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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Augustin Benoit (ranked 4579 p4p, 3846 weight class) and Ace Christian (ranked 349 p4p, 328 weight class). Augustin Benoit had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augustin Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ace Christian!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benoit.
Benoit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benoit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Christian counters with a three punch combo that has Benoit backing up. Benoit nods at Christian to acknowledge the strikes.
Benoit looks for a takedown but Christian sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augustin Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benoit lands a head kick!
It looks like Ace Christian has been cut.
Benoit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Christian counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian drags the fight down to the ground.
Benoit throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Christian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Christian is trying to control the position but Benoit postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit stopping the sweep attempt from Christian.
Benoit throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Christian throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Christian working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Benoit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benoit shoots for a double leg takedown but Christian sprawls well. He's pushed Benoit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Christian looking to score a takedown here. Benoit is defending well but Christian drives through and ends up in Benoit's guard.
Christian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Benoit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Benoit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Christian wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.
Christian slips nicely into half guard.
Christian is trying to control the action in half guard but Benoit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Christian is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Benoit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benoit is breathing heavily.
Christian is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benoit tries to kick Christian off but Christian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Christian is trying to control. Benoit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benoit is trying to stand.
Christian winds up and cracks Benoit with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Christian wants to control but Benoit is keeping him busy.
Benoit looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benoit wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christian misses with a leg kick.
Christian throws a body shot but no joy.
Christian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Benoit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Benoit tries to escape but Christian is in control.
Benoit is looking to regain half guard here but Christian keeps moving and retains side control.
Christian trying to control the action but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Benoit wants to get back to his feet but Christian drags him back down.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Christian trying to control the action but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Benoit tries to improve position but can't.
Christian in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Christian works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Benoit on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Benoit wants to get back to his feet but Christian is dominant here and he's now got Benoit's back!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Christian really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Benoit.
Our spies down at at Kings Of Rio inform us that Christian has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Benoit is trying to get back to his feet but Christian has full control of the position and if anything, Benoit has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Christian is looking for the choke from the back position but Benoit is controlling his hands well.
Christian tries to get the hooks in deep but Benoit pushed the leg off.
Christian loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Benoit hold on?
Christian is trying to stick to Benoit's back but Benoit is turning into Christian. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Christian's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Benoit.
Christian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Christian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Benoit working some strikes from top position.
Benoit has gone for a leg lock! Christian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Benoit's guard.
Benoit looking for a guillotine here but Christian defends easily.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Benoit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benoit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Christian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Benoit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Christian pulls his head out easily.
Christian stands up from half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Benoit tries to keep at a distance but Christian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Christian.
Christian turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Christian manages to end up in side control.
Benoit on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Benoit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Christian trying to control the action but Benoit is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benoit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Christian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ace Christian's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Benoit misses with an uppercut.
Benoit misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Benoit lands.
Augustin Benoit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benoit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benoit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Benoit's guard.
Christian trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Christian wants to pass the guard but Benoit is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Benoit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benoit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Christian controls the pace.
Christian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Christian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Benoit is looking to stand up but Christian isn't so interested in that idea.
Christian is standing up over Benoit. Benoit looks to escape but Christian dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Christian decides to stand back up. Christian steps back and let's Benoit get back to his feet.
Christian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benoit.
Christian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benoit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Christian rushes Benoit and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Christian tries to pull guard but Benoit won't allow it.
Benoit has Christian pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Christian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Christian has Benoit pressed against the ropes, preventing Benoit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christian missing with knees to the body.
Christian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian fails to land the takedown.
Christian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benoit is fending him off so far but Christian persists. Nope, Benoit circles away and we're back to standing.
Augustin Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Christian.
Christian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benoit.
Christian feints the counter takedown.
Christian rushes Benoit and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Christian prevents a body shot from Benoit.
Christian manages to break the clinch.
Christian checks a leg kick nicely.
Benoit misses with a wild body shot.
And Christian tries to counter it with a takedown but Benoit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Christian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Christian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benoit jumps guard but Christian turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Christian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benoit drives through and clinches with Christian against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Christian avoiding damage.
Benoit is trying to force a seperation but Christian has the dominant position.
Christian has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Benoit is trying to keep an underhook but Christian manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Benoit has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Christian is on him like a limpet, forcing Benoit back against the ropes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Benoit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christian jumps guard but Benoit stands there with Christian around his waist. Christian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benoit is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Christian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Christian gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Benoit regains guard.
Benoit wants to stand but Christian is controlling the position.
Benoit looking for a guillotine here but Christian defends easily.
Christian chips away with some ground and pound.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Benoit looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Christian has picked Benoit up and slammed him! Benoit can't keep hold of the triangle and Christian manages to pass to side control!
Christian lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Benoit down.
Benoit is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Christian is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Christian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Benoit is now in Christian's guard. A big mistake from Christian there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christian working a defensive guard here.
Christian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christian trying to strike off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Benoit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Christian's head.
Christian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Christian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Benoit is looking to escape.
Christian seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Christian is looking to take a break and control but Benoit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Benoit is trying to stand back up but Christian is controlling him
Benoit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Christian is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benoit throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Christian trying to pass the guard but Benoit defending well.
Christian frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Benoit wants to try and get back to his feet.
Christian wants to control the pace but Benoit is squirming around nicely.
Benoit looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Christian throwing damaging strikes from the back! Benoit could be in trouble here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christian biding his time, looking for the opening.
Benoit covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Christian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Christian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Ace Christian!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Ace Christian!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Ace Christian!
Ace Christian wins by unanimous decision!
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