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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Benn Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy TwoTone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nigel Benn Jnr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Benn Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Timmy TwoTone!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn Jnr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from TwoTone.
TwoTone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benn Jnr can pounce on him.
Benn Jnr throws the kick towards the body but TwoTone avoids it.
A leg kick checked by TwoTone.
Nice sprawl there from TwoTone as Benn Jnr shoots in.
Benn Jnr has closed the distance and engaged TwoTone in a clinch.
TwoTone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benn Jnr is defending well for now.
Benn Jnr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but TwoTone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benn Jnr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TwoTone is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TwoTone misses with a knee to the head.
Benn Jnr missing with knees to the body.
TwoTone working Benn Jnr over with knees to the body.
TwoTone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Benn Jnr throws an elbow but misses.
TwoTone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benn Jnr tries a knee to the head but TwoTone blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
TwoTone is trying to stall.
Our sources have told us that Benn Jnr has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
TwoTone is pressed up against the cage. Benn Jnr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag TwoTone down to the mat. TwoTone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Benn Jnr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benn Jnr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been informed that TwoTone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Benn Jnr misses with a shot to the body
and TwoTone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benn Jnr's knee momentarily.
Benn Jnr checks a leg kick.
Benn Jnr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benn Jnr fails with the takedown.
Nigel Benn Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benn Jnr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
TwoTone fails in his attempt to clinch.
TwoTone moves out of range as Benn Jnr throws a body kick.
TwoTone wants to counter the offense by Benn Jnr and move into the clinch position.
The fight stays on the outside here - TwoTone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TwoTone moves in looking to clinch but Benn Jnr pushes him off.
TwoTone misses with a low kick.
Benn Jnr connects with an inside leg kick.
Benn Jnr connects with a leg kick. TwoTone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Benn Jnr shoots in but no luck this time.
Benn Jnr drives through and clinches with TwoTone against the cage.
Benn Jnr misses with a knee strike.
Benn Jnr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benn Jnr throws an elbow that misses.
TwoTone trying to control the position but instead, Benn Jnr has worked for underhooks and has pushed TwoTone into the cage.
TwoTone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benn Jnr blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TwoTone tries a knee to the head but Benn Jnr blocks it.
TwoTone lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TwoTone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and TwoTone avoids it.
Benn Jnr is trying to drag TwoTone to the mat but TwoTone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
TwoTone lands a knee to the head.
Benn Jnr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TwoTone is defending well for now.
TwoTone looking to throw knees to the head but Benn Jnr is blocking nicely.
TwoTone pushes Benn Jnr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benn Jnr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. TwoTone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Benn Jnr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from TwoTone.
TwoTone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benn Jnr lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Benn Jnr trying to control from half guard but TwoTone is working away.
Benn Jnr is looking for a kimura but TwoTone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benn Jnr to get the leverage.
Benn Jnr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr is stalling here. TwoTone is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Benn Jnr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and TwoTone has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benn Jnr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on TwoTone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Benn Jnr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benn Jnr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
TwoTone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timmy TwoTone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Benn Jnr is looking to score with low kicks.
Benn Jnr sets himself, and TwoTone steps forward looking for the clinch! Benn Jnr avoids it this time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benn Jnr, right into the meat.
TwoTone blocks a jab.
Benn Jnr closes the distance and clinches.
TwoTone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benn Jnr is trying to drag TwoTone to the mat but TwoTone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benn Jnr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
TwoTone lands an elbow that stopped Benn Jnr in his tracks for a moment.
Timmy TwoTone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
TwoTone misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. TwoTone obliges.
Benn Jnr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TwoTone is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, TwoTone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benn Jnr's brow.
TwoTone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benn Jnr trying to control the position but instead, TwoTone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benn Jnr into the cage.
Benn Jnr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn Jnr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. TwoTone is trying to keep an underhook but Benn Jnr manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Benn Jnr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but TwoTone sees it coming and defends easily.
TwoTone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
TwoTone trying to control here.
Benn Jnr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Benn Jnr wants to control but TwoTone is keeping him busy.
Benn Jnr works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TwoTone is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if TwoTone can do anything to dispel that myth.
BOOM! Benn Jnr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
TwoTone wants to hold on but Benn Jnr pushes him away.
Benn Jnr controlling from the full mount.
Benn Jnr looking to secure an arm triangle but TwoTone defends it well.
Benn Jnr working TwoTone over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr lands with some strikes.
Benn Jnr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Benn Jnr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, TwoTone has worked his arm free - good work by TwoTone!
Benn Jnr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Benn Jnr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
TwoTone taking a bit of punishment here - Benn Jnr scoring with strikes.
TwoTone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benn Jnr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TwoTone is looking for a sweep.
TwoTone takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
TwoTone is not content to let Benn Jnr control the position.
Benn Jnr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Benn Jnr trying to control the action but TwoTone is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benn Jnr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Benn Jnr dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Benn Jnr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benn Jnr takes one to the side of the head.
Benn Jnr shoots in but TwoTone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nigel Benn Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
TwoTone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
TwoTone throws the kick towards the body but Benn Jnr avoids it.
TwoTone throws out a leg kick but Benn Jnr moves out of range and TwoTone only half commits.
A low kick from TwoTone is predictable there
and Benn Jnr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Benn Jnr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into TwoTone's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TwoTone looking for a sweep. Not yet TwoTone, not yet.
Benn Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but TwoTone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benn Jnr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TwoTone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benn Jnr controls the pace.
TwoTone can't keep his opponent in guard - Benn Jnr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Benn Jnr is working for a kimura but TwoTone is defending it quite comfortably.
Benn Jnr thows a huge punch but TwoTone dodges it nicely.
TwoTone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benn Jnr in particular looking to stall.
Benn Jnr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Benn Jnr throwing shots but TwoTone is blocking nicely.
TwoTone wants to control but Benn Jnr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benn Jnr fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Benn Jnr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benn Jnr tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr tries a low kick but TwoTone avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - TwoTone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benn Jnr pushes TwoTone up against the cage in a clinch.
Benn Jnr gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
TwoTone wants to control but Benn Jnr is keeping busy.
Benn Jnr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
TwoTone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benn Jnr is working away from the top position though.
Benn Jnr trying to control from half guard but TwoTone is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because TwoTone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
TwoTone is positioning himself well to prevent Benn Jnr advancing to mount.
TwoTone trying to control here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benn Jnr instigates a clinch.
Benn Jnr trying to land knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
TwoTone avoiding damage as Benn Jnr throws knees to the body.
TwoTone lands an elbow that stopped Benn Jnr in his tracks for a moment.
Benn Jnr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but TwoTone blocks it with crossed arms.
TwoTone cracks Benn Jnr with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Benn Jnr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benn Jnr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Benn Jnr!
The defeated Timmy TwoTone had this to say: 'David was a tough opponent and he is the best at what he do. I plan on having a rematch down the road if it presents itself. Whats next for me is to hit the gym harder and become more of a complete mma fighter. Thank you everyone for coming out and i hope you enjoy the rest of the fights.'.
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