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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncomfortable Positions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uncomfortable Positions has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uncomfortable Positions!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Positions tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benoit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Positions somewhat.
Benoit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Positions takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benoit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benoit moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Benoit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Positions moves away.
Positions fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Positions avoids the head kick by Benoit.
A telegraphed right hand from Benoit misses the target.
Positions gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benoit prevents a body shot from Positions.
Benoit tries a body shot but Positions blocks it.
Nice body punch from Positions.
Positions wants a takedown but no success here.
Sean Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncomfortable Positions.
Positions lands with a light punch inside.
Positions throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benoits head.
Good body shot from Positions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit can't break the clinch.
Positions throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Positions.
Benoit working hard to break the clinch.
Benoit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Positions tries to pull guard but Benoit holds him up against the cage and eventually Positions drops back down to his feet.
A right hand to the body from Positions.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Positions.
A body shot lands from Positions.
Benoit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Positions jumps into guard, dragging Benoit to the mat.
Benoit wants to stand but Positions has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Positions throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Positions looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benoit is one step ahead there.
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.
Positions has his foot on Benoit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benoit works his way back into a safe position though.
Benoit wanted to stand there but Positions had control of the position.
Benoit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Positions is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benoit defends well.
Benoit is looking to stand up but Positions won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Positions wants to sweep here but Benoit controlling him for the moment.
Benoit wants to get up but he can't break Positions's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uncomfortable Positions dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Benoit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Positions was well out of range. Poor timing from Benoit.
Positions tests Benoit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Positions moves into range and clinches up with Benoit.
Nice body punch from Positions - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Positions.
Positions lands a left hand.
Positions pushes Benoit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Positions changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benoit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benoit misses with a wild body shot.
Benoit misses with a low kick.
Benoit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Positions moves out of range of the strikes.
Positions looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Positions gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit tries to throw a body punch but Positions avoids it by throwing Benoit back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Positions.
Benoit tries to break the clinch but Positions is controlling the position.
Benoit can't break the clinch.
Benoit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Positions backwards.
Benoit manages to break the clinch.
Benoit misses with a head kick.
A jab from Positions misses.
A jab lands there for Positions.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Positions.
Sean Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncomfortable Positions.
Positions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benoit.
Nice jab there from Benoit.
Benoit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benoit thows a body shot but no joy.
Benoit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benoit throws a leg kick but Positions sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sean Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit misses with a leg kick.
Benoit digs a good hook to Positions's body.
Positions uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benoit.
Positions bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benoit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A cross from Benoit lands.
Benoit misses with a body kick.
Positions works Benoit's body with a nice hook.
Benoit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Positions misses the shot to the body.
Positions slips a jab from Benoit.
Positions on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Benoit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Positions checks a leg kick nicely.
Positions closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit throws a head punch that misses.
Positions blocking some punches.
Benoit throws a head punch that misses.
Benoit can't find room to land a body shot as Positions controls the action.
Positions jumps into guard, dragging Benoit to the mat.
Positions is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Positions is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benoit defends well.
Positions looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Positions throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Benoit escapes and throws Positions's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Positions manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uncomfortable Positions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Benoit misses the shot to the body.
Benoit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Positions looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Positions checks a leg kick.
Positions clobbers Benoit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Positions jabs Benoit right on the nose. Benoit blinks but takes it well.
Benoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Positions moves away.
Positions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Positions.
Benoit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benoit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Positions moves away from the strike by Benoit.
Positions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Positions fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benoit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Positions tries to clinch up.
Benoit wants to land a leg kick but Positions is out of range.
Positions misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Positions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit looks to throw the jab but Positions is out of range.
Positions shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benoit sprawls well. Benoit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Positions gets slowly back to his feet.
Benoit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benoit lands a high kick!
A jab from Benoit misses.
Benoit lands with a straight right. Positions didn't see that one coming.
Positions takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benoit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Benoit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benoit wants it to stay on the feet.
Sean Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncomfortable Positions.
Benoit throws a hook but Positions avoids it easily.
Positions throws a jab but it's blocked by Benoit.
Benoit connects with a body shot.
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.
Benoit throws a combination. Positions tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Benoit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Benoit.
Positions uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benoit.
Benoit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Positions manages to avoid it.
Benoit with a jab.
Positions checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Positions shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Positions showed some decent athleticism there.
Positions not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Positions tries to pass to full mount but Benoit defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benoit wants to get back to his feet.
Positions controlling the action here.
Positions thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benoit's head.
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.
Benoit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benoit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Positions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benoit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Positions.
Positions shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Benoit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Positions trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Positions passes Benoit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Uncomfortable Positions.
I've got Positions winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Uncomfortable Positions!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Uncomfortable Positions!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Uncomfortable Positions!
Uncomfortable Positions wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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