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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Primoz Benko (ranked 3858 p4p, 4237 weight class) and Dmitry Provodnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitry Provodnikov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Primoz Benko's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Primoz Benko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dmitry Provodnikov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Provodnikov.
Benko throws out a loose jab but Provodnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Provodnikov with the counter takedown but Benko avoids it easily.
Provodnikov clinches.
Benko controlling the action here for a moment.
Benko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benko tries to work over Provodnikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Provodnikov is trying to keep an underhook but Benko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Provodnikov controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Provodnikov trying to control but Benko postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benko lands with a punch from half guard.
Provodnikov gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Provodnikov wants to sweep here but Benko controlling him for the moment.
Benko being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Provodnikov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Provodnikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benko is one step ahead there.
Benko stands up over Provodnikov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Provodnikov controlling the position.
Benko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Provodnikov is looking to stand up but Benko isn't so interested in that idea.
Provodnikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Provodnikov, not yet.
Benko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benko postures up in Provodnikov's guard and throws a big left but Provodnikov blocks it.
Benko trying to control the position from guard on top but Provodnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benko preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Benko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benko just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Provodnikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Benko, which made it look bad.
Primoz Benko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Provodnikov darts in and clinches Benko up against the cage.
Provodnikov misses with the head strike.
Benko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benko throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Benko controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Benko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Benko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Provodnikov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Benko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Provodnikov to the mat. Provodnikov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Benko won't allow Provodnikov to sweep him here.
Benko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Provodnikov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Provodnikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benko working some strikes from top position.
Provodnikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Provodnikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Primoz Benko 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.
Benko throws out a loose jab but Provodnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Provodnikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Benko throws a shot to the body.
Benko throws a lazy right hand but Provodnikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Provodnikov closes the distance and clinches.
Benko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A bit of stalling here from Benko.
Provodnikov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Provodnikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Provodnikov prevents a body shot from Benko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benko misses with a punch on the inside.
Benko misses with a punch on the inside.
Provodnikov tries to circle away but Benko has him pinned against the cage.
Benko is pushing Provodnikov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Provodnikov wants to break free but Benko has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Provodnikov is trying to pull guard but Benko has him pressed against the cage.
Provodnikov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benko walks away with a smile on his face. Provodnikov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Primoz Benko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Provodnikov.
Benko scores with a jab to the body.
Benko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Provodnikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Benko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benko stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Provodnikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Benko gets an underhook and turns Provodnikov into the cage.
Provodnikov being controlled against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benko.
Benko seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Benko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Provodnikov's efforts to push away.
Benko misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Provodnikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benko throws a head punch that misses.
Provodnikov jumps guard but Benko stands there with Provodnikov around his waist. Provodnikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Provodnikov.
Benko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Benko fails to land.
Benko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Benko goes for a takedown attempt but Provodnikov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Provodnikov dives in for a single leg takedown but Benko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Benko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Benko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Provodnikov can do to turn this around?
Provodnikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benko.
Provodnikov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benko is trying to defend but Provodnikov 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.
Benko is looking for a sweep. Provodnikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Provodnikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Benko taking some punishment here, with Provodnikov in his half guard.
Benko wants to control but Provodnikov is keeping busy.
Benko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Provodnikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Provodnikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Benko moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Provodnikov won't allow Benko to sweep him here.
Provodnikov is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Benko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Provodnikov on the ground.
Benko working a defensive guard but Provodnikov passes into half guard.
Benko trying to control but Provodnikov postures up.
Provodnikov controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benko is looking for a sweep. Provodnikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Primoz Benko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Provodnikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Primoz Benko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Benko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benko wants the takedown. Provodnikov is fighting it off but Benko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Provodnikov's guard against the cage.
Provodnikov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Provodnikov clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Benko tries a body shot but Provodnikov blocks it.
Provodnikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Benko scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Provodnikov wants to stall.
Benko stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benko has Provodnikov pushed against the cage.
Benko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benko tightens his grip and picks Provodnikov up, before dumping him to the ground. Provodnikov manages to land in guard.
Provodnikov pushes Benko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Provodnikov clinches with his opponent.
Provodnikov tries to pull guard but Benko won't allow it.
Benko taking a breather.
Benko has a couple of punches blocked by Provodnikov.
Provodnikov tries for a takedown but Benko manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Provodnikov is looking for a takedown.
Primoz Benko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Provodnikov.
Benko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Provodnikov's elbow.
Benko has a couple of punches blocked by Provodnikov.
Benko tries a body shot but Provodnikov blocks it.
Benko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Provodnikov blocks a body shot from Benko.
Benko'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.
Provodnikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benko throws a punch but it's blocked by Provodnikov.
Provodnikov looking to stall.
Benko lands a left hand.
Provodnikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benko stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Provodnikov.
Benko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Provodnikov tries to pull guard but Benko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Benko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Provodnikov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benko prevents it.
Provodnikov wants to get back to striking at distance but Benko won't allow it.
Provodnikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Provodnikov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benko prevents it.
Benko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benko struggles to land a body shot inside as Provodnikov controls his hands.
Benko stalling the fight.
Benko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Provodnikov's elbow.
Provodnikov is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benko is struggling to control the position.
Benko tries to throw a body punch but Provodnikov avoids it by throwing Benko back against the cage.
Provodnikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Benko is pushing Provodnikov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Primoz Benko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benko has Provodnikov pressed against the cage.
Benko misses with some punches.
Dmitry Provodnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Provodnikov working hard to break the clinch.
Provodnikov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Primoz Benko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benko, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Primoz Benko!
After winning the bout, Primoz Benko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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