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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fringe Benefits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Majewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Majewski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thug life. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Fringe Benefits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krzysztof Majewski!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benefits shoots in looking for a takedown. Majewski tries to sprawl out of it but Benefits keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Majewski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benefits lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Majewski at a distance.
Benefits misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benefits doesn't manage to clinch there - Majewski circles away.
Majewski is looking for the big counter here.
Benefits closes the distance and pushes Majewski back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Benefits's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Majewski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benefits pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Majewski back to the cage. Benefits follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Krzysztof Majewski has been cut.
Benefits tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Majewski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benefits tries to bum rush Majewski with a series of wild strikes but Majewski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benefits misses with a few strikes there.
Majewski throws a big counter head kick but Benefits avoids it with no problem.
Majewski digs a good body shot into Benefits's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benefits tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Majewski swivels and escapes.
Benefits is looking to land body kicks.
Majewski moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Benefits.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Majewski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benefits pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benefits's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benefits tries to clinch there but Majewski circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Majewski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Benefits eats them both and turns towards Majewski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Majewski misses with a series of wild punches.
Benefits throws a big counter combination but Majewski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Benefits scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Benefits misses with a head kick.
Krzysztof Majewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majewski has Benefits up against the cage in a clinch.
Majewski looking to throw knees to the head but Benefits is blocking nicely.
Majewski taking a breather.
Benefits has had enough of the clinch but Majewski keeps him there for the moment.
Majewski working Benefits over with knees to the body.
Benefits is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benefits wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Majewski has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Majewski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benefits tries to break the clinch but Majewski is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Majewski.
Our sources have told us that Benefits has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Majewski blocks the elbow strike.
Majewski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benefits lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Majewski backs up against the cage.
A head kick misses from Benefits.
Benefits throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Majewski moves into the clinch.
Majewski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Majewski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Benefits stops Majewski from standing up.
Majewski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Majewski dodges the punch combination from Benefits.
Benefits swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Majewski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Majewski moves into the clinch.
Majewski scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majewski with a knee to the head.
Benefits is trying to break the clinch but Majewski has him pressed against the cage.
Majewski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benefits blocks it with crossed arms.
Benefits blocks an elbow strike.
Majewski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Benefits knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Majewski on the ground.
Benefits in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Majewski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Benefits tries to circle away but Majewski has him pinned against the cage.
Benefits has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Majewski keeps control of Benefits as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Majewski crunches a lovely knee into Benefits's ribcage.
Majewski lands with a light punch inside.
Benefits is trying to break free.
Benefits tries to break free but Majewski pushes him back against the cage.
Majewski stalling the fight.
Majewski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Majewski lands a nice knee to the body.
Benefits working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benefits wants to break the clinch but can't.
Majewski manages to break the clinch.
Majewski clinches up against the cage.
Majewski jumps guard and drags Benefits to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Benefits postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Majewski keeping moving, preventing Benefits from controlling successfully.
Majewski wants to stand up but Benefits is controlling him.
Majewski throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Benefits has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Majewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majewski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benefits fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fringe Benefits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Majewski closes the distance and pushes Benefits back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Majewski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Majewski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice body kick from Benefits.
A slapping body kick lands there for Benefits.
Majewski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Majewski rushes Benefits and presses him up against the cage.
Benefits tries to break the clinch but Majewski is controlling the position.
Benefits wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Majewski has Benefits pressed against the cage, preventing Benefits from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Majewski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Benefits's face.
Majewski blocks an elbow strike.
Benefits is trying to force a seperation but Majewski has the dominant position.
Benefits wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majewski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Majewski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benefits throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Majewski's waist but Majewski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benefits off to one side.
Majewski has managed to clinch.
Majewski jumps guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Majewski manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benefits is trying to break free.
Majewski lands an elbow inside that Benefits shrugs off.
Benefits misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benefits creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Majewski avoids a wild elbow strike from Benefits.
Benefits is trying to break the clinch but Majewski is controlling him.
Majewski pulls guard.
Majewski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benefits doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benefits manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benefits prevents Majewski from getting back to his feet.
Benefits throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Majewski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Majewski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benefits is controlling him.
Benefits postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Majewski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benefits defends it easily.
Benefits missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benefits throws a big elbow that misses.
Benefits decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Benefits's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Benefits duly obliges.
Benefits throws a push kick but Majewski slaps the foot to one side.
Majewski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Majewski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Majewski lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benefits lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benefits throws a head punch that misses.
Benefits wants to break free but Majewski has control.
Majewski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benefits avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Benefits is trying to push Majewski away but Majewski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Benefits has had enough of the clinch but Majewski keeps him there for the moment.
Majewski manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benefits is looking to pass into half guard but Majewski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Majewski is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majewski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Benefits, up you get!
Majewski clinches up with Benefits and pushes him back against the cage.
Benefits tries to circle away but Majewski has him pinned against the cage.
Majewski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benefits just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fringe Benefits has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Majewski.
Majewski keeps control of Benefits as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benefits.
Majewski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Majewski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Benefits is trying to force a seperation but Majewski has the dominant position.
Benefits throws a punch but it's blocked by Majewski.
Majewski misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Majewski on the inside.
Benefits throws a head punch that misses.
Majewski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Majewski prevents Benefits from breaking the clinch.
Benefits is trying to push Majewski away but Majewski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Majewski prevents Benefits from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majewski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Majewski manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benefits tries to circle away but Majewski has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Benefits's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Majewski just leaning against Benefits, taking a breather.
Benefits tries to break free but Majewski pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Benefits.
Majewski keeps control of Benefits as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Majewski.
Majewski gets control of Benefits's arms and successfully pulls guard. Majewski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Majewski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benefits accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benefits throwing strikes from guard but Majewski blocks nicely.
Majewski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Majewski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Majewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Majewski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Benefits wants to clinch.
Benefits throws a body punch but Majewski moves out of range.
Benefits shoots in but Majewski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Majewski clinches.
Benefits has had enough of the clinch but Majewski keeps him there for the moment.
Majewski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benefits walks away with a smile on his face. Majewski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Majewski gets a clinch.
Benefits takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majewski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benefits escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fringe Benefits is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benefits throws a right and a left that Majewski avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Majewski.
Benefits misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benefits stuffs the takedown attempt from Majewski. Majewski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benefits tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Benefits.
Majewski is looking for the big counter here.
Majewski moves into range and clinches up with Benefits.
Majewski pulls guard effortlessly.
Benefits won't allow Majewski to get back to his feet.
Majewski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benefits with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Majewski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Majewski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Majewski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Majewski throwing shots but Benefits is blocking nicely.
Krzysztof Majewski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Majewski is looking to take a break and control but Benefits is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Majewski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benefits has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majewski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benefits blocking the ground and pound attempt from Majewski.
Majewski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benefits is refusing to be controlled, as Majewski sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majewski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Majewski clinches up against the cage.
Majewski scores with a shoulder strike.
Fringe Benefits has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benefits is trying to force a seperation but Majewski has the dominant position.
Majewski gets control of Benefits's arms and successfully pulls guard. Majewski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Majewski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Majewski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benefits's defenses.
Benefits has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Majewski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Majewski drives through and clinches with Benefits against the cage.
Majewski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Majewski takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majewski keeps control of Benefits as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benefits wants to get back to striking at distance but Majewski won't allow it.
Majewski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Benefits up against the cage.
Benefits misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benefits throws a punch but it's blocked by Majewski.
Majewski pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majewski wriggles free and stands up.
Benefits misses with a head kick.
Majewski blocks a head kick by Benefits.
Majewski moves into range and clinches up with Benefits.
Majewski pulls guard successfully.
Majewski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benefits's guard.
Majewski wanted to stand there but Benefits had control of the position.
Krzysztof Majewski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Majewski stands up and waves to Benefits to follow him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krzysztof Majewski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Majewski 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Majewski!
Krzysztof Majewski tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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hype
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