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Event:
DK Battleground XI
Date: Oct 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Benoit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Benoit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGriff has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benoit moves into full mount! McGriff won't be happy about that!
McGriff has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Benoit gets his hands free as McGriff looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGriff wants to escape the position.
#T1##SUB#
Benoit has managed to slip his arm under McGriff's chin. This could be all over... yep, McGriff is tapping out! Submission win for Benoit.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Benoit!
Ryan Benoit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DK Battlegrounds IV
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Motts shoots in and bounces Benoit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Benoit looking for a sweep. Not yet Benoit, not yet.
Motts wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.
Motts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Motts is looking to work some ground and pound but Benoit has wrist control.
Motts postures up in Benoit's guard and throws a big left but Benoit blocks it.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Motts from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at EFL Performance Institute inform us that Benoit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benoit can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Motts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Motts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.
Motts controlling from the top position.
Benoit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Motts trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Motts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Motts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Motts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Motts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benoit is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Motts works over Benoit with some ground and pound from guard.
Motts with a nice head shot there.
Benoit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Motts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Motts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Benoit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benoit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Benoit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Motts trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Motts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benoit looking to control.
Motts is looking to work some ground and pound but Benoit has wrist control.
Motts postures up in Benoit's guard and throws a big left but Benoit blocks it. #T3#
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Motts from controlling successfully.
Motts is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Motts closes the distance and clinches up with Benoit, looking for a takedown. Motts pushes Benoit against the cage but Benoit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Motts shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Motts was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Benoit sneaks out the side door and pushes Motts away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Motts fails to land the takedown.
Benoit blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Motts rushes Benoit and presses him up against the cage.
Benoit is pressed up against the cage. Motts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benoit down to the mat. Benoit 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 Matt Motts. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Motts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Benoit on his heels. He'll look to pass Benoit's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Motts is breathing heavily.#T4#
Motts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Motts throwing strikes from guard but Benoit blocks nicely.
Benoit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Motts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Motts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benoit's head.
Benoit is pulling down on Motts's head to control his posture.
Benoit wants to stand but Motts is controlling the position.
Motts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Motts trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Benoit holds on and takes a little breather.
Benoit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Motts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Motts instigates a clinch.
Benoit being controlled against the cage.
Motts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benoit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Motts stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Benoit turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Benoit manages to end up in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit moves into full mount!
Motts is looking to improve his position but Benoit isn't that keen on the idea.
Motts slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T1#
Motts has a hand on Benoit's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Benoit takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Motts tries to reverse the position but Benoit maintains control.
Motts 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.
Motts reaches up and holds on to Benoit to control the position.
Motts tries to control Benoit's body but Benoit pushes him off. Motts squirms to his side and now Benoit has his back!
Matt Motts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Motts is in bad spot here.
Benoit tries to keep control of the position but Motts is staying busy.
Benoit keeps control of the position as Motts tries to break free.
Motts breaks Benoit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Motts throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Motts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benoit is keeping the position for now.
Motts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Motts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Motts tries to free his leg and advance position but Benoit is retaining full guard.
Motts stopping the sweep attempt from Benoit.
Motts won't allow Benoit to get back to his feet.
Motts wants to pass the guard but Benoit is keeping the position.
Benoit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benoit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3##SUB#
Motts is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benoit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benoit has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Benoit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Motts trying to keep a closed guard but Benoit is proving a slippery customer.
Benoit looking to pass the guard.
Motts trying to keep a closed guard but Benoit is proving a slippery customer.
Motts controlling the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Motts keeping full guard, as Benoit tries to pass.
Motts working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Benoit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benoit is pressed up against the cage. Motts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benoit down to the mat. Benoit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benoit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Motts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Benoit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch but Motts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Motts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benoit avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Motts or perhaps it was just good defense by Benoit, which made it look bad.
Motts dives in and grabs Benoit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benoit pushes down on Motts's head and hops out.
Benoit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Motts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Motts misses with a takedown
and Benoit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Benoit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts is staying active underneath Benoit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benoit wants to pass the guard but Motts is defending well. #T1#
Motts is trying is best to control the position here.
Motts tries to roll over but Benoit keeps him under control.
Motts is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, if Benoit is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Motts is looking for a sweep. Benoit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benoit is stalling here. Motts is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Benoit seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Motts has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Benoit dodges the ground and pound from Motts.
Benoit defending against the ground and pound.
Benoit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Motts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Motts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benoit keeps working.
Motts working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
An elbow from Motts crashes against the mat.
Benoit is trying to work for a sweep but Motts has mounted him!
Motts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Motts thowing shots but they're missing.
Motts lands a big elbow. #T3#
Motts looking to control but Benoit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Benoit has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Motts cracks Benoit with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Benoit from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#SUB#
Motts is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Motts looking to break Benoit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Benoit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Motts will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Benoit is trying to break free.
Benoit has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Motts.
Benoit is trying to break free.
#T4##SUB#
Motts looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Motts working for the choke.
Benoit tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Motts tightening his grip on Benoit, looking for the choke.
Motts throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benoit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Benoit is still trying to improve position.
Can Benoit hold on?! Motts is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Motts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Motts 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Motts!
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Event:
Test 3
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Jakovik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jakovik.
Jakovik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benoit backwards.
Jakovik pushes Benoit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jakovik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Jakovik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Benoit gets tackled into the cage by Jakovik. Jakovik maintains the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Benoit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jakovik lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Jakovik breaks from the clinch.
Benoit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jakovik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benoit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Benoit instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benoit looking to slow down the pace here.
Benoit tries a body shot but Jakovik blocks it.
#T1#
Benoit trying to control the position but instead, Jakovik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benoit into the cage.
Jakovik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jakovik effectively controlling the action here.
Jakovik wants to break free but Benoit has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jakovik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jakovik taking a breather.
Jakovik gets underhooks to prevent Benoit's takedown attempt.
Jakovik lands an elbow that stopped Benoit in his tracks for a moment.
Jakovik scores with a hook to the body.
Jakovik stalling.
#T2#
Jakovik looking to stall.
Jakovik taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jakovik.
Jakovik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jakovik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short left from Jakovik.
Jakovik has Benoit pressed against the cage.
Jakovik taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Jakovik's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Jakovik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Jakovik.
Jakovik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jakovik is looking to slow Benoit down with leg kicks.
Benoit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benoit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jakovik defends it nicely.#CL2#
Jakovik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benoit, pushing him back against the cage.
Jakovik is trying to stall.
Jakovik lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Jakovik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jakovik prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakovik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jakovik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benoit is keeping busy.
Jakovik is trying to maintain a safe position but Benoit gets an underhook and turns Jakovik into the cage.
A short uppercut from Jakovik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jakovik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benoit is trying to drag Jakovik to the mat but Jakovik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jakovik lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jakovik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Benoit gets tackled into the cage by Jakovik. Jakovik maintains the clinch.
Jakovik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benoit or not.
The referee calls for Jakovik to work.
James Jakovik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benoit wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jakovik prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Jakovik.
Jakovik lands a body punch.
Jakovik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakovik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jakovik lands a left hand.
Benoit is looking for a takedown.
Jakovik lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Benoit being controlled against the cage.
Jakovik is trying to maintain a safe position but Benoit gets an underhook and turns Jakovik into the cage.
Nice elbow from Jakovik.
Jakovik lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jakovik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benoit.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Benoit wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Jakovik.
Jakovik pushes Benoit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Jakovik with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Benoit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jakovik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jakovik trying to control the position but instead, Benoit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jakovik into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Jakovik.
Benoit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Jakovik rushes Benoit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Jakovik breaks the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Jakovik moves into the clinch.
Jakovik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jakovik just leaning against Benoit, taking a breather. #BC2#
Jakovik breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Jakovik rushes Benoit and presses him up against the cage.
Benoit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jakovik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benoit moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Jakovik has closed the distance and engaged Benoit in a clinch.
Jakovik is trying to stall.
Jakovik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benoit's defenses.
Jakovik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benoit can't get the takedown.
#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Jakovik.
Jakovik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jakovik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jakovik.
Jakovik stalling in the clinch but Benoit improves position. #BC2#
Jakovik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!#TD#
Benoit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Benoit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jakovik tries to buck Benoit off but Benoit is having none of it.
Benoit tries to move to mount but Jakovik blocks the move with his legs.
We've been informed that Jakovik has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakovik seems a little lost for a moment, as Benoit dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jakovik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jakovik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Jakovik both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Jakovik moves into the clinch.
Jakovik pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jakovik lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Jakovik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jakovik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakovik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benoit at a distance.
James Jakovik seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Jakovik forces Benoit back against the cage and clinches.
Benoit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Jakovik. #T1#
Jakovik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jakovik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benoit.
Jakovik looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Jakovik.
Jakovik controlling the action here for a moment.
Jakovik lands with a light punch inside.
Benoit is working for takedown but Jakovik is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benoit takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Jakovik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##CL2#
Jakovik moves into range and clinches up with Benoit.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Jakovik turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jakovik manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Benoit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jakovik pulls his head out easily.
Benoit won't allow Jakovik to pass to mount.
Benoit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Benoit.
Jakovik stays in close to Benoit's body and controls the position. #T3#
Jakovik throws a strike but Benoit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jakovik will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Benoit trying to control but Jakovik is working from the bottom.
Benoit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit trying to move into half guard but instead Jakovik has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Jakovik trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Jakovik being controlled here momentarily. #T4##SU2#
Jakovik stands up from guard. Let's bang!
James Jakovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Benoit scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jakovik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Benoit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Benoit's back!#SUB2#
Benoit is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jakovik gets his way!
Benoit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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!
Benoit is really stuck here.
Ryan Benoit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Jakovik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benoit looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jakovik.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Jakovik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jakovik 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jakovik!
James Jakovik is the new bantamweight champion!
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Event:
Test 2
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Benoit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benoit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benoit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benoit misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson stuns Benoit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson lands a jab to Benoit's midsection.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Benoit counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
A control attempt from Jackson but he's now mounted!
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Benoit manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jackson to take his back!#SUB#
Benoit is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Jackson with him. Jackson is trying to defend but Benoit has an arm under the chin now! Jackson grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Benoit!
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Event:
Test 1
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Crenlisten throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Benoit counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crenlisten!
You can see the frustration on Crenlisten's face as Benoit controls the position.
Crenlisten is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Benoit asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenlisten is trying to buck Benoit off.
Crenlisten gets back to half guard.
Benoit is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Crenlisten reverses the position - he's now on top in Benoit's guard. #T1#
Crenlisten would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Crenlisten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crenlisten postures up in Benoit's guard and throws a big left but Benoit blocks it.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Crenlisten from controlling successfully.
Benoit managing to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crenlisten is looking to stand up but Benoit won't let him.
Benoit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benoit tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Benoit looking for a guillotine here but Crenlisten defends easily.
Crenlisten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benoit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crenlisten misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Benoit counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Benoit trying to move into half guard but instead Crenlisten has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Crenlisten wants to stand but Benoit is controlling his posture from full guard.
Benoit has control of Crenlisten's left arm, preventing Crenlisten from doing any damage.
We've been informed that Crenlisten has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Crenlisten throws a big right hand that misses.
Benoit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crenlisten's guard. #REVR#
Benoit looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Benoit controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Crenlisten looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Crenlisten is trying to control the position but Benoit postures up.
Benoit stays in close to Crenlisten's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Crenlisten looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ethan Crenlisten will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Crenlisten lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crenlisten.
Benoit stuffs the takedown.
Crenlisten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crenlisten throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Benoit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crenlisten won't be happy with that.
Crenlisten wants to get back to his feet but Benoit is dominant here and he's now got Crenlisten's back!#SUB#
Crenlisten defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crenlisten trying to control the hands but Benoit won't let him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Benoit looking for the choke but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Crenlisten defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Benoit's arms.
Benoit controlling from the back.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Benoit's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Benoit seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crenlisten for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
I really don't envy Crenlisten right now.
Benoit biding his time, controlling Crenlisten.
Benoit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crenlisten on the ground.
Crenlisten wants to escape the position.
Benoit has good solid back control here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Benoit is persistently looking for the submission but Crenlisten is defending it well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benoit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Benoit dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Crenlisten dives in for a single leg takedown but Benoit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Benoit attempts a counter takedown but Crenlisten avoids it well and moves away.
Crenlisten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crenlisten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benoit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crenlisten!
Crenlisten tries a head kick but it misses.
Crenlisten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Benoit shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crenlisten's guard.
Benoit is standing up over Crenlisten. Crenlisten looks to escape but Benoit dives into side control.
#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Crenlisten's face as Benoit controls the position.
Benoit gets to mount! Crenlisten was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T1##SUB#
Benoit looking for a guillotine from mount but Crenlisten is having none of it.
Benoit controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crenlisten is trying to stand up.
Crenlisten tries to hold on but Benoit pushes him away.
Benoit controlling from mount. #SUB#
Benoit goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Crenlisten turns into him and now he's in Benoit's guard.
#T3#
Crenlisten wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving. #SUB#
Benoit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crenlisten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crenlisten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crenlisten stopping the sweep attempt from Benoit.
Crenlisten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benoit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Benoit working for a triangle but Crenlisten defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benoit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ethan Crenlisten.
I think Crenlisten has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryan Benoit!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Benoit drives through with a takedown into Petersen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen wants to get back to his feet but Benoit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benoit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Benoit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benoit leaves Petersen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hiram Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Benoit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Petersen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benoit controls the pace.
Benoit looking to pass the guard.
Benoit stays in close to Petersen's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Benoit has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Benoit tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Benoit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown but Benoit shows good takedown defense.
Petersen throws a leg kick which misses Benoit's front leg but catches the back leg as Benoit tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Benoit shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petersen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benoit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Benoit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Benoit stands and throws Petersen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face as Benoit controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Benoit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Petersen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benoit sprawls well. Benoit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petersen gets slowly back to his feet.
Benoit thinks about the counter body kick.#TD2#
Petersen gets caught napping as Benoit dives in and scores a takedown. Petersen manages to retain guard.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Benoit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Petersen dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Petersen being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benoit's head.
Benoit has Petersen pulled in close to control his posture.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Benoit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Benoit looking for a sweep. Not yet Benoit, not yet.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petersen. #TD2#
Benoit shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petersen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Benoit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benoit staying calm.
Benoit advances to mount. #T4#
Benoit controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Benoit swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Petersen is now in Benoit's guard. A big mistake from Benoit there, giving up the dominant position!
Benoit controlling Petersen's posture.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benoit managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Benoit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petersen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Benoit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Benoit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Benoit is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen pushes Benoit off looking to stand but Benoit dives back in and keeps control.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Benoit not doing much here.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Benoit is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petersen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Benoit counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benoit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benoit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Petersen working for submissions but it's allowed Benoit to get to half guard.
Benoit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
More stalling from Benoit.
Benoit is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Benoit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petersen is just riding it out for now. Benoit eventually gives up the hold.
Benoit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benoit is pressing down on Petersen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petersen is holding on for now.
Ryan Benoit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petersen tries to kick Benoit off but Benoit keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Benoit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petersen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen shoots in but Benoit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hiram Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Benoit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiram Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Petersen gets caught flat footed, as Benoit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Benoit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benoit 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Benoit!
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