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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Benjamin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Benjamin Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benjamin Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Benjamin Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benjamin Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Benjamin Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benjamin Jr defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Benjamin Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Benjamin Jr pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Benjamin Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stevenson connects with a jab.
Benjamin Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Benjamin Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
Benjamin Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stevenson was covering up waiting for the punch and Benjamin Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stevenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benjamin Jr is one step ahead there.
Benjamin Jr content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Benjamin Jr from controlling successfully.
Stevenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benjamin Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benjamin Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevenson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stevenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Benjamin Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevenson sprawls well. Stevenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benjamin Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Benjamin Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevenson.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown attempt from Benjamin Jr. Benjamin Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benjamin Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benjamin Jr somewhat.
Benjamin Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Thomas Benjamin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Benjamin Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benjamin Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Stevenson's shoulder, as Stevenson tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson throws a body punch but Benjamin Jr moves out of range.
Benjamin Jr is looking to wear down Stevenson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benjamin Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stevenson bucks up and tries to throw Benjamin Jr off but instead Benjamin Jr has got his back!
Benjamin Jr misses with an elbow to the head.
Benjamin Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stevenson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr has the hooks in. Stevenson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Benjamin Jr lands strikes to the head.
Stevenson is covering up but some of the strikes from Benjamin Jr are getting through and doing damage.
Stevenson tries to escape but Benjamin Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Stevenson avoids the strikes from Benjamin Jr.
Stevenson is trying to break free.
The referee is taking a good look at Stevenson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Benjamin Jr!
Benjamin Jr is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The referee is taking a good look at Stevenson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Benjamin Jr!
Benjamin Jr keeps control of the position as Stevenson tries to break free.
Benjamin Jr 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benjamin Jr is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Stevenson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Benjamin Jr throwing damaging strikes from the back! Stevenson could be in trouble here!
Benjamin Jr misses with a punch to the head.
Benjamin Jr tries to keep control of the position but Stevenson is staying busy.
Benjamin Jr lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Benjamin Jr is trying to stick to Stevenson's back but Stevenson is turning into Benjamin Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Benjamin Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stevenson.
Benjamin Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benjamin Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Benjamin Jr manages to move to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stevenson?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Benjamin Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Stevenson. No joy for Benjamin Jr on that attempt.
Stevenson misses with a few strikes there.
Benjamin Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benjamin Jr shoots for a takedown but Stevenson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benjamin Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away.
Benjamin Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice takedown defense from Stevenson. No joy for Benjamin Jr on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Benjamin Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Benjamin Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benjamin Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stevenson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stevenson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Benjamin Jr.
Stevenson trying to keep a closed guard but Benjamin Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Benjamin Jr stops Stevenson from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stevenson's head.
Benjamin Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Benjamin Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stevenson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Benjamin Jr has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Benjamin Jr landing punches.
Stevenson is in a horrible position here. Benjamin Jr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Benjamin Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stevenson is looking to get to half guard.
Benjamin Jr breaks from Stevenson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr controlling from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stevenson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Benjamin Jr lands a big elbow.
Benjamin Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stevenson?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin Jr with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Benjamin Jr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stevenson wants to hold on but Benjamin Jr pushes him away.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Stevenson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stevenson is looking to improve his position but Benjamin Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Benjamin Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stevenson?
Benjamin Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stevenson's face.
Stevenson is rocked!
Stevenson tries to hold on but Benjamin Jr postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is in a horrible position here. Benjamin Jr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thomas Benjamin Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benjamin Jr wants to control the pace but Stevenson is squirming around nicely.
Benjamin Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Stevenson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stevenson is looking to improve his position but Benjamin Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Benjamin Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stevenson is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr working Stevenson over with strikes here.
Benjamin Jr trying to control but Stevenson is having none of it.
Stevenson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stevenson tries to lock up and control but Benjamin Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stevenson is looking to get to half guard.
Benjamin Jr landing strikes from the mount.
Benjamin Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Benjamin Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stevenson?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjamin Jr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Benjamin Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Benjamin Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benjamin Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Benjamin Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stevenson.
Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevenson circles away.
Kyle Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benjamin Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheers as Benjamin Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stevenson doesn't seem phased though.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benjamin Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Benjamin Jr ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Thomas Benjamin Jr has been cut.
Benjamin Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Benjamin Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Benjamin Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stevenson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Benjamin Jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stevenson looks a forlorn figure.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Benjamin Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Benjamin Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stevenson tries to roll over but Benjamin Jr keeps him under control.
Stevenson is trying to maintain the position but Benjamin Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Benjamin Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Benjamin Jr is looking to pass Stevenson's guard but actually Stevenson recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benjamin Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A jab from Benjamin Jr finds it's way through Stevenson's defenses.
Kyle Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevenson throws a hook but Benjamin Jr blocks it.
Benjamin Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevenson swivels and escapes.
Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benjamin Jr.
Donk. Stevenson catches Benjamin Jr right on the button with a cross.
Benjamin Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr shoots in and bounces Stevenson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stevenson working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benjamin Jr prevents Stevenson from getting back to his feet.
Benjamin Jr looking to pass the guard.
Benjamin Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Benjamin Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kyle Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevenson defending against the ground and pound.
Stevenson is trying to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benjamin Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Benjamin Jr pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benjamin Jr shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Stevenson throws a combination that misses
and Benjamin Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Stevenson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stevenson misses with a two punch combination.
Stevenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benjamin Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Benjamin Jr shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Benjamin Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benjamin Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson avoids it really well and circles away.
Benjamin Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin Jr cracks Stevenson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stevenson misses with a jab to the body
and Benjamin Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benjamin Jr throws a hook to the side of Stevenson's head but Stevenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas Benjamin Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thomas Benjamin Jr.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benjamin Jr, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Benjamin Jr!
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