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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evad Atsituab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Benedict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evad Atsituab could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Benedict's chin.
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215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evad Atsituab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Benedict!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedict throws a body shot but no joy.
Atsituab tries for a takedown but Benedict circles away easily
and Benedict counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Atsituab tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benedict sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Atsituab somewhat.
Benedict throws a jab but it's blocked by Atsituab.
Atsituab seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Atsituab throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benedict's waist but Benedict gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Atsituab off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evad Atsituab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atsituab tries for a takedown but Benedict circles away easily
and Atsituab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedict throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benedict connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Atsituab shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atsituab gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benedict makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedict swinging wildly here.
Atsituab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benedict is fending him off so far but Atsituab persists. Nope, Benedict circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Benedict as Atsituab shoots in.
Benedict scores with a nice head shot.
A punch combination from Benedict misses.
Atsituab ducks under a wild hook from Benedict.
Benedict misses with a straight right.
Joe Benedict is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benedict thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benedict lands a two punch combo.
Benedict throws a series of punches but Atsituab avoids them all with ease.
Benedict misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedict misses with a body shot.
Benedict punishes Atsituab's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atsituab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedict.
Benedict throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Benedict.
Benedict leaves Atsituab with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Benedict does no damage.
Atsituab misses with a takedown
and Benedict counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedict throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedict throws a right and a left that both miss.
Atsituab shoots in looking for a takedown but Benedict manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Atsituab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Atsituab with a poor takedown
and Benedict counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedict pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benedict defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Atsituab.
Atsituab drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atsituab in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Benedict seems a little lost for a moment, as Atsituab dominates the positioning.
Benedict prevents Atsituab from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsituab tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Benedict really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atsituab. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benedict is looking for a sweep.
Atsituab tries to score with some ground and pound. Benedict controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Benedict is looking for a sweep.
Benedict keeps Atsituab under control for a moment.
Atsituab throws an elbow but Benedict slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsituab misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Atsituab landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Benedict is trying to get back to half guard.
Atsituab is staying tight to Benedict's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Benedict dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Atsituab shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Benedict napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Benedict tries to bench press Atsituab off him but Atsituab keeps the position.
Benedict dodges the ground and pound from Atsituab.
Evad Atsituab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Atsituab working the ground and pound.
Atsituab tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Atsituab are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Benedict dodges the ground and pound from Atsituab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsituab looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Benedict is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Atsituab.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Atsituab misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsituab working the body and head with strikes.
Atsituab connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Benedict some visible discomfort.
Benedict is rocked!
Atsituab in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Benedict looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Atsituab turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evad Atsituab!
Our winner, Evad Atsituab, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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