins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haskins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phillips defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haskins.
Phillips throws a nice looking combination but Haskins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haskins moves out of range of the strikes.
Phillips lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haskins at a distance.
Haskins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Phillips is controlling Haskins's posture.
Haskins trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haskins prevents Phillips from getting back to his feet.
Haskins trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A cross from Phillips lands.
Haskins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phillips defends it nicely.
Phillips throws a push kick but Haskins slaps the foot to one side.
Haskins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haskins fails to land the takedown.
Haskins scores with a body shot.
Phillips is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phillips throws a hook but Haskins avoids it easily.
Phillips lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haskins backs up against the cage.
Benny Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haskins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phillips.
A combination from Phillips does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haskins throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Phillips lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haskins doesn't seem phased though.
Haskins misses with a takedown attempt - Phillips sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskins dives in and scores a takedown into Phillips's guard.
Phillips trying to control the position here.
Haskins trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haskins is one step ahead there.
Phillips wants to stand but Haskins is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phillips has his hands on Haskins's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Benny Phillips just wasn't active enough.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Phillips dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Phillips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phillips misses with a right hand
and Haskins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Phillips looks to land a combination but Haskins avoids it well.
Phillips throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phillips moves out of range of the leg kick from Haskins.
Phillips lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Haskins staying out of range there.
Phillips lands an overhand right.
Haskins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phillips moves away.
Haskins lands a jab-cross combination.
Haskins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phillips.
Phillips takes a swing at Haskins's ribcage but misses.
Phillips stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips lands a jab.
Phillips misses with an uppercut. Haskins saw that one coming.
Phillips connects with a single shot there.
Phillips throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haskins.
Haskins misses the shot to the body.
Haskins fails with a takedown attempt.
Phillips works over Haskins's head and body with a nice combination.
Haskins misses with a double jab.
Haskins misses with the combination.
Benny Phillips is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Phillips as he connects with a hook.
Haskins checks a leg kick nicely.
Phillips throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haskins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phillips.
Phillips lands a nice shot that snaps Haskins's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phillips lands with a nice body punch.
Benny Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haskins is breathing heavily.
Phillips misses with a head kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Phillips here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haskins slips a jab from Phillips.
Phillips tries to bum rush Haskins with a series of wild strikes but Haskins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haskins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haskins throws an overhand right that lands on Phillips's shoulder, as Phillips tries to avoid the shot.
Phillips catches Haskins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haskins walks into a stiff left hand from Phillips.
Haskins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Haskins is rocked!
Haskins slips a jab from Phillips.
Haskins is still on wobbly legs! Can Phillips finish him?
Haskins misses with a takedown attempt - Phillips sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haskins seems to have recovered his senses.
Benny Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Haskins.
A shot to the liver by Phillips. Beautiful body shot.
Phillips looks to land a combination but Haskins avoids it well.
Phillips looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phillips displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haskins.
Haskins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Phillips is trying to defend but Haskins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Phillips works his way to full guard. Good work.
Phillips manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haskins manages to get himself to full guard.
Haskins is trying to keep Phillips in close.
Phillips controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haskins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phillips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haskins can do to turn this around?
Haskins being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Haskins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Haskins from controlling successfully.
Haskins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Phillips kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Phillips manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Phillips controlling from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haskins wants to hold on but Phillips pushes him away.
Phillips prevents Haskins from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Phillips dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Phillips lands a slapping body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Phillips enables Haskins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Phillips manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Phillips controlling Haskins's posture.
Phillips pushes Haskins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Haskins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phillips.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Phillips!
Haskins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phillips throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haskins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haskins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phillips but Phillips pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haskins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haskins throws a hook but Phillips avoids it easily.
Phillips dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haskins. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Haskins avoids the body shot from Phillips.
Phillips throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phillips throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Phillips moves out of range as Haskins strikes.
Haskins fails with a takedown attempt.
Phillips wants to land a leg kick but Haskins is out of range.
Haskins fails to land the takedown.
Benny Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Haskins.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Phillips looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haskins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phillips defends it nicely.
Phillips throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haskins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins blocks a head kick by Phillips.
Haskins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phillips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips tests Haskins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phillips takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phillips thuds a left hand into Haskins's body.
Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haskins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phillips lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haskins at a distance.
Haskins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phillips lands the left hand.
Haskins swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips lands a slapping body shot.
Haskins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phillips throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phillips scores with the left hand. Haskins knows he should have avoided that one.
Phillips throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phillips tries a low kick but Haskins avoids it.
Phillips lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haskins.
Haskins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Haskins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phillips throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phillips lands with a hook. Haskins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haskins shoots for a double leg takedown but Phillips sprawls well. He's pushed Haskins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Phillips. No joy for Haskins on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haskins shoots in for a takedown but Phillips shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phillips jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskins shoots in for a double leg but Phillips sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phillips's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Phillips duly obliges.
Phillips throws a right and a left that Haskins avoids nicely.
Haskins with a poor takedown
and Phillips counters with a straight right hand.
Phillips is looking to land body kicks.
Haskins throws out a loose jab but Phillips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Phillips.
Phillips scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd Haskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benny Phillips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haskins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Phillips's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haskins under the eye.
Phillips works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phillips stalks Haskins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Haskins's face. Haskins staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch lands to the side of Haskins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phillips throws a nice looking combination but Haskins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haskins blocks the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Phillips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phillips, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Phillips!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Benevides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Hartnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Benevides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Hartnell!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benevides shoots in and drives through. Hartnell sprawls well.
Benevides shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hartnell pinned against the cage. Hartnell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hartnell misses with a series of wild punches.
Hartnell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Benevides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Hartnell finds it's target.
Hartnell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dave Benevides seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartnell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benevides.
Hartnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benevides shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hartnell's guard.
Hartnell pulls Benevides in to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartnell wriggles free and stands up.
Hartnell cracks Benevides with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benevides tries to clinch but Hartnell moves out of range.
Benevides dives in and grabs Hartnell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hartnell pushes down on Benevides's head and hops out.
Benevides fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Hartnell. No joy for Benevides on that attempt.
Benevides fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benevides shoots in for a takedown but Hartnell shows good takedown defense.
Benevides is breathing heavily.
Hartnell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benevides stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hartnell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hartnell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benevides fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benevides shoots and misses
and Hartnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Benevides shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hartnell pinned against the cage. Hartnell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benevides takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benevides takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hartnell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benevides tries for a takedown but Hartnell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hartnell catches Benevides with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hartnell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Benevides had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hartnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benevides shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Benevides stops Hartnell from getting back to his feet.
Hartnell is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hartnell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benevides.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benevides is looking for a kimura here.
Hartnell is looking for a sweep. Benevides is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benevides is trying to work for a kimura but Hartnell is defending well.
Hartnell wants to control but Benevides is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benevides is looking for a kimura here.
Hartnell is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benevides is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hartnell has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benevides is thwarting Hartnell's attempts to control the position.
Benevides is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benevides wants to work for an arm triangle but Hartnell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Hartnell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benevides drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benevides fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benevides tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hartnell swivels and escapes.
Benevides shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hartnell but Hartnell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benevides shoots in for a takedown but Hartnell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Benevides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benevides shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hartnell sprawls well. Hartnell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benevides gets slowly back to his feet.
Hartnell with a nice cross.
Benevides has his takedown stuffed
letting Hartnell counter with a right hand.
A combination from Hartnell does no damage.
Hartnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Benevides should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benevides will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benevides with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hartnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Hartnell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benevides takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benevides misses with a takedown attempt
letting Hartnell counter with a right hand.
Hartnell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hartnell throws a shot to the body.
Hartnell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left and a right from Hartnell both land. Nice combination.
Hartnell scores with a nice head shot.
Benevides shoots for a takedown but Hartnell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benevides tries for a takedown but Hartnell circles away easily
and Hartnell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice jab there from Hartnell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Benevides with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Hartnell misses.
Hartnell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hartnell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hartnell dips to his left and cracks Benevides with an uppercut!
Hartnell misses with a few strikes there.
Hartnell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benevides.
Benevides tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hartnell swivels and escapes.
Jab, jab by Hartnell - just one landing.
Hartnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benevides on the side of the head.
Benevides tries for a takedown but Hartnell circles away easily
and Hartnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartnell lands a two punch combo.
Hartnell misses with a series of wild punches.
Hartnell scores with a nice right hand.
Hartnell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benevides needs to keep his hands up - Hartnell had a free shot at his head there.
Hartnell lands a head shot.
Benevides shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hartnell but Hartnell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hartnell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benevides shoots in for a takedown but Hartnell shows good takedown defense.
Decent striking displayed by Hartnell there.
Hartnell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benevides stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benevides looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hartnell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benevides fails with a takedown attempt.
Benevides walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hartnell tries to bum rush Benevides with a series of wild strikes but Benevides uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartnell looks to land a combination but Benevides avoids it well.
Hartnell throws a series of punches but Benevides moves out of range.
Hartnell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hartnell wants it to stay on the feet.
Benevides with a poor takedown
and Hartnell counters with a left to the body.
Benevides takes one to the side of the head.
Norman Hartnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartnell throws a combination. Benevides tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Benevides has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hartnell stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Hartnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Benevides takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benevides is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benevides fails with the takedown
and Hartnell counters with a series of strikes. Benevides will be more careful next time no doubt.
Benevides is rocked!
Hartnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hartnell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Benevides is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hartnell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benevides doesn't seem bothered though.
Benevides seems to have got his legs back now.
Hartnell misses with a series of wild punches.
Hartnell scores with a jab. Benevides acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hartnell.
Hartnell scores with a hook to the body. Benevides takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice takedown defense from Hartnell. No joy for Benevides on that attempt.
Benevides takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hartnell.
Hartnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Hartnell as Benevides shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Benevides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benevides shoots and misses
and Hartnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hartnell dips to his left and cracks Benevides with an uppercut!
Hartnell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hartnell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Norman Hartnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benevides tries for a takedown but Hartnell circles away easily
and Hartnell counters with a three punch combo that has Benevides backing up. Benevides nods at Hartnell to acknowledge the strikes.
Hartnell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benevides misses with a takedown
and Hartnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartnell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benevides under the eye.
Jab from Hartnell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benevides wants to clinch.
Hartnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hartnell stuffs the takedown.
Benevides on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hartnell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hartnell stalks Benevides and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benevides's face. Benevides staggers backwards, shaken.
A left and a right from Hartnell both land. Nice combination.
Benevides misses with a takedown attempt - Hartnell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benevides takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benevides takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benevides fails with the takedown.
Dave Benevides is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benevides closes the distance and clinches up with Hartnell, looking for a takedown. Benevides pushes Hartnell against the cage but Hartnell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hartnell 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.
Hartnell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hartnell stuffs the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Hartnell scores with a four punch combination!
Hartnell fails to land with a series of punches.
Hartnell throws a right hand that Benevides ducks under and follows up with a left that Benevides also avoids with ease.
Benevides shoots in looking for a takedown. Hartnell tries to sprawl out of it but Benevides keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hartnell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hartnell scores with a jab. Benevides acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartnell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hartnell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benevides with a poor takedown
and Hartnell counters with a left and a right that stings Benevides.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benevides takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benevides shoots for a double leg takedown but Hartnell sprawls well. He's pushed Benevides's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hartnell!
A cross from Hartnell lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benevides takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benevides takes one on the button.
Hartnell scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Hartnell really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Hartnell does it's job there.
Benevides dives in and grabs Hartnell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hartnell pushes down on Benevides's head and hops out.
Hartnell thuds a left hand into Benevides's body.
Benevides fails with the takedown
and Hartnell counters with a nice body shot.
Hartnell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Hartnell as Benevides shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Benevides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benevides is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hartnell.
Benevides shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hartnell fails to land with a series of punches.
Benevides on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hartnell cracks Benevides with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Benevides looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benevides takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benevides takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartnell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hartnell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benevides.
Benevides is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hartnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hartnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Benevides takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hartnell lands a two punch combo.
Benevides has a takedown stuffed.
Benevides takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hartnell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hartnell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Benevides shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hartnell as he jumps to the side.
Hartnell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Benevides eats them both and turns towards Hartnell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hartnell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benevides fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hartnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hartnell lands a two punch combo.
Benevides has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hartnell scores with a jab. Benevides acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benevides fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benevides misses with a takedown attempt
and Hartnell counters with a two punch combo.
Hartnell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Benevides looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hartnell is fending him off so far but Benevides persists. Nope, Hartnell circles away and we're back to standing.
Hartnell lands a two punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hartnell, as that shot connected.
Benevides fails with a takedown attempt.
Hartnell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benevides doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartnell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Benevides shoots for a double leg takedown but Hartnell sprawls well. He's pushed Benevides's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hartnell throws a series of punches but Benevides moves out of range.
Benevides takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benevides is defended easily by Hartnell.
Hartnell scores with a jab to the body.
Hartnell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benevides's head backwards.
Hartnell is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hartnell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hartnell.
Benevides tries for a takedown but Hartnell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hartnell lands a nice shot that snaps Benevides's head back.
Benevides shoots for a double leg takedown but Hartnell sprawls well. He's pushed Benevides's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartnell throws a series of punches but Benevides avoids them all with ease.
Hartnell lands the left hand.
A nice combination there by Hartnell.
Benevides takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benevides doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Hartnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Hartnell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hartnell thuds a left hand into Benevides's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benevides shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hartnell defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartnell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Hartnell dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Benevides tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hartnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hartnell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hartnell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benevides avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hartnell digs a good hook to Benevides's body.
Hartnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benevides with a poor takedown
and Hartnell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benevides shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Benevides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benevides shoots for a takedown but Hartnell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hartnell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Benevides eats them both and turns towards Hartnell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hartnell scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benevides misses with a takedown attempt - Hartnell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hartnell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hartnell duly obliges.
Hartnell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benevides shoots and misses
and Hartnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benevides tries to move into range but Hartnell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Hartnell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benevides doesn't seem phased though.
Hartnell lands with a cross.
Hartnell throws out a powerful jab.
Hartnell looks to land a combination. Benevides sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hartnell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benevides.
Benevides changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hartnell tries to avoid it but Benevides manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hartnell to the ground. Hartnell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benevides tries for a takedown but Hartnell circles away easily
and Hartnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Hartnell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benevides with a poor takedown
and Hartnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Hartnell.
BOOM! Hartnell lands a beautiful left hook that drops Benevides. Benevides tries to recover but Hartnell is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Benevides lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Hartnell!
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