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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manfred Von Richthoffen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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147 lbs
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manfred Von Richthoffen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddy Benson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Benson misses.
Von Richthoffen throws a big shot that misses.
Von Richthoffen looks to throw the jab but Benson is out of range.
Von Richthoffen missing with a left hand there. Benson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Von Richthoffen misses its intended target.
Von Richthoffen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benson tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Von Richthoffen to counter with a crisp jab.
Benson throws the left hand but Von Richthoffen avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A combination from Von Richthoffen does no damage.
Benson tries to clinch up but Von Richthoffen circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Von Richthoffen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Richthoffen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Richthoffen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Richthoffen. Benson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Richthoffen throwing a counter right hand but Benson manages to avoid it.
Benson moves to clinch but Von Richthoffen breaks away
and Benson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benson misses the jab.
It looked like Von Richthoffen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Benson misses.
Benson misses the shot to the body.
Benson blocks a jab.
Von Richthoffen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Benson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benson misses the shot to the body.
Von Richthoffen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen takes one to the chin there.
Benson has managed to clinch.
Von Richthoffen tries to break free but Benson pushes him back against the ropes.
Von Richthoffen blocks an elbow strike from Benson.
Von Richthoffen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benson looks to land a left hand but Von Richthoffen moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Richthoffen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benson takes a swing at Von Richthoffen's ribcage but misses.
Von Richthoffen throwing a counter right hand but Benson manages to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen lands with an overhand left.
Von Richthoffen missing with a left hand there. Benson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benson throws an overhand right that lands on Von Richthoffen's shoulder, as Von Richthoffen tries to avoid the shot.
Von Richthoffen cracks Benson with a good jab.
Von Richthoffen defending well as Benson loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson misses with a right hand
letting Von Richthoffen counter with a right hand.
Benson missing with a left hand there. Von Richthoffen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Richthoffen swats away the attempt to clinch by Benson.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Richthoffen misses the target.
Benson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Von Richthoffen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Von Richthoffen missing with a left hand there. Benson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benson misses with a body shot
letting Von Richthoffen counter with a right hand.
Von Richthoffen misses the jab.
Benson misses with an uppercut
enabling Von Richthoffen to counter with a crisp jab.
Benson thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Von Richthoffen misses the target.
Benson wants to clinch up but Von Richthoffen keeps it at a distance.
Benson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Benson misses its intended target.
Benson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Richthoffen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benson.
Benson throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Richthoffen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benson misses with a left hand
and Von Richthoffen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook
and Benson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Von Richthoffen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Von Richthoffen throws the left hand but Benson avoids the punch easily.
Von Richthoffen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benson.
Jab from Benson.
Benson misses with an uppercut
and Von Richthoffen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Richthoffen slips under a jab from Benson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred Von Richthoffen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Von Richthoffen throws an overhand right that lands on Benson's shoulder, as Benson tries to avoid the shot.
Benson misses with a right hand
and Von Richthoffen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Benson tries to clinch
and Benson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Richthoffen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Benson wants to clinch.
Benson looks to land a left hand but Von Richthoffen moved out of range nicely.
Benson moves to clinch but Von Richthoffen breaks away
and Von Richthoffen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Freddy Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson misses with a hook to the body
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice uppercut.
Benson defending well as Von Richthoffen loads up on a big left hand.
Benson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Richthoffen manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen fails to land with a series of punches.
Benson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Von Richthoffen looks to throw the jab but Benson is out of range.
Benson looks to clinch
and Von Richthoffen counters with a straight right hand.
Benson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Richthoffen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Richthoffen throws the left hand but Benson avoids the punch easily.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook.
Benson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Richthoffen.
A jab from Von Richthoffen misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benson! But no joy.
Benson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Benson tries to clinch up but Von Richthoffen circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson throws a body punch but Von Richthoffen moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Von Richthoffen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Richthoffen takes a swing at Benson's ribcage but misses.
Benson throws out a counter right but Von Richthoffen avoids it with no problem.
Benson throws an overhand right that lands on Von Richthoffen's shoulder, as Von Richthoffen tries to avoid the shot.
Von Richthoffen moves out of range of the strikes.
Benson misses with a left hand
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benson thinking.
Benson slips a jab from Von Richthoffen.
Benson wants to clinch
and Von Richthoffen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Richthoffen moves away from the strike by Benson.
Von Richthoffen keeps the fight on the outside.
Von Richthoffen throws a big counter combination but Benson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson missing with a left hand there. Von Richthoffen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benson misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Richthoffen counters with a straight right hand.
Von Richthoffen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Benson throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Benson misses
and Von Richthoffen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benson tries to clinch
and Von Richthoffen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benson wants to clinch
and Von Richthoffen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benson is rocked!
Benson throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benson rushes Von Richthoffen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Benson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Von Richthoffen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Benson misses.
Von Richthoffen lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson misses with an uppercut. Von Richthoffen saw that one coming.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Richthoffen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Von Richthoffen does it's job there.
Benson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Richthoffen.
Benson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benson misses with a left hand
and Benson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benson has Von Richthoffen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Von Richthoffen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benson.
Benson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Von Richthoffen blocks an elbow strike from Benson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benson.
Von Richthoffen wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred Von Richthoffen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Von Richthoffen cracks Benson with a good jab.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook.
Von Richthoffen looks to land a left hand but Benson moved out of range nicely.
Von Richthoffen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Von Richthoffen misses its intended target.
Von Richthoffen moves away from the strike by Benson.
Von Richthoffen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Von Richthoffen misses.
Benson throws a hook but Von Richthoffen blocks it.
Von Richthoffen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Richthoffen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benson can do to turn this around?
Von Richthoffen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Richthoffen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Von Richthoffen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson ducks under a wild hook from Von Richthoffen.
Benson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Richthoffen ducks under a wild hook from Benson.
Von Richthoffen connects with the punch.
Benson misses with a wild body shot.
Benson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Von Richthoffen counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Von Richthoffen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benson doesn't seem phased though.
Benson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benson swings for the body but Von Richthoffen moves out of range.
A jab from Benson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Richthoffen counters with a straight right hand.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Von Richthoffen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Richthoffen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benson darts in and clinches Von Richthoffen up against the ropes.
Benson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson keeps control of Von Richthoffen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Richthoffen tries to circle away but Benson has him pinned against the ropes.
Benson misses with an elbow strike.
Von Richthoffen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Richthoffen throws an overhand right that lands on Benson's shoulder, as Benson tries to avoid the shot.
Benson tries to clinch but Von Richthoffen is having none of it.
Manfred Von Richthoffen is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Richthoffen throws a one two combo.
Von Richthoffen keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Richthoffen misses the target.
Benson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson has Von Richthoffen up against the ropes in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Benson.
Von Richthoffen is looking to break free of the clinch but Benson has double underhooks.
Benson scores with a hook to the body.
Benson lands a damaging elbow.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Richthoffen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Von Richthoffen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Benson.
Von Richthoffen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Von Richthoffen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Von Richthoffen is trying to push Benson away but Benson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
I was talking to Von Richthoffen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Benson lands a nice elbow.
Benson can't find room to land a body shot as Von Richthoffen controls the action.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Richthoffen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen throws a right hand that Benson ducks under and follows up with a left that Benson also avoids with ease.
A shot to the body from Benson misses
and Von Richthoffen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Richthoffen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benson misses with a looping right.
Benson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice body shot.
Benson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Von Richthoffen to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Von Richthoffen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Richthoffen gets tackled into the ropes by Benson. Benson maintains the clinch.
Benson lands an elbow inside.
Von Richthoffen is trying to break free.
Von Richthoffen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benson has him pressed against the ropes.
Freddy Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Richthoffen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benson scores with a hook to the body.
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 Manfred Von Richthoffen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Von Richthoffen, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manfred Von Richthoffen!
In his post fight interview, Manfred Von Richthoffen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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