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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Benjamin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier comes to the cage accompanied by Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song. Benjamin Jr has chosen Beheaded in Paris by Cradled To Grave as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
24 - 18 - 0 |
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185 lbs
27 - 18 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Benjamin Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier takes one to the side of the head.
Xavier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benjamin Jr.
Xavier checks a leg kick nicely.
Benjamin Jr loads up on a big right hand but Xavier slips the punch.
Benjamin Jr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benjamin Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Benjamin Jr throws a hook to the side of Xavier's head but Xavier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xavier misses with a wild body shot.
Benjamin Jr takes a swing at Xavier's ribcage but misses.
Benjamin Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benjamin Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Xavier. Xavier gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Benjamin Jr misses.
Xavier just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benjamin Jr circles away.
Benjamin Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Benjamin Jr looks to land a left hand but Xavier moved out of range nicely.
Thomas Benjamin Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benjamin Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xavier. Xavier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benjamin Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Benjamin Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xavier.
Benjamin Jr takes a swing at Xavier's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Benjamin Jr misses.
We've been hearing reports that Xavier has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thomas Benjamin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Xavier counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Xavier is pressing down on Benjamin Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benjamin Jr is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr is controlling Xavier's trapped leg to prevent Xavier from advancing to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xavier trying to mount his opponent but Benjamin Jr defends it.
Benjamin Jr is looking to escape.
Xavier wants to pass the guard but Benjamin Jr is defending well.
Benjamin Jr has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Xavier is on him like a limpet, forcing Benjamin Jr back against the cage.
Xavier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benjamin Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benjamin Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xavier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benjamin Jr prevents a body shot from Xavier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr misses with the head strike.
Xavier tries to pull guard but Benjamin Jr won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bittor Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Xavier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Benjamin Jr!
Benjamin Jr misses with a wild combination.
Benjamin Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benjamin Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benjamin Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benjamin Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donk. Benjamin Jr catches Xavier right on the button with a cross.
Benjamin Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benjamin Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Xavier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xavier.
Benjamin Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Benjamin Jr misses the target.
Benjamin Jr throws a nice looking combination but Xavier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xavier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benjamin Jr throws a leg kick
and Xavier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Xavier.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benjamin Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xavier stops Benjamin Jr from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Benjamin Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Xavier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benjamin Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benjamin Jr avoids the body shot from Xavier.
Benjamin Jr tests Xavier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benjamin Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benjamin Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin Jr throws a hook to the side of Xavier's head but Xavier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xavier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good work by Benjamin Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Benjamin Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Benjamin Jr misses its intended target.
Donk. Xavier catches Benjamin Jr right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Benjamin Jr misses its intended target.
Xavier looking to score a takedown here. Benjamin Jr is defending well but Xavier drives through and ends up in Benjamin Jr's guard.
Benjamin Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Benjamin Jr, not yet.
Xavier trying to control but Benjamin Jr is working from the bottom.
Xavier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Benjamin Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Benjamin Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Xavier is proving a slippery customer.
Xavier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bittor Xavier just wasn't active enough.
Benjamin Jr clobbers Xavier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Benjamin Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xavier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xavier defending well as Benjamin Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Xavier throws a leg kick but Benjamin Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benjamin Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benjamin Jr connects with a jab.
Benjamin Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xavier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benjamin Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xavier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xavier staying out of range there.
Xavier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benjamin Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Benjamin Jr cracks Xavier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Benjamin Jr. No joy for Xavier on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr throws a body punch but Xavier moves out of range.
A left lands for Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xavier.
Xavier misses with a body shot.
Thomas Benjamin Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benjamin Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xavier lands an overhand right.
Benjamin Jr lands a jab to the head.
Benjamin Jr wants to land a leg kick but Xavier is out of range.
Benjamin Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xavier was well out of range. Poor timing from Benjamin Jr.
Xavier thows a body shot but no joy.
Xavier avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr lands a jab to Xavier's midsection.
Benjamin Jr misses with a body shot.
Benjamin Jr misses with an uppercut.
Xavier goes for a double leg but Benjamin Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Benjamin Jr continues to drive forward.
A shot in the inside from Benjamin Jr.
Xavier misses with a body punch.
Benjamin Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benjamin Jr lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier tries to pull guard but Benjamin Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bittor Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benjamin Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjamin Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Xavier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benjamin Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benjamin Jr lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Benjamin Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A shot to the liver by Benjamin Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Xavier throws a sloppy body shot
and Benjamin Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Benjamin Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benjamin Jr misses with a straight right.
Thomas Benjamin Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xavier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benjamin Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xavier was well out of range. Poor timing from Benjamin Jr.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benjamin Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xavier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xavier counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Benjamin Jr is pulling down on Xavier's head to control his posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier is pushing down on Benjamin Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Benjamin Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Xavier has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benjamin Jr is just riding it out for now. Xavier eventually gives up the hold.
Xavier is looking for a kimura but Benjamin Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xavier to get the leverage.
Benjamin Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benjamin Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Xavier.
Xavier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Benjamin Jr to regain full guard.
Benjamin Jr wants to stand up but Xavier is controlling him.
Xavier pushes down on Benjamin Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bittor Xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier thows a huge punch but Benjamin Jr dodges it nicely.
Benjamin Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Xavier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benjamin Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benjamin Jr trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xavier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Xavier tries to pass to full mount but Benjamin Jr defends it.
Benjamin Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thomas Benjamin Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xavier wants to free his trapped foot but Benjamin Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Xavier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benjamin Jr keeps working.
Xavier works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier breaks from Benjamin Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Benjamin Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Xavier landing strikes from the mount and Benjamin Jr is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xavier moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Benjamin Jr has worked his arm free - good work by Benjamin Jr!
Xavier tries for a kimura but Benjamin Jr is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjamin Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bittor Xavier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benjamin Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Benjamin Jr!
An out of breath Thomas Benjamin Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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