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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Koff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton comes to the cage accompanied by Shed Seven - Bully Boy. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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181 lbs
30 - 21 - 0 |
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158 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glenn Benton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Koff!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koff counters with a single leg into guard. Benton didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Koff trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koff passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Benton is not content to let Koff control the position.
Koff is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koff trying to control the action but Benton is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Koff crashes against the mat.
Koff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Benton, who protects the arm well.
Benton pushes Koff away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Koff gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Koff prevents Benton from escaping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Koff will feel that in the morning.
Koff shoots in but Benton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benton lands with a nice body punch.
Benton throws a head kick that misses.
Benton misses with a wild combination.
Koff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koff dives in and grabs Benton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benton pushes down on Koff's head and hops out.
Glenn Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Koff.
Benton walks into a left hand.
Glenn Benton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benton throws a right hand that Koff ducks under and follows up with a left that Koff also avoids with ease.
Benton clobbers Koff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Benton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benton throws a body punch but Koff moves out of range.
Koff appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benton as he jumps to the side.
Benton misses with a body shot.
Benton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benton drops Koff with a beautiful combination! Koff stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Benton is looking for the KO!
Koff is rocked!
It looks like Bob Koff has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benton cracks Koff with a right hand to the side of the head.
Koff is still on wobbly legs! Can Benton finish him?
Benton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koff seems to have recovered his senses.
Benton leaves Koff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koff circles away quickly and effectively.
Koff takes one to the chin there.
Koff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benton is fending him off so far but Koff persists. Nope, Benton circles away and we're back to standing.
Koff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benton but Benton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benton misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Benton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Koff misses.
Koff dodges the punch combination from Benton.
Koff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benton misses the shot to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Benton enables Koff to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Benton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Benton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koff is controlling him.
Koff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Benton wants to stand but Koff is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Benton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Koff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koff or perhaps it was just good defense by Benton, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koff or perhaps it was just good defense by Benton, which made it look bad.
Benton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benton misses with a straight left.
Benton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koff throws a counter combo.
Benton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Glenn Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benton swinging wildly here.
As Benton backs off Koff throws a huge counter combo but Benton manages to avoid it all.
Benton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koff somewhat.
Glenn Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Koff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koff looking to score a takedown here. Benton is defending well but Koff drives through and ends up in Benton's guard.
Koff trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton wants to stand up but Koff is controlling him.
Koff engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koff trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton is looking to stand up but Koff isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Koff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benton is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Benton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benton throws a body punch but Koff moves out of range.
Koff closes the distance and clinches up with Benton, looking for a takedown. Koff pushes Benton against the cage but Benton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koff blocks a head kick by Benton.
Benton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koff can do to turn this around?
Benton throws a right hand that Koff ducks under and follows up with a left that Koff also avoids with ease.
Koff fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton tries to sprawl but Koff drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Benton wants to get back to his feet.
Koff is looking to take a break and control but Benton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benton manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Koff keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Koff is working for takedown but Benton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koff was well out of range. Poor timing from Benton.
No joy there for Benton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benton misses with a body kick.
Koff moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton misses with a wild body shot.
Benton throws out a leg kick but Koff moves out of range and Benton only half commits.
Benton misses the shot to the body.
Benton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton swings for the body but Koff moves out of range.
Glenn Benton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koff was well out of range. Poor timing from Benton.
Benton throws a hook but Koff blocks it.
Benton misses with a two punch combination.
Benton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koff on the side of the head.
Koff lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sloppy strikes from Benton. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benton sprawls well initially but Koff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Koff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benton is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Benton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Koff's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Koff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benton pinned against the cage. Benton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A swing and a miss from Benton.
Benton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koff manages to avoid it.
Koff checks the leg kick.
Benton looks to land a combination but Koff avoids it well.
Koff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benton.
Benton gets caught napping as Koff dives in and scores a takedown. Benton manages to retain guard.
Benton keeping full guard, as Koff tries to pass.
Koff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Benton has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Koff is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koff tries to score a body lock takedown but Benton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Koff looking to slow down the pace here.
Benton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benton throws a sloppy head kick and Koff moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Benton scores with a four punch combination!
Koff wants to clinch up but Benton keeps it at a distance.
Koff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot lands for Benton.
A cross from Benton lands.
Koff fails with the takedown.
Glenn Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Koff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koff darts in looking for a takedown but Benton gets double underhooks and turns Koff into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koff throws a head kick but Benton moves out of range.
Benton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koff counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koff.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton wants to stand up but Koff is controlling him.
Koff engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Koff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koff wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Koff prevents Benton from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koff is looking to pass into half guard but Benton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Benton is in guard.
Koff is working an open guard so Benton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Benton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koff.
Benton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benton avoids it really well and circles away.
Koff shoots for a double leg takedown but Benton sprawls well. He's pushed Koff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Benton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Benton connects with a body shot.
Benton misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koff shoots in but Benton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benton throws a big counter combination but Koff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Benton is looking to wear down Koff with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koff.
Benton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koff blocks a head kick by Benton.
Benton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koff tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benton keeps the fight on the outside.
As Koff looks to move away, Benton throws a big counter combo bu Koff just gets out of the way.
Koff has managed to clinch.
Koff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benton prevents it.
Benton stops a takedown attempt from Koff.
Koff tries for a takedown but Benton manages to get underhooks.
Benton is trying to break the clinch but Koff has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Benton clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Koff's cut.
That's time! Benton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benton lands a big head kick that sends Koff tumbling to the mat! Benton takes a step backwards and waves Koff back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Koff drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koff tries to score with some ground and pound. Benton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Benton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Koff wants to control but Benton is keeping him busy.
Benton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Koff has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Benton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Koff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Benton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koff shoots in but Benton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benton looks to land a combination but Koff avoids it well.
Koff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benton as he jumps to the side.
Benton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Glenn Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Koff.
Koff is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton misses with a body shot.
Benton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koff.
Benton misses with a looping left.
Benton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koff.
Benton throws a head kick but Koff moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Benton. Those never looked like landing.
Koff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benton's waist but Benton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koff off to one side.
Benton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benton.
Benton misses with a wild body shot.
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!
No joy there for Benton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benton avoids it really well and circles away.
Benton lands a leg kick that knocks Koff off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benton as he avoids it easily.
Koff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benton as he jumps to the side.
Koff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benton as he jumps to the side.
Koff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koff blocks the body kick.
Koff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koff shoots for a takedown but Benton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benton feints and then cracks Koff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koff down.
Benton misses with a few strikes there.
Benton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Koff backs up against the cage.
Koff shoots in looking for a takedown but Benton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benton throws a right hand that Koff ducks under and follows up with a left that Koff also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koff dives in and grabs Benton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benton pushes down on Koff's head and hops out.
Benton misses with a body kick.
Koff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benton defends it well.
Koff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benton swivels and escapes.
Koff dives in and grabs Benton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benton pushes down on Koff's head and hops out.
Benton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benton misses with a few strikes there.
Benton leaves Koff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Benton - that will leave a mark!
Benton lands with a right hand.
Benton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benton wants it to stay on the feet.
Oooooh!!! Benton has knocked Koff down with a huge combo! Benton steps away and waves a wobbly Koff back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Benton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Benton. Koff shrugs it off though.
Benton scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Benton had his way with Bob Koff in that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Koff's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Benton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koff.
Sloppy strikes from Benton. Those never looked like landing.
Koff shoots in for a takedown but Benton shows good takedown defense.
Benton is looking for a counter combo.
and Benton counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Koff! He's just covering up as Benton starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glenn Benton!
Glenn Benton retains his welterweight title!
Glenn Benton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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